Janis Joplin - Me And Bobby McGee (Audio)

[@robertjuliano1425]

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

[@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

[@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.

[@ZaZa-nm6sw]

Timeless talent. One of a kind voice.

[@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

[@Gobear1]

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

[@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

[@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!!!!!

[@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

[@robertjuliano1425]

Janis you will always own this song no one could every come close to you

[@redjamison9175]

She sang from her soul.

[@vminifie837]

From her soul to her toes

[@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]

❤️‍🩹🌹

[@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

[@sheilamorin8868]

Her music just awakens your soul

[@samanthag.5008]

❤

[@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!

[@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 !

[@KimmySaurusRex44]

LYRICS Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waitin' for a train When I's feelin' near as faded as my jeans Bobby thumbed a diesel down, just before it rained And rode us all the way into New Orleans I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana I's playin' soft while Bobby sang the blues Windshield wipers slappin' time, I's holdin' Bobby's hand in mine We sang every song that driver knew Freedom is just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', don't mean nothin' hon' if it ain't free, no-no And feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues You know feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee From the Kentucky coal mine to the California sun There Bobby shared the secrets of my soul Through all kinds of weather, through everything we done Yeah, Bobby baby, kept me from the cold One day up near Salinas, Lord, I let him slip away He's lookin' for that home, and I hope he finds it But, I'd trade all of my tomorrows, for one single yesterday To be holdin' Bobby's body next to mine Freedom is just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', and that's all that Bobby left me, yeah But feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues That feelin' good was good enough for me, mmm-hmm Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee La-da-da, la-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da-da-da La-da-da-da-da-da-da-da, Bobby McGee, yeah La-da-da-da-da, la-da-da-da-da La, la-la-la-da-da- Bobby McGee, oh yeah La-da-da, la-da-da, la, da-da, la, da-da La-da-da, la-da-da, la-di-da Hey now, Bobby now, now Bobby McGee, yeah Lord, oh Lord, oh Lord, lo-da-da, na-na-na, na-na-na, na-na-na Hey now, Bobby now, now Bobby McGee, yeah Well, I wanna call him my lover, call him my man I said, I call him my lover, did the best I can, come on Hey now, Bobby now, hey now Bobby McGee, yeah Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, oh Hey-hey-hey, Bobby McGee, Lord

[@edwarddoyle7673]

O

[@danielvroom5862]

Thank you so very much ❤

[@ononewheellad]

Thank you buddy. 👍

[@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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[@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?

[@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

[@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

[@hernandoruiz6829]

Simply the best female rock singer...ever!

[@LeonAllanDavis]

Not rock. Blues. There's a difference.

[@mathmusic1490]

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

[@tyml]

Fantastic and classic. Rest well Kris and Janis ❤️

[@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.

[@robinkline492]

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

[@crazyman8472]

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

[@lw85381]

4:17 best line in a song ever written.

[@jeffratcliffe809]

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

[@sa1434]

❤❤❤

[@HellenuaGrimes]

Happy 80th Birthday Beautiful Remembering you today

[@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!!

[@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 ❤️

[@lazyday4298]

I love every song Kris wrote. This Janis Joplin recording was a perfect production of his brilliant work. Thanks Janis and Kris.

[@britavigeneide4622]

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

[@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]

👍

[@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

[@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!!

[@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…

[@larrychuchua6287]

❤❤❤❤Thank you Father in Heaven ❤

[@m.c.740]

Janis put her whole soul into every tune. Fantastic!

[@larrychuchua6287]

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

[@prufie]

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

[@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.

[@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.

[@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❗️

[@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.

[@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.

[@juliorasec6085]

Lyrics: Busted flat in Baton Rouge, waitin' for a train When I's feelin' near as faded as my jeans Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained And rode us all the way into New Orleans I pulled my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana I's playin' soft while Bobby sang the blues Windshield wipers slappin' time I's holdin' Bobby's hand in mine We sang every song that driver knew Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', it ain't nothin' honey, if it ain't free And feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues You know feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee From the Kentucky coal mines to the California sun Yeah, Bobby shared the secrets of my soul Through all kinds of weather, through everything we done Yeah, Bobby baby kept me from the cold One day up near Salinas, Lord, I let him slip away He's lookin' for that home and I hope he finds it Well, I'd trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday To be holdin' Bobby's body next to mine Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose Nothin', and that's all that Bobby left me Well, feelin' good was easy, Lord, when he sang the blues And feelin' good was good enough for me Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee, yeah La da da, la da daa, la da daa da daa da daa La da da da daa dadada Bobby McGee-ah La li daa da daa daa, la da daa da daa La la laa la daada Bobby McGee-ah yeah La di da, ladida la dida la di daa, ladida la dida la di daa Hey now Bobby now now Bobby McGee yeah Lo lo lo lolo lo lo laa, lololo lo lolo lo lolo lo lolo lo la laa Hey now Bobby now now Bobby McGee yeah Lord, I called him my lover, I called him my man I said I called him my lover, did the best I can C'mon, hey now Bobby now, hey now Bobby McGee, yeah Lo lo Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, a Lord, oh Hey, hey, hey, Bobby McGee, Lord

[@renanlll6542]

Thank you!

[@janiebird76]

Thanks! I was going to look for that..Such great lyrics…”Freedoms just another word for nothin to lose”

[@spiritclouddesouza3014]

Thanks you

[@Eoin933]

Oh ... don't I it

[@Eoin933]

Oh ... don't I know it - (sorry for typos )

[@antoniomexiagalveston2595]

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

[@mrstrange7350]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - All Night with Me (1982)

[@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!

[@Broondy]

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

[@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...

[@karstenlarsen8780]

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

[@60s_Bae]

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

[@rideronthestorm1531]

Hands down! ❤️ A gifted artists.

[@rideronthestorm1531]

@@60s_Bae Hey barefooted, tree hugging hippie 👋

[@diannegilliland6123]

💔

[@rogerioaquino651]

[@pwolf7940]

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

[@McCloggie]

Freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose. Kris had such a way with words. RIP

[@mrstrange7350]

you should listen to: Laura Branigan - All Night with Me (1982)

[@martymcfly7532]

That voice touches your soul!..

[@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...

[@virginia7890]

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

[@michellejackson8973]

💯

[@durjoyjtbdo]

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

[@ferretna6054]

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[@hemanpersaud7383]

Wow! Your expression is a classic!

[@durjoyjtbdo]

Thank you, buddy :-))@@hemanpersaud7383

[@kaygreen3279]

One of a kind, nothing compares.

[@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.

[@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.

[@SSyymmoonnee]

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

[@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!

[@paulscholes1365]

Sing Country in Heaven Kris, the World will Miss you and your Great Talent.

[@christinemarchand6535]

Freedom is just another word . For nothing left to lose. So true 💕💖

[@gianniscossa3548]

Ooh si, quanto è vero ! ❤

[@Lindajean55]

RIP Kris Kristofferson

[@matthewdunham1689]

Amen

[@kanases]

❤

[@martindoll5373]

Amen Godspeed

[@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.

[@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.

[@x-75hurricane65]

Here in 2020...laughin' and cryin' for times long gone...

[@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.

[@staceyg9959]

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

[@jacobalexandersmith619]

That smile, that voice...

[@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!

[@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.

[@MurlWatne-io2bo]

When she climbed on it towards the end was so fn good the water just poured out of my eyes. Rock on beautiful lady.

[@vallejoborncalihasbecomeal9022]

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

[@keitholdenkamp3747]

Janis not only sang the blues, she lived it. You can hear the pain

[@Lisabeth458]

Síii, es verdad...en su canción llevaba su pena, su soledad!!!! Eterna soledad

[@kimdenude1997]

Love the blues

[@kimdenude1997]

Love the blues

[@hecklingheck9188]

I only feel pain in my ears when i listen to her voice which is akin to nails dragging on a chalkboard.

[@Lisabeth458]

@@hecklingheck9188 Sí, te puedo entender! Si lo analizas fríamente, es un chillido molesto de una drogadicta y alcohólica! Pero para mí es algo mucha más profundo; es su alma solitaria e incomprendida! Ella era rechazada desde pña por la gente; y de adolescente..le hicieron buling..y se sentía muy desdichada! Tal vez no sea óbice para que guste..o no . pero es un desgarro su voz( mi opinión es subjetiva), desde luego! Un abrazo 👋🏼🇪🇦🙄

[@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.

[@Bendyuk25]

Freedom's just another Word for nothing left to lose. A real sociological analysis. So true

[@paulpupo8799]

I’m sixty five and I listened to this when I was a teenager on the top five of my favourite songs great job kris for writing this beautiful song no one can ever sing this song like Janis

[@WWGWGA-bi2rv]

She would be 80 years old this year❤

[@theterrestrial3267]

I and would've loved to hear her 80 yr old sould rock this out today

[@kimberlycollins834]

When she died i was only a few months old

[@astoerbrauck]

@@WWGWGA-bi2rv .....probably still rocking.

[@barbararose5668]

I was lucky enough to see HER, I feel honored. was very young. lol.

[@wastelita]

An unbelieveable and beautiful voice. The feeling of the 60ies and 70ies comes out of her soul: We sang every song the driver knews!

[@michaelcroken5751]

Nobody sang this song with the heart as Janis, she made you feel the emotion in her voice.❤❤❤

[@dawnrex3712]

I still miss this sweet and beautiful lady. I always will. ❤

[@justindevore8977]

Its breaking my heart to hear her voice my mother was infatuated with her. I grew up on her voice and she makes me remember my mother more clearly then any memories I have

[@jamesfiaco4922]

Does it break your heart that 50 years ago America did not have more school mass shootings and every other country in the world. Does it break your heart that 50 years ago America did not have the highest violent crime rate drug and alcohol dependency problem in the world at the same time the lowest standards of quality pertaining to our air water food landscapes working living environment. Does it break your heart that there is an American being born every hour upon the hour of every day all year long somewhere here in America addicted to drugs or alcohol even both. How well do you think it is to begin life having withdrawal symptoms prior to your nervous system even being fully developed. Because doctors don't have an effective method of treatment for adults that are suffering from withdrawal symptoms so that means they have nothing for those who begin life with withdrawal symptoms which is far worse because the nervous system has not been fully developed the respiratory system not fully developed so forth and so on. In other words you should not let your heart break two pieces before you understood how bad American children have it today compared to 50 years ago.

[@Heres30dollars]

​@@jamesfiaco4922shut the hell up

[@therider7032]

Cant even begin to touch Me and Bobby McGee. Never be another song like it in my opinion. The gift Janis had was singing from her soul; singing from her heart. Love this song~

[@HarrisWalz2024]

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

[@vvictorc1511]

Me encanta Janis Joplin ,su espíritu de libertad su voz rasgada y rockera

[@4cats1porcupine]

RIP Janis and Kris. Gone but not forgotten.

[@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

[@frankbiskerski1095]

She left her footprint in history!

[@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

[@paolatrocchi9049]

Stupenda

[@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.

[@bjc9520]

This song is so haunting. I love it.

[@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........

[@sandylross8710]

Suddenly I am wondering why this has always been one of my favorite songs of all time ❤

[@anitahawley3698]

People don't know what music is till they hear Janis!!!

[@SusanH-CatLady]

YesSsS

[@kalisiradua2065]

So true indeed...that rusty sexy voice... a carefree Soul....

[@donnawilson9714]

I agree!

[@frankiediamonds718]

i love her voice, you could feel the emotion with everything she says

[@eelovold]

frankie reyes that’s how like all older songs are new songs are just words and good voices (sometimes.)

[@jamesfiaco4922]

Simpleton no one can express or receive love or any other desired emotion in its entirety if you don't know themselves from the inside out. Example if a person has never learned their bodies capabilities and limitations by fully engaging with all their body senses to their extreme limits in the most efficient way that is humanly possible they don't know themselves. If a person is not physically fit mentally sound spiritually balanced being able to express physical freedom they don't know themselves. In all honesty this lack of comprehension conscious physical participation in being true towards love honor and the creation of life. Stems from the mass majority never being properly educated about intimacy simply only being exposed to a generic synthetic desperate aspect of sex which they base their whole predetermined systematic idiotic life around are we clear? Because millions of people for thousands of years tell each other they love one another however very few if any at all ever live in accordance to validate such a confession. Fortunately were not all created equal therefore solutions have been devised that will offset fully compensate and go beyond for all these years of missed opportunity. All a person needs to do is have the heart faith belief within themselves or a higher power to live in accordance to validate the statements they proclaim to the way they are living personally professionally. For anything less is feebleminded physically inadequate submissive subservient which may be genetically inherited or a simple generic synthetic desperate learned behavior. Donald Trump and like-minded are prime examples of all these worst-case scenario situations combined into one.

[@jamesfiaco4922]

Real love results in constant consistent physical mental financial spiritual beneficial rewarding progress that positively affects each and every moment. All the singing and dancing hasn't prevented today's children from being born into a country that has more school mass shootings than anywhere else in the world. That is just one example of all the abuse neglect pain hunger and suffering misery that has been allowed to occur manifesting because so many voice their predetermine systematic response to life-and-death. The voices I love to hear King speaking tongue as in more than one language. Example Queen Cleopatra could speak between seven and 10 different languages at the age of 19 and was well diverse and local and global affairs. Meaning she had the potential of delivering a message with her voice that would improve upon and maintain the quality of life for all. The voice you love never had that possibility during her life.

[@grandduke2145]

After all these years. I was young 10 maybe. But I remember I play it. My kids and grandkids know it. Not forgotten Janice.