Kris Kristofferson recalled when he first heard Janis Joplin's version of his song, "Me and Bobby McGee," the day after she died.

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28, was a Rhodes Scholar and an Army Ranger before taking a chance at songwriting. "Me and Bobby McGee" is perhaps his most famous song. Originally broadcast in 1999. This is FRESH AIR.

We examined the story and meaning of 'Me and Bobby McGee.' Here's what we also learned about Janis Joplin and Kris Kristofferson's relationship.

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For the cover, the pair went with “Me and Bobby McGee.” Before the arrival of Spencer for the night’s most talked about moment, King and his band worked through selections off his latest ...

Kristofferson was a singer himself, but many of his songs were best known as performed by others, whether Ray Price crooning "For the Good Times" or Janis Joplin belting out "Me and Bobby McGee." ...