8 Essential Songs is a collection of songs recorded throughout Janis Joplin's career released in 1995 by Columbia Records. It included songs from her solo career as well as with Big Brother & the Holding Company. The Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA) certified it as gold on April 12, 1999.
Trouble in Mind
Down on Me
Bye Bye Baby
Ball and Chain
Piece of My Heart
I Need a Man to Love
Summertime
Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)
One Good Man
Kozmic Blues
Raise Your Hand
Tell Mama
Move Over
Mercedes Benz
Get It While You Can
Half Moon
Trust Me
Me and Bobby McGee
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