"Joplin Pompous Opus" genre: Rock
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	A tribute to the legacy of the great Janis Joplin, "The Pearl"
	CD: Just Joy Credits: Words & Music Joy Holden
	Story Behind the Song Written as a tribute to Janis for being the first female rocker to take it to the fore front of this still male dominated music empire. Her essence and talent broke the barriers by simply using her raw and gifted power to create a amazing musical presence. Though I was just a small child during her hey day, and she died on my birthday, the song is a thank you for changing the times and changing the voice of rock and roll! About the tune . . the song employs the hype of her stardom. It sheds light on the users and abusers in her life, the drug use the parties but ultimately the legacy. Musically I wanted the the "now" sound with heavy tuned down guitar, but also with a vintage feel, so we incorporated the voice box and phased sound. I used two part vocal harmony in the verse section to fatten up the groove. Lyrically, the pre chorus uses a play on words by using two of Jolpin's song titles, Tell Mama and Catch Me Daddy. Please enjoy. OH yeah, anybody out there that needs a track for a Janis movie, I'm interested! Lyrics Joplin Pompous Opus Leaving from ground zero Climbing the walls Getting no where faster Coming there slower Coming home,"Catch me daddy" I'm seeing the sky, "Tell mama" Joplin Pompous Opus Joplin Pompous Opus Joplin - Pompous Opus Tell Pearl, you got it, you got it right Feelings approaching my body's convulsion's Flying like a space cadet Some are movers Some are losers Coming home,"Catch me daddy" I'm seeing the sky, "Tell mama" Joplin Pompous Opus Joplin Pompous Opus Joplin - Pompous Opus Tell Pearl, baby, baby coming home Hey Pearl I miss that girl Leaving from ground zero Climbing the walls Getting no where faster Coming there slower Coming home,"Catch me daddy" I'm seeing the sky, "Tell mama" Joplin Pompous Opus Joplin Pompous Opus Joplin - Pompous Opus Tell Pearl, she has the "Legend", girl I like that Pearl...I miss that girl ©

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