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The song is the story of two drifters, the narrator and Bobby McGee. The pair hitch a ride from a truck driver and sing as they drive through the American South before making their way westward. They visit California and then part ways, with the song's narrator expressing sadness afterwards.
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Aug 2, 2023 · Written by Kris Kristofferson and made intergalacticly famous by Janis Joplin, whose version posthumously hit No. 1 hit after she passed away (a member of the tragic 27 Club), “Me and Bobby...
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Sep 25, 2015 · ‘Free’ by Chicago, ‘Freedom’ by Jimi Hendrix (unfortunately also released after he was already gone) and Janis’s version of ‘Bobby McGee’, with the imminently famous line regarding the value one can place on freedom.
Jun 26, 2022 · "Me and Bobby McGee" became Joplin's only number one hit and is widely considered one of the greatest songs of all time. Photo by GAB Archive/Redferns. The song has become a beloved classic,...
Feb 10, 2020 · It remains one of the most powerful intersections of a miracle song with a powerful performance. Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster wrote it, yet it’s Janis Joplin’s performance which transformed...
Nov 3, 2023 · Me and Bobby McGee, written by Kris Kristofferson and made famous by The Highwaymen, is an iconic country song that strikes a chord with listeners due to its heartfelt lyrics and catchy melody. It tells the story of two drifters, exploring themes of freedom, love, and the fleeting nature of life.
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Oct 21, 2016 · "Me and Bobby McGee" is one of Kris Kristofferson's most famous and widely covered songs, with everyone from Janis Joplin to Pink putting their own spin on it since 1969.
