NASHVILLE — “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.

Such is the case of "Me and Bobby McGee," the song that inspired perhaps the greatest studio performance of the all-too brief career of Janis Joplin. Most casual fans likely know the legendary ...

“Me and Bobby McGee” from Pearl (1971) Originally written by Kris Kristofferson and first performed by Roger Miller, this song became an international hit when sung and recorded by Janis Joplin.