Ball and Chain
Let’s take a trip back to the late 1960s, a time when rock music was at its peak and the counterculture movement was in full swing. One song that perfectly captures the spirit of that era is “Ball and Chain” by the legendary Janis Joplin.
Released in 1968 as part of her album “Cheap Thrills,” “Ball and Chain” quickly became one of Joplin’s signature songs. Known for her powerful and soulful voice, Joplin poured her heart and soul into this bluesy rock anthem.
The composition history of “Ball and Chain” is quite interesting. The song was actually written by Big Mama Thornton, a blues singer who originally recorded it in 1961. However, it was Joplin’s rendition that truly brought the song to life and made it a classic.
What makes “Ball and Chain” so special is its raw emotion and intensity. Joplin’s vocals are filled with pain and longing, as she sings about the struggles of love and the feeling of being trapped in a relationship. The lyrics are relatable and heartfelt, resonating with listeners of all generations.
Not only did “Ball and Chain” showcase Joplin’s incredible vocal range, but it also highlighted her ability to connect with her audience on a deep level. Her performance of the song at the Monterey Pop Festival in 1967 is legendary, leaving the crowd in awe and solidifying her status as one of the greatest rock performers of all time.
If you haven’t had the chance to listen to “Ball and Chain” yet, I highly recommend giving it a listen. It’s a timeless classic that continues to inspire and move people to this day. So grab your headphones, turn up the volume, and let Janis Joplin take you on a journey through the power of music.
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So sit back, relax, and let the music of Janis Joplin transport you to a different time and place. Discover the magic of “Ball and Chain” and let it become a part of your own musical journey.
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Sittin’ down by my windowHoney, lookin’ out at the rainLord, Lord, Lord, sittin’ down by my windowBaby, lookin’ out at the rainSomethin’ came along, grabbed a hold of meAnd it felt just like a ball and chainHoney, that’s exactly what it felt likeHoney, just dragging me downAnd I say, oh, whoa, whoa, now hon’, tell me whyWhy does every single little tiny thing I hold on goes wrong?Yeah it all goes wrong, yeahAnd I say, oh, whoa, whoa, now babe, tell me whyWhy does every thing, every thingHey, here you gone today, I wanted to love youHoney, I just wanted to hold you, I said, for so longYeah! Alright! Hey!Love’s got a hold on me, babyFeels just like a ball and chainNow, love’s just draggin’ me down, baby, yeahFeels like a ball and chainI hope there’s someone out there who could tell meWhy the man I love wanna leave me in so much painYeah, maybe, maybe you could help me, come on, help me!And I say, oh, whoa, whoa, now hon’, tell me whyNow tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me, tell me why, yeahAnd I say, oh, whoa, whoa, whoa, when I ask youWhen I need to know why, c’mon tell me why, hey hey heyHere you’ve gone todayI wanted to love you and hold youTill the day I dieI said whoa, whoa, whoa!And I say oh, whoa, whoa, no honeyIt ain’t fair, daddy it ain’t fair what you doI see what you’re doin’ to me and you know it ain’t fairAnd I say oh, whoa whoa now babyIt ain’t fair, now, now, now, what you doI said hon’ it ain’t fair what, hon’ it ain’t fair what you doOh, here you gone today and all I ever wanted to doWas to love youHoney an’ I think there can be nothing wrong with thatOnly it ain’t wrong, no, no, no, no, noSittin’ down by my windowLookin’ at the rainLord, Lord, Lord, sittin’ down by my windowLookin’ at the rain, see the rainSomethin’ came along, grabbed a hold of meAnd it felt like a ball and chainOh this can’t be in vainAnd I’m gonna tell you one just more time, yeah, yeah!And I say oh, whoa whoa, now babyThis can’t be, no this can’t be in vainAnd I say no no no no no no no no, whoa!And I say whoa, whoa, whoa, whoa, whoaNow now now now now now now now now no no not in vainHey, hope there is someone that could tell meHon’, tell me whyHon’, tell me why love is likeJust like a ballJust like a ballBaaaaaaalllllOh daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy, daddy, daddyAnd a chainYeah!