Janis Joplin - Me And Bobby Mcgee (audio) Apr 2026

Recorded by Janis Joplin just days before her tragic death in October 1970, "" became her signature anthem and only #1 single. Originally a country-folk tune penned by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster , Joplin’s version transformed the song into a raw, electric piece of rock history that topped the Billboard Hot 100 posthumously in 1971. The Story Behind the Song