Recorded in December 1962 at Threadgill’s Tavern, this rare, early performance features a 19-year-old Janis Joplin demonstrating a raw, acoustic blues style accompanied by the Waller Creek Boys Plus One. The intimate session, captured on tape before her major success, showcases her authentic, unburdened vocal talent and is often featured on archival compilations like the 1975 Janis album.
This early, non-studio recording of "St. James Infirmary Blues" can be found on the 1975 compilation album Janis , or heard on YouTube and via Amazon Music. Janis Joplin - St. James Infirmary 1962 Janis Joplin St James Infirmary Blues MP3 Download