Janis Joplin's Mercedes Benz Has Roots in Westchester

On the 80th anniversary of the singer Janis Joplin's birthday, we recount the tale of her quirky little ditty’s Westchester origins.

The Story Behind Janis Joplin's 'Mercedes Benz' - WSJ

Janis Joplin-Mercedes Benz(original)

Westchester Magazine January 2023

Janis Joplin's 'Mercedes Benz' Debuted 45 Years Ago In Port

DonGURALesko's 'Mercedes Benz' sample of Janis Joplin's 'Mercedes

Janis Joplin in the Village - Village Preservation

Janis Joplin - Mercedez Benz Top down, wind in your hair, and

The Sons Of Champlin - Bruno Ceriotti, rock historian

Looking for America: Kings of the Road from Ardsley to Michigan

Michael Malone, Author at Westchester Magazine

Collection National Museum of African American History and Culture