Pearl (album) Sessions". It contains alternate takes of the songs that constituted the "Pearl" vinyl album when Columbia Records released it in 1971. Recordings of Joplin and Paul Rothchild talking between takes give the listener insight into their creative musical process. Pearl (album) Pearl is the second and final solo studio album by Janis Joplin, released posthumously on Columbia Records, catalogue KC 30322, in January 1971. It was also released simultaneously in a 4 channel Quadraphonic format in the U.S., catalogue number CQ 30322, and in Japan as SOPN 90 and a foil type cover with obi as SOPN 44005. It was
Love, Janis (musical) also been released. Love, Janis (musical) Love, Janis is the musical stage show about the life and music of rock and roll singer Janis Joplin, conceived, adapted and directed by Randal Myler. It debuted Off-Broadway in 2001, with musical direction by former Big Brother And The Holding Company band member Sam Andrew. "Love, Janis" was initially produced by the Denver Center Theater Company in May 1994, directed by Randal Myler. Onstage Janis was played by Laura Theodore and Catherine Curtin ("Orange Is The New Black") played the private Janis. "Love, Janis" was produced at the Zachary Scott Theatre Center, Austin,