Janis was a fascinating character who bridged the gap between psychedelic blues and soul scenes. She was so vulnerable, self-conscious and full of suffering. She tore herself apart yet on stage she was totally different. She was so unrestrained, so free, so raw and she wasn’t afraid to wail. Her connection with the audience was really important. It seems the suffering and intensity of her performance go hand in hand. There was always a sense of longing, of searching for something. She summed up the idea that soul is about putting your pain into something beautiful. Living with her heart on her sleeve, here is a favorite choker of hers in which she can be seen wearing in many pictures.