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
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'
No, but Mr. K.K. wrote her best-known song Bobby Mcgee.
According to IMDB Kris Kristofferson is most famous for his movies, such as Blade trilogy, and The Jacket. He also wrote the song "Me and Bobby McGee" with Janis Joplin.
Fancy. It was Janis' song originally.
Janis Joplin never recorded "Brand New Key." This song was written by Melanie Safka, and released in 1971, nearly a year after Janis Joplin died.
"Me And Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin.
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'
Me and Bobby McGee.
No, but Mr. K.K. wrote her best-known song Bobby Mcgee.
Feeling good was good enough for me, good enough for Me and my Bobby McGee. Me and Bobby McGee.....Janis Joplin, Kris Kristoferson,, and many more.
Yes, Janis Joplin's rendition of "Me and Bobby McGee" has been featured in several films. One notable instance is in the 1971 movie "The Last Picture Show," where her version adds emotional depth to key scenes. The song's themes of love and loss resonate well with cinematic storytelling, making it a popular choice for filmmakers.
According to IMDB Kris Kristofferson is most famous for his movies, such as Blade trilogy, and The Jacket. He also wrote the song "Me and Bobby McGee" with Janis Joplin.
"Me and Bobby McGee" was written in 1970 by songwriter Kris Kristofferson and poet Fred Foster. The song was first recorded by Roger Miller and later famously performed by Janis Joplin, whose version was released in 1971. It has since become a classic in American music.
Fancy. It was Janis' song originally.
Janis Joplin never recorded "Brand New Key." This song was written by Melanie Safka, and released in 1971, nearly a year after Janis Joplin died.
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Mercedes Benz was a song by Janis Joplin. It was NOT used as a commercial by the staid and conservative ( since l886) German automaker!