Big Brother & the Holding Company

Live in San Francisco, 1966

RELEASED: April 30, 2002
TYPE: FULL LENGTH

Track Listing

1. (Come on Baby) Let the Good Times Roll 2:37 2. I Know You Rider Meaning 3:13 3. Moanin' at Midnight 4:57 4. Hey Baby 2:50 5. Down on Me Meaning 2:45 6. Whisperman 1:46 7. Women Is Losers Meaning 3:48 8. Blow My Mind 2:34 9. Oh My Soul 2:34 10. Ball & Chain Meaning 6:43 11. Coo-Coo 2:30 12. Gutra's Garden 4:36 13. Harry 0:37 14. Hall of the Mountain King 6:51

Historical Archive

Live in San Francisco, 1966 captures the raw energy and spirit of Big Brother & the Holding Company during their formative years. This live album showcases the band’s powerful blend of psychedelic rock, blues, and Janis Joplin's electrifying vocals. The recordings embody the counterculture movement of the 1960s, reflecting the vibrancy of the San Francisco music scene. Tracks like 'Down on Me' and 'Ball and Chain' highlight Joplin's emotional delivery and the band's improvisational prowess, making this album a significant artifact of its time.