Love, Janis is a 2001 collection of Janis Joplin's performances interspersed with readings of her personal letters to her family throughout her career. It is a companion to the Off-Broadway musical of the same title (conceived, adapted and directed by Randal Myler) and the book by Joplin's sister Laura.

Love, Janis
Compilation album by
Released2001 (2001)
GenreRock
Length44:42
LabelColumbia
Producer

The text of Joplin's letters are read by Catherine Curtin who was the on-stage reader Janis in the 2001 Off-Broadway version of the musical. The music on the album is the original songs sung by Joplin and the various bands she was a part of.[1] Billboard's review of the show said that this combination was more effective than the live singer used in the musical itself.[2]

Track listing

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  1. "What Good Can Drinkin' Do" - 2:49
  2. "I bring the news" (reading) - 2:43
  3. "Down On Me" - 2:04
  4. "I'm somebody important" (reading) - 1.39
  5. "Women Is Losers" - 2:03
  6. "Our first record is finally out" (reading) - 1:11
  7. "Piece of My Heart" - 4:14
  8. "I'm sorry, sorry" (reading) - 0:52
  9. "A happening" (reading) - 2:01
  10. "Summertime" - 3:58
  11. "He's a Beatle, Mother" (reading) - 1:35
  12. "Ball and Chain" - 9:26
  13. "I may just be a star someday" (reading) - 2:01
  14. "A Woman Left Lonely" - 3:27
  15. "Twenty-Five" (reading) - 1:29
  16. "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)" - 3:56
  17. "Did I tell you about my reviews?" (reading) - 1:07
  18. "Little Girl Blue" - 3:48
  19. "Twenty-Seven" (reading) - 2:18
  20. "Me and Bobby McGee" - 4:29
  21. "Mercedes Benz" - 2:13
  22. "The Last Letter: Really rushin' through" (reading) - 1:44
  23. "Get It While You Can" - 3:23

References

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  1. ^ "Love, Janis - Janis Joplin | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic". AllMusic. Retrieved 2016-05-09.
  2. ^ On Stage: Love, Janis, Billboard May 5, 2001