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. It ...

If you weren’t aware that “Me And Bobby McGee” wasn’t actually Joplin’s song, you’re not alone. The way she belts every word of the tune makes it seem like she penned every syllable.

Following the death of Kris Kristofferson last week, the "So What" singer incorporated a cover of his song "Me and Bobby McGee," made famous by the late Janis Joplin, into her Summer Carnival tour ...

Examining the Lyrics to “Me and Bobby McGee” When Joplin sang “Me and Bobby McGee,” she turned the titular character into a man. But the emotional core of the song remained unchanged.

Pink performed a cover of Janis Joplin's 'Me and Bobby McGee' and Led Zeppelin's 'Babe I'm Gonna Leave You' at FireAid on Jan. 30, 2025.

His drifter ballad “Me and Bobby McGee” was initially recorded by Roger Miller in 1969 before Janis Joplin made it a rock classic, her throaty version topping the Billboard Hot 100 in 1971 ...

Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson perform live in 1990.

He cut my first record that was record of the year. He put me on stage the first time.” One of his most recorded songs, “Me and Bobby McGee,” was written based on a recommendation from Monument ...