Three versions of Summertime

6 Responses to “Three versions of Summertime”

  1. I expect this is probably sacrilege or something, maybe it is my computer, but she sounds like someone being cruel to a cat. How come all the “experts” go “yeah man – great…”


  2. I agree with you – she’s not my fave.


  3. Vile.

    Whereas
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l7KoNeYJk9U


  4. DM That is more soulful


  5. Joplin was trying too hard to be a ‘soul singer’ and ends up just caterwauling (Amy Winehouse was guilty of the same sin)

    with natural ability there is no need to try—
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1j6avX7ebkM


  6. Yes DM and JD – you’ve rolled out two good ones there.