Janis joplin full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. In it, midlers character, mary rose foster, is a rock star struggling with addiction, fame and her own constant search for approval. The rose karaoke instrumental bette midler playback mp3. Janis joplin born 19 january 1943 in port arthur, texas, united states, died 4. Rise up singing 2010 is an indepth look into the life of janis joplin, a complex and troubled singer with a deep love for the blues. Ultimo appuntamento con le tribute band di rocca in concerto 2011. Rewrites were then made, with midlers guidance, that deleted some portions of the original script, and embellished other parts of the story.
The 1979 bette midler film the rose is loosely based on janis joplins life. The rose is a fairly good loose depiction of the life and tragedy of janis joplin. Her life and career were documented through archival footage, interviews with her associates, and excerpts from her personal correspondence in the documentary film janis. A few days before we remember other years since janis left, heres this video i made with the song the rose which comes from the film based upon janiss life.
I have all of janis joplin s recordings, no one in the world could have played the part and sang those songs except the divine one. See all 36 versions of the song rose this soundtrack to the film inspired by janis joplin was produced by paul. The film, the rose, a janis joplintype biography, starring bette midler, premieres in hollywood by sabrinalee janis joplin is an american singer and songwriter. The rose is a 1979 american drama film which tells the story of a selfdestructive 1960s rock star who struggles to cope with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager. Some say love, it is a hunger, an endless aching need. The film was directed by howard alk 1 with a lot of assistance from albert grossman, joplins manager. Some say love, it is a razor, that leaves your soul to bleed.
Pages in category cultural depictions of janis joplin the following 4 pages are in this category, out of 4 total. What was the original title for the script before the changes were made. I have all of janis joplins recordings, no one in the world could have played the part and sang those songs except the divine one. The movie was originally titled pearl, which was a biographical movie based on janis joplins life. It is a song that was wrote for a movie about jj which originally was to be called pearl which was jjs nickname but. Bette midler plays a selfdestructive 1960s rock star in this drama loosely based on the life of janis joplin. Bette midler convincingly portrays a hardbitten rock singer who drowns her fame and stardom in too much drink. Bette midler more than pulls it off as the title character. The rose chords by janis joplin with chords drawings, easy version, 12 key variations and much more.
Rent the rose 1979 starring bette midler and frederic forrest on dvd and bluray. And then as the sun rose we made love and that was two virgins, lennon later said. Janis joplin at spaulding taylors house in san francisco in january, 1968. This film is where bettes well known hit, the rose originates. One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzosoprano vocals and electric stage presence in 1967, joplin rose to fame following an appearance at monterey pop festival, where she was the lead. I saw janis joplin at concert once and bette does a pretty good job of channeling her. The film ends poetically with that song i could not stand back in the day. When approached with the script for pearl, bette midler believed it was too soon after joplins death to portray her life in a movie. Rothchild produced the final janis joplin studio album, pearl, as well as many a doors disc, and the late producer was the perfect guy to tackle this tribute to joplin featuring the divine miss m as pearlthe rose. Only roses kindhearted boyfriend, dyer frederic forrest, tries to save her from falling victim to her own success in this drama loosely based on the life of janis joplin. Realistic rockstar frenzy, with forceful, oscarnominated bette.
She plays a singer who seems larger than life when shes on stage, but once she steps off it, we see a troubled and lonely woman on the brink of a. However, this did not happen and the script was rewritten to be about the fictionalized rose. Pink, who is 24, wrote the firstperson song from the perspective of janis joplin, the legendary rocker who died in 1970 at 27. The film, the rose, a janis joplintype biography, starring. The concerts scenes are amazing and bette quite clearly demonstrates what a fantastic singer she really is. I didnt really know anything about it other than it was was loosely based on the life of rock singer janis joplin. Pink to play janis joplin in movie about her life mtv. The film, the rose, a janis joplin type biography, starring bette midler, premieres in hollywood by sabrinalee. If you find a wrong bad to me from janis joplin, click the correct button above. In march of 1980, the version of when a man loves a woman from this 1979 film soundtrack went top 35, and midler s. The rose is a showcase for the specific talents of bette midler, though the opening scene and the last 30 minutes are beautiful visual references to the memory of joplin. Singer janis joplin rose to fame in the late 1960s and was known for her powerful, bluesinspired vocals.
Janis joplin live at coffee gallery, san francisco, ca 1963. Amy adams to star as janis joplin in new movie rolling stone. Although gifted with a powerful voice and innate singing style, she constantly struggled with her selfdestructive lifestyle, her drug and alcohol addictions, the constant pressures and demands of others trying to control her career, and her rocky relations. Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed some say love, it is a razer that leaves your soul to bleed some say love, it is a. The film, the rose, a janis joplintype biography, starring bette midler, premieres in hollywood by sabrinalee. Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed some say love, it is a razor that leaves your soul to bleed some say love, it. If you get this cd, also get the movie the rose starring bette midler, it was a big hit on broadway in new york. Sep 26, 2019 quick facts name janis joplin birth date january 19, 1943 death date october 4, 1970 did you know. The rose, janis joplin tribute band filippo venturi. The greatest white female rock singer of the 1960s, janis joplin was also a great blues singer, making her material her own with her wailing, raspy, supercharged emotional delivery. Having just watched the film, the lyrics are more meaningful, more poignant, and moving. Trapped in a selfcreated hell rose begs her manager alan bates for time off from her concert tour.
Joplins story is presented in a thinly veiled biographical film, the rose 1979. Sep 25, 2008 a few days before we remember other years since janis left, heres this video i made with the song the rose which comes from the film based upon janiss life. With bette midler, alan bates, frederic forrest, harry dean stanton. Melanie massons audition janis joplin s cry baby the x factor uk 2012 duration. Janis joplin inspires bette midler film the rose the.
The tragic life of a selfdestructive female rock star who struggles to deal with the constant pressures of her career and the demands of her ruthless business manager. Quick facts name janis joplin birth date january 19, 1943 death date october 4, 1970 did you know. Penelope spheeris waynes world was set to direct the film. Midlers character, nicknamed the rose, is an alcoholic whose career is driven at an unsustainable pace by her exploitative manager. A few days before we remember other years since janis left, heres this video i made with the song the rose which comes from the film based upon janis s life. Starring bette midler, this thinlydisguised biography chronicles the epic selfdestruction of rose. Janis joplin big brother and the holding company piece of my heart. The janis joplin biopic that was slated to star fivetime oscar nominee amy adams, get it while you can, has been scrapped. Pearl, recorded by janis joplin in 1970 with the full tilt boogie band, was released posthumously the following year. Although gifted with a powerful voice and innate singing style, she constantly struggled with her selfdestructive lifestyle, her drug and alcohol addictions, the constant pressures and demands of others trying to control her career, and her rocky relations with poorly.
Only rose s kindhearted boyfriend, dyer frederic forrest, tries to save her from falling victim to her own success in this drama loosely based on the life of janis joplin. She lived a rebellious and unconventional lifestyle in her early years, started singing folk and blues and playing in clubs and bars with her guitar and autoharp. Bette midler turns in a magnificent performance as a dissipated, janis joplinlike rock singer. With cat power, janis joplin, karleen bennett, laura joplin. Jan 25, 2017 janis joplin at spaulding taylors house in san francisco in january, 1968. Bette midler is wonderful as rose, the rock singer whose fraught. Here is a color photo collection of lovely joplin in. Bette also demonstrates a wonderful flare for acting, and her portrayal of the character is superb. Janis lyn joplin january 19, 1943 october 4, 1970 was an american singersongwriter who sang rock, soul and blues music. One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was noted for her powerful mezzosoprano vocals and electric stage presence. Mary rose foster bette midler est une rock star adulee, rebaptisee. The film stars bette midler, alan bates, frederic forrest, harry dean stanton, barry primus, and david keith. Though no longer a biopic, the rose bore many parallels to joplins real life. It was available on videocassette in the united states in the 1980s and 1990s, but dvd versions have been released only in france, belgium and the netherlands.
Janis is a 1974 american documentary film about the rock singer janis joplin. Looking for an escape from the trials of performing. At one point, she has an affair with a lesbian lover, another plot. Renee zelwegger was attached to a joplin film project for years. Exhausted from touring, rose midler tells her manager alan bates that she wants a.
But in 1979 she starred in the film the rose, a fictional account of the life of janis joplin, and the title track became a top ten hit. The film is bette midlers first and she was quite rightly nominated for an oscar for her role she should of won it. Mary rose foster the rose bette midler est une rock star adulee mais epuisee par. See all 10 versions of the song stay with me this soundtrack to the film inspired by janis joplin was produced by paul rothschildproducer of joplins pearl. Some say love, it is a river, that drowns the tender reed. Some say love, it is a river that drowns the tender reed some say love, it is a razor that leaves your soul to bleed some say love, it is. The song fades up over the last scene of the movie and plays into the credits. Bette midler bette midler the rose stay with me 45. Her next film, jinxed 1982, however, was a major flop, and subsequent records didnt fare well.
In march of 1980, the version of when a man loves a woman from this 1979 film soundtrack went top 35, and midlers biggest hit followed her oscar nomination, but it. Bette midler the rose tribute to janis joplin youtube. The 1979 film the rose was loosely based on the life and personal struggles of the 1960s american rock star janis joplin. This film is one of the most powerful, most emotional films i have ever. The new girl star signed on to star as joplin in the gospel according to janis in 2006. In march of 1980, the version of when a man loves a woman from this 1979 film soundtrack went top 35, and midlers biggest hit followed her oscar. Janis joplin biopic starring amy adams shelved billboard.
A smalltown girl from port arthur texas, joplin rose swiftly to the spotlight, and then spiraled out of control just as fast. Amy adams is set to play janis joplin in a forthcoming biopic titled janis joplin. The rose is definitely derived from the life of the late rock singer janis joplin. Bette midler convincingly portrays a hardbitten rock singer who drowns her fame and stardom in. See all 36 versions of the song rose this soundtrack to the film inspired by janis joplin was produced by paul rothschildproducer of joplins pearl. Musician cat power narrates this documentary on janis joplin s evolution into a star from letters that joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators. When he refuses, she seeks compfort and love in the arms of a handsome driffter frederic forrest, but even he cannot handle her life of excess.
Electrifying musical numbers, including the hit song the rose make the film a pop culture classic. The 1979 bette midler film the rose is loosely based. Bette midlers the rose the x factor uk 2012 duration. Janis joplin live at coffee gallery, san francisco, ca 1963 sbd by chris from jam buzz.