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This is explains the beginnings of Kris Kristoffersons's recording career, where Me and Bobbi McGee came from, how Janis Joplin came to record it and her relationship with Kristofferson.
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Make that Bobby McGee...BillTre said:This is explains the beginnings of Kris Kristoffersons's recording career, where Me and Bobbi McGee came from, how Janis Joplin came to record it and her relationship with Kristofferson.
I saw them plus Jefferson Airplane at the Hollywood Bowl 0n September 15 of 1967. I had to look up the date by searching for the events at this venue for that year. Apparently, Grateful Dead were also on the bill, but either they didn't show up or my wife and I showed up after their set.difalcojr said:I saw Big Brother and the Holding Company at the Synanon Street Fair in SF in 1967.
That's my opinion as well. My most favorite Janis Joplin song is "Take Another Piece of My Heart," (Faith Hill's version is better IMO), and my least favorite song is the one about a Mercedes Benz, when she had gone solo (I think).difalcojr said:Thought her best music was with Big Brother too.
The song "Me and Bobby McGee" was originally written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster.
Roger Miller was the first artist to record "Me and Bobby McGee," releasing his version in 1969.
The song narrates the story of a person's journey and relationship with Bobby McGee. The lyrics explore themes of freedom, love, and loss, culminating in the singer's reminiscence about the good times shared with Bobby, who is eventually lost to them.
Janis Joplin's rendition of "Me and Bobby McGee" is the most famous version. Released posthumously in 1971, it topped the U.S. singles charts and became one of her most iconic performances.
Yes, "Me and Bobby McGee" has been covered by numerous artists across different genres, including Waylon Jennings, Johnny Cash, and Gordon Lightfoot, among others. Each artist brings their unique style to the song, contributing to its enduring popularity.