2009 collection containing classic Blues, Jazz, Folk and Country songs that inspired and influenced the aching heart of legendary vocalist Janis Joplin. The explosive highs and desperate lows of the iconic "60s singer are reflected on this essential collection of classic American music that reflects her career from the Texan coffee bar scene of 1962 to her lonely hotel room in 1970, linking the rootsy "20s and "30s Jazz and Blues scenes with the primal scream of Rock "N" Roll. Features 23 tracks including cuts from Bo Diddley, Little Richard, Howlin" Wolf, Wanda Jackson and many others. Snapper.