Fred foster shares the writing credit, as kristofferson intended. The highwaymen me and bobby mcgee american outlaws. Joss stone midnight train to georgia live at the roundhouse 2016 proshot hd 720p duration. Kris kristofferson me and bobby mcgee itunes amazone. Vinyl 7 janis joplin me and bobby mcgee vinyl discogs. Provided to youtube by sony music entertainment me and bobby mcgee kris kristofferson the essential kris kristofferson. Kris kristofferson tells the story behind me and bobby mcgee. A posthumously released version by janis joplin topped the u. This song is quite simple, but theres a small catch theres a key change halfway through the tune.
Kris kristofferson me and bobby mcgee lyrics genius. Meaning a story in song me and bobby mcgee is a song that portrays whats often referred to as the road story. Kris kristofferson me and bobby mcgee 20, cd discogs. Me and bobby mcgee, two friends or possibly lovers who are making their way to new orleans despite their lack of resources.
Cowritten by kris kristofferson and fred foster, this iconic song was first. I saw narvel felts the other day on a dvd i bought and remembered some of his song so i got this cd and boy am i glad. A posthumously released version by janis joplin topped the. In this lesson we show you how to play me and bobby mcgee originally written by kris kristofferson and fred foster. Her version of the song was released posthumously in 1971.
The story behind kristoffersons iconic me and bobby mcgee. Kris kristofferson performs me and bobby mcgee live. Kris kristofferson, janis joplin me and bobby mcgee. Musicnotes pro plus members save 15% plus get pdfs included in every available key. If you want a vinyl, get whatever you can get your hands on, the sound on my copy is great, by the way. Me and bobby mcgee song by kristofferson britannica. Some sources state that gordon lightfoot issued the first recorded version. Janis joplin me and bobby mcgee download at takemp3free. Provided to youtube by mgm me and bobby mcgee brian bock another you. We start in the key of g, then switch to the key of a. Me and bobby mcgee is a song written by american singersongwriter kris kristofferson and songwriter fred foster, originally performed by roger miller. In fact, i am not even sure that these four are really the best ones on the album, it would depend on your mood and taste. Me and bobby mcgee is a song written by american singersongwriter kris kristofferson and originally performed by roger miller.
Pcb honed their version of this song to a fine point over the years, delivering it with soul, attitude, and above all, a groove that would wrap its arms around you and drag you in whether you wanted it or not. Sheet music arranged for pianovocalguitar in c major. Emi music publishing, solar music rights management, cmrra, and 4 music rights societies. Kristofferson said, bobby mcgee was the song that made the difference for me. February 11, 2016 cover version, by christopher john stephens, of the kris kristoffersonfred foster song. Print and download me and bobby mcgee sheet music by janis joplin. The highwaymen me and bobby mcgee live audio pseudo. Janis joplin me and bobby mcgee sheet music in g major. Johnny cash performing me and bobby mcgee live in denmark listen to johnny cash. Me and bobby mcgee is a song written by kris kristofferson and fred foster, originally performed by roger miller.
The story behind janis joplins landmark hit me and bobby mcgee penned by kris kristofferson, the timeless cut is joplins epitaph. Bobby mcgee was a staple of their set, one of the few covers that absolutely everyone, regardless of age group, could sink their teeth into. Ap me and bobby mcgee is one of kris kristoffersons most famous and widely covered songs, with everyone from janis joplin to pink. Janis joplin me and bobby mcgee lyrics metrolyrics. Me and bobby mcgee is a song written by american singersongwriter kris. This album was released in 1971 and it belongs to rock, country, outlaw country, songwriterlyricist genres. The story behind janis joplins landmark hit me and bobby. All mp3 files only for informational purposes, mp3 files presented by users. Janis joplin was among the inspirations for kris kristofferson to write me and bobby mcgee. Bobby mcgee by janis joplin live 1969 woodstock youtube. This was written by kris kristofferson, who has written hundreds of songs for a wide variety of artists. A posthumouslyreleased version by janis joplin topped the u. Me and bobby mcgee by janis joplin digital sheet music. Me and bobby mcgee by kris kristofferson on amazon music.
Me and bobby mcgee has become a rock classic over the years. There is a history about different names and covers and i bought later version of vinyl named me and bobby mcgee, although it is identical to the initial version named kristofferson. Check out me and bobby mcgee by kris kristofferson on amazon music. Our new desktop experience was built to be your music destination. Me and bobby mcgee by harold ousley was written by fred foster and kris kristofferson and was first recorded and released by roger miller in 1969. Cover versions of me and bobby mcgee by harold ousley. Waiting for the train and feeling as bobby diesel down just just before before before i i i wrote. Janis joplin busted flat in baton rouge, waitin for a train and is feelin near as faded as my jeans bobby thumbed a diesel down, just before it rained it rode us all the way to new orleans i pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandanna i was playin soft while bobby. Me and bobby mcgee, though usually associated with janis joplin who recorded it shortly before her death in 1970, was written by kristofferson and first. All the old timers in country music will remember that roger had the first hit. Me and bobby mcgee live at nassau coliseum, uniondale, ny march 1990 the highwaymen, willie nelson, johnny cash, waylon jennings, kris kristofferson. Me and bobby mcgee kris kristofferson each chord is the same length. Janis joplin me and bobby mcgee download takemp3free. Janis joplin me and bobby mcgee half moon 1971, vinyl.
Listen free to janis joplin me and bobby mcgee radio. Janis joplin me and bobby mcgee sheet music in c major. He has also recorded many songs and appeared in several movies. Busted flat in baton rouge, headin for the trains feelin nearly faded as my jeans bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained took us all the way to new. Download links and information about me and bobby mcgee by kris kristofferson. Janis joplin me and bobby mcgee 1970, vinyl discogs.
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