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1982 compilation album by Janis Joplin

Farewell Song
Compilation album by Janis Joplin
Released February 1982
Recorded January 31, 1967 – June 28, 1970
Genre Rock and roll, soul
Length 32:56
Label Columbia
Janis Joplin chronology
Janis(1975) Farewell Song(1982) Janis(1993)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source Rating
Rolling Stone [1]
Robert Christgau B−[2]

Farewell Song is a 1982 collection of nine previously unreleased recordings of Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Kozmic Blues Band, and Full Tilt Boogie Band. Tracks include _Cheap Thrills_-era outtakes and live performances; "Misery 'N", "Farewell Song", and "Catch Me Daddy".

The recordings were enhanced through the use of devices such as the Lexicon 224 and the ADR Scamp Rack by producer Elliot Mazer,[3] and the original bass by Peter Albin on "Farewell Song" was replaced with bass work by Mazer.[4] Some members of Big Brother and the Holding Company were unhappy about some of these changes.[5][4] The original versions can be found on the subsequent compilation Janis.

One Night Stand was produced by Todd Rundgren and performed with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and became a minor hit upon release.[6] Tell Mama is the only Full Tilt Boogie Band track.

  1. "Tell Mama" (Live) (Marcus Daniel, Wilbur Terrell, Clarence Carter) – 5:46
  2. "Magic of Love" (Live) (Mark Spoelstra) – 3:02
  3. "Misery'N" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:13
  4. "One Night Stand" (Steve Gordon, Barry Flast) – 3:07
  5. "Harry" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 0:57
  6. "Raise Your Hand" (Live) (Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Alvertis Isbell) – 3:44
  7. "Farewell Song" (Live) (Sam Andrew) – 4:36
  8. "Medley: Amazing Grace/Hi-Heel Sneakers" (Live) – 2:35
  9. "Catch Me Daddy" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:50
  1. ^ Rolling Stone review
  2. ^ Robert Christgau: CG: Janis Joplin
  3. ^ Jack McDonough (23 Jan 1982). Joplin Project Reaches Fruition. Billboard. p. 20.
  4. ^ a b Alice Echols (15 February 2000). Scars of Sweet Paradise: The Life and Times of Janis Joplin. p. 320. ISBN 9781466839793.
  5. ^ "Big Brother & The Holding Co. :: View topic – Interview with James Gurley 1987 the BBHC reunion". Bbhc.com. Archived from the original on 2015-02-13. Retrieved 2013-09-09.
  6. ^ "Janis Joplin". Billboard.