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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
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Did Chris Kristopheson write the song Bobby McGee for 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'
Did Janis Joplin and Kris Kristopherson ever live together?
No, but Mr. K.K. wrote her best-known song Bobby Mcgee.
What is Kris Kristofferson famous for?
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.
What Janis Joplin song did Reba McEntire sing?
Fancy. It was Janis' song originally.
When did Janis Joplin sing Brand New Key?
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.
1971 1 song feeling good was good enough for?
"Me And Bobby McGee" by Janis Joplin.
Did Chris Kristopheson write the song Bobby McGee for 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'
Kris Kristofferson and Janis Joplin song with lyrics Busted Flat in Baton Rouge?
Me and Bobby McGee.
Did Janis Joplin and Kris Kristopherson ever live together?
No, but Mr. K.K. wrote her best-known song Bobby Mcgee.
Whom feeling good was good enough for in a 1971 1 song?
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.
What is Kris Kristofferson famous for?
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.
What Janis Joplin song did Reba McEntire sing?
Fancy. It was Janis' song originally.
When did Janis Joplin sing Brand New Key?
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.
Cinderella remake of Janis Joplin song?
Move Over
Janis Joplin advertisement on Mercedes-Benz?
Mercedes Benz was a song by Janis Joplin. It was NOT used as a commercial by the staid and conservative ( since l886) German automaker!
What is a song by Janis Joplin that starts with the letter c?
Combination of the Two
What was the number one billboard song on March 15 1971?
In the UK it was Lee Marvin with Wandrin' Star
