(Vocal Selections). Janis Joplin burst onto the music scene in 1967 and, with her distinct and emotional voice, became the queen of rock and roll. This musical journey celebrates Janis and her influences legends like Etta James, Nina Simone, and Aretha Franklin. Our vocal selections from the Tony Award-nominated musical include 18 songs: Ball and Chain * Cry Baby * Down on Me * I'm Gonna Rock My Way to Heaven * Kozmic Blues/I Shall Be Released * Little Girl Blue * Maybe * Me and Bobby McGee * Mercedes Benz * Nobody Knows You When You're Down and Out * Piece of My Heart * Spirit in the Dark * Stay with Me * Summertime * Tell Mama * Today I Sing the Blues * Try (Just a Little Bit Harder) * Turtle Blues.