The song was written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, first performed by Roger Miller, the song was about a woman Named Bobby.

Janis Joplin  loved the song, but changed the character in the song to a man and recorded it on her 1971 album 'Pearl', sadly Janis never knew the huge success of her version of the song, as she died before it was released.

Here's my 'Got Ya Covered' video of the week
Me and Bobby McGee by Janis Joplin.

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