Apart from the title track, the soundtrack was entirely recorded live and also features concert monologues, with midler portraying the character the rose, loosely based on blues singer janis joplin. 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. Stream adfree or purchase cds and mp3s now on amazon. Musician cat power narrates this documentary on janis joplins evolution into a star from letters that joplin wrote over the years to her friends, family, and collaborators. Learn more fueled by unforgettable songs, a remarkable cast, and breakout performances, a night with janis joplin is a musical journey celebrating janis and her biggest musical influences. In the early stages of development the film was called pearl and was a direct joplin biopic, but i think they ran into legal complications. One of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was known for her powerful mezzosoprano vocals and electric stage presence. In march of 1980, the version of when a man loves a woman from this 1979 film soundtrack went top 35, and midler s. It explores how her drug addiction and a cut of nearly pure heroin took her from the throne to her grave. Bette midler plays the rose, a female rock star strikingly similar to janis joplin.
In 1970, however, janis joplin s life came to a swift and tragic end. Bette midler convincingly portrays a hardbitten rock singer who drowns her fame and stardom in too much drink. A look at the janis joplin inspired film the rose in honor of its 40th anniversary in. Bette midler the rose tribute to janis joplin youtube. Jan 25, 2017 janis joplin at spaulding taylors house in san francisco in january, 1968. This compelling documentary unlocks the hidden secrets, psychological flaws and events that result in the tragic death of the iconic janis joplin. Bette midler plays a selfdestructive 1960s rock star in this drama loosely based on the life of janis joplin. The movie shows painfully and slowly how her life goes completely out of control, while her friends and management are helpless. The film, the rose, a janis joplintype biography, starring. Licensed to youtube by wmg on behalf of atlantic 0191. Janis joplin, american singer who was the premier white female blues vocalist of the 1960s. Jul 17, 2018 janis joplin s legacy as an icon of psychedelic rock and blues is nothing less than momentous. Midler performs all the songs on the album, with the exception of the instrumental camellia. This film is one of the most powerful, most emotional films i have ever seen.
The story behind janis joplins landmark hit me and bobby mcgee penned by kris kristofferson, the timeless cut is joplins epitaph. The movie was originally titled pearl, which was a biographical movie based on janis joplins life. It was available on videocassette in the united states in the 1980s and 1990s, but dvd versions have been released. The film was directed by howard alk with a lot of assistance from albert grossman, joplins manager. On this day, october 10 th, in 1979, a film loosely based on joplin s life, called the rose, premiered in hollywood. The film stars bette midler, alan bates, frederic forrest, harry dean stanton, barry primus, and david keith the story is loosely based on the life of singer janis joplin. The 1979 movie the rose, starring bette midler, was loosely based on joplins life.
Oct 11, 2016 the new girl star signed on to star as joplin in the gospel according to janis in 2006. She starred in the movie parental guidance 2012, lent her voice to the animated feature the addams. Janis is a 1974 canadian documentary film about the rock singer janis joplin. Janis joplin janis the movie music video 43dc7f28e. This film is where bettes well known hit, the rose originates.
The story centers on the life of famed musician janis joplin. Amy adams to star as janis joplin in new movie rolling stone. Amy adams longdelayed janis joplin biopic moves forward. 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. Join sign up keep track of your favorite shows and movies, across all your devices. This is the tragic, brilliant life of the pearl of san francisco. Bette also demonstrates a wonderful flare for acting, and her portrayal of the character is superb. Janis joplin full list of movies and tv shows in theaters, in production and upcoming films. The story is loosely based on the life of singer janis joplin. The rose is a fairly good loose depiction of the life and tragedy of janis joplin. A year or so later, a professional songwriter friend of mine said, listen, there is this movie coming out called the rose, based on the life of janis joplin.
The joplin family sanctioned the broadway musical that whitewashed janis s drugtaking and lesbianism, which is like making a liberace movie and downplaying his love of cock. Looking for an escape from the trials of performing. Midlers character, nicknamed the rose, is an alcoholic whose career is driven at an unsustainable pace by her exploitative manager. A look at the life of musician janis joplin at the height of her success. Her bestknown songs included piece of my heart and me and bobby mcgee. Bette midler turns in a magnificent performance as a dissipated, janis joplin like rock singer. In between she led a triumphant and tumultuous life blessed by an innate talent to conve. The hit single me and bobby mcgee, from the posthumous album pearl, was written by janis joplin s. Janis is a 1974 american documentary film about the rock singer janis joplin. 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 chosen friends and lovers. Movie info the rose is definitely derived from the life of the late rock singer janis joplin. Singer janis joplin rose to fame in the late 1960s and was known for her powerful, bluesinspired vocals. The movie was originally titled pearl, which was a biographical movie based on janis joplin s life.
In it, joplin puts on a concert for the audience, while telling stories of her past inspirations including odetta, aretha franklin, and others. I thought, thank god people like janis joplin had taken note. Bette midler, jonathan banks, alan bates, luke andreas. She dazzled listeners with her raw bluessoaked voice and her fierce and uninhibited musical style.
Peggy caserta, janis joplins love, comes clean for real. Movies qt this category is for questions and answers related to rose, the, as asked by users of. Rewrites were then made, with midlers guidance, that deleted some portions of the original script, and embellished other parts of the story. It was revealed this week that michelle williams is in talks to play singer janis joplin in a. The film plot deviated somewhat from the real life story of janis joplin because her surviving family members did not allow her name to be used directly in the film. Originally the film had been called the pearl, which was janis joplin s nick name. What was the nickname of the reallife person the movie is based on.
Originally titled pearl, after joplins nickname and the title of her last album, it was fictionalized after her family refused the producers the rights to her story. Apr 05, 20 janis joplin bette midler the rose subtitulado en espanol duration. Get it while you can movie is currently in development. In 20, washingtons arena stage featured a production of a night with janis joplin, starring mary bridget davies. Janis lyn joplin january 19, 1943 october 4, 1970 was an american singersongwriter who sang rock, soul and blues music. The rose soundtrack also included one song that since its original release has become a mainstay in midlers live repertoire, jerry ragovoys despairing blues ballad stay with me.
Marys hospital in the oilrefining town of port arthur, texas, near the border with louisiana. The divine miss m plays rose, a janis joplin type, living her last days in a sea of sex, booze, and drugs. Nov 21, 2014 amy adams longdelayed janis joplin biopic moves forward dallas buyers club director jeanmarc vallee is in negotiations to direct the feature, which would begin shooting next year. I saw janis joplin at concert once and bette does a pretty good job of channeling her. 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.
Bette midler more than pulls it off as the title character. Janis joplin celebrity profile check out the latest janis joplin photo gallery, biography, pics, pictures, interviews, news, forums and blogs at rotten tomatoes. The 1979 film the rose was loosely based on the life and personal struggles of the 1960s american rock star janis joplin. The movies nyc premiere, with midler in attendance, had been the evening before l. On this day, october 10 th, in 1979, a film loosely based on joplins life, called the rose, premiered in hollywood.
So, we all thought we were ordering an american made movie for an. All images taken from the mark rydell movie the rose with bette midler, alan bates and frederic forrest. The rose, directed by mark rydell, is available now in criterion bluray and dvd editions. The rose is a 1979 american drama film which tells the story of a selfdestructive 1960s rock. The film, the rose, a janis joplintype biography, starring bette midler, premieres in hollywood by sabrinalee janis joplin is an american singer and songwriter.
Peggy caserta remembers the moment when janis joplin became pearl. And the movie is surprisingly gay friendly with its night club full of drag. Janis joplin biopic starring amy adams shelved billboard. With cat power, janis joplin, karleen bennett, laura joplin.
Penelope spheeris waynes world was set to direct the film when it was put on hold in 2007. In 1970, however, janis joplins life came to a swift and tragic end. Janis joplin joplin movies janis joplin kozmic blues. Frederic forrest appears as a chauffeur with whom the rose has a. Southern comfort a like janis joplin, rose drank southern comfort while performing. Although a success, shes exhausted and lonely, but continued working by her gruff and greedy manager. 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 stars bette midler, alan bates, frederic forrest, harry dean stanton, barry primus, and david keith. Michelle williams is in early talks to take on the role of rock icon janis joplin in a new biopic directed by sean durkin, the director of martha marcy may marlene the film, titled janis, is. Janis lyn joplin was born january 19, 1943 and died october 4, 1970. As an overweight teenager, she was a folkmusic devotee especially odetta, leadbelly and bessie smith. When approached with the script for pearl, bette midler believed it was too soon after joplin s death to portray her life in a movie.
Bette midler turns in a magnificent performance as a dissipated, janis joplinlike rock singer. The story is more depressing than i remembered it, but bette midler should have gotten an oscar. In 1967, joplin rose to fame following an appearance at monterey pop. This movie follows roses career during her last tour, as shes determined to. The joplin family sanctioned the broadway musical that whitewashed janiss drugtaking and lesbianism, which is like making a. Thats not to say other people couldnt make a movie about janis using some over her lesser material or ignoring a lot of major characters. 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. When approached with the script for pearl, bette midler believed it was too soon after joplins death to portray her life in a movie. Amy adams longdelayed janis joplin biopic moves forward dallas buyers club director jeanmarc vallee is in negotiations to direct the feature, which would begin shooting next year. The janis joplin biopic that was slated to star fivetime oscar nominee amy adams, get it while you can, has been scrapped. Her father was a cannery worker and her mother was a registrar for a business college. Janis joplins legacy as an icon of psychedelic rock and blues is nothing less than momentous.
Florence pugh and chris pine to star in olivia wildes new thriller flossie rose will play a 1950s housewife. Bette midler convincingly portrays a hardbitten rock singer who drowns her fame and stardom in too. A team of editors takes feedback from our visitors to keep trivia as up to date and as accurate as possible. Like joplin, midlers character performs while drinking southern comfort, she is called rose as joplin was called pearl, and she returns home to flaunt her success, just as joplin showed up at her high school reunion. Janis joplin big brother and the holding company piece of my heart by barry gonzales. Janis joplin rose in the san francisco music scene during the 1960s.
I had never really tried to submit this song to anyone. Michelle williams set for janis joplin biopic film the. The rose is definitely derived from the life of the late rock singer janis joplin. Did janis joplin ever sing the song the rose answers. The story behind janis joplins landmark hit me and bobby. From chicago to san francisco zellweger agrees to star as rock priestess janis joplin. The movie was originally supposed to be called pearl, after her nickname, but her family wouldnt allow the producers the rights to her life story. Janis joplin big brother and the holding company combination of the two live by pennebakerhegedus. When approached with the script for pearl, bette midler. Exhausted from touring, rose midler tells her manager alan bates that she wants a year off to. A bette midler a a very young bette midler played the rose.
Midler performed the soundtrack album for the film, and the title track the rose became one of her biggest hit singles in 1980. Melanie massons audition janis joplins cry baby the x factor uk. Originally titled pearl, after joplins nickname which was also the title of her last album, the film was fictiona. Bette midlers fictional role bears striking similarities to janis joplin, who many say was the films inspiration. 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 complete breakdown.
It is a song that was wrote for a movie about jj which originally was to be called pearl which was jjs nickname but her parents would not give permission to write. The film was directed by howard alk with a lot of assistance from albert grossman, janis manager. Sep 26, 2019 the 1979 bette midler film the rose is loosely based on janis joplin s life. This movie follows roses career during her last tour, as shes determined to return to her florida hometown.
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