American Songwriter

57 Years Ago, a “Singing Bellhop” Was the First To Record This Kris Kristofferson Masterpiece (Later Immortalized by Janis Joplin)

Roger Miller was the first artist to record "Me and Bobby McGee" on May 16, 1969. His version reached No. 12 on the country ...

Can William Lee Golden and the Goldens Head up the Top Videos of the Week?

William Lee Golden and the Goldens have just released a new video for their new recording of the Kris Kristofferson classic ...
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Remembering Janis Joplin's Only #1 Hit 'Me and Bobby McGee' 55 Years Later

Over half a century since her sudden death at the age of 27, Janis Joplin's loss remains one of the most tragic in rock history. Particularly heartbreaking is the fact that the iconic singer recorded ...
Cleveland.com

Me, JD, and Bobby McGee: Bob Conklin

Janis Joplin’s version of “Me and Bobby McGee” was released on Jan. 12, 1971. One day earlier, a Food Stamp Amendment was passed, establishing uniform work requirements for eligibility. “Busted flat,” ...
American Songwriter

Reba Goes A Capella to Honors Kris Kristofferson With Emotional “In Memoriam” Performance of “Me and Bobby McGee”

This year’s tribute honored Kristofferson, along with others like Melba Montgomery. The “No Charge” country star, known for recording duets with George Jones and Charlie Louvin, died Jan. 15 at age 86 ...

Kris Kristofferson wrote this classic song before Janis Joplin made it a No. 1 hit

The unexpected origins of Kris Kristofferson's classic song its inspiration, and how Janis Joplin's powerful cover made it a No. 1 hit.