A solid, if skimpy, ten-track best-of that gathers the most important songs from Janis Joplin's solo career, as well as her stint with Big Brother & the Holding Company. The compilation 18 Essential Songs offers a wider selection, but does not include the original version of "Me and Bobby McGee," which makes Greatest Hits the better purchase for those who only want one Janis Joplin disc, even if it isn't definitive. (www.allmusic.com)

1. Piece Of My Heart
2. Summertime
3. Try (Just A Little Harder)
4. Cry Baby
5. Me And Bobby McGee
6. Down On Me
7. Get It While You Can
8. "Bye, Bye Baby"
9. Move Over
10. Ball And Chain
11. Maybe
12. Mercedes Benz