Janis Joplin "Mercedes Benz" (Larkin Poe Cover)

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  • @joshuaadkins801
    @joshuaadkins801 4 роки тому +143

    These two chicks are the best thing that happened to rock and blues in a long long time.....

  • @allangow4746
    @allangow4746 3 місяці тому +1

    The girls' original material is excellent, I love their choice of covers, I think, even more. They always deliver a truly 1st class performance.

  • @hinesfigher6093
    @hinesfigher6093 Рік тому +6

    Another one of my top forever favorites. Always loved how Janis giggled at the end

  • @paulmsandbergable
    @paulmsandbergable 6 років тому +61

    I could listen to this 20 times in a row. I know, because I just did.

    • @colinl9018
      @colinl9018 4 роки тому +3

      And then you bought a Toyota?.... And tickets to the nearest Larkin Poe gig.

  • @yesthatcivelucas
    @yesthatcivelucas Рік тому +6

    One of the greatest covers I have ever heard. Brought tears to my eyes. Just wow. They are amazing musicians

  • @sideshowbob5237
    @sideshowbob5237 3 роки тому +7

    One of the most enduring songs ever. Words as relevant today as they were then. Excellent rendition too.

  • @amanda.bartolomeu
    @amanda.bartolomeu 3 роки тому +5

    Guy! I don't understand how they still don't have more than 1 million subscribers.... They are fantastic!!!! If I could only go to one of their concerts... anyway, beautiful and VERY talented! Brazil here!

  • @davidgillespie1667
    @davidgillespie1667 6 років тому +1

    Just love you guys. Being older I'm still living the music from the 60's and 70's and you two bring it all back with style. Thanks

  • @MichaelWilson-ql8si
    @MichaelWilson-ql8si Рік тому +4

    Amen sisters!!! The more I listen, the more I love you!!!

  • @Matt-mo8sl
    @Matt-mo8sl 4 роки тому +1

    Just 2 sisters sitting at home cranking out covers for the fun of it and for all of us to enjoy. These 2 gals are extraordinary.

  • @frankbrown4373
    @frankbrown4373 3 роки тому +1

    This is one of my favorite Janis Joplin songs. Thank you for covering it. You are a breath of fresh air in blues and rock music. Your instrumentality and your vocal harmonies are both off the charts great.

  • @GhettoWerewolf
    @GhettoWerewolf 2 роки тому +3

    You wonderful women give such a plethora of amazing covers, it's difficult to choose one to stop and listen to all the way through. I hear half of this one, and then my suggested videos say, "But wait, there's more!"

  • @kevins.449
    @kevins.449 3 роки тому +6

    PLEASE cover Piece of my heart!

  • @MrAlexia11
    @MrAlexia11 3 роки тому +3

    Omg, how am I only seeing this cover now,?? You guys are so unique!!

  • @neilmusgrove4668
    @neilmusgrove4668 2 роки тому +1

    The power of these 2 voices! Impressive and so much talent! that strat looks as if its lived a life!

  • @CastIronCooking
    @CastIronCooking 6 років тому +56

    WOW! I saw you on the homepage of UA-cam, and decided to watch. I couldn't pull myself away! Your that good. Why do they hold singing talent shows, when there is SO MUCH talent right here on UA-cam.

    • @stefanschleps8758
      @stefanschleps8758 6 років тому +1

      Because we are real. It|s the music we care about. Neither fame nor fortune can satisfy the spirit of a true artist. We are paid in kindred spirit.

    • @guaxinimdagloria1863
      @guaxinimdagloria1863 5 років тому

      yep! they are soooooo good at singing!!!!!

  • @3HR3NGR4B
    @3HR3NGR4B 11 місяців тому +1

    The *Music Olymp* will remember your Names! 🙏

  • @vincentdavis2732
    @vincentdavis2732 4 роки тому

    Country music and awesome vocals? And cool girls, what else do you need?

  • @sergyvolodimirov3153
    @sergyvolodimirov3153 5 років тому

    ..more of the people are remembered...several songs for all life .Why i d't know. But in my ears remembering ,and forever Great Janis and thanks by your interpret this song!..BRAVO!
    Keep and expand to your inner powers and talents and not only finely taste
    and selections of own creations,Larkin Poe,You are authentic unique
    and excellence band from whom i can't not hear the trust...

  • @oldgrizz8720
    @oldgrizz8720 5 років тому +14

    You've done it again! Another favorite video. I love the little smiles emerge when you know you've hit the harmonies. You two are making music fun again. Great job.

  • @bluesharp59
    @bluesharp59 6 років тому +24

    I like the guitar work you put at the end of it.

  • @TrevHutt
    @TrevHutt 3 роки тому +3

    Brilliant. Can't wait to see them again live here in Munich.

  • @michelvaillancourt3833
    @michelvaillancourt3833 6 років тому +1

    the original was playing in the small café near my school...lonnnnnng time ago...you do great music lady's...you move the soul...

  • @tom-sr1wt
    @tom-sr1wt 3 роки тому +2

    Yea, just heard some of your covers on local rock radio, was so surprise😄😍

  • @MsSe7en77
    @MsSe7en77 2 роки тому +2

    that made me cry!!! Way to go ladies!!!! I love your style!!!!! goosebumps all over!!! u are Hired!!!!!

  • @lawrencemarchese3106
    @lawrencemarchese3106 2 роки тому +3

    Fantastic!! Keep on doing what y’all do best!!🎶🎶🎶

  • @GroinStrain_
    @GroinStrain_ 4 роки тому +10

    This is the last song she recorded/sung before she died 3 days later. You can tell in her desperate passionate voice she was a pained woman, but then the most talented people are often the ones suffering the most internal pains

    • @frankbrown4373
      @frankbrown4373 3 роки тому

      I did not know this. Thanks for sharing.

    • @fastkarr8256
      @fastkarr8256 Рік тому

      @@frankbrown4373 she was a heroin addict, shortly before she recorded this song Janis Joplin had gone clean, then after she recorded this she went back to using.

    • @soulheaven1964
      @soulheaven1964 Рік тому

      She died October 4th

    • @soulheaven1964
      @soulheaven1964 Рік тому

      @@fastkarr8256 no I think she was murdered

    • @fastkarr8256
      @fastkarr8256 Рік тому

      @@soulheaven1964 never heard she was murdered 🤔🤷🏻‍♂️

  • @patricknatola7181
    @patricknatola7181 2 роки тому +1

    Proof that Rock and Roll will never die.

  • @johnross1561
    @johnross1561 6 років тому +8

    Wow that was awesome!!! You know your talented when you don't need all the other musical instruments behind you.

  • @glennlilley8608
    @glennlilley8608 4 роки тому +13

    Ladies! That's just class

  • @marcusrobinson350
    @marcusrobinson350 6 років тому

    Looking forward to seeing y’all on the cruise,! Keeping Blues Alive.

  • @UnityTubeUSA
    @UnityTubeUSA 6 років тому +60

    You two are epic!!!

  • @Somag1337
    @Somag1337 3 роки тому

    good old rock n roll! missing such typ of music these days.

  • @glennmorganfan9411
    @glennmorganfan9411 6 років тому +3

    The voices of angels

  • @oneman49instruments
    @oneman49instruments 4 роки тому +7

    Great great cover, slide final time sound amazing!

  • @hubcts2054
    @hubcts2054 5 років тому +6

    Thank you for being on earth 🌏

  • @Ira108
    @Ira108 5 років тому +1

    Whenever I listen to Larkin Poe, it makes me smile.

  • @0otee
    @0otee 4 роки тому +1

    Well done, with your voice Rebecca and Megan❣️ Worthy in Honour of Janis Joplin💫💥👌❣️

  • @lucasfernandez1488
    @lucasfernandez1488 3 роки тому +7

    Oh my, this is perfect!!!!

  • @lucyaurea2735
    @lucyaurea2735 4 роки тому +6

    Sooooo perfect.

  • @ralfhenke8148
    @ralfhenke8148 6 років тому +2

    Jeez' what a voice!!!!!!! Fell in love with the first "lord" that came out of your mouth!

  • @jamiescott1080
    @jamiescott1080 2 роки тому

    Impeccable harmonies. Magnificent.

  • @marybethwilson4804
    @marybethwilson4804 5 років тому +1

    You two are fantastic!!! One of my favorites!

  • @yelenagorshkova6814
    @yelenagorshkova6814 2 роки тому +1

    Thank you girls! That's absolutely great and seamlessly! I've got to know this song first time today and then have got to hear your performance! From Kazakhstan

  • @johannmarx5765
    @johannmarx5765 6 років тому +1

    Been following you gals for a while now. Absolutely brilliant. Wish you had some more covers on iTunes. Absolutely love your interpretation of rock. “Keep on keeping on “

  • @Meiji1868
    @Meiji1868 5 років тому +7

    A song of great social import!

  • @bernarddesjardinsrockingblues
    @bernarddesjardinsrockingblues Рік тому +1

    Glee Whiz, what a cool version, dangleberry I love your harmonyesques tendencies which soothes my whole being, give yourselves a round of applause..oh you did at the beginning..😊loved it🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉❤

  • @JohnMillerSavannah
    @JohnMillerSavannah 6 років тому

    So nice. Thank y'all for your dedicated and professional display of your awesome talents. Truly a joy to listen to y'all.

  • @charliesideshow8400
    @charliesideshow8400 6 років тому

    Oh my, You sound AMAZING! What a version! Thank You so much for sharing!

  • @C.R.T.mountainhomestead
    @C.R.T.mountainhomestead 6 років тому +4

    Hey ladies!! I only discovered you a few weeks ago and I have listened to hours of your music. Your sound is awesome!! I've also shared y'all with several other people and haven't had a single one not like it.
    About this particular video I love all of it but particularly like the guitar with the marks of long time playing!!
    Super cool!

  • @jozsefnemeth2973
    @jozsefnemeth2973 4 місяці тому

    Oh Lord, forgive me, but I have to tell the huge truth: Rebecca and Megan completely eclipsed the memory of Janis Joplin and brought tears to my eyes...Thank you Rebecca, thank you Megan!😍😍🎸🎸

  • @jakefish
    @jakefish 6 років тому +1

    That low harmony in the 2nd verse is fantastic. And that gospel outro? You're my favorite lapsteel player right now. Come to Seattle soon please!

  • @tammygregory
    @tammygregory 6 років тому +32

    Never been a Janis Joplin fan but I sure did like that!! I just "discovered" you gals last week & my hubby & I became instant fans! Your sound is phenomenal :D

    • @briano.5746
      @briano.5746 6 років тому +2

      Tammy Gregory Keep digging, these sisters rock ! I'm looking for a chance to catch em live . Absolutely awesome musicians !

    • @tammygregory
      @tammygregory 6 років тому +1

      I agree! My hubby & I are absolutely amazed with how good they are! We subscribed on here & follow them on Instagram too. Hopefully we'll see them perform in or around Ohio sometime :)

    • @briano.5746
      @briano.5746 6 років тому +2

      Tammy Gregory Good luck and enjoy ! I been hinting for them to come to Michigan LOL !

    • @tammygregory
      @tammygregory 6 років тому

      Michigan would be good...it's not far from Ohio :D

    • @briano.5746
      @briano.5746 6 років тому +1

      Tammy Gregory Not far at all . I could see them in Ohio no problem . I'm from there ,was born in Dayton .

  • @inflames2112
    @inflames2112 4 роки тому +7

    Yesss 💐💐. Thank you ladies. Great raw talent. Puts autotune users to shame 😎

  • @picospalas5516
    @picospalas5516 6 років тому +11

    Holy, you girls rock. Keep on keepin' on.

  • @omusatov
    @omusatov 6 років тому +7

    This is above the roof! Sumptuously! Gorgeous girls!

  • @randyc5650
    @randyc5650 6 років тому

    I'm glad to hear you do such a great cover of Janis. Loving raw blues as you do, I would think you would enjoy doing almost anything on her Cheap Thrills album. Thanks girls.

  • @discofagia
    @discofagia 6 років тому +2

    Love Janis! This song is one of my favorites. Nice job :-)

  • @benitosevillanomacho8339
    @benitosevillanomacho8339 Рік тому +1

    Genial.gracias ❤️😎

  • @nyekman
    @nyekman 3 роки тому

    I’m an old rock fart… having seen many group in the 70-ties 89-ties and 90-ties… then music just got boring until these two girls came… what a fresh air of blues!!!

  • @blisslilly1
    @blisslilly1 4 роки тому +4

    Goosebumps 😍

  • @SnakeAndTurtleQigong
    @SnakeAndTurtleQigong 2 роки тому

    This little duet rocked me!

  • @odomis07
    @odomis07 6 років тому

    Amazingly well played. Awesome job ladies. Really awesome.

  • @saulfeldman7823
    @saulfeldman7823 5 років тому

    You guys are awesome! Y'all give me the chills when you sing. Thank god Keith had you on tour with him at Barclays Center in Brooklyn.

  • @scccott
    @scccott 5 років тому +2

    Mercy. They. Are. So. Good.

  • @__ZANE__
    @__ZANE__ 6 років тому +15

    Dynamic Duo Larkin Poe,
    Love to listen but hate to go,
    So i stay, and play your songs,
    Played every one, man it was fun!
    Hope you're fixin to make more tracks,
    Your channel growing like pot plants,
    Your playin puts me in a trance,
    Your playin makes me wanna dance,
    Your voices make me want romance,
    Glad your channel i took a chance,
    For Larkin Poe left me enhanced.

  • @randallgoodson1817
    @randallgoodson1817 6 років тому

    WHAT CAN I SAY ...FREAKIN AWESOME !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

  • @rougeandrei9095
    @rougeandrei9095 5 років тому +1

    Cool guitarwork at the end!

  • @pluret
    @pluret 4 роки тому

    I am so glad I bought my ticket for your tour! Welcome to Sweden in may!

  • @wolfjustwolf4270
    @wolfjustwolf4270 4 роки тому

    Great...simply... Great

  • @curiousman1672
    @curiousman1672 3 роки тому

    The Pearl still shines.

  • @nataliestclair6176
    @nataliestclair6176 6 років тому

    You ladys are awesome!!! I have seen y'all in concert 3 times! Would love to hear a cover of Bobbie Mgee!!

  • @rickbullock4331
    @rickbullock4331 3 роки тому

    I think Janis would have appreciated your version of this song. Well done ladies, as usual.👍👍🇨🇦

  • @peterahrens3594
    @peterahrens3594 4 роки тому +1

    Larkin, So Soulful and Beautiful!

  • @rochellemorrow3617
    @rochellemorrow3617 6 років тому

    oh! this is one of my favorites! nice job. now to watch it 6 more times.

  • @kschallert3569
    @kschallert3569 2 роки тому

    Excellent!

  • @jonahguitarguy
    @jonahguitarguy 6 років тому +3

    This is great. Please consider doing Black Velvet. Heard it out in my shop last night and immediately thought you would kill it.

  • @s_c_p_v
    @s_c_p_v 6 років тому +1

    Best cover I’ve heard!!

  • @ChrisQueenPhotography
    @ChrisQueenPhotography 6 років тому

    Georgia Galls know how to do it right for sure. Keep up the great work ladies.

  • @jasonhutchison2050
    @jasonhutchison2050 6 років тому +2

    Can one say Bonnaroo? The crowd don’t what’s coming at em... I do and I’ll be there. Can’t wait!

  • @unknownpasta8103
    @unknownpasta8103 3 роки тому +2

    My mom sings me this when I cant sleep and I wanted a cover with no rasp in there voice so thank you

  • @marilynrineer4089
    @marilynrineer4089 5 років тому

    I can't stop listening

  • @BBQ1953
    @BBQ1953 5 років тому +1

    LOL! 47 or 48 years ago, this was one of our driving songs among my friends and me; 8-tracks and after market under the dash cassette players. We thought we had Corpus Christi by the short hairs back then!

  • @dariokozjak1133
    @dariokozjak1133 4 роки тому +5

    perfect!!😀

  • @pyrrho314
    @pyrrho314 6 років тому

    omg I just discovered a great thing! and it's two great people musicians!

  • @paularora5086
    @paularora5086 6 років тому

    Taking me back, so good...

  • @estonianpunk
    @estonianpunk 3 роки тому

    The shittiest recording delivers the most emotion. This is why You are made of raw TALENT!
    I love You R & M !

  • @fuzzyflux
    @fuzzyflux 6 років тому +1

    Best cover ever.... Wow
    Love it

  • @BornInTheCityOfEvil
    @BornInTheCityOfEvil 6 років тому

    That was so cool !
    Love what you do ladies, keep it up ! 😊🤘🏻

  • @ingridj.6412
    @ingridj.6412 6 років тому

    Perfeito! Perfeito! Perfeito! 👏🏽✨ Façam o cover da música "Me and Bob McGee" da Janis Joplin? PLEASE, NUNCA PEDI NADA! PLEASE!

  • @soulheaven1964
    @soulheaven1964 3 роки тому

    I wish this was on iTunes cause I would download it in heartbeat

  • @nataliestclair6176
    @nataliestclair6176 3 роки тому +1

    Would love to hear them do a cover of Me and Bobby Mcgee :) They are awesome!

  • @patrickattencourt3050
    @patrickattencourt3050 2 роки тому

    Merci pour votre music 🤘

  • @adamstewart247
    @adamstewart247 2 роки тому

    Great slide work

  • @staubach1979rt
    @staubach1979rt 4 роки тому

    Love the add on!

  • @jannikw.6230
    @jannikw.6230 3 роки тому

    you make me smile on a bad day.

  • @mackretro1961
    @mackretro1961 2 роки тому

    I wish I could purchase this cover on iTunes . I’ve seen a lot of their songs and albums but not this one ..

  • @josefernandez-hq8fg
    @josefernandez-hq8fg 6 років тому

    To the sourthen style song a happy melody who full our souls of proud ! Thanks girls Im happy today ! Grillo.

  • @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies
    @FstopPicturesByAlunDavies 3 роки тому +21

    Nailed it. Janis is smiling from Hendrix’s bus

    • @rasmusrose4726
      @rasmusrose4726 2 роки тому +1

      Best comment ever! You are SO right!

  • @Ottorockz
    @Ottorockz 6 років тому

    Never heard that song before. Glad I did now 😃