Janis Joplin Born 19 January 1943 In Port Arthur Texas United States Died 4 October 1970 In Los Angeles California Was An American Singer Songwriter Composer And Painter. Originally The Lead Singer For The Blues Rock Band Big Brother & The Holding Company Joplin Left The Band In Late 1968 For A Solo Career. She Released Two Solo Albums I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! 1969 And Pearl 1971 The Latter Released After Her Death. During Her Solo Career She Was Backed By The Kozmic Blues Band And Later The Full Tilt Boogie Band. Her Version Of The Kris Kristofferson Song "Me And Bobby McGee" Reached #1 In The United States On March 20 1971.
Https //en.Wikipedia.Org/wiki/Down_On_Me_ Traditional_Song Single By Janis Joplin With Big Brother And The Holding Company Released 1967 Format 7" Single Recorded 1967 Genre Psychedelic Rock Length 2 08 Writer Traditional Arr Joplin "Down On Me" Is A Traditional Freedom Song From The 1920s Or Earlier That Became Popular Following Its Remake By Janis Joplin And Big Brother And The Holding Company. "Going Down" Is A Phrase For Cunnilingus And This Song Meant Janis Liked Having Her Pussy Eaten.