2006-10-01 04:57:54 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ Philosophy
Me and Bobby McGee written by Kris Kristofferson
2006-10-01 05:04:15 · answer #1 · answered by wrathofkublakhan 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
"Me and Bobby McGee" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, originally performed by Kristofferson on his debut album and is one of the most-covered songs of all time.
Some sources state that Gordon Lightfoot issued the first recorded version; another story tells how Kristofferson popped his head into the studio with freshly written verses as Roger Miller was recording the song. By far the best known recording is by Janis Joplin on her 1971 Pearl album. Joplin's version topped the charts to become only the second posthumous number one single in rock & roll history (the first was "(Sittin' on) the Dock of the Bay" by Otis Redding).
Kristofferson performed the song live at the Isle of Wight Festival 1970 and a CD and DVD of the event were issued 30 years later as Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival 1970.
In the original version of the song, Bobby is a woman; Janis Joplin changed the gender and a few of the lyrics in her cover.
Kenny Chesney makes a reference to "singing Bobby McGee on the hood of my car" in Don't Happen Twice.
2006-10-01 05:08:58 · answer #2 · answered by KIT J 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
The song Bobby McGee by Janice Joplin
2006-10-01 05:06:21 · answer #3 · answered by reesie271 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The philosophy behind that chorus line resonates a basic truth found across civilizations throughout history in mature ideologies.
The Book of Five Rings, written by a samurai named Miamoto Musashi in the 16th century discusses that the way to win in battle is to be nobody, to lose the sense of self. This way, there is nothing to defend, and one is free to be completely devoted to offense.
Material possessions also restrict freedom, since they force us to be selfish.
When we claim no ownership, and become selfless, we are truly free. Unfortunately, the majority who live among us do not understand this philosophy.
2006-10-01 05:50:09 · answer #4 · answered by water boy 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Busted flat in Baton Rouge
Feeling just as faded as my jeans
Bobby flagged a diesel down just before it rained
Rode it all the way to New Orleans.
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Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose.
Nothin' ain't worth nothin', but it's free.
Kristofferson wrote it, but Janis Joplin sang it like it should be sung.
Somewhere near Salinas l let him slip away
Lookin' for that home, and I hope he finds it.
But I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday
Holding Bobby's body next to mine.
(I live near Salinas. Well, sort of near.)
2006-10-01 05:09:12 · answer #5 · answered by auntb93again 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Janis Joplin
2006-10-01 05:22:09 · answer #6 · answered by lookn_4_laffs 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The song Me and Bobbie McGhee written by Kris Kristofferson.
2006-10-01 06:51:07 · answer #7 · answered by MUD 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Janice Joplin's song 'Bobby McGee'
2006-10-01 05:39:09 · answer #8 · answered by ravenwood4455 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
And sung by Janis Joplin
2006-10-01 05:05:59 · answer #9 · answered by U can't b serious 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It comes from a song called: "Bobby McGee"
2006-10-01 05:06:56 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋