"Me And Bobby McGee" was written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster and was originally recorded by Roger Miller in 1969. It peaked at #12 on the country charts. It would soon be followed with versions by Kristofferson, Kenny Rogers, Gordon Lightfoot and others.
Janis Joplin recorded it for her album, "Pearl", just a few days before she died in October 1970. It would become her signature song and only #1 single.
Janis Joplin (1970)
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Other notable pre-Janis Joplin versions ...
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Kenny Rogers & The First Edition (1969)
Kris Kristofferson (1970)
Gordon Lightfoot (1970)
This version would top the charts in Canada - Lightfoot's native country
The Kenny Rogers version is my FAVE!!
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