No one was suggesting that Melanie is Janis , two different voices , and Janis was very young , not to mention that her voice was altered by the consumption of alcohol . But to say Melanie has no soul is silly . How many singers would even attempt this song , anyone here ? Uh , didn't think so . Kind of like comparing Stevie Ray to Jimi , a useless exercise . Besides , Cry Baby was first recorded in 1963 , JJ was just reinterpreting the song herself .
Dusty