SotD: Ball and Chain · Having introduced Cheap Thrills to this series, I can’t possibly leave it behind without featuring Ball and Chain. Is it just Janis Joplin’s greatest vocal performance, or maybe the finest live capture of a blueswoman ever, or maybe (not stretching very far) the hottest vocal performance ever recorded by anyone? Probably not, but it’s totally not an insane line of inquiry. In the very unlikely event you don’t know Ball and Chain, turn this up loud. But get a grip on something firm first ... [1 comment]
