Janis Joplin (1943–1970) American singer and songwriter
"Kozmic Blues", co-written with Gabriel Mekler
I Got Dem Ol' Kozmic Blues Again Mama! (1969)
“It seems such a waste of time
If that's what it's all about
If that's movin' up then I'm movin' out.”
Movin' Out (Anthony's Song).
Song lyrics, The Stranger (1977)
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