In 1972, Stonehill Books published David Dalton's Janis, a multimedia extravaganza that incorporated interviews, quotes, photographs, lyrics, Rolling Stone Clippings, sheet music, a record of rapping and singing, and prose as wild and moving as Janis's performances. Piece of My Heart is a reconstruction and revision of that early work - one of the first "rock 'n' roll" books—leaving the prose and interviews intact, adding dozens of new photos, and incorporating a wealth of new material. Here is the best possible portrait of the lonely teenager from Port Arthur, Texas, who took the blues farther than anyone before or since, offering revealing glimpses of her on the road—backstage with Jerry Lee Lewis, kidnapped in Kansas, partying with the Grateful Dead, the Band, Bonnie and Delaney, and with her own band, Big Brother and the Holding Company. But Piece of My Heart goes beyond Janis's own story to provide us with a portrait of the Kosmic Blues themselves—the self destruction that lies at the heart of the rock' n' roll myth.
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A contributing editor for Rolling Stone during its first years of publication, David Dalton is the author of numerous books, including James Dean: The Mutant King, The Rolling Stones: The First Twenty Years, James Dean: American Icon, and Mr. Mojo Risin': Jim Morrison, The Last Holy Fool.
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14 of 16 people found the following review helpful
By "ripple26"
Format:Paperback
This book gives a glimpse into the fascinating life of Pearl herself. You can see the troubles that led her to drink, and led her to sing with her soul. I loved this book and would say to any Joplin fan, it's totally worth the read.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:Paperback
It was great to go back in the 60's and image what life was all about. Janis was a Super Lonely Misunderstood Woman. Her voice was full of Power like no other woman has ever had.. Enjoyed Reading all about her life. Thank you for selling it to me..
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Chippy
Format:Paperback
This book is basically a running dialogue with Janis Joplin, as recorded by a young journalist, David Dalton. He went on the road with Janis, and (thank GOD!) brought a tape-recorder with him. Of all the Joplin biographies, this one gives the reader the best glimpse into the actualy day-to-day life of Janis, and let's us get a sense of what she was actually like as a person.
A big high point of this book is that Dalton went along on the Festival Express...the week long excursion thru Canada...so there are lots of juicy tidbits about various celebrities, including the Grateful Dead.
During a recent hurricane that hit the city I live in, I lost all power (and water, since I live in the country, and have a 500 foot well)...and I re-read this by candlelight. It is just one of those books that you can read over and over and it never loses its flavor.
By the way, where the heck IS David Dalton now? I've done dozens of Google searches, and cannot find him. If anyone knows where he is (or even if he is still alive) please post it here....thank you!
A big high point of this book is that Dalton went along on the Festival Express...the week long excursion thru Canada...so there are lots of juicy tidbits about various celebrities, including the Grateful Dead.
During a recent hurricane that hit the city I live in, I lost all power (and water, since I live in the country, and have a 500 foot well)...and I re-read this by candlelight. It is just one of those books that you can read over and over and it never loses its flavor.
By the way, where the heck IS David Dalton now? I've done dozens of Google searches, and cannot find him. If anyone knows where he is (or even if he is still alive) please post it here....thank you!
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4.0 out of 5 stars
A sign of the times
It was a difficult read as the writer's style was typical of the times of the subject. Lots of inside facts about Janis, her talent and her sadness. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Nancy Akers
1.0 out of 5 stars
terrible, long winded....waste of money
I bought this book hoping to gain a little insight in Ms. Joplin and her life. the writer has no insight on the woman other than a drunken tour in 1970. Read more
Published 11 months ago by scubagirl
1.0 out of 5 stars
Piece of my Heart Janis Joplin
This was not at all what I thought it was going to be. This was someones account of what went on while traveling with Janis. Not very good.
Published 14 months ago by Beerwolf
5.0 out of 5 stars
jj
luv it awsome reading!! u cant put it down. if u luv jj u will luv this book. buy it see for yourself! debi
Published on June 10, 2008 by Deborah K. Hall
3.0 out of 5 stars
piece of my heart
if you were a fan of janis joplin,youll love this book,painful look at her tragic life and death,just a lonely woman tring to make it in the rock and roll industry.
Published on May 9, 2008 by Godmother
5.0 out of 5 stars
Piece of My Heart Tugs at Heartstrings
this book seems to be haven written at the time the author was traveling with the artist rather than after the fact. Read more
Published on May 20, 2007 by V. Coleman
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