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Did Chris Kristopheson write the song Bobby McGee for Janis Joplin?
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Yes. Janis changed Bobby McGee to a male character though. The Grateful Dead also played the song with Bobby as a female. After Janis died the Jerry Garcia and Robert Hunter wrote a song commemorating Janis Called 'Birds Song'
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Who is Bobby McGee in the Janis Joplin song?
bobby mcgee was originally female, the charachter changed to male by janis joplin for her last recorded song before she died. believed to be the same subject of the song "the rose" about billie holliday. Bobby Mcgee was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969. It was always rumored that he wrote it for Janis Joplin about Janis Joplin, however he claimed on an episode of Saturday night live, that he wrote it for a woman named Bobby Paisner. The film La Strada was an inspiration for the song
Who sings you and billy mcgee?
"Me and Bobby McGee"??? was a hit for Roger Miller in 1969 and for Janis Joplin in 1971.
Did Janis Joplin get marred?
No, Janis Joplin never got married. She only had a fiancee.
Number one hits did Janis Joplin have?
Only one-"Me and Bobby McGee". Actually it was her only top 40 hit.
Did Janis Joplin have any children?
No, Janis Joplin had many lovers but never became pregnant.
Who is Bobby McGee in the Janis Joplin song?
bobby mcgee was originally female, the charachter changed to male by janis joplin for her last recorded song before she died. believed to be the same subject of the song "the rose" about billie holliday. Bobby Mcgee was written by Kris Kristofferson in 1969. It was always rumored that he wrote it for Janis Joplin about Janis Joplin, however he claimed on an episode of Saturday night live, that he wrote it for a woman named Bobby Paisner. The film La Strada was an inspiration for the song
Who is the original singer of bobby mcgee?
Roger Miller, before Janis Joplin.
What is the birth name of Janis Joplin?
Janis Joplin's birth name is Joplin, Janis Lyn.
What artists sang the rose?
Janis Joplin
1971 1 song feeling good was good enough for?
"Me And Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin.
Who sings you and billy mcgee?
"Me and Bobby McGee"??? was a hit for Roger Miller in 1969 and for Janis Joplin in 1971.
Kris Kristofferson and Janis Joplin song with lyrics Busted Flat in Baton Rouge?
Me and Bobby McGee.
What is Janis Joplin's birthday?
Janis Joplin was born on January 19, 1943.
What album of Janis Joplin is 'Cry Baby' on?
It is on the album Pearl by Janis Joplin.
When was Janis Joplin born?
Janis Joplin was born on January 19, 1943.
Did Janis Joplin get marred?
No, Janis Joplin never got married. She only had a fiancee.
What makes Janis Joplin famous?
Being a singer and a songwriter makes Janis Joplin famous.
