Live at Winterland '68

by Janis Joplin, Big Brother & the Holding Company

Overview

Recorded live in San Francisco on April 12 and April 13, 1968, this set is a snapshot of the band -- with fine sound -- reaching the peak of their form. All of the well-known songs from their first two albums are present: "Ball and Chain," "Down on Me," "Piece of My Heart," "Summertime," "Combination of the Two," and "Light Is Faster Than Sound," for starters. There isn't a single song that isn't available in some form on either the Janis box or the Farewell Song compilation, though. Also, these versions aren't remarkably different or better than the familiar ones, although they tend to run longer, particularly on the seven-minute "Light Is Faster Than Sound" and the ten-minute "Ball and Chain." A treat for fans to hear, with a 24-page booklet that has lots of comments from the band. ~ Richie Unterberger

Product Details

Release Date:	02/01/2008
Label:	Legacy / Sbme Special Mkts.
UPC:	0886972320823
Rank:	52520

Tracks

1. Down on Me
2. Flower in the Sun
3. I Need a Man to Love
4. Bye Bye Baby
5. Easy Rider
6. Combination of the Two
7. Farewell Song
8. Piece of My Heart
9. Catch Me Daddy
10. Magic of Love
11. Summertime
12. Light Is Faster Than Sound
13. Ball and Chain
14. Down on Me

Album Credits

Performance Credits

Janis Joplin   Primary Artist,Vocals
Big Brother & the Holding Company   Primary Artist
James Gurley   Guitar,Vocals
Peter Albin   Bass,Vocals
Sam Andrew   Guitar,Vocals
David Getz   Drums,Vocals

Technical Credits

Traditional   Composer
Amy Ray   Liner Notes
Bert Russell   Composer
Bob Irwin   Producer,Compilation Producer
Kim Gordon   Liner Notes
Chrissie Hynde   Liner Notes
James Gurley   Composer
Joan Jett   Liner Notes
Janis Joplin   Composer
George Gershwin   Composer
Ira Gershwin   Composer
DuBose Heyward   Composer
Debbie Harry   Liner Notes
Peter Albin   Composer
Sam Andrew   Composer,Liner Notes
Jerry Ragovoy   Composer
Big Mama Thornton   Composer
Vic Anesini   Mixing,Mastering
Mark Spoelstra   Composer
Ann Wilson   Liner Notes
Stevie Nicks   Liner Notes
Smay Vision   Cover Design
Bill Brach   Photography
Pat Jerina   Design
Baron Wolman   Cover Photo,Photography
Kerstin Bach   Artwork,Art Direction
Jim Marshall   Photography
Mike Cimicata   Packaging Manager
Powell St. John   Composer
Meredith Brooks   Liner Notes
Willie Mae Thornton   Composer
David Getz   Composer,Liner Notes
Bert Berns   Composer