Crystal is an amazing musician and was too good for American Idol. Same goes for Haley Reinhart and Adam Lambert. The U.S. must like mediocre winners cause there hasn't been a good winner since David Cook. Hopefully season 11 changes that, but anyway Crystal you are incredible.
Love this tune AND this venue! Love playing at the Village Idiot, and we actually be there this saturday. Check out our version of Piece of My Heart on our channel. Much love Crystal!
Crystal is great but stupid to say Haley is talentless. Crystal is folksy/blues and street. Haley is jazz/bluesy and suburbs. Both great in their own way. Quit hating!
here's another American Idol named AMANDA OVERMYER, Season 7 Finalist, singing this same cover song PIECE OF MY HEART (JANICE JOPLIN) at all her concerts while on tour promoting her new Album SOLIDIFY (itunes). You can see Overmyer's versio also posted over YOUTUBE ...
Singers of this calibre ought not to be compared to the others who came before them. Take what they are giving of themselves, and this is another great version!
She has a good voice love Farmer's Daughter. There is only one Janis but Melissa Etheridge does VERY GOOD SINGING THIS SONG. Ya'll go an check it out.
several comments compare Crystal to Janis, and some say that Crystal doesnt even compare to Janis. I have to say that I love both and you cannot compare Janis to Crystal. Crystal loves this song and what it means, she sings it from her heart and how she feels. Crystal is not trying to sound like or be like Janis, Crystal is Crystal! She will be around for a long time, there are messages and stories to be heard in her songs..
@XtremeInkz I grew up in the day too my friend and if you think Janis was a joke than you should wonder why this girl, with a beautiful talent still tries to imitate Janis who made this song her own. I love what she does to it, I love Beth Hart's version but they still are reaching for Janis' crown.
I have seen 30 plus live close up jams and this steals every one, I can"t say this is the best because someone has a better, but goddam this is a once in a life time jam
Loose the strings girl,you can put so much more impact into the songs you sing,
I believe you can be as good as joplin and many of the greats we listen to.
Pink is a good singer but i doubt the songs she sings like many others will last a decade,on the other hand you have that rare ability to touch a person sole through your singing like many of the great singers, your music will last a generation .
I hope you will be blessed with great songs....YOU ARE THAT GOOD........
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Even if your not a big fan of american idol you gotta admit that this girl is a raw talent, no thongs or prancing about just a pure voice, and would the likes of etta james, and janis joplin, not have grabbed the chance of sharing there unique voice's with us if they was given the oportunity's earlier in there careers.
@wj4k1720 Actually, I remember clearly her singing at age 13 video reached a million in about a week after it was posted here. But it was taken down :(
I didn't watch idol this year but listened to Haley on you tube. She sounds like Janis but does not feel like Janis. Over the years I have only heard four credible covers of Janis' work. In no particular order, Melissa Etheridge, Josh Stone, Pink and Crystal. Personally, I prefer Crystal, although Josh Stone is probably closer to the original.
@wj4k1720 I just listened Joss Stones and Melissa Etheridge's cover of this song and it was amazing. Crystal is good too, but she wasn't my favorite last year.
Since people are suddenly making comparisons, to each his own, but I prefer Crystal's chill, acoustic-y take on this. I personally could not stand Haley's grunting.
Wow I just don't like her doing Janis :S I only checked her out because I like Haley reinhart doing Janis, this doesnt even come close to Haley, don't get me wrong this girl can sing but not janis.
Frankly I don't think American Idol has anyone this year that can hold a candle to Crystal Bowersox. She REALLY is excellent and I will always buy everything she
makes available. She was the best of what was available last year too.
This gal has REAL soul in her. Some where deep down inside exist a feeling that fights a battle to get out and music is the only conduit that allows it to seep into the world. We are all the better for it ! ! ! ! ! ! !
@CastingStones13 Crystal should at least be reviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine by now; Janis was on the cover and for this generation Crystal is the essence of pure REAL music and she should be on the cover; they have not even reviewed her CD yet! SHE NEEDS TO DO A WHOLE BUNCH OF CONCERTS AND CD SIGNING RIGHT NOW! Her magager doesn't get things rolling enough! I see tiny venues few and far between..she should be getting herself out there for people to know her more!!
@LitZena you're right in everyway! Don't have time to expand on that now. I've been wondering which one of Crystal's videos will be the 1st to have a million hits? It's looks like this one will be the first? There's a video of Bowersox singing, "Bobby McGee," in San Diego. That video, I just can't stop watching. Although, it freaks me out!! Look I hate to bring you bad tidings but Rolling Stone Mag. will only come-around when the money is right! When the right palms get greased....later
I was listening to my favorite Janis Joplin songs and Janis was singing, "Cry Baby." A friend of mine visiting, not familiar with 60s music asked," Is that Crystal Bowersox?" That question caught me completely by surprise, associating that song with Bowersox. At first I didn't know how to answer that question? A thought came to me and I answered, "Yes that's when she was Janis Joplin." Ironic, someone not knowing Janis Joplin, recognizes that the essence of Janis is Crystal Bowersox.
@thm149 In November, I had to take an Amtrak from Toledo to Philly. I sat next to some bald dude like myself and I had my guitar with me so we talked about music for awhile, and after awhile he told me that he plays bass with Crystal. It was Frank May. We had a layover in Pittsburg at like 3 in the morning and we sat in the terminal jamming on my guitar. He a pretty laid back dude.
She is so real not cookie cutter commercialized crap she would not allow American idol to touch her, which I though was great, I also though what is she doing on the cookie show..exposure! Indeed a true music princess!
Very glad people are comparing bowersox with joplin. i saw joplin perform and she was, of course wonderful and very sexy when live. (especially at bershire music festival in "69)
bowersox quite different, but close enough that she could play the janis joplin part in any movie.
also bowersox plays a very good rhythm guitar. in this video she adds little chromatic walk-up (between B and A)
i like that she plays this in E - also bass player adds an incredible amount.
@michelleklaus1 Its out. Its called Farmer's Daughter and it is amazing. Not only can she sing but she is a very talented songwriter. You can hear all her influences on CD, rock, country, blues and gospel. You just gotta have it.
I saw janis live many times in Golden Gate Park panhandle singing with Big Brother and the Holding Company in the 60s. If Crystal was dressed in 60s vintage dress, with boots on, and her hair down, minus the acoustic guitar and backed by a Big Brother knock off band, she would be the closest yet to the original. I think Crystal has a better voice. But nobody could emote lyrics like Janis.
Good performer but not great. Crystal can't hold a candle to Joplin who put her soul into every song she performed. To those who think Crystal compares to Joplin are either tone deaf or never really saw or listened to Joplin perform.
I have to retract the free CD offer because I don't think Youtube allows it plus I want everyone to buy their own to increase her sales! I bought eight at Target plus one more tonight explicit version on Amazon
I have to retract that free CD offer because I don't think Youtube allows it plus I want everyone to buy their own Crystal CD plus hopefully more for Xmas gifts and increase her sales! I bought eight at Target plus one more tonight explicit version on Amazon.com
I will give a free unopened Target CD of Crystal's to the best text on Youtube that is written in the next 24 hours. This is not a contest..just fan to fan fun.
@sorokahdeen Lee fan by any chance? I'd be disappointed too to see him fail miserably on his Cd while Crystall's is epic and will win awards! Btw, this is not Lee's debut cd. It is his third failed attempt; two pre Idol failures to add to his belt. Ever hear three strikes and you're out? Try not to be so blantantly jealous.
She is amazing, hands down.... and to the person that said she'll be forgotten by Christmas... It's almost been a year since the last season of American Idol aired it's auditions, she hasn't done alot in the public eye and people are still looking her up.
I think she is awesome, and she does sound a lot like Janis Joplin. All I can say is YOU GO GiRL, sounds like you deserve a break, good luck, and congratulations , what beautiful music you make
This is just a reminder that tonight on Jay Leno is CRYSTAL! And she will of course be promoting her EPIC Cd! She has surpassed by highest expectations on this CD and Holy Toledo is just mindblowing in this new version! It just bounces off the walls in pure emotion! Please besides of course buying Crystal's CD for yourselves, please buy her CD for others as XMAS gifts, 11 days from release date to XMAS and it will turn on others too who don't know Crystal yet! And it will increase sales!!!!
I saw her do this live in SF on tuesday Dec 7th, if you like this little video, you'd love seeing her do it live wow, just wow, she rocked this song! Her album is about to drop and it's a great debut album! I've got it pre-ordered. I-tunes pre-order you get a bonus track too! Amazon has it on sale go get it people!!! Mamasox needs a payday!
@voleen I am buying her CD the instant it comes out also and am giving it to friends and family as part of my Xmas gifts! Please everyone not only buy Crystal's CD but buy more and give them as gifts! It would make a beautiful gift. Crystal is so incredibly brilliant, what a beautiful original sound and writing! I just want everyone to spread the word BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY CRYSTAL'S CD!! Others will receive it then tell others about it! Her greatness will spread like wildfire!!
@LitZena you know you can't just buy one. I fully intended to just pre-order one CD, then I would talk to friends and relatives and the conversation would turn to music and I'd mention CB and they would say loved her on AI and ask what is she doing now. Bingo another Xmas present.
What a sexy lady
KaiIsLegend 15 minutes ago
Crystal is an amazing musician and was too good for American Idol. Same goes for Haley Reinhart and Adam Lambert. The U.S. must like mediocre winners cause there hasn't been a good winner since David Cook. Hopefully season 11 changes that, but anyway Crystal you are incredible.
tg193 3 weeks ago
Love this tune AND this venue! Love playing at the Village Idiot, and we actually be there this saturday. Check out our version of Piece of My Heart on our channel. Much love Crystal!
MojofloMusic 1 month ago
Amen, to that Roger! By far, the best artist EVER to be on that dog & pony farce! America can't handle a REAL artist!
MrTimmons 1 month ago
Come USA, how did you let her not win American idol??? I still don't forgive you for that.
rogerdelboni 2 months ago
My God! This girl can get it done. The lad with the ax, too! Thanks for posting.
Aphidboy 2 months ago
Thanks for sharing.
belkispallotta 2 months ago
holy fuck she can play guitar and sing outstanding!
HimmPhReaK 3 months ago in playlist Liked
I AM A HUGE FAN NOW! GET IT GIRL!
kharbin86 5 months ago
Janis would've been proud.
Dhansenable 5 months ago 3
Totally enjoyed this
NamingTheTwinsVideo 5 months ago
that bass is almost stealing the show...that is some sweet playing!!
165strat 5 months ago 4
i like crystal but pink kils this song..waiting for crystal to play her own stufff,.....
68bigl 6 months ago
Crystal is great but stupid to say Haley is talentless. Crystal is folksy/blues and street. Haley is jazz/bluesy and suburbs. Both great in their own way. Quit hating!
bsharporflat 6 months ago 3
@bsharporflat i agree
RamiJedd 5 months ago
So much better than Haley Reinhart..Idk why people feel the urge to compare the two..no comparison since Haley has zero talent.
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CornStoveIowa 6 months ago
jeez..in one and the same week I discover Beth Hart and this chick and the 40 year pain of Janis's passing has become bearable. Magnificent both.
stmaartendude 6 months ago
Janis Joplin reincarnated!!!!! Absolutely amazing!!!
jenniferrogers64505 6 months ago 2
@jenniferrogers64505 both crystal and janis' middle name is lyn, exept crystals is lynn.
60sandReinhartlover 6 months ago
LOL. Hes playing like hes auditioning. Never heard so many grace notes on bass before.....oh wait.....yes I have.....the original.
Mark6024 6 months ago
hold on...is that the frank may that went to southview high school and graduated around 99 or 2000?
banklikefrankwhite1 6 months ago
it's weird seeing a "famous" person at a place i've actually been to to drink beers
by the way, the "famous" isn't a slight on crystal, its just that some people can view fame differently
but by the way she knocked this shit out of the park with her own style
banklikefrankwhite1 6 months ago
Janis to Crystal: thumbs up!
dzoobie 7 months ago
Wow, she can sing and he is an animal on the bass guitar. Well done you two.
GONZOFAM7 7 months ago
WOW ! GREAT ! SHE'S THE A.I. AND NOT ONLY WINNER !
maccao1956 7 months ago
Amazing!!!!
RoSpiraL 7 months ago
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I'm a Bass Player but Frankie May is a God!!
KwikaAlena 7 months ago
Singers of this calibre ought not to be compared to the others who came before them. Take what they are giving of themselves, and this is another great version!
DonniDeVille 7 months ago
She has a good voice love Farmer's Daughter. There is only one Janis but Melissa Etheridge does VERY GOOD SINGING THIS SONG. Ya'll go an check it out.
69sumkat 7 months ago
wow! this is really good...go Crystal!
arwen54 7 months ago
Christ she is really good! Have only listened to Janis's version before but I definitely respect this woman, she's got such a crazy-tingly voice!
aliceinwonderland64 7 months ago
Hiya!
Henkeroo 7 months ago
several comments compare Crystal to Janis, and some say that Crystal doesnt even compare to Janis. I have to say that I love both and you cannot compare Janis to Crystal. Crystal loves this song and what it means, she sings it from her heart and how she feels. Crystal is not trying to sound like or be like Janis, Crystal is Crystal! She will be around for a long time, there are messages and stories to be heard in her songs..
maddyluvsyou99 7 months ago 3
Way Way Way better then Janice. Crystal is one of the very best out there. All she has to do is get out there. And do what she does best.
XtremeInkz 7 months ago
@XtremeInkz NOBODY... NOOOOBODY is better than JANIS not janice at this song.. this IS JANIS' song!!!
peaceloveNbeer 7 months ago
@peaceloveNbeer Bull Shit Janis was a fricken crack head and suck! I grew up in the day my friend. Janis was a fricken joke are you kidden me please.
XtremeInkz 6 months ago
@XtremeInkz I grew up in the day too my friend and if you think Janis was a joke than you should wonder why this girl, with a beautiful talent still tries to imitate Janis who made this song her own. I love what she does to it, I love Beth Hart's version but they still are reaching for Janis' crown.
stmaartendude 6 months ago
Just totally awesome.. not Exactly like Janice, but... it's got that "Feeling".. I LOVE IT..
Pinkangelinmenard 7 months ago
Just totally awesome.. not Exsacly like Janice, but... it's got that "Feeling".. I LOVE IT..
Pinkangelinmenard 7 months ago
I have seen 30 plus live close up jams and this steals every one, I can"t say this is the best because someone has a better, but goddam this is a once in a life time jam
RowdyBill12 8 months ago
@soxoxrox @soxoxrox You guess?? By the way...it's aesthetically.
thatscat 8 months ago
@soxoxrox You guess?? By the way...it's aesthetically.
thatscat 8 months ago
She has the perfect vocals to do a great cover. And the bass is just bad ass
Hornet85 8 months ago 3
She has the perfect vocals to do a great cover.
Hornet85 8 months ago
I love your voice Crystal!!!! thanks for sharing.
MrRichieRay 8 months ago
im a huge fan of haley but i must say her version is better! and im still bitter that they din't win AI.
arlovebt 8 months ago
WOW!!! I don't do crowds but I to see her live!
5evad2 8 months ago
I absolutely lovee this song and the way she sings it!(:
kaitlynr100 8 months ago
Farmers Daughter is the album name check it out! Awsume
macitech1 8 months ago
This video is my absolute favorite!(:
kaitlynr100 8 months ago
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Danisubbe 8 months ago
Mama Sox, where are you right now??? why have you come up with an album??? come on!
TheGuilanvi 8 months ago
@TheGuilanvi She has an album out called Farmers Daughter its been out since Dec.14. Its great check it out :)
sgaumer1 8 months ago 2
Loose the strings girl,you can put so much more impact into the songs you sing,
I believe you can be as good as joplin and many of the greats we listen to.
Pink is a good singer but i doubt the songs she sings like many others will last a decade,on the other hand you have that rare ability to touch a person sole through your singing like many of the great singers, your music will last a generation .
I hope you will be blessed with great songs....YOU ARE THAT GOOD........
xslipu1 8 months ago
Somebody needs to get her and Tal Wilkenfeld together......now THAT would be something I would pay money to see!!!!
TheCorezero00 9 months ago
This chick ROCKS this song! Not trying to "imitate" Janis; just letting it wail with her own touch. GREAT stuff, and a real talent!
Revolution1117 9 months ago 24
i like this better...because it has the spirit of Janis... :)
nhadz16 9 months ago
haley sing better
OhStangvideo 9 months ago
Fuckin great!
GhostGuitars 9 months ago
best version!! :))
etokakaiba 9 months ago
its very good version! is of congratulations!
dmarcopho1 9 months ago 3
Crystal and Frankie, nothing but awesome
sgaumer1 9 months ago 25
Crystal, you rock so hard
Trund27 9 months ago
Well I think Haley did it better because Haley have the voice to sing this song
tee1234pang 9 months ago
i love this woman, and the one she's covering of course.
and i must say she's got great taste in guitars ;)
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JaySeanNATION 9 months ago
frankie used to babysit me, its great to see how incredibly talented he has become!
promisedlandsay 10 months ago
@promisedlandsay Bass player beats the crap out of the Big Bro and the Holding Company band....LOL
Mark6024 9 months ago 2
@promisedlandsay That's awesome!
Trund27 9 months ago
Even if your not a big fan of american idol you gotta admit that this girl is a raw talent, no thongs or prancing about just a pure voice, and would the likes of etta james, and janis joplin, not have grabbed the chance of sharing there unique voice's with us if they was given the oportunity's earlier in there careers.
buckrogers11 10 months ago 5
@buckrogers11 Love her to death. As a musician, I would play in her band anywhere, any time.
Mark6024 9 months ago
i love the bass in this, ohhhh my gosh.
IAmNobodyWhoAreYou1 10 months ago 5
First CB video to one million views!!!! Yahoo!!! First of many more to come.
wj4k1720 10 months ago
@wj4k1720 Actually, I remember clearly her singing at age 13 video reached a million in about a week after it was posted here. But it was taken down :(
jonathan3691 10 months ago
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CastingStones13 10 months ago
CRYSTAL IS THE BEST ....I LOVE YOU... your are so unique
juliuswizard 10 months ago
I didn't watch idol this year but listened to Haley on you tube. She sounds like Janis but does not feel like Janis. Over the years I have only heard four credible covers of Janis' work. In no particular order, Melissa Etheridge, Josh Stone, Pink and Crystal. Personally, I prefer Crystal, although Josh Stone is probably closer to the original.
wj4k1720 10 months ago
@wj4k1720 I just listened Joss Stones and Melissa Etheridge's cover of this song and it was amazing. Crystal is good too, but she wasn't my favorite last year.
Kainosielu 10 months ago
Great version of the song. Just Crystal doing her acoustic thing. Janis and Haley had benefit of full band backing them up.
rebel4569 10 months ago
Since people are suddenly making comparisons, to each his own, but I prefer Crystal's chill, acoustic-y take on this. I personally could not stand Haley's grunting.
jonathan3691 10 months ago
Wow I just don't like her doing Janis :S I only checked her out because I like Haley reinhart doing Janis, this doesnt even come close to Haley, don't get me wrong this girl can sing but not janis.
Oryx0184 10 months ago
haley might have janis-esque voice, but cristal got janis' spirit
alllonnna 10 months ago
WOW...how off the hook this is.....
ripsaa2003 10 months ago
Jesus fucking Christ...
thelex001 10 months ago
crystal is really good ...but haley version rocks...haley reinhart ..next american idol.!!!
Aguimexican 10 months ago
@Aguimexican Haley Rocked this song, but Crystal is mamasox...she schools all those contestants... in kara Dioguardi´s voice
juliuswizard 10 months ago
Oh Haley. Your shortcoming inspired me to watch this again. thank you!
nyynygnyknyr1 10 months ago 4
Haley this is how you SANG JJ
yameted 10 months ago
@yameted True that.. Haley fell short for like a thousand decibels!
dcat11114u 10 months ago
Frankly I don't think American Idol has anyone this year that can hold a candle to Crystal Bowersox. She REALLY is excellent and I will always buy everything she
makes available. She was the best of what was available last year too.
salliebryan61 10 months ago
really wanted her to win last year, she was the best of em
mynaijagal 10 months ago
DAMN Frankie May is a sexy beast!
toriboy25 11 months ago
This gal has REAL soul in her. Some where deep down inside exist a feeling that fights a battle to get out and music is the only conduit that allows it to seep into the world. We are all the better for it ! ! ! ! ! ! !
Engineer245 11 months ago
@CastingStones13 Crystal should at least be reviewed by Rolling Stone Magazine by now; Janis was on the cover and for this generation Crystal is the essence of pure REAL music and she should be on the cover; they have not even reviewed her CD yet! SHE NEEDS TO DO A WHOLE BUNCH OF CONCERTS AND CD SIGNING RIGHT NOW! Her magager doesn't get things rolling enough! I see tiny venues few and far between..she should be getting herself out there for people to know her more!!
LitZena 11 months ago
@LitZena you're right in everyway! Don't have time to expand on that now. I've been wondering which one of Crystal's videos will be the 1st to have a million hits? It's looks like this one will be the first? There's a video of Bowersox singing, "Bobby McGee," in San Diego. That video, I just can't stop watching. Although, it freaks me out!! Look I hate to bring you bad tidings but Rolling Stone Mag. will only come-around when the money is right! When the right palms get greased....later
CastingStones13 11 months ago
I was listening to my favorite Janis Joplin songs and Janis was singing, "Cry Baby." A friend of mine visiting, not familiar with 60s music asked," Is that Crystal Bowersox?" That question caught me completely by surprise, associating that song with Bowersox. At first I didn't know how to answer that question? A thought came to me and I answered, "Yes that's when she was Janis Joplin." Ironic, someone not knowing Janis Joplin, recognizes that the essence of Janis is Crystal Bowersox.
CastingStones13 11 months ago
just f**kn amazing!!!!!!!!!!
HevynSc3nt 11 months ago
From the Village Idiot to the Grand Ole Opry. Check out Crystal's Opry debut posted today on Opry you tube.
wj4k1720 1 year ago
What an amazing musician.....
TheBunkis 1 year ago
This girl is so fucking awesome.
bahxitcha 1 year ago
geniously-done record!
jeanfilipe88 1 year ago
wow, that's a good singer right there!
jeanfilipe88 1 year ago 2
Obnoxious just like Janis Joplin... They should have turned her mic down, she's overpowering the guitar and bass.
Thirdgen83 1 year ago
@Thirdgen83 you are a fuking idiot
grovertbooker 1 year ago
@grovertbooker I'm an "idiot"?? You can't even spell simple words correctly. Not piss off, you little PUKE...
Thirdgen83 1 year ago
@Thirdgen83 I think you're the one that needs a dictionary...
ringoflame 1 year ago
Janis would be so proud. I'll be watching this girl closely...
kywomanlml 1 year ago
@FemaleSingle7383 WE ALL WANT CRYSTAL TO SING FOR US; SHE IS THE BEST NEW ARTIST TO COME AROUND! For food or sex; why not go to another site??
LitZena 1 year ago 2
@FemaleSingle7383 I want KFC
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CastingStones13 1 year ago
In this song Crystal is definitely channeling Janis. It is eerie but beautiful!
LitZena 1 year ago
I enjoy her work so much. for 10 years I have followed AI and she is my favorite. I will buy everything she puts out. Go Crystall!!!
nvittoneward 1 year ago 3
shes soo amazing she kinda remind me of janis
rainbow1494 1 year ago 3
she should have won american idol !!! ahhhhh
chizzillin 1 year ago 2
@AnAddictsEmpathy So true!
LitZena 1 year ago
I completely adore her.
She's an amazing woman with an incredible voice.
AnAddictsEmpathy 1 year ago
that...was...like...freakin awesome.
mgcustado06 1 year ago
wow like her mic stand that's freakin cool! and she's freakin Hot!
The Original Doctor Detroit!
THRILLAKILLA187 1 year ago
@dangeroge54 Is Nancy Wilson from Heart?
LitZena 1 year ago
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sgaumer1 1 year ago
WOW......Patsy Cline, Janis Joplin, Emmylou Harris, Nancy Wilson and now Crystal.top 5 best female singers that ever lived......dgw
dangeorge54 1 year ago
Badddd ass 6 string bass!!
Eagleclaw72 1 year ago 3
That gentleman who is f**king wizard on that bass, Frankie May is his name? Is he touring with Crystal?
thm149 1 year ago 38
@thm149 In November, I had to take an Amtrak from Toledo to Philly. I sat next to some bald dude like myself and I had my guitar with me so we talked about music for awhile, and after awhile he told me that he plays bass with Crystal. It was Frank May. We had a layover in Pittsburg at like 3 in the morning and we sat in the terminal jamming on my guitar. He a pretty laid back dude.
washburned1 1 year ago
@washburned1 Thanks for that - glad to read you had a chance to meet him. Cheers.
thm149 1 year ago
@thm149 Yes.... Frankie May deserves the exposure he gets from appearing with Crystal his longtime friend.
EricTheO1 1 year ago
38 people need their ears checked!
karlalana 1 year ago
@karlalana Yes they do!!
thm149 1 year ago
She is so real not cookie cutter commercialized crap she would not allow American idol to touch her, which I though was great, I also though what is she doing on the cookie show..exposure! Indeed a true music princess!
Chyanna1000 1 year ago
Very glad people are comparing bowersox with joplin. i saw joplin perform and she was, of course wonderful and very sexy when live. (especially at bershire music festival in "69)
bowersox quite different, but close enough that she could play the janis joplin part in any movie.
also bowersox plays a very good rhythm guitar. in this video she adds little chromatic walk-up (between B and A)
i like that she plays this in E - also bass player adds an incredible amount.
verbenco 1 year ago
amazing singer ' the similarity is shoking
ilityle123 1 year ago
outstanding. I loved her the minute I saw her. I cant wait for her albumn to come out.
michelleklaus1 1 year ago
@michelleklaus1 Its out. Its called Farmer's Daughter and it is amazing. Not only can she sing but she is a very talented songwriter. You can hear all her influences on CD, rock, country, blues and gospel. You just gotta have it.
wj4k1720 1 year ago
@michelleklaus1 I HAD A SIMILAR EXPERIENCE
david510152025303540 1 year ago
I saw janis live many times in Golden Gate Park panhandle singing with Big Brother and the Holding Company in the 60s. If Crystal was dressed in 60s vintage dress, with boots on, and her hair down, minus the acoustic guitar and backed by a Big Brother knock off band, she would be the closest yet to the original. I think Crystal has a better voice. But nobody could emote lyrics like Janis.
MrAsegal 1 year ago
She does NOT sound like Janis. She may look at bit like her but does NOT sound like Janis. NO WAY.
drdotislovinlife 1 year ago
Good performer but not great. Crystal can't hold a candle to Joplin who put her soul into every song she performed. To those who think Crystal compares to Joplin are either tone deaf or never really saw or listened to Joplin perform.
dewz4949 1 year ago
see DIANA PIEDADE Piece of my Heart --> Portuguese!
RaulPiedade 1 year ago
She is good, very good. Still prefer Vanessa Amorossi
357HFC 1 year ago
I have to retract the free CD offer because I don't think Youtube allows it plus I want everyone to buy their own to increase her sales! I bought eight at Target plus one more tonight explicit version on Amazon
LitZena 1 year ago
I have to retract that free CD offer because I don't think Youtube allows it plus I want everyone to buy their own Crystal CD plus hopefully more for Xmas gifts and increase her sales! I bought eight at Target plus one more tonight explicit version on Amazon.com
LitZena 1 year ago
I will give a free unopened Target CD of Crystal's to the best text on Youtube that is written in the next 24 hours. This is not a contest..just fan to fan fun.
LitZena 1 year ago
if they needed a drummer they coulda called me
DreadedEd 1 year ago
wow! If she did not win the American Idol, then send her to Europe!!
dimitrislagos 1 year ago
wow!
dimitrislagos 1 year ago
guauuuuuuu!!!!!!!!!!
pucheta111 1 year ago
I think she should have won American Idol!!!!!!
catif13 1 year ago
@sorokahdeen Lee fan by any chance? I'd be disappointed too to see him fail miserably on his Cd while Crystall's is epic and will win awards! Btw, this is not Lee's debut cd. It is his third failed attempt; two pre Idol failures to add to his belt. Ever hear three strikes and you're out? Try not to be so blantantly jealous.
LitZena 1 year ago
She is amazing, hands down.... and to the person that said she'll be forgotten by Christmas... It's almost been a year since the last season of American Idol aired it's auditions, she hasn't done alot in the public eye and people are still looking her up.
kbruceybruce 1 year ago 43
love her.havent seen this much soul in a woman since Janis Joplin or Ann Wilson, and yes,Ann.ever hear her with Layne Staley or Chris Cornell?
fistpumper1 1 year ago
@SkiloGuardianGodd It is being released tomorrow December 14th!
LitZena 1 year ago
@LitZena thanks
SkiloGuardianGoddess 1 year ago
when will she release her new album? she never did it yet and most singers release it fast like Carrie Underwood and Kelly Clarkson.
SkiloGuardianGoddess 1 year ago
@SkiloGuardianGoddess Ironic that you're talking shit... It came out today :) Think before you talk.
washington95 1 year ago
@Danjujan By the way did you happen to notice that this song has almost a million hits? Christmas by the way should be capitalized.
LitZena 1 year ago
@Danlujan You are so wrong! She will be up for awards and winning by then! Are you a Lee fan? If so, guess what, he is totally forgotten already.
LitZena 1 year ago
I think she is awesome, and she does sound a lot like Janis Joplin. All I can say is YOU GO GiRL, sounds like you deserve a break, good luck, and congratulations , what beautiful music you make
ChaosAgape 1 year ago
She will be totally forgotten by next christmas.
DanLujan 1 year ago
make the movie.. get her on the phone.. i'll go see it and buy the album.. anybody else?
InnerPeacePoet 1 year ago
This is just a reminder that tonight on Jay Leno is CRYSTAL! And she will of course be promoting her EPIC Cd! She has surpassed by highest expectations on this CD and Holy Toledo is just mindblowing in this new version! It just bounces off the walls in pure emotion! Please besides of course buying Crystal's CD for yourselves, please buy her CD for others as XMAS gifts, 11 days from release date to XMAS and it will turn on others too who don't know Crystal yet! And it will increase sales!!!!
LitZena 1 year ago
I saw her do this live in SF on tuesday Dec 7th, if you like this little video, you'd love seeing her do it live wow, just wow, she rocked this song! Her album is about to drop and it's a great debut album! I've got it pre-ordered. I-tunes pre-order you get a bonus track too! Amazon has it on sale go get it people!!! Mamasox needs a payday!
xsintric23 1 year ago
@ALi27R I am counting the seconds..and giving not only 2 myself but buying her CD's also for others as XMAS gifts!!!!!!
LitZena 1 year ago
JUST 11 MORE DAYS UNTIL CRYSTAL'S FIRST ALBUM IS RELEASED!
ONLY 11 MORE DAYS. FIRST CD IN A LONG CAREER> DEC.14, 2010.
THANK YOU CRYSTAL!
Ali27R 1 year ago 2
I have that same Johnny Cash poster :D haahaa xo
viragnes 1 year ago
I know i'm buying it to
redjenis 1 year ago
@voleen I am buying her CD the instant it comes out also and am giving it to friends and family as part of my Xmas gifts! Please everyone not only buy Crystal's CD but buy more and give them as gifts! It would make a beautiful gift. Crystal is so incredibly brilliant, what a beautiful original sound and writing! I just want everyone to spread the word BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY BUY CRYSTAL'S CD!! Others will receive it then tell others about it! Her greatness will spread like wildfire!!
LitZena 1 year ago
@LitZena you know you can't just buy one. I fully intended to just pre-order one CD, then I would talk to friends and relatives and the conversation would turn to music and I'd mention CB and they would say loved her on AI and ask what is she doing now. Bingo another Xmas present.
wj4k1720 1 year ago
I AM SO buying her album the day it comes out!
Please buy it friends, don't download it. This girl deserves every penny she can get.
Voileen 1 year ago
she's better than Janis....sheesh
fuzzypige222 1 year ago