Janis Joplin - Me And Bobby McGee (Audio)

[@RaulBenavidez-iv5mh]

Wow I lost my wife to cancer thyroid in 2008 her favorite song brings back a lot of memories my dog just died last year the puppy we bought together heart broken again sorry can't do this

[@mickjagger8439]

I believe we will all be together with our loved ones in time. Pain free, Happy, our pups too!

[@lulufox8397]

I'm so sorry to hear that, at least you get to have this song to connect to her with

[@HelenGPervis]

I’m sorry

[@KateSheeks]

Put pictures of her all around and talk to her all the time, it'll be like she's there.I promise you! My husband has been gone almost 19 years, I have pictures of him everywhere. Some of these songs make me cry, but I talk to him and I sing to him and I wink at him as if he were here in the room, I talk to him when I'm cooking because he liked him cooking. I have a picture of him on the stove. I have a picture of him right next to my bed So I can still tell him good night. There's pictures of him everywhere, believe me, it works.

[@annielammey1472]

You CAN do this. She would want you to. Would you not want her too?

[@gregorywilliams1308]

I am a 67 years old black dude. In high school, this girl sat next to me in class, and she always had a Janis Tee Shirt on. I asked her, who is that? The next day she brought me her album and keep it for a few days. I have been hooked every since.

[@stevebutkovic3365]

Doesn't great music like this just set you free and help put things in perspective? Motown does the same for me. Greetings to you from a 65 year old white brother from across the Atlantic! :-)

[@gregorywilliams1308]

@@stevebutkovic3365 Music is Great. I am amazed how good it still sounds from back in the day. Greetings to you

[@Chococatania]

I love this. I have my own story like it. In 7th grade, I sat in front of Mishaal (can't remember his last name). He had this album with a little naked baby on it swimming after a dollar bill. (Nirvana Nevermind) I was curious. He let me borrow the tape. And that changed my life. Thanks Mishaal. Thanks to all the friends who know and who share.

[@RebeccaLounellSmith]

@@Chococatania I know! And I remember the album. I loved his Music! He was awesome and is very missed! ❤️🥰❤️. RIP Man! 🙏

[@TheSilmarillian]

Same age here down under my friend.

[@dowyler24]

"I'd trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday...." How great is this line! Brilliant. Simply Brilliant.

[@theresajb6463]

It was written by Kris Kristofferson. Amazing musician and poet.

[@natalied989]

​@@theresajb6463was going to say this. I dont think most people these days have even heard of him let alone what a prolific song writer he was.

[@SHARRONHAMMER]

He was quite an exemplary musician himself. Too bad Janis couldn't have been born ten years later. She might have avoided the whole drug scene.

[@lisawood6083]

According to Einstein himself, he is listening! I sure the heck am and always will. Its the rhythm of the heart, the rhythm of life itself. Expression and experience. Bring it sustah!

[@rexduke967]

Chris Christopher

[@DanielWillis-md9ri]

I'm 74 and thought Janis was the best of her entire era...listening now to Bobby McGee

[@icemaster-]

I respectfully disagree. I think pink floyd is the best of this era.

[@olekdah]

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[@ileanarivera2917]

70 year old latina and I agree with what you wrote, one of my favorite singers from back in the day. Gone way too soon.

[@HA5TI]

Timeless! Still wonderful music today.

[@LightworkingWanderer]

Also pull up bobby gentry ode to billy joe

[@fernandovera526]

My wife passed away from cancer at age 43. This was her favorite song and she introduced me to joplin. This song is for you Karen Vera, love of my life. I miss you everyday.

[@janettecastro8552]

SO sorry for your loss

[@roberthetrick8849]

Back in 1971 when it was popular. As a matter of fact it was number one fifty years ago this time along with the album Pearl. My 75 year old grandmother loved it. Then she became a fan. There was no generation gap with that woman

[@roberthetrick8849]

Very sorry to hear that your wife she had great taste in music.

[@Elizabeth.888]

You poor thing. I can deeply empathize with the loss of your girl. But I'd bet she'd appreciate how you've chosen to honor her memory. RIP Mrs. Vera.

[@carmenternero9562]

I'm so sorry. Music helps a lot.

[@marilynschirmer4781]

Thank you Kris for writing this for Janis and the world.

[@giovannicampanaro7165]

Sad about hearing Kris died yesterday his music is here

[@triacatz7139]

rip kk and Janis

[@tony4534]

What a hateful thing to say smh.

[@redjamison9175]

She sang from her soul.

[@vminifie837]

From her soul to her toes

[@catfishman1768]

Kristofferson passed away yesterday. He should be considered one of the greatest songwriters of all time.

[@joehahn8817]

He is...😉

[@user-pt1ow8hx5l]

He is!

[@enricolodiS.I.T.]

Agreed!

[@Gobear1]

RIP Kris Kristofferson. Thank you for all that you gave us, including this incredible song.

[@pinaki_ghosh]

she was free spirit - i remember her in that restaurant in Austin - she was a real free spirit and you never knew which Janis you are going to get that day

[@Isha048]

I always loved her. Her voice was magic, I was a teen and I couldn't stop listening to her. I had all her LPs, bootlegs included, but unfortunately I have been obligated to sell everything because of money, I regret that, but no choice at that time. RIP Janis! You'll always be in my heart.

[@webwisewoman6370]

Isha, know the feeling, friend...She was my goddess because we knew our souls. Lost everything as well, but found you so life is good again. #StaySafe and love life!

[@Imnotgoofyidonttelljokes2009]

I plugged in my AMP I started playing Janis Joplins 😂🤎

[@causewaykayak]

So hard !

[@ekpoole957]

My father used to play Janis on the car 8 track back in the '70s when I was a kid....when mom wasn't around. I still tear up when I hear "Me and Bobby McGee" to this date. Hearing the song causes me to miss him terribly.

[@triciawise4937]

She was my mom's favorite. I love her music, but it definitely makes me miss my mom!

[@JackieSkellington]

​@@triciawise4937my mom learned to play it on guitar before she passed 😊

[@Booklook111]

❤️‍🩹🌹

[@ZaZa-nm6sw]

Timeless talent. One of a kind voice.

[@katemoore6249]

Nobody can sing like Janis!!! I loved her. I still listen to her music . She had soul!!!

[@NickStewart-yu6cy]

Chick didn't just have Soul, she had HEART!!!

[@icemaster-]

Too bad people don't know how to sing anymore. We will never have a song like this again.

[@lokos737]

She was unique!!!!

[@lokos737]

NOBODY!!!!!

[@hernandoruiz6829]

Simply the best female rock singer...ever!

[@LeonAllanDavis]

Not rock. Blues. There's a difference.

[@FrankCalero-oi7tx]

Your right she the best Rock n Roll singer !

[@robertjuliano1425]

Rest in peace Kris you wrote this masterpiece and Janis sang it like no one could ever your Beautiful Janis rip

[@rebeccamizell1071]

Kris Janis made your song a legend this song will never be forgotten and neither will Janis Joplin

[@TheREALOC1972]

And this isn't the greatest song he wrote, Sunday Morning Coming Down is, He also wrote Help me make it the night, For the Good Times, "Loving her was easy", and For Forever, the last 2 he actually wrote about Janis. Plus he had a #1 song written about him.... Kristofferson by Tim McGraw. He was the greatest songwritter of all time.

[@MarleneWalker-su8ku]

A trade a hellava lot to have met Janis Joblin, anyone who sings like that must have sweet soul , that voice just reaches all the way out ❤️

[@PerryHammons]

I've enjoyed Drag racing from a young age. In 1971 I won my first event at Thunder Ridge Raceway! In the fifth round I was racing a Heavy Chevy, I was driving a 1967 Dodge Coronet R/T with a 440 MAGNUM This song was playing on (8-Track Tape) I won the race, fifth of the day an took home the Trophy and thanked Janis for keeping me calm and focused for the win!

[@donwilson5780]

funny story i to was a drag racer for years , also won, [a lot] but no 8 track in my race car

[@lexstarclub]

that's awesome!!

[@LizawithanS10]

That's AWESOME

[@jurekolar9102]

She poured her soul into that microphone and her emotions.......I wish she would last longer and made more of those beautiful songs for us to appretiate ......Miss your voice and soul Janis......Hope you found the peace

[@luizasilvasantos3494]

Demais Janis

[@luizasilvasantos3494]

Realmente...deixou tudo nessa melodia

[@luizasilvasantos3494]

Cantava com a alma

[@kellyshomemadekitchen]

@@luizasilvasantos3494 He?

[@emilybray1106]

My dads fave lady ever... he died in 2007 of cancer..played this at his funeral.. he was in love w Janis... he is up there partying with her for sure!! Thank you dad for introducing me to this awesome voice!!!

[@PeacefulTraveller888]

I’m so sorry for your loss. Janis is a legend. Such a passionate soul❗️

[@larrychuchua6287]

❤❤❤❤Thank you Father in Heaven ❤

[@beckycoggan464]

She's a fabulous blues singer, love her 💙

[@birgitannelorebrubacher9067]

Hi I find her great ! Birgit Annelore Brubacher from Germany.

[@joelapera6676]

a star of the biggesst magnitude unfortunetly self destructive like the other 27 club mrlembers. what a voice

[@shirleyharrison5746]

Who’s listening in honor of Kris Kristofferson RIP. Now you and Janis, Jimi can jam 💫🎹🎸

[@jejeolkedawenfagayan3060]

Count me in😢🙏💙

[@tommyspill1980]

Me too 😔

[@uppanadam]

Yes!! First song I thought of when I heard of his passing!! BOBBY McGEEEEEEEE!!

[@helenepesan4377]

Me ❤

[@Jleone98]

Me! This version is great too

[@pwolf7940]

No one sang this like Janis. Thanks Kris for your songs.

[@sheilamorin8868]

Her music just awakens your soul

[@samanthag.5008]

❤

[@BackWordsJane]

Many artists covered this song but it really belonged to Janis. She poured out her heart and sould and sang the hell out of it

[@sophieleg20]

53 years without Janis Joplin💜💜 January 19th 1943 - October 4th 1970

[@annettesonjajesse9733]

I remember when Janis Joplin died. I was 10 years old at the time and really did not know who she was. But this song, Me and Bobby McGee was playing all over at the time of her passing and you could see from the atmosphere of the public that a very dark shadow of sadness was placed. Only someone important and loved can do this. I did not understand this at the time, but I understand now.

[@toodle171]

I was ten when Elvis died. Same story...

[@kevinjoseph517]

The album released after her 10-70 death...months later imo.

[@Lacey_Face]

I still wonder if she just had enough and walked away. I was in Mussissippi and there was a singer there in a luttle hole in the wall bar that looked and sounded just like her. It was about 2 years after the said she died. Jimi Hendrix also wrote in one of hos album covers that hed like to disappear and go where no one knows who he is. No one saw Jimi's body leave that hotel.

[@fritzsmith3296]

@nnettesonjsjesse9733: "but I understand now." Not all of it, there's more. Songs are often "messengers" for what is going to come. annette, look at all the anger and violence going on in America. Mass shootings 5899 since 2013, 132 suicides in 2021 and 135 in 2022 and that number is slowly creeping up. Every revolution in history was preceded with anger, Janus Joplin was an "empath" expressing what she was feeling from the nation and the world. This song will be become an "anthem" of the coming revolution in America. The best is yet to come. Be well be informed be free. I'm almost 80. There were 3 kinds of people in the 1960's. Those who knew what is going on. those who didn't, and those that looked like sheep and said "what's happening." I was number three. I came from an abused family, I was in a constant state of what's happening. After camping in the wilderness ( just half-mile east of Glacier National Park at 5700 ft for 30 days at a time for 15 years) I became enlightened, and still working every day to get better and better... it never ends. Once one gets on that path it becomes a life-long quest to know more and more and... Remember this song annette. When the revolution comes your nostalgia will be others crying for freedom.

[@Lacey_Face]

@@fritzsmith3296 Thats what I wantcto do. I've been awake for a ling time too. I just want to go upcin the Western Nountains, find nice beautiful spot to just sit, think and connevt closer to God. I want to be in the beautiful picture God created.

[@PositiveCrunch]

Kris wrote a masterpiece, Janis gave it life. Two legends when music was something more than a dollar bill. Pure poetry. "I'd trade all of my tomorrows for just one single yesterday"

[@HarpoonDon]

I'm pretty sure this is exactly how Kris Kristofferson really wanted the song to sound like. (I keep saying this to several of these comments but I think it needs said again and again.)

[@PositiveCrunch]

@@HarpoonDon I agree 110%

[@MarkAlbert]

May Kris rest in peace!

[@crazyman8472]

“Freedom” is just another word for “nothing left to lose”… 😎

[@lw85381]

4:17 best line in a song ever written.

[@SOLOMONDAMIANAARON]

JANIS JOPLIN FOREVER 🟣 !!!

[@RobinHood-fi4vp]

AND OF COURSE FREDDIE MERCURY. THE KING OF VOICE

[@SOLOMONDAMIANAARON]

@@RobinHood-fi4vp Elvis Presley is wayy better!!!

[@RobinHood-fi4vp]

@SOLOMONDAMIANAARON Nope. Freddie MERCURY 🏆 🥇 won the most votes in a world wide poll. F. Mercury played guitar. Piano drums. Sang Opera. And has the highest OCTAVE RANGE. MERCURY MUSIC HAS 🎶 🎵 OVER 12 BILLION VIEWS¡¡¡ ELVIS COULDNT EVEN WARM FREDDIE MERCURY UP. CROWDS GATHER ALL OVER THE WORLD STILL TO FREDDIE MERCURY SONGS. WHEN THEY PLAY ELVIS THE CROWDS MOSTLY KEEP MOVING ON.🤓🤭🤭🤭

[@SOLOMONDAMIANAARON]

@@RobinHood-fi4vp Elvis has sold way more of his works, and is regarded as the King of Rock and Roll. Not only that but he dominated in a genre that was created by blacks.

[@SOLOMONDAMIANAARON]

@@RobinHood-fi4vp Also Freddie is not as popular for his solo works as Elvis is. Freddies success can be attributed to his association with Queen.

[@britavigeneide4622]

62 years old woman from Norway 🇳🇴 I love her music!

[@elizabethhelms7198]

Janis Joplin is one of my all time favorite singers she always makes my blues go away

[@sandravaladez3883]

Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose.-Kristoferson

[@christineblair-bk5jg]

She had an unusual voice loved her singing

[@motherduck8405]

My dad met Janis when him and his friend Richard Mann hitchhiked from Virginia to California playing music. My dad said she was sitting on the curb and he took a picture of her and she signed it. I still have this picture. It's like priceless!

[@markcollard9326]

Amazing.

[@johnnyweedseed8056]

Omg you have a Janis Joplin signature that is so crazy and I would cherish that myself!

[@francesalexander2545]

Cool story. I just have 1 question if he took her picture was he around her for a few days? I only remember the camera's with the film in it that you had to take the film to get developed....so cool if he was able to spend time with her. 🤷🏽‍♀️✌🏾

[@johnnyweedseed8056]

@@francesalexander2545 it was probably Polaroids if you happen to remember them you took the picture and then it came out automatically

[@miksilvr]

​@@francesalexander2545 there were also cameras that used film which would develop in a couple of minutes or so; they might have used one of those. Think it was by Kodak. Name was Instamatic or something like that. My Dad had one when I was a kid. You had to wait a certain amount of time before peeling the cover off the photo to finish developing it, otherwise it would be over or under exposed. Think there was another version of that instant camera by Polaroid.

[@justinbaker6699]

Janis had some dirt in her voice that in my opinion hasn't been duplicated. Her legacy lives on

[@MelindaGopherOmnimedia]

put the dirt in

[@bignosekate7523]

Beth Hart

[@MarianoDanielIramain]

Beth Hart Is an excellent Janis Joplin pupil.

[@terrimyers3337]

Give Lacy J Dalton and Bonnie Raitt a listen. I’m not disagreeing and no they don’t match Miss Janis 💯 but they are similar.

[@timolean5846]

Check out Brittany Howard from the Alabama Shakes. While she’s not Jani, she’s got some soul grit in her voice always reminded me of a mix between Areta and Janis.

[@karstenlarsen8780]

Greatest female singer ever , she gave heart and soul in every song she ever performed. Dearly missed ❤

[@lve4graciela]

She traded all her tomorrows for one single yesterday ☮️❤️😔

[@rideronthestorm1531]

Hands down! ❤️ A gifted artists.

[@rideronthestorm1531]

@@lve4graciela Hey barefooted, tree hugging hippie 👋

[@diannegilliland6123]

💔

[@rogerioaquino651]

[@virginia7890]

The most free spirited female artist. She made a big impression in my life. She was truthful and passionate ❤

[@michellejackson8973]

💯

[@larrychuchua6287]

❤❤❤Thank you All The Saints in Heaven.Glory to Our Kingdom Heaven ❤

[@SilentKnight43]

Here after news of Kris Kristofferson's passing. RIP Kris. You sure had a helluva run.

[@jameslavite3178]

Kris is gone now his jam he wrote

[@mikeburton8916]

Me too.

[@BGross-wt7yc]

And today is the 54th anniversary of Janis’s passing. My god, I was 18….

[@SilentKnight43]

@@BGross-wt7yc 54 years of wondering what other great musical gifts she had to give had she survived.

[@juliusnepos6013]

Indeed

[@lw85381]

1:17 still one of the finest songs ever written and sung.

[@sheridowsett9929]

By Kris Kristifferson. RIP.

[@sarahwood4321]

@@sheridowsett9929 Yeah, just saw the news flash. We just lost another superb singer, songwriter and actor. Seems everyday I see another Obit about a performer who passed. At my age, I realize "Father Time" is coming for me, but not just yet...

[@missyjoyner6784]

I turned 60 April 2 still loves janis joplin ❤❤😂😂😂🎉🎉🎉🎉🎉

[@starpet4381]

Janis Joplin was one of the most moving performers who ever lived , she was the natural

[@vincentsartain3061]

I once made a list of performing artists who belong in the same pantheon together, and Janis Joplin is in that list. Many popular singers had better singing voices than some or maybe even all in the list, but these particular artists had the gift of making you FEEL what they were singing about, through and through, like no one else ever could. Let me see if I can make the list again, off the top of my head (in no particular order): Aretha Franklin Ella Fitzgerald Hank Williams (Sr.) Johnny Cash Frank Sinatra Elvis Presley Roy Orbison Judy Garland Patsy Cline Otis Redding Louis Armstrong Al Jolson (listen to his recorded songs and keep it in a separate compartment from his now-frowned upon blackface shtick!) And last, but not least: Janice Joplin!

[@philb.1502]

A masterpiece! R.I.P. to the late great Janis Lyn Joplin! Gone but never forgotten!

[@nancysiler2166]

Never!

[@lokos737]

@@philb.1502 She was just unique!!

[@SkillfulJam1]

My dad passed away about 8 years ago from cancer when I was about 15. This was his go to song to pump himself when he was feeling down. Will always be grateful to Janis Joplin for this song

[@lotsoffun4716]

I hope you are doing well and still loving this song.

[@Pot_o_Tee]

Alot of us here feel u💙💙💙

[@jamesfiaco4922]

Did your dad ever feel down knowing the fact that most parents don't have a method of parenting that will allow infant baby toddler young child and teenager to grow up and develop maturing into strong confident healthy successful fun-loving adults that can joyfully make their way through life as a single, married, or simply just living as a healthy happy productive part of a massive group which is society. Even worse this selfless neglecting stupidity has been exacerbated by global pollution which has diminished the quality of life for all did your father ever get that far down? Into the truth

[@stillwaters7730]

I lost my mama April 2nd 2020 this was a song she always sang too

[@jamesfiaco4922]

@@stillwaters7730 In case you haven't noticed her songs like most other famous singers are based them off of the predetermined systematic response to life and death. Meaning their songs have not motivated people or inspired them in any manner to prevent school mass shootings or any other form of abuse and neglect that today's Americans are being born into 24 seven all year long. So it's not so much losing your mind as in never having one that is capable of consciously acknowledging and physically participating in aspects of life that don't result in school mass shootings or any of the other forms of abuse or neglect that American children are dealing with today versus when the singer was first born.

[@hollybeat6901]

RIP to Janis and the great Kris Kristofferson

[@mathmusic1490]

The emotion in Janis's voice is uniquely moving and amazing. RIP Janis. And thank you.

[@Broondy]

Gotta love Pearl! She had the voice that poured her heart and soul into every song she sang!

[@JohnStadler-if1ov]

Still through old footage it's shocking that such a small person could possibly have this voice that shook the rafters! One of a kind and she left the world a better place. RIP

[@suziewade]

So true. But hey have you ever heard lulu? Beyond superb. Small in stature , but the greatest voice ever, and so under rated. Listen to morning dew to see what I mean. Just the best.

[@shadowjack8]

Fifty years later and it still wrenches my soul. Brightest stars burn the quickest.

[@urszulasobera761]

Piękne to ja też nie mam lat 20

[@masonballard7539]

Not first u last the end

[@margaretfarmer8184]

Well put.

[@walterprevidelli5352]

É VERO - 🐴🐴🐴

[@Eastbound84]

Love this! She was definately one of the brightest stars!

[@palcanon6888]

I'm 70 years old black woman. These were the good ole days ❤️

[@MariaLuiza-kg7dq]

Amo Janis Joplin.

[@barbaranorman7754]

Yes. Me too 70 yo Black woman who LOVES n Appreciates Janis n her music!

[@terriwatson3993]

My God you ARE SOOO 👍 RIGHT, no if and or butts about it!

[@sa1434]

Wie wahr😍😍😍

[@steffobbe1521]

I am still with you miss. And i am 43 from Holland. God bless you

[@bigtimez908]

I was born in 1990 but I swear to the good lord I feel connected to Janice and her music. She was so ahead of her time!! She left this huge impression in 2-3 yrs tops imagine if she’d lived and lead a whole career she’d changed the whole world.

[@lauraturner9281]

The world has changed. She along with a few other boomers, changed the world into what it is today. Let that sink in and don't forget it. That is my generation.

[@Nibiru3600X]

Yes, but it was not the dreamers & music makers… but the corporate-minded narcissists of your generation who took over in political BS. Don’t dismiss your entire generation who also did a world of good ☮️ you may never even realize to what extent in some of our souls, and I thank you 🙏🥹✊🎶☮️

[@LuisMedina-gg8xb]

This song simply genial!. From Chris Kristoferson.

[@BarbaraHammond121]

Only the Good Die Young

[@BarbaraHammond121]

Only good one die young

[@no1nestandsalone387]

Rip Kris Kristofferson. Thank you for writing this timeless piece of music! ❤

[@PennyMoses]

Janis Joplin the Queen of Rock!!!! She was one of a kind. A voice like no other. R.I.P Janis. You will live on in your music!!!!

[@davelamore6309]

Hello

[@justinmorgan2126]

*cough *Kate bush* cough

[@ohasis8331]

@@justinmorgan2126 Kate's good, she's different. She simply does not compare to Janis Joplin.

[@durjoyjtbdo]

It's like a gospel of a bleeding heart. So classic, yet so modern.

[@ferretna6054]

fr

[@hemanpersaud7383]

Wow! Your expression is a classic!

[@durjoyjtbdo]

Thank you, buddy :-))@@hemanpersaud7383

[@SuperOhiobobcat]

This was played at the end of my mom's funeral a couple weeks ago. Her favorite song. Everyone attending the service LOVED IT!

[@alinecristina2763]

Tá PL Eu tô em

[@mariabiazin1316]

Sinto muito 😥

[@philkleinman7002]

I’m sorry for your loss.

[@joncox9098]

Wicked xx

[@morningloryke]

I married my Bobby 50 years ago and I hope it is played at mine as well. May your Mom rest in peace.

[@emilyh.8704]

I so remember buying this incredible album Pearl..bunch of hippies smoking pot smelling like patchouli oil..man those were the days, now I just hit 72 and i come here reminiscing of such carefree days of my youth..in any case..rest easy Kris and Janis.. y'all jamming again in glorious heaven..🙏♥️♥️🙏

[@HopeSavage-qm5ib]

Janice is my Girl! You didn't listen to all her songs.. if you think she is a one hit wonder

[@staceyg9959]

Kris, I hope you’re partying with Janis up there. Know that you were loved.

[@Grrrufftiy]

The build up in this song is amazing. Starts out as a sweet love song, and then the emotion over takes the entire piece. Each and every syllable out of her mouth has more power emotion and soul in it than the entirety of music put out today. Just the lahdidahdahs, all alone is a better piece of music than we will probably ever get again.... ❤ Raw, and shredded just like her heart was. If you've had a rough enough life, you'll end up both laughing and crying while singing along sometimes.... This is an absolute masterpiece. The band, the vocals, the timing, and unfortunately the drugs that led her to death. All of it. Tragically Beautifully Haunting.

[@danrowan9425]

Thank you to Kris Kristofferson for a timeless masterpiece. I grew up listening to this. The world has a treasure thanks to you and Janis. May you both rest in peace.

[@MariEriksenNess-fm7ze]

In 1967 at the Monterey pop festival Janis Joplin, who was unknown, gave people a shock when they heard her sing. From then on her road to stardom was really short. RIP. Mari.

[@c.guycooper1661]

Mama Cass was astounded when Janis did Ball and Chain.

[@jeffratcliffe809]

Thank you Kris and Janis for soulful music to soothe my heart and soul R.I.P.

[@sa1434]

❤❤❤

[@47worstpickever]

Gone too soon. This song will live on through eternity. ❤❤❤

[@BeckeyWatkins]

I love Janis. I'm 64 and I've listened to her since I was a teenager. Lol I got Freedom's just another word for nothing left to loose " on my forearm. It reminds me what my freedom actually means to me.

[@esalink]

Unfortunate. Shoulda been “lose”.

[@HellenuaGrimes]

Happy 80th Birthday Beautiful Remembering you today

[@barrysmith8920]

The story of Janis, her lover Kris Kristofferson, and how she recorded this, HIS song, will knock you to your knees. Ultimate beauty 🌹 Ultimate sadness 💔

[@dennisvranic2387]

He was a brilliant song writer actually. But gotta say Janis owns this song. the same way Johnny Cash owns Sunday Morning Coming Down.

[@barrysmith8920]

@@dennisvranic2387 She made it her own without Kris even knowing she recorded it. Imagine how he felt listening to it a day after she died. Then to see it go #1 ONE on Billboard Hot 100, the pop chart that matters..incredible 🌟

[@janethompson2305]

​@barrysmith8920 U just gave me the chills w/all Ur words, I didn't know Kris loved Janis like that. I'm sorry for Kris 😢❤

[@wendl15]

Full tilt boogie ❤

[@barrysmith8920]

@@janethompson2305 They were lovers a short while before she recorded Bobby McGee…

[@4QBUD]

I loved this girls voice. I wish she had not have died. Imagine all the other wonderful songs she would have sung for us.

[@kaylisperry6454]

imagine her prodgeny...what they may have accomplished...truly a loss. The world has had many, some hurt more than others, but few make you wish and wonder over 40 years later what could have or should have been

[@macobats]

Growing up in those times so many artists drank heavy and did heroin. Rock was a hard and fast life and many died. Janis was no exception. She'd come out on stage with her bottle of Jack. Most of her bandmates and herself were doing heroin. It amazes me that they produced the music they did in that lifestyle. Very sad as we lost many great artists and IMHO there will never be another Janis. Her unique voice and lyrics are simply unique to her...

[@christophersmallbone6101]

Mr Sardonicus if she had not died then she would have died the next day or next week when you have an amazing talent the world demands you pay the price. It was her day to pay the ferryman. But she left us such amazing gifts and defined an era.

[@Jon5150XL]

Mr Sardonicus my wife and I just as April 7 2020 spoken of this. We imagine how all of the artists who had not pass away ; where would the bar now? Where would music be now? My opinion the music bar would be very high.

[@mrspeigle1]

Yeah I think about this sometimes but then I also remember the artist that lived a really long time and not done much after their Prime. I mean he'll I remember listening to Chubby Checker in a radio interview in the early 2000s, Little Richard was pretty much irrelevant for his last 20 or 30 years. Hell for all we know this woman would have turned into a Barbra Streisand has been that does a casino tour every now and then to refill the bank. As it sits I like to think of it this way enjoy the art that they created and appreciate the fact that they left in their Prime and spared you their fall

[@martinoneal316]

I don't always listen to this song.. but when I do.. so do my neighbors..

[@frankbiskerski1095]

She left her footprint in history!

[@Scotty_J.]

In my opinion, the most powerful lyric in Rock and Roll. I'd trade all my tomorrows for just one single yesterday....

[@tomy5868]

Kris Kristopherson was a badass writer...

[@tahaistheboss98]

Tom Yazel I think both songs are great yet very different despite the same lyrics

[@harmony11ful]

Yeah Kris Kristofferson wrots some wonderful lyrics and Janis had the perfect voice to sing them! He also wrot sunday Morning Coming Down!

[@irinahristeva1747]

Scott Johnson, she's incredible, I'm captured by her, but let's look at the living and appreciate them too while we're among us! Bent Hart - no less amazing and one of us!

[@badams9854]

Marie Casutt 💪🔥👍 Steve Earle narrates a very well written 4 part documentary by the BBC about Kristofferson. It's worth watching if you haven't already. A lot of very good "behind the scene" details.

[@RobertoZadik-en8zc]

Poetic, delicate and emotioning Song written by the great Kris Kristofferson with truly inspired words and sung by the fantastic Janis. Missin this Golden Age and the blessed talent of Janis Joplin, legendary music

[@s.m.6568]

👍

[@dougwright7333]

It was 1972 and I was ten years old. My older sister had just run-away, to the great relief of everyone in the family. I dropped a big piece of cardboard on her bed and dumped a thousand piece jig-saw puzzle on it. It had no picture on the shoe-box it was in, so had no clue what it was. She also had a record player in her bedroom and two albums. One was a Dick Clark collection of old rock songs, the other was 'Pearl', Janis Joplin. Over the next couple of months I would work on the puzzle and listen to those records over and over for hours. I loved every song on that record and at 62 I still love every song. It was a beautiful Forest/mountains puzzle with a cabin in the middle by the way. Looking for the several missing pieces along the way, almost made me loose my mind! But it was Janis and I, and it was bliss.

[@JOHN27398]

Love you lots

[@lesintherockies]

She was a legend just like Jimi Hendrix and I’m way too soon. Just like Jimi Hendrix.

[@lesintherockies]

Gone not I’m

[@davewagner5408]

It was unfortunate that she needed to dabble in heroin. Maybe if she'd hunted instead of done drugs. Ted Nugent is still alive.

[@CyndiGeecha]

Janis all day ,,, touches the heart,,, those that don't know ,,, missing out,,, her voice melts the heart

[@kaygreen3279]

One of a kind, nothing compares.

[@LindaAbreu-hc5th]

God Rest Your SOUL! God Bless You. What a Voice. God Rest Kris Kris Kristofferson, Country Music Legend and ‘A Star Is Born’ Leading Man, Dies at 88 ! R.I.P.

[@LindaAbreu-hc5th]

@mrstrange7350 Listened to her! Outstanding!!! Thank you!

[@m.c.740]

Janis put her whole soul into every tune. Fantastic!

[@lubabalomahlombe451]

1:48 when she sing the word :"find's it" it's seperates her from the rest. So intricate how she sings th flat 7th on "it"

[@idicula1979]

I’ve heard good covers of this song, but nothing beets this, her voice is so soulful. It’s like she lived her lyrics.

[@zaidaroman7082]

Love her singing, lots of memories, RIP Janis Joplin, see you one day,

[@sampearson1484]

I'm my my youth in a little country town...all I'd heard was church music and Anzac Day marches..I walked down the dirt street I lived on.. and from the speaker out side Cunninghams hardware store .. came this song.... My life changed forever...

[@tyml]

Fantastic and classic. Rest well Kris and Janis ❤️

[@prufie]

R.I.P., Kris, and thanks for… everything. 😢

[@AmberSheppick]

One of my all time favorite songs...gone far too soon❤❤

[@antoniomexiagalveston2595]

faboulous sONG, Mitic ,IMMORTAL...You JANIS AND KRIS LIVES 4 EVER IN THIS EONDERFUL MASTERPIECE !!! ❤️❤️❤️

[@SSyymmoonnee]

I’m 27 & I lovveeeee me some Janis. 💕☺️ Now THIS is music 😍🔥 She was so beautiful, joyful & soulful 🥹👏🏾 Definitely deserves her flowers 🫶🏾

[@vallejoborncalihasbecomeal9022]

Back when music wasn't just something to make you rich!

[@echoflower5435]

One of the greatest singers ever.

[@LeonAllanDavis]

She did this in one session, one take. Refused to do it again. That's as good as it's ever gonna get, she said. Don't fuck with the magic. That was Janis.

[@gianniscossa3548]

​@@LeonAllanDavis❤🇮🇹🔉

[@TheJetJONES]

Happy heavenly 80th, Janis 🥳

[@carolinegodden4364]

Hard to believe that Our Janis would have been that age. Thank you CJ x Australia 🇦🇺 STRAYA SOUTHERN Cross ➕ Southern HEMISPHERE

[@KittyGrizGriz]

🕊️💫❤️

[@Goatchild90]

We lost her 50 years ago today but she lives on through her incredible music

[@CraftAero]

Ouch, I just got so old... and it's a year old comment. 🙄

[@fatman6121]

Because it was music

[@johnainscow5760]

@@CraftAero Can't believe it's 50 years ago

[@whatever85x]

one of a kind an ace she was with her soulful voice

[@patrizioganda7736]

Her songs are here for eternity........

[@annemott4712]

one of the most amazing voices EVER. Sad how it ended...

[@janiebird76]

I saw her perform once. It was wonderful concert, even the security men were dancing…

[@IsanaDasAnanda]

I actually had a real-life experience just like the song. I was homeless and hitchhiking and the truck driver later also picked up a girl. We hit it off right away and made love at a rest stop. 600 miles later she was gone and I was looking for a ride. What a memory!

[@robinkline492]

Love you Janis, you kicked ass, that bluesy, big voice!!!!

[@rainstein3680]

There was no one quite like Janis Joplin!!! She was a kind of blend of the black blues divas and the folkies.....RIP JANIS.....you will definitely live on thru your kick ass music!!

[@johncallsen7019]

You ARE absolutely right

[@ohasis8331]

A few years ago, a young friend asked me to listen to a track called "piece of my heart". She absolutely raved about it and was was floored when I said that Melissa Etheridge, by comparison, sounded like a five year old girl wearing her mother's high heeled shoes and thinking she's a lady. I pulled out Janis Joplin's rendition. She was silent for the rest of the day.

[@johncloois3301]

@@ohasis8331 What about Pink's?

[@ohasis8331]

@@johncloois3301 Far better than Etheridge.

[@edoardodallara631]

Janis and Aretha

[@charlesd6349]

I'm 63 years old,I saw the almon brothers play when I was eleven years old ,I love Janis joplin and always will. 💯 🫶

[@Vicki-f2h]

Kris will always be with us,like Janis. Long live the real artists!!!

[@anastasiazaytseva7214]

"freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose"

[@ingefranz2013]

This Message IS good enough for me, good enough for me and family

[@memattia3198]

my motto for life!

[@martinjubb9470]

And nothin' aint worth nothin' but it's free.

[@jesseberg3271]

I just heard someone ask if freedom was just a chance to be better. My mind came here, and my fingers followed.

[@ianjacka469]

I know she didn't this song, but the line u quoted is one of the best ever.

[@julianroche112]

The finest female vocalist of all time.

[@ianscully6652]

I genuinely believe she was overrated. One hit wonder. Maybe two hits, that’s about it.

[@julianroche112]

Sacrilege! @@ianscully6652 It's not about the hits, it's the voice. Somehow I lived four decades or more without consciously hearing her voice. But as soon as I did, as another has commented below, I was hooked. For a modern-day equivalent, Karise Eden.

[@Copley417]

AMONG the finest… Natalie merchant… Stevie nicks…I could go on. #gifted