While Tom Jones has never been considered one of the rock crowd, he kept up with Janis Joplin’s electric blues-rock vocals impressively. However, like many who saw her perform, most viewers were simply stunned by Janis’ raw voice and her energetic stage presence. On the online video of the pair performing ‘Raise Your Hand,’ which now has over 14M views, the comments are filled with remarks like “Tom is a powerhouse, but I think even he was blown away by Janis’ raw energy and talent!”

The performance was a perfect example of the powerful rock vocals that Janis is most remembered for and that Music Man fans will likely associate with her legacy. However, Janis’ love for music started with the blues, and blues singers such as Bessie Smith and Ma Rainey had an enormous influence on her sound. During her appearance on This Is Tom Jones, Janis took a departure from her usual energetic live performance style to showcase her bluesy vocals with a performance of ‘Little Girl Blue.’