For discussion concerning the ambiguity of the Lesser Antillean Iguana (Iguana delicatissima) type specimen, see Breuil (2002) and Pasachnik et al. (2006).
The album was released on Argo Records in November of 1960 and was produced by Phil and Leonard Chess. The original release contained four of James' hits on the Rhythm and Blues Records Chart between 1960 and 1961. It was her first of five studio albums James would release on the Argo label.
In the following weeks, Joplin and Full Tilt Boogie powered through the recording of strong new songs like her own âMove Overâ and Kris Kristoffersonâs country-flavored âMe and Bobby McGee.â By Oct. 1, 1970, the album was practically in the bagâin addition to âMercedes Benz,â the only other recording Joplin bothered with that day was an ...