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.

The Boot is excited to exclusively premiere the outstanding live performance of "Me and Bobby McGee" from the record today (June 22), which also marks Kristofferson's 86th birthday.

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.

The song is her soulful and very personal version of “Me and Bobby McGee,” written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster that became a posthumous No. 1 hit in 1971 for the late Janis Joplin.

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 ...

“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 ...

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 ...

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 ...