This happened 53 years ago today.
I feel stoned just watching this. It is amazing. Those pants, the heels, the voice, the vibe, the soul. My top artist for the question: What performer dead or alive would you choose to see live?
Her movements are totally natural. That's one of the things I always take away when watching her best performances. Not pre-planned or choreographed. I always love watching Mama Cass' mind get blown in real time. I didn't really know until I watched the American Masters doc on Janis that the LA bands were chilly towards the San Francisco bands. But then they saw Janis perform, and realized she was the real deal.
What performer dead or alive would you choose to see live?