I Got Dem Ol’ Kozmic Blues Again Mama!
In the wake of Woodstock’s euphoria, Columbia Records unveiled a musical gem on September 11th, 1969. This album, brimming with unforgettable tracks like “Try (Just a Little Bit Harder)”, “To Love Somebody”, and the melancholic “Little Girl Blue”, was initially met with harsh criticism. The reason? Its pivot towards the sultry rhythms of soul/R&B, a striking departure from the raw, psychedelic rock she had become synonymous with alongside Big Brother.
The public was instantly smitten, their adoration reflected in the record’s skyrocketing sales. Despite only reaching a respectable 41 on the Billboard Hot 100, the album soared to a phenomenal number five on the revered Billboard 200. The sales momentum was unstoppable, propelling the album to glittering gold status in a mere two months – a testament to its irresistible allure.