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Farewell Song is a 1982 collection of nine previously unreleased recordings of Janis Joplin with Big Brother and the Holding Company, the Kozmic Blues Band, and Full Tilt Boogie Band. Tracks include Cheap Thrills-era outtakes and live performances; "Misery 'N", "Farewell Song", and "Catch Me Daddy".

Farewell Song
Compilation album by Janis Joplin
Released	February 1982
Recorded	January 31, 1967 – June 28, 1970
Genre	Rock and roll, soul
Length	32:56
Label	Columbia
Janis Joplin chronology
Janis (1975) Farewell Song (1982) Janis (1993)

Professional ratings

Review scores
Source	Rating
Rolling Stone	[1]
Robert Christgau	B−[2]

Production

The recordings were enhanced through the use of devices such as the Lexicon 224 and the ADR Scamp Rack by producer Elliot Mazer,[3] and the original bass by Peter Albin on "Farewell Song" was replaced with bass work by Mazer.[4] Some members of Big Brother and the Holding Company were unhappy about some of these changes.[5][4] The original versions can be found on the subsequent compilation Janis.

One Night Stand was produced by Todd Rundgren and performed with the Paul Butterfield Blues Band and became a minor hit upon release.[6] Tell Mama is the only Full Tilt Boogie Band track.

Track listing

1. "Tell Mama" (Live) (Marcus Daniel, Wilbur Terrell, Clarence Carter) – 5:46
2. "Magic of Love" (Live) (Mark Spoelstra) – 3:02
3. "Misery'N" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:13
4. "One Night Stand" (Steve Gordon, Barry Flast) – 3:07
5. "Harry" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 0:57
6. "Raise Your Hand" (Live) (Steve Cropper, Eddie Floyd, Alvertis Isbell) – 3:44
7. "Farewell Song" (Live) (Sam Andrew) – 4:36
8. "Medley: Amazing Grace/Hi-Heel Sneakers" (Live) – 2:35
9. "Catch Me Daddy" (Peter Albin, James Gurley, Sam Andrew, David Getz, Janis Joplin) – 4:50

Personnel

• Janis Joplin – vocals
• Terry Clements – tenor saxophone
• Richard Kermode – organ
• Brad Campbell – bass
• Clark Pierson – drums
• Ken Pearson – organ
• Cornelius "Snookey" Flowers – baritone saxophone
• Richard Bell – piano
• David Getz – drums
• John Till – guitar
• Roy Markowitz – drums
• Sam Andrew – guitar
• Luis Gasca – trumpet
• Peter Albin – bass
• James Gurley – guitar

References

External links

• Farewell Song at Discogs (list of releases)

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