Reacting to Janis Joplin's Classic: Me And Bobby McGee

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[@SalvoG]

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[@katherinebosse5706]

Kris Kristoffersons’ song..Janis’ voice…maybe my favourite of all time. The story between the two of them with this song is nothing short of heartbreaking. She wanted to show him a rockified version of his country song so she recorded the song, unbeknownst to him, in his studio, with her band, and left it for him as a.gift/joke then left on tour. She passed shortly after and he didn’t find the recording til he went back to his studio. He released it as soon as he could and a new legend was born, as we all know. He says it was very many years til he could perform the song. He refers to it as Janis’ song. Her little giggle at the end of the recording makes me laugh and cry at the same time. Absolutely one of a kind. Thanks Salvo. ❤️‍🔥

[@scm0717]

Thank you for the story behind it. It was meant to be.

[@bharatawhisnu1464]

Thank you

[@Siansonea]

"I'd trade all of my tomorrows for one single yesterday" is one of the best lines of any song ever. Talk about a gut punch. Check out "Cry Baby" and "Mercedes Benz" next!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

:) "Hindsight *is* 20-20".

[@djt8518]

You know I would since my wife died

[@gusrose62]

Kristofferson is a great writer…my fav… Then I headed back for home and somewhere far away a lonely bell was ringin' and it echoed thru the canyon like the disepparing dreams of yesterday.”

[@garyjohnson7133]

I have to agree with that!

[@kimberlyosborne1977]

I say that all the time❤❤❤ this is one of my all time favorite songs ever.

[@newgrl]

The acapella version of "Mercedes Benz" is absolutely amazing. It's my, personal, favorite song from this awesome singer that left us way too soon.

[@KevinRCarr]

Her cover of the song called Summertime is something very special, as simple as it is. You might also find it fun to watch her live on the Tom Jones television show, singing a song called Raise Your Hand with her host. It's a great performance by both of them, and they're about as unlikely a duo as you're ever likely to see.

[@GeV-gd7tt]

Until her death in 1970, "Piece of My Heart" was her biggest chart success and best-known song and continued to get airplay long after her death.

[@batrn7236]

Pearl was Janis' nickname. I think you should give a listen to "Cry Baby".

[@RockChick63174]

And "Ball and Chain".

[@lilamuzik3385]

Classics. Both!

[@LauraBarbuio]

Certe voci, certe anime, Dio ce le regala una sola volta nella vita. Grazie janis.❤

[@JimFlickinger]

Glad you did the studio version!

[@jimeans2281]

Only Janis can do justice to this favorite song of mine. She is so real and open. What might be overlooked is the fantastic jazzy piano background. Real old fashioned pianos are rarely used these days. Loved Janis. ❤❤️❤️

[@cindyburke-hynes9492]

My favorite song too ❤

[@MrCome4numb]

She did a great cover of the song "Maybe" and also 'Cry Baby" is good. Kris Kristofferson was a song writer, singer, actor, who won a golden globe for "A Star is Born."

[@laurateall8847]

Janis covered the Gershwin classic "Summertime" and it is fabulous, of course.

[@sylviastreet]

The best lyric to Janis Joplin. freedom is nothing else to loose! How true!

[@matthewblanchard9301]

Greatest version every recorded and I got a chance to talk to Kristofferson after one of his shows back in the '90s at the Iron Horse in Northampton, MA. Kris who had a history with Janis told me after hearing the sad news of Janis' passing and then hearing the recording she did on his song he had that smile and look in his eyes telling the story I'm paraphrasing. Janis never got to sing that song live, but in June and July 1970, Joplin and the Greatful Dead, Buddy Guy, The Band, Flying Burrito Brothers, New Riders of the Purple Sage, Mountain, Delaney & Bonnie & Friends, also (Traffic and Ten Years After only performed at the concert in Toronto), they started what was called The Transcontinental Pop Festival up in Canada that they traveled by train. Montreal, Toronto, Winnipeg, Calgary and Vancouver. There's a British documentary of this tour by train that came out in 2003 called Festival Express. You can find it on KZbin, but you really have to look for it. In this film you can see footage of some of the concerts, back stage and on the train. In one clip on the train traveling between gigs, there's Jerry Garcia and Bob Weir of the Dead and Rick Danko of The Band and John Dawson of the New Riders of the Purple Sage and Janis in one of the Club cars jammin'. This clip has everyone watching Janis play 'Me and Bobby McGee' solo on an acoustic guitar. I think it's the only time she performed this in front of people as she hadn't recorded it yet on that last album before her death that October(two weeks after Hendrix died, WOW! That was a Big Blow to lose both of them so soon. Plus two weeks before Hendrix died, Alan 'Blind Owl' Wilson of Canned Heat also died, they all were 27yrs. old and joined that 'infamous' club) Great song Kris wrote and the Best version every recorded by Janis. I was lucky to see her twice, once at Tanglewood in the Berkshire Mountains of Western Massachusetts in 1968 and Woodstock in '69. There will never be another Janis Joplin, some have come close, but when Pearl sang the Blues there was no one who could touch her back then or today. 🎤🙏

[@LoisChisholm]

"Try (Just a little bit harder)" is a great song of hers.

[@petermott2411]

"Me and Bobby Mcgee" is a very American song -- the geography (Baton Rouge, New Orleans, Salinas), the quintessentisal road trip ("flagged a diesel down"), the clothes (bandana and jeans), the lonely melancholy. It is wired for a US and Canadian audience, but elsewhere, not so much. Check out -- "Raise you hand" duet, with Tom Jones, on his show. That clip give me great respect for Mr Jones's deference to the great Janis, as she totally outclasses him on his own show! -- "Summertime" -- her voice disembowels and dismembers you. She is soo cruel to her audience, and she knows it. -- "Ball and Chain" (Monterey Pop festival) -- widely acknowledged as THE legendary breakout performance in Rock'n'Roll. She was an unknown when she stepped on stage. The reviews gave her national fame, for good reason.

[@donnacorey5682]

Yes more Janis!! Please please please do the live version of Cry Baby next. Will be like nothing you've ever heard or seen before❤

[@jillguthrie7636]

One of my favorites of hers is Work Me, Lord. Just a powerful, visceral voice.

[@mariannecormier3021]

mercedes benz was my kids and i driving song, and i sing me and bobby mcgee when i wash dishes,,...that raspy tone quality is known as whiskey burn

[@LucyLennon20]

Back in 1970 when I got the album "Pearl" I was so memorized by it, every little detail. I could not take my eyes off it. 🎧Listened to it daily.

[@RockChick63174]

Such a queen.

[@dawnschneider187]

Summertime is an awesome song by Janis! Love this reaction!

[@mattshaw6180]

"Cry Baby" from this album is electrifying; it's Janis at her most dynamic. On the flip side, her performance of "Little Girl Blue" on 'This is Tom Jones' TV show in late 1969 will bust every bit of your heart.

[@snakeinthegrass7443]

Yes Sir! A long time coming!! But you are forgiven...for now.😉 Please don't let it go that long again. Janis is wonderful❤❤ TRY is another excellent song to check out. Thanks, Salvo!

[@LanaLandon]

Kris Kristopher is a Rhodes Scholar such a genius!! Texan,2. Janis Joplin- beautiful - undescribable - voice- I Love her so. Texan,2. I would love for you to react to Edie Brickell and The New Bohemians- What I Am & Lisa Loeb- Stay! Thank you for your reactions!!!!😊

[@jamespopeko9557]

Her voice is Soulful

[@jodij6280]

You need to listen to Otis Redding's Sittin' on the Dock of the Bay! It's a classic.

[@Laura_Martin42]

The live version of Cry Baby is the best thing ever!

[@GeV-gd7tt]

"piece of my heart" 1968

[@MikeWalsh-f1g]

Combining lyrics and vocal performance this is one of the greatest songs ever. Freedom's Just Another Word for Nothing Left to Lose.

[@KawaTony1964]

This is one of those songs where the cover version that everybody knows is better than the original. Another example is "Black Magic Woman" by Santana, originally done by Fleetwood Mac. Another example: "Spooky" by ARS, originally done by Classics IV.

[@janethards16]

I think that may depend on who is listening. I’m a Kris Kristofferson fan.

[@Blank.Grandma]

I'm a Grandma. You are so my favorite video reactionist. You are so intelligent, you make every reaction so interesting by researching and sharing the information about the artist. You are so joyful, and you spread that joy. I just wanted to tell you that this Grandma is very proud of you and I think that you are amazing.

[@SalvoG]

Thank you very much

[@Blank.Grandma]

@@SalvoG thank you Dear.

[@garyechols9458]

The flame was intense but burned out way too soon. Miss you Janis.

[@jessicaleblanc-nh1yl]

There is only one Janis Joplin. She shared and offered so much of her spirit with so many people. Amazing!

[@BrendaNelson-ll4ls]

Salvo, Janis was amazing, unique soul. Move Over, Peice of My Heart, Summertime. are all great songs.

[@MicheleJane]

Lyrics by the great Kris Kristofferson. They'll never be another Janis. "Cry Baby" is incredible

[@martynnotman3467]

Such a great cover. Its on my "summer is finally bloody here" playlist

[@shemanic1]

So good to see your reaction, it obviously moved you. Please try "Cry Baby" "Turtle Blues" or "Ball & Chain".

[@steveyaworsky6170]

Great stuff. Janis just has a way of getting into your soul. A great one to look into that you don't hear about often is "Work Me Lord", live in Stockholm (1969).

[@tcanfield]

This is the best song about hitchhiking I ever heard and always nice to hear for someone who's hitched tens of thousands of miles. It's so realistic, even down to the way Kris had them splitting up in Salinas, CA (which is where a guy like Bobby could find a farmworker job.) That's where John Steinbeck's novels "The Grapes of Wrath" & "East of Eden" were situated.

[@DennisWWhipple]

Yeah & he said once in an interview that he used Salinas just for her, as she lived in San Francisco not too far from there…it fit so perfectly with your read of the American hitchhiker.😊

[@brianbox4652]

Summertime is another great song of hers.

[@wordygirlandco]

❤This version is one of those songs that everyone should listen too. A bucket list song 🎵 and I will say the same about Otis Redding's Sittin On The Dock Of The Bay(which he cowrote)

[@sarahdixon1943]

This song is musical perfection to me ❤🎶 🎵 ❤❤

[@Jahbs]

Captivating ☮️ ❤️ 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

[@marythacker4802]

Thanks, always enjoy hearing Janis! Great reaction! 😊

[@davidmaholchic6146]

Beautiful single became a hit after she had passed such a shame love you

[@hongfang2348]

Before I knew who Janis Joplin was, I knew this song. I could be wrong but I think it was her most famous song back in the day.

[@teenadcruz6017]

Aw Janis i love her

[@debbiewalker31]

Definitely more Janis, please!...There are quite a few live performances, but a few of my favorites are: Work Me Lord (live from Stockholm), Cry Baby (live in Toronto), Maybe (the Music Scene or Ed Sullivan Show) and Little Girl Blue (Tom Jones Show). They're all fantastic!

[@Pilutta100]

My dad had that album so I'm grown and greatful that my dad had good music taste. I was born in 1971. I appreciate your channel a lot. Hugs hugs from Sweden 😊

[@konradv7]

Went to a Kristofferson concert where he did the song and thanked Janis for making him famous.

[@CardiacCat]

Probably my very favorite Janis Joplin song. I still remember the day she died.

[@justice4all772]

"Maybe" is another great song by Janis. Definitely worth experiencing

[@MCMNasty2]

This is, without a doubt, my all time favorite song. Great reaction as always!

[@angelado3]

One of my favorites by Janis Joplin

[@maggynewtown3500]

There is nothing quite like Kristopherson singing his creation. His way with lyrics was beyond amazing and his rough voice could easily make the listener believe his heartbreak.

[@creativenativeNC]

The first time I met Gordon Lightfoot, he spoke of being the first to record some songs, such as "Me and Bobby McGee," but others who recorded them afterwards made them hits.

[@mikefetterman6782]

Barbie Magee (Bobbi) was an production assistant at the record company (17 years old) where Kris Kristofferson was recording when he wrote this song.

[@zuzauramek9850]

You need to hear her version of Summertime Live -1969

[@isobeal]

I've been binge watching you today, & I feel like you were rifling through my CDs! I was born in 59, so I grew up with this music. I love it!

[@emmanuelsantos4414]

Em 1984, eu costumava cantar esta música para os meus amigos em uma praia chamada Ponta do Mel, litoral do Estado do Rio Grande do Norte, no Nordeste do Brasil. Canto-a maravilhosamente bem. Amamos a Janis, sempre!!!

[@diane39istockphoto]

Damn. Janis was the GOAT.

[@P-M-869]

Kris Kristofferson was asked to write a song about the recording company's secretary. He misheard her name 'Bobbi McKee' and wrote 'Bobbi McGee'. He recorded the song. When Janis recorded it, it skyrocketed and became Kris's first major hit.

[@lisahardin6194]

I love this song by Janis Joplin! I feel like she may have been high while recording it, but how it turned out is amazing! She became a heroin addict and died because of it.

[@kimcutts6153]

🇬🇧 When I was younger I never appreciated (or even liked)! Janis Joplin's music. But now I think she's fabulous, and it's all thanks to reaction channels, like yours & a few others I subscribed to. ❤🎼🎶

[@mainmanjimmiblue]

Hey there! "Pearl" is a great album. Janis finally got the band she deserved. Unfortunately, it was the last thing she did. Give a listen to "Half Moon" or "Cry Baby." Peace.

[@johndef5075]

After their deaths I remember my mom bought Jimi and Janis last albums. She really loved this song and it reminds me of her. I miss them all❤

[@lindakoschwitz7370]

"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose"

[@teenadcruz6017]

Move over by janis is another great one

[@mysticmavens811]

Definitely do “Ball and Chain,” the live version with video at Monterey Pop Festival

[@txhesser]

you gotta do Mercedes

[@johnhelwig8745]

For a little local nostalgia, check out Janis Joplin's "Down On Me" and "Magic of Love" (Live at The Grande Ballroom, Detroit, MI - March 1968).

[@Carlas-r2m]

Great reaction as usual. It would be great to see you react to a few more European oldies, 10cc Not in Love, Madness - One Step Beyond, Faithless- Insomnia

[@hollyann003]

Best Karaoke song!

[@ychaps]

Haven't heard this in a long time...she was never one of my favorites but this sounds good all these years later...

[@cindyviola2672]

The Rose, movie with Bette Middler, was supposed to be Janis’ life but her family refused. So they came up with The Rose. It has echoes of Janis throughout the movie. So sad for her fans that they refused.

[@gablen23]

I recommend "Kozmic Blues" another favorite of mine.

[@jim6658]

I bought that album when it first came out. Still have it. "I'd trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday. " You can't unhear that.

[@starlaryer4165]

Kris Kristofferson wrote this song....But NO ONE sang it like Janice

[@readerlistener5402]

You need to take the time to listen to all Janis Joplin’s music. This is the music that marks a generation.

[@kelleewolfe2834]

My favorite Janis Joplin song..❤

[@jaymcgraw528]

Piece of my heart is what got me hooked

[@johnmac62]

You should take a look at the Wikipedia bio for the writer of this song if you're not familiar with Kris Kristopherson. He is a very interesting individual road scholar, army helicopter pilot etc.

[@tonyh9875]

"Rhodes scholar", but yeah, definitely worth checking.

[@Brandi6666]

Only janis and mr joe cocker can pull off the correct pitch even though their voices sound ripped to shreds🤘❤️

[@murrayhonahni746]

This was the number one song the week I was born! 3:43

[@hartjohnson2975]

My childhood home owned maybe 12 albums that weren't weirdness from my dad (aka: Herb Alpert) and this was one. I can still sing it in its entirety and purchased the CD few years ago. This is my favorite... I also married a Bobby.

[@sp1582]

I LOVE YOU JANIS !

[@meghanmonroe]

This is one of my go-to karaoke songs. This one and "Crazy" by Miss Patsy Cline.

[@88feji]

The most haunting quality of Janis's singing is how the sadness always comes through even when she's singing about some happy moments .... like this one ... Nostalgia about happy times somehow always come with some inevitable sadness simply because those moments have passed, you cannot stay in happy moments forever, you always move on, change is the only constant .... this song is deceivingly easy listening, once you sense the undertone of sadness, it becomes kinda hard to listen to because you ache for Janis ...

[@maryhuhnke4706]

Janis took us Definitely took us to Church ❤

[@donnastupka7507]

💙JANIS💙

[@helenespaulding7562]

From what I’ve read, when she sings of “grabbed my harpoon, and my dirty red bandanna” it was a reference to shooting up heroin….harpoon being the needle and syringe.

[@AlwaysEPDoris]

No. Harpoon referred to and is another name for a harmonica. The next line says she was " playing softly while Bobby sang the blues".

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@AlwaysEPDoris ok. I’ve read the other explanation several times but I won’t argue the point. Never heard a harmonica referred to as a harpoon…..ever. And of course a needle and syringe would look MUCH more like a harpoon than a harmonica would. Also know that Janis was hooked on smack, so it made sense. But, you seem to have a great degree of certainty in your opinion. So perhaps you’re correct although I would really like to know your source for that interpretation Ok, looked it up. It appears that both slang terms have been used, but Kris Kristopherson intended the Harmonica reference. He might have been the first to do so. I guess not too big a stretch from “harp” to harpoon? Here’s the quote : Thanks for the request Annika. I’m not used to hearing harpoon as a slang term for harmonica but apparently it is and was used by Kris Kristofferson in the song Me and Bobby McGee. Whether it started there or was already in use I don’t know but it scans well for the song. On a darker side harpoon is a slang term for a syringe and I understand that bandanas were often used as a restrictive bandage by drug takers when shooting up. Ironic when you consider how Joplin died. I prefer to stick with the harmonica slang.

[@AlwaysEPDoris]

If you watch the "official" video, when she sings that line, they show a crumpled up redundant with a harmonica in it. I also looked it up, not knowing harpoon referred to a harmonica. Just like ax is a guitar. Don't know the origin of either.

[@AlwaysEPDoris]

Hate spellchecker! That's a red bandanna, not redundant!😊

[@helenespaulding7562]

@@AlwaysEPDoris yeah, ax for guitar I’ve heard before. Weird.

[@mitzimoore3068]

She was so good, raw and natural! If she had lived longer, who knows what other great aongs she would have given us!

[@maryannturton9830]

Gotta do,CRY BABY,studio version!

[@JoeReynolds-o4h]

If you like the story of Janis Joplin, listen to Bette Midler’s “The Rose”. The movie was based on Janis.

[@ericzeichert511]

The Rose, a movie/song by Bette Midler is loosely based on Janis Joplin's life story. The Rose is one of those songs that got played at a lot of wedding's in the 80's, and tugs at the heartstrings.

[@MrCome4numb]

from "A Star is Born"

[@garyjohnson7133]

People will be reacting Janis Joplins music for the next hundred years,probably longer!

[@frankiebowie6174]

Perfect pitch, hit every note where it’s supposed to be.

[@chazwinski]

My favorite performance of Janis is “Work Me Lord” live from Stockholm. Please check it out, it’s amazing. :)

[@loridanarandolph2648]

You need to watch The Ed Sullivan Show - Janice Joplin song Maybe..