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Janis Joplin · 1970

Janis Joplin

Historical music event in the Radio Music History database.

September 5, 1970Recording⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Description

Janis Joplin began recording her version of “Me and Bobby McGee” by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster. It was also her final recording with the Full Tilt Boogie Band. After her death, the song reached number one on the US singles chart in 1971.

Related events

  1. Janis JoplinAugust 12, 1970
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Janis Joplin played her final concert at Harvard Stadium before an audience of approximately 40,000.
  2. Janis JoplinAugust 3, 1970
    Media⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Janis Joplin made her final television appearance.
  3. Janis JoplinAugust 8, 1970
    Release⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐
    Janis Joplin wrote the song “Mercedes Benz” while visiting a bar before a concert at the Capitol Theatre in Port Chester, New York, and sang it later that same evening. She had only one more performance remaining before her death.
  4. Janis JoplinAugust 9, 1968
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
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  5. Janis JoplinAugust 30, 1968
    Concert⭐⭐⭐⭐
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