Janis Joplin, one of the most groundbreaking female voices in the history of popular music, died 50 years ago today. Here’s her version of the George Gershwin song “Summertime”, recorded in 1968 as part of the album “Cheap Thrills” by Big Brother & The Holding Company.

2012 reissue of the mono mix of the LP, mastered by Kevin Gray.

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