"Me And Bobby McGee" is based off the 1954 Italian road tragedy, 'La Strata', which paints a dark picture of the "freedom" of ...
Kris Kristofferson penned “Me and Bobby McGee.” Inspired by a secretary of one of his friends, this track became one of Kristofferson’s greatest moments as a songwriter. He played into the traditional ...
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,” ...