Cheap Thrills

Big Brother & the Holding Company

Cheap Thrills

RELEASED: August 17, 1968
TYPE: FULL LENGTH
1. Combination of the Two Meaning 5:48 2. I Need a Man to Love 4:55 3. Summertime Meaning 4:01 4. Piece of My Heart Meaning 4:16 5. Turtle Blues Meaning 4:23 6. Oh, Sweet Mary 4:16 7. Ball and Chain Meaning 9:30
Cheap Thrills is a landmark album in the psychedelic rock genre, showcasing Janis Joplin's powerful vocals and the band’s eclectic sound, blending blues, rock, and folk music. The album features iconic tracks like 'Piece of My Heart' and 'Summertime', which have become classics. Released in 1968, it captures the spirit of the late 1960s counterculture and remains a significant influence on rock music.