The lady sang through hurt and pain
Broke our hearts with her sad refrain
The angst-ridden girl
Who became known as Pearl
Had her shooting star go up in flames
I have always loved Janis. The way she poured her whole soul into her singing. I hope you will get a kick out of this… The following track is me singing Janis’ song ‘Mercedes Benz’. I chose it because she sang it a cappella and that made it easier to replicate. Don’t laugh too hard; I poured my own soul into it! (Actually, if you laugh, it’s fine. Trust me, I do not take myself that seriously!)
I didn’t laugh. Well, maybe a little. But hey, laughter is a great thing to give to someone, right? 😃
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Ha! Well, good! Mission accomplished! Besides that song is hard to take seriously even when Janis sings it. 😀
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Haha! You’re kinda right! 😃
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I didn’t laugh! I thought that you nailed it, Meg! Now, please record ‘Piece of my heart’ next. 🙂
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Oh my god, singing without musical accompaniment is the most terrifying thing I’ve ever done! I need the karaoke version of the song! LOL!
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In many ways, singing without accompaniment is easier, especially if your sharp or flat on a note.
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Really? I would have thought it would be easier to disguise your flaws!
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Not always! When the whole band is playing A and you’re singing b, it’s bad! lol
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Ha! I suppose so! Well, now that I’ve broken the ice and everyone’s had a good laugh, maybe I’ll try something else. My friend Morgan offered to help me put music to the lyrics I wrote for one of my stories. I could sing that if it ever happens.
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That would be awesome!
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😀
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Great job! I think your singing is good… I didn’t laugh. 🙂 You’re very brave… I used to sing in a band a hundred years ago and I don’t think I’d have the courage to post myself singing now!
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The worst part is having no music backing you up. You can’t hide your voice anywhere! 😦 At least Janis was more of a soulful singer… The emotion was more important than the quality of her voice.
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Yes… When I sing, I definitely like to have the music. And the musicians. 😀
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That goes without saying! 😉
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You’re a doctor so you know laughter is the best medicine 😉
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Right Alex! So you should all feel much better now! 😀
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I do 🙂
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Then my work is done! 😉
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I did not laugh. I applauded actually. You should hear me sing…you will be tempted to call an exorcist. :-). Now off to do some research on this artist.
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Thanks, Deb! Janis had a raw emotional quality to her voice. You could feel her pain.
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Is there anything you can’t do, woman? I thought it was great and very brave! My request is Me and Bobby McGee, if you please!
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I know that song by heart! But I’m going to have to tie one on to sing that and post it!
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Ooh, road trip to karaoke bar, Busted flat in Baton Rouge… I’ll go!
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Oh fun! I’m in!
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Well done, Meg! You should set that as your ring tone 🙂 (Great limerick too, btw)
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Thank you! No I will NOT being using that for my ring tone LOL!
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I will then 😉
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Hahaha! Oh man! That is frightening!
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Ha ha!
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YOu are a thousand tyimes braver than this shower singing Chimp. Loved the Janis write.
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Haha! Thank you!
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Fantastic job, Doc. No laughter here!
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Thank you kindly! I’m shameless! Lol!
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I like that about you 🙂
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Ha, so glad! 🙂
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Wanted to say… thank you for being part of the Challenge and keeping up with it!
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Love me some Janis.
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Me too!
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Granted, she always came across to me in old interviews as something of an odd duck, but her music resonates.
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Definitely. All that pain… Just pours out of her voice.
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I swear I love you a little more each day. I could never sing for anyone other than my dog! Rock on!!
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Bahaha! J is for jackass! But I do have a good time! Love you too!
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Awww…..I swear I didn’t laugh…well maybe a smile broke out of me! 😀
And yes…I feel ye….you did put your heart and soul into that song! 😀
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Haha! Thanks, Rashmi!
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Here am I, catching up on all your A to Z challenge entries when I come across a new singer I’ve never heard before. I am in awe, can I say more? Voice is sublime, much better than mine!
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Oh bless you! That was just me being silly. The challenge was a lot of fun but I am glad to return to a normal schedule this month! Thanks for your kind words! 😊
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