She formally recorded “Me and Bobby McGee” in September 1970. It was released in January 1971. Between those two dates, the singer died of a heroin overdose.

She formally recorded “Me and Bobby McGee” in September 1970. It was released in January 1971. Between those two dates, the singer died of a heroin overdose.

NASHVILLE — “Me and Bobby McGee” is one of Kris Kristofferson’s most famous and widely covered ... She recorded the song right before her death in 1970 and it topped the U.S. singles chart ...

He cut my first record that was record of the year. He put me on stage the first time.” One of his most recorded songs, “Me and Bobby McGee,” was written based on a recommendation from ...

“Me and Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin) Janis Joplin recorded this Kristofferson-written song just before her death in 1970; following her passing, Joplin’s rendition reached No. 1 on Billboard ...

One of his most recorded songs, “Me and Bobby McGee,” was written based on a recommendation from Monument Records founder Fred Foster. Foster had a song title in his head called “Me and Bobby McKee,” ...

Songs he famously wrote that became hits recorded by other artists include: “Me and Bobby McGee” (No. 1 on the Hot 100 for Janis Joplin), “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” (No. 1 on Hot ...

Bentley and Crow performed famed Kristofferson song "Me and Bobby McGee" alongside Eagles guitarist Joe Walsh, Chris Janson and John Osborne of Brothers Osborne. ...