Live at Winterland '68
Live at Winterland '68 is an album by Janis Joplin with her band Big Brother and the Holding Company. It was recorded at the Winterland Ballroom on April 12 and 13, 1968, and includes live renditions of songs from their studio albums.
After a successful tour of the East Coast of the United States, with B. B. King, Albert King, and others, Big Brother returned to San Francisco, where this album was recorded. Lengthier renditions of their songs, such as "Light Is Faster Than Sound" extending over 7 minutes, are included.
Track listing
- "Down on Me" 3:01
- "Flower in the Sun" 3:12
- "I Need a Man to Love" 5:52
- "Bye Bye Baby" 4:14
- "Easy Rider" 5:17
- "Combination of the Two" 6:58
- "Farewell Song" 6:08
- "Piece of My Heart" 6:41
- "Catch Me Daddy" 5:45
- "Magic of Love" 3:07
- "Summertime" 4:38
- "Light Is Faster Than Sound" 7:15
- "Ball and Chain" 9:42
- "Down on Me" 4:03
Personnel
- Janis Joplin – vocals
- James Gurley, Sam Andrew – guitar, vocals
- Peter Albin – bass guitar, vocals
- David Getz – drums, vocals
- Vic Anesini – mixing, mastering
- Kerstin Bach – art direction
- Pat Lofthouse – original Winterland poster
- Baron Wolman – cover photography