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Janis Joplin's brother Michael shares his memories of the legendary singer

Janis Joplin's brother Michael shares his memories of the legendary singer on the week that a musical opens in London's West End to celebrate her life and music.

Janis Joplin's legend has grown immeasurably since her untimely death in 1970. These days, it's rare to hear first-hand accounts of Janis, but her brother Michael is sharing his memories of his sister on the show this week.

The musical 'A Night With Janis Joplin' has just opened at the Peacock Theatre in London, and Michael has been heavily involved with the production, which has already made its debut on Broadway.

Also on the show, more Jukebox action from one lucky listener, and Johnnie delves into the 麻豆社 archives for 'This Week In Music'. Johnnie will choose another BTO from the many suggestions you send in each week. Get in touch for a future show with a dedication, request or mention - walker@bbc.co.uk

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Sun 25 Aug 2024 15:00
麻豆社 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • Sister Sledge

    We Are Family

    • Disco Fever (Various Artists).
    • Global Television.

  • Glen Campbell

    Rhinestone Cowboy

    • Ultimate Country (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

  • Cliff Richard

    We Don't Talk Anymore

    • Cliff Richard - Private Collection.
    • EMI.

  • Thin Lizzy

    Rosalie

    • Rock Legends.
    • UMC.
    • 6.

  • Wild Cherry

    Play That Funky Music

    • Walk On - Hits From The Last 2 Decade.
    • Columbia.

  • Gerry Rafferty

    Baker Street

    • Songs Of The Century (Disc 2).
    • Global Records & Tapes.

  • Faces

    Had Me a Real Good Time

    • Warner Bros.

  • The Temptations

    Papa Was A Rollin' Stone

    • Motown Hits Of Gold Vol.6 (Various).
    • Motown.

  • Jo Jo Gunne

    Run Run Run

    • The Sound Of The Seventies (Various Artists).
    • Warner Music TV.

  • Wishbone Ash

    Blowin' Free

    • UMC (Universal Music Catalogue).

  • Elton John

    Funeral For A Friend / Love Lies Bleeding

    • Goodbye Yellow Brick Road.
    • Mercury.
    • 1.

  • Frankie Miller

    Darlin'

    • Greatest Hits Of 1978 (Various Artis.
    • Premier.

  • Genesis

    I Know What I Like (In Your Wardrobe)

    • Genesis - Turn It On Again.
    • Virgin.

  • Nick Drake

    Northern Sky

    • A Quiet Riot.
    • PIAS.

  • Hot Chocolate

    Love Is Life

    • Alle 40 Goed.
    • Parlophone UK.
    • 14.

  • The Andrea True Connection

    More, More, More

    • Million Sellers Vol.17 - The Seventie.
    • Disky.

  • Janis Joplin

    Mercedes Benz

    • Janis Joplin - Pearl.
    • Columbia.

  • Janis Joplin

    Me And Bobby McGee

    • Janis Joplin - Pearl.
    • Columbia.

  • ZZ Top

    La Grange

    • La Grange.
    • BMG Rights Management (US) LLC.
    • 1.

  • Janis Joplin

    Cry Baby

    • CBS.

  • Michel Pagliaro

    Lovin' You Ain't Easy

    • MediaRock.

  • Nils Lofgren

    Shine Silently

    • Nils.
    • A&M.

  • Creedence Clearwater Revival

    I Heard It Through The Grapevine

    • The Complete Studio Albums.
    • Craft Recordings.
    • 10.

  • Roger Daltrey

    Giving It All Away

    • The Best Of Rock Legends (Various).
    • Telstar.

Broadcast

  • Sun 25 Aug 2024 15:00
    麻豆社 Radio 2