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Janis Joplin discusses the blues and her career

BROADCAST: 1970 | DURATION: 00:22:10

Synopsis

Studs Terkel interviews blues singer song-writer Janis Joplin. This program discusses the following: Joplin's song "Turtle Blues"; Joplin's idols Bessie Smith and Lead Belly; Joplin's style of singing; Joplin's song writing; the blues; Joplin's interpretation of "Summertime"; and various renditions of the jazz song "Summertime". The following musical excerpts were presented: "Turtle Blues"; "Summertime" (interpreted by Janis Joplin); "Summertime" (interpreted by Mahalia Jackson); "Summertime" (interpreted by Billie Holiday); "Ball and Chain"; "Piece of My Heart"; and "Billie's Blues".

Details

Broadcast Date
1970

Physical Format
1 sound tape reel (ca. 50 min.) : 7 in.

Duration
22 minutes, 10 seconds

Digital Format
WAV

Ownership
The Chicago History Museum

Language
English

Topics

Music - Blues & Gospel Music

People

Musicians

Tags

Joplin, Janis Singers Audiotapes. Radio programs. WFMT (Radio station : Chicago, Ill.) Blues Blues singer Singer song-writer Belly, Lead Smith, Bessie, 1894-1937 Turtle Blues Summertime Holiday, Billie, 1915-1959 Jackson, Mahalia, 1911-1972 Ball and Chain Thornton, Big Mama The Fillmore Piece of My Heart Billie's Blues

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