Music for the day

[Boyd]

Roadblock by Janis Joplin/Big Brother and the Holding Company.

Cool... but that song wasn't part of the Cheap Thrills album shown in the preview. Monterey Pop is a must-see if you like Janis, another film by D A Pennebaker, who made several truly excellent music documentaries during the 60's.

Monterey Pop (1968) ⭐ 7.9 | Documentary, History, Music

1h 18m | Not Rated

www.imdb.com

Did you know that Janis Joplin and "Pig Pen" from the Grateful Dead were a thing for awhile? There are some great recordings of her coming up on stage and joining in during Dead concerts. Found these with a quick search, there are probably more.

https://archive.org/details/gd70-07-16.sbd.clugston.6485.sbeok.shnf

Grateful Dead Live at Fillmore West on 1969-06-07 : Free Borrow & Streaming : Internet Archive

Set 1 Dire Wolf, Dupree's Diamond Blues, Mountains Of The Moon,Dark Star-> Saint Stephen-> The Eleven-> Sitting On Top Of The World-> Cold Rain & Snow-> Doin'...

archive.org

 

[bobpbx]

Yes, I didn't learn about the Pig-Pen and Janis romance until just a few years ago.

 

[RednekF350]

Yes, I didn't learn about the Pig-Pen and Janis romance until just a few years ago.

Did Charles Shulz give his consent to that?

 

[Boyd]

Clearly not. But this Pig Pen was a man after your own heart - not interested in drugs but consumed large quantities of whiskey. Rather tragic, it killed him before he reached the age of 30. Putting all the the craziness aside, he was incredibly talented, played multiple instruments and his vocals/extended raps literally stole the show during his time with the Dead.

Ron "Pigpen" McKernan - Wikipedia

en.wikipedia.org

He would often do a solo of the Lightnin' Hopkins classic "Katie Mae", playing acoustic guitar in authentic country blues style.

https://archive.org/details/gd1970-02-14.sbd.miller.97644.flac16/gd70-02-14d2t11.flac

Lightnin' Hopkins is also a big favorite of mine (I have a cat named Katie Mae ). If you have the chance, check out "The Blues Accordin' to Lightnin' Hopkins", a terrific short film by Les Blank.

The Blues Accordin’ to Lightnin’ Hopkins (1968) - Les Blank Films

The great Texas bluesman Lightnin' Hopkins is captured brilliantly in this deeply moving film. Blank reveals Lightnin's inspiration, and features a generous helping of classic blues. The film includes performances at an outdoor barbeque and a black rodeo, and a visit to his boyhood town of...

lesblank.com

Aside from the music and insight into his life, it's fascinating on a whole different level. These white college kids thought it would be cool to make a film and hang out with him for a few days but he was clearly goofing on them much of the time, holding them up for more money to continue (which they ended up wiring their parents for, IIRC). I've probably watched that film a hundred times and never tire of it!

 

[RednekF350]

I am starting to feel this song a little more every day. Chris Knight is the real deal.

 

[bobpbx]

And now, for something good and unique, from 1968. The fabulous Steve Miller Band. Quicksilver Girl.