A blues-rock masterpiece whose soulful roar resonates throughout the universe
Janis Joplin's raw soul explodes on a cosmic scale in this ultimate blues performance.
This CD reissue, with the Japanese title "I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama!", is a masterpiece that fuses Janis's overwhelming vocal talent with the profound sound of the Cosmic Blues Band. Through songs like "Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)" and "Kozmic Blues," she demonstrates innovative expression that transcends the boundaries between rock and blues. This is an important album that demonstrates Janis's musical maturity, especially in her short life.
A:
1)
Try (Just A Little Bit Harder)
2)
Maybe
3)
One Good Man
4)
As Good As You've Been To This World
B:
1)
To Love Somebody
2)
Kozmic Blues
3)
Little Girl Blue
4)
Work Me, Lord
Trumpet - Luis Gasca
Other [Special Thanks To] - Gabriel
Organ - Gabriel Mekler
Producer - Gabriel Mekler
Engineer - Sy Mitchell
Bass - Brad Campbell
Photography By [Back Cover Photos] - Michael Friedman
Other [Special Thanks To] - John Cooke
Photography By [Cover Photo] - Bruce Steinberg
Organ - Richard Kermode
Engineer - Alex Kazanegras
Engineer - Jerry Hochman
Drums - Lonnie Castille
Guitar - Sam Andrew
Backing Vocals - Sam
Drums - Maury Baker
Artwork [Cover Lettering] - R. Crumb
Baritone Saxophone - Cornelius "Snooky" Flowers
Backing Vocals - Snooky
Other [Special Thanks To] - Linda
Tenor Saxophone - Terry Clements (2)
Photography By [Back Cover Photos] - Richard DiLello
Photography By [Back Cover Photos] - Fred Lombardi