Kris Kristofferson - Me And Bobby McGee (1979)
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- Kris's tribute to Dorsey Burnette
Dorsey last appeared in public on August 18, 1979 at The Performing Arts Center in Oxnard, California, the day before he died of a massive coronary at his home in Canoga Park, California, aged 46. He played a half hour show at a benefit for the Arthritis Foundation.
Patrick Landreville, who played the final show with Dorsey, stated
"Most people that play benefits for national or international charities get paid for their performances, at the least their expenses are paid. But Dorsey and I choose to play for free at these affairs, though neither one of us is well off financially. Dorsey is a legendary figure in music and could command a hefty sum for his services but he's chosen to give, not to take. I'm proud to know him and to have had the opportunity to make music with him and I'm especially proud that he considers me his peer."
After his death, singer and friend Delaney Bramlett organized a benefit concert for Dorsey's widow at the Forum in Inglewood, California, in which Kris Kristofferson, Hoyt Axton. Tanya Tucker, Glen Campbell, Edward James Olmos,Duane Eddy, Delaney and Bonnie, Gary Busey, Maureen McGovern and Roger Miller appeared.
The song:
Kris once said that he has never written a song on assignment, except for this one.
But this was really kind of a funny story...
Fred Foster (record producer and Monument Records chief) gave him the idea for it.
Fred had been asked by some friends who were working with a girl named Bobby McKee, if there was something with him and her, and he answered, "What! Me and Bobby McKee! Never!" Maybe that rhymed so nicely that he wanted Kris, who had just started writing for Combine Music, to write a nice song about it. He called him up, "I have a song title for you. It's Me and Bobby McKee, and the hook is, Bobby is a SHE!" For Kris this sounded like the worst idea for a song, but Fred said, "they'll be traveling around or something", and, "Try to write it." This was really not easy for Kris since he usually arranges his own thoughts into songs. So he hid from Fred for a couple of months not to be asked about it, before he really started thinking about the song. But then he saw this movie "La Strada" by Fellini, with Anthony Quinn and Giulietta Masina. And there were some scenes in it that inspired him for the story and the famous line "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose...." He just got the name a little wrong...
Me and Bobby McGee ist der einzige Song, den Kris jemals als Auftrag geschrieben hat.
Die Idee war von Fred Foster, dem die Plattengesellschaft (Monument Record) gehörte, für die Kris da gerade angefangen hatte zu schreiben.
Fred wäre von Freunden, die mit einem jungen Mädchen namens Bobby McKee zusammen arbeiteten, gefragt worden, ob er etwas mit ihr hätte, und er soll geantwortet haben: „What, me and Bobby McKee? Never!" Ja, und das hat sich wohl so schön gereimt, dass Kris dafür gleich einen Song schreiben sollte, „Ich hab einen Songtitel für dich", rief er Kris an - so schien das damals abzulaufen, wenn Hank Williams einen Song schreiben sollte - „er lautet Me and Bobby McKee. Und der Haken ist, Bobby ist eine Sie!" Für Kris klang das nach der allerschlechtesten Idee für einen Song, und Fred meinte, die sollen irgendwie herumreisen oder so, und Kris soll es versuchen... aber ihm fiel das gar nicht leicht, schreibt er doch normalerweise seine eigenen Gedanken zu einem Song, und so hat es ziemlich lange gedauert, bis er sich ernsthaft Gedanken drüber gemacht hat und er ging Fred aus dem Weg, damit der nicht nachfragen konnte. Aber er wurde dann von einem Film inspiriert „La Strada" mit Anthony Quinn und Giulietta Masina. Die reisten herum auf einem kleinen Motorrad als so eine Art Reisezirkus, waren zusammen in der ganzen Welt und führten ihre Nummer auf, und eines Tages ließ er sie einfach schlafend an der Straße zurück, weil er es nicht mehr aushielt. Später im Film hörte er eine Frau, die gerade Wäsche aufhing, diese Melodie von dem Song, den sie immer im Zirkus gespielt hatten, summen und er fragte sie, woher sie ihn kennt und er erfuhr, dass das Mädchen, von dem niemand wusste, woher sie gekommen war und wer sie war, in der Stadt aufgetreten war und später gestorben ist. Und Anthony Quinn ist fix und fertig, betrinkt sich, geht an den Strand, schaut in den Sternenhimmel und heult vor lauter Kummer. Bei dieser Szene kamen Kris die berühmten Zeilen „Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" in den Sinn, weil das mit der Freiheit so ein zweischneidiges Schwert ist...
Er wünschte, der Song hätte auf einer wahren Story basiert, aber er dachte damals vor allem an diese Filmszene. Er hatte nur den Namen bisschen falsch verstanden, so wurde dann McGee draus.
Dass er Fred Foster auf der Platte als Co-writer angab, fand dieser sehr großzügig von Kris, denn tatsächlich hat er nichts zum Text und zur Musik beigetragen. Aber ohne ihn würde es diesen Song nicht geben...
Is there anyone from 2021 still listen to this ?
2023 and myself and my husband sing this song together with the guitar 🎸❤
It’s almost 2024
I learnt the jj version of this on my drums
Dec 17th 2023
Yep!
2024 and still doesn't age. Was my dad's favourite . Rest in peace Pa 🙏❤️
* This song is my top 10 favorite songs of all time...LOVE IT!!!
I love you
Mm?l]0
Yes, I fully agree!
I know. And this year these words are terrifyingly accurate. BUT ....we are about to elect the first woman as the president of these United States ! And all of us will keep our freedom 💙
My year of birth and I was so honored beeing at a gig of his in 2017 in Hannover / Germany and when he entered the stage he touched my hand and the organizer of the concert asked me to help out in security after the gig and go a nice signed picture from Kris for that!
2024 and I'm still listening to it....and feeling good.
So am I.
Introducing it to another generation..!
-Smile Krew..!
May 21 0224 - I'm here also.....Howdy all!
No S***....... 5 months later from your post and I need to hear the writer sing his wailing call....... I'm 76....... and it never gets old !
One of the best and most enduring songs Kris ever wrote.
There are too many....my favourites are "Why me,Lord"..."Sunday morning coming down"...
The man can do.what ever he sets his mind to. Highly intelligent, good looking, flies helicopters , a veteran, Rhodes Scholar, Graduates university. The list goes on. He is a giant amongst Men. ☮️☮️☮️
I just watched a country music documentary by Ken Burns, and just found out how much this man influenced country music. Wow.
Where have you been Heather?
With Johnny Cash!
Lyrics:
Busted flat in Baton Rouge, headin' for the trains,
Feelin' nearly faded as my jeans.
Bobby thumbed a diesel down just before it rained,
Took us all the way to New Orleans.
Took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana
And was blowin' sad while Bobby sang the blues,
With them windshield wipers slappin' time and
Bobby clappin' hands we finally sang up every song
That driver knew.
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose,
And nothin' ain't worth nothin' but it's free,
Feelin' good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues,
And buddy, that was good enough for me,
Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee.
From the coalmines of Kentucky to the California sun,
Bobby shared the secrets of my soul,
Standin' right beside me through everythin' I done,
And every night she kept me from the cold.
Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord, I let her slip away,
She was lookin' for the love I hope she'll find,
Well I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday,
Holdin' Bobby's body close to mine.
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose,
And nothin' left was all she left to me,
Feelin' good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues,
And buddy, that was good enough for me.
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee.
Kris is one of the best ever! I think i will have engraved on my tombstone "I will trade all my tomorrows for one single yesterday"
One problem you won't have any days to trade. No one can go back noteven for one day. Except in our memories.
@@tree7249 sad.
Freedom is another word for nothing left to lose
@@iansaunders6983 watch this poor guy on yt RONNIE-GUITAR from Botswana..
best line in the song!
The likes of these great singers will never be seen again! Class!
Kris went to Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar to study poetry. He remains to this day the Poet Laureate of American music.
This was the first number I ever saw Kris Kristofferson perform - many decades later it's still in my repertoire.
What a great songwriter and singer.his voice and compassion..
Fanie Nage
50 Years and he’s still got it today now that’s a star for ever
kris kristofferson a living legand
I could listen to Kris all day and night - every song that he has written is right from his heart and soul.
Kris is and was the best songwriter ever... He sure has a great face...
how very true connie ,i havben't heard anyone do it better
Connie Germany beulk
@@brianbyrne7276 or look that good doing it!! :) he has just got it the WHOLE way around
I think he and many of the old work horse musicians of the time, including Kris, probably would call Steve Goodman the songwriter they were all trying to keep up with, and now still trying to honor. Willie Nelson learned to slow down and use common phrases, minimizing the guitar almost to nothing and then bringing up the tension. This is that kind of song too! Steve never knew any of this, he would say something like boy, that Nelson guy was so nice to me all weekend! He made me two chicken sandwiches and listened to me sing and play, he even watched while I was writing! What a nice guy! But none of the good ole boys plagiarized or took advantage of him, and of course he wasn’t the only one to use these techniques, and a bazillion others. Steve was deeply loved, no matter how many of that generation we lose, it is the mention of Steve Goodman that could even make Cash cry openly!
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Best ever "country" song. Great lyrics. Kris at his best. Sings really well. But JANIS took this song and made it her own. Simply phenomenal.
Me playing my Guitar since 1980 love it
thanks ! great vid and sound. truly underappreciated for his talent still today. thanks for the vid and for seeing the talent kris has
Thanks for watching and commenting! :-)
Despite his success and awards, I also feel he is one of the most underappreciated artist of our era. The quality and volume of his works put him among the greatest songwriters/composers of the past century, in the same class as Dylan, Hank Sr, and Duke Ellington. Fascinating character as well, Rhodes Scholar, Amy Captain, and permanently disowned by his family for leaving the army to pursue music.
biggestkkfan me love
wish more americans were not so much using guns..
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Awesome singer and song.
Love Chris...love this voice. Just amazing!!!
He's one of my favorite lyricist of ALL TIME!
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@@kriskristofferson8096 WoW you just made this ole ladies Day ❤️♥️❤️
I will absolutely continue to like & support! I will also shoot you an email & hopefully I can send you some lyrics that will be useful♥️
Sort of came late to this party- I'm afraid I was a little young during the heyday. Is there anybody cooler that Kris???
Dude the man is a legend!
No, there's nobody cooler...the ancient hippies already know.......
PURAVID
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Yup. Waylon Jennings.
same shit different pile. and that is a goood thing ;)
PURAVID no time like the present! All good... 👍
@@johnrobinson5322 He is the best !!!!!
I love this song so much thank you Kris Elisabeth !!!
Hi Elisabeth,hope you’re okay ?
Country music? The best music in the world! Kris Kristofferson, the best performer of music!
What? Biggest fan ? Subbed! Thank you for this.
Will always love this man! TCB! Kris!
2022 Anyone.!
Hi Janice 😂
This is a fantastic one awesome thank you jonathon.
Kris was the Best Ever! Song writer, Rhodes Scholar, Navy Man! Saw The HighWayMen in Concert 💙💙💙💕💕Spectacular 👏👏👏💙💙
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This guy stood with the greats, and I got to see him (with my parents) in a wee town called Hamilton, East of Glasgow.
Pretty good deal !
Totally a Legend, !
I still have a Crush on Him...
FANTASTIC SONG WRITER❤
Biggestkkfan thanks for sharing, Kris at his best
Gorgon Eyes Thanks for watching.... and yes, he is.
Súper buenísssssimo, we love you.
Los mejores de la mejor época """""
Por los buenos tiempos""""""""
Hey dude, thanks for the little story in the description. :) :) I had never heard the entire story behind the song.
IronDuke37 You're welcome. Thanks for reading ☺
A truely fascinating life! Talented and was such a looker!
You are one of the Best Love you
Love it Chris
Such a fine tune!!
You're a big fan of the oldies?
The Poet of Our Time
Kris Kristofferson is here shortly after the release of the film Convoy 78/Крис Кристоферсон здесь незадолго после выхода фильма Конвой 78 год
got a way with words then puts them to music. kris kristofferson musicologist expressive
Something so good coming out of country.
love it, love it, love it
Yea is a great song I love it too Dorte Gensky
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What a GORGEOUS man...
Who hasn't covered this great song...? I first heard Charlie Pride's version, and loved it immediately.
" If it sounds country man, that's what it is, it's a country song "
Which version of the song I choose depends on my mood. Love both
That smile
Nice steel playing!
You're a big fan of the oldies?
Después de escucharla por mas de 20 años por mi Ídola, Janis Joplin,,,la mejor,...!! me vengo a enterar que el tema es de Kris Kristofferson...dejaaaaaaaa...!!! bueno...pero igual me gusta...es un terrible Tema.....!!!!!! también me gusta mucho por MICKE MUSTER....le dio tremenda fuerza...!!!
One day up near Salinas I let her slip away searching for that home and i hope she finds it
robt burk lol....
My FAVORITE
He must have watched him 50 times in A Star Is Born!!!
my daughter is called bobbie mcghee
Great upload....thanks for sharing :-)
In 1970 Kris and Janis sang this at the Chelsea hotel and Patti Smith was a witness. I envy this my whole life. Read, We were just kids. By Patti Smith. An amazing, profound book.
I'd trade all my tomorrow's for one single yesterday too. Best line in song history
jd. it is a great line, but look through kris' catalog and you will find a hell of a lot more.
The best lite ever!
last time I saw you...you had a cold...still, you gave it all...been a long run...from Lafayette, and the Keg...lol
that's too cool
Happy B'day, Kris......
Defiantly Liked Them. :) Fabulous Uploads! I have Subbed! :)
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Wow
2024!
Kris IS proud of her version... but no-one can sing his songs with the great emotions like the writer himself - every single song of him. Just listen to his original version - this here already is more rocky than emotional... more alike Janis' version
Not for me , what is your name ?
biggestkkfan ..Kari. Rodríguez
IMO this version is boring, Janis’ is not
@@ElisabethKlaassen Mine? Tina 😃
great!
I think this country tune was sang by more people than any song
Sure thing 🎉
2am; mid 1970's, my father comes home after a very fast and reckless 30minute drive on dirt road from Baradine Pub, kangaroo blood on the bonnet, webbed crack in the windscreen, stumbles into the living room, gets out the snare drum and sticks, and puts a crackly vinyl of Kris Kristofferson’s Me and Bobby McGee under the needle!
Galeria Rossmore lol I knew I knew you or your dad from somewhere...... hilarious....
He wrote at least half a dozen immortal songs
I'm sure about that. 😊
Eduardo Martinoli Probably more
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В этом есть что-то не деланное, что-то неотменяемо настоящее! Невозможно оторваться!))
I could picture Kris landing a helicopter on Johnny Cash’s lawn. Such a badass😊
Hey biggestkkfan! This is a great clip! Is this available as a DVD? Do you have the whole concert?
It's more like Janis Joplin killed it. Joplin's iconic vocals brings so much more emotion to the song. Kris should be proud of her version...
i grew up with janis’ version and love it. i’d never heard this version which sounds kind of hokey, by comparison.
AND HE FLEW HELICOPTERS!
My favorite rendition of this song is by Emi Sunshine.
Pink.
Да умница, в школах надо изучать его творчество.
Love this performance, and his trying a little jodle like old Hank Williams ,lol
Kine Fjellheim Hello 👋
Hi kine,hope you’re okay ?
just means you go to bed alone,and wake up alone,so much for freedom
2024
Man would I love to be on the back of a bike going down the road with him. He is so hot and will always be my favorite.
hell yah!!
You'll have to fight me first!!!! SOOOOOO flipping gorgeous. Never mind the bike, bring on the long grass on the side of the road.
I am glad that you are not a 300 lb biker ... making that declaration.
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渋い❤カッコいい～❤大好き❤
Good Job, Rubber Duck!
Did you all know Kris was a Rhodes scholar? Do you know what that means? Gogle it. Kris was also a chopper pilot in Friggin. NAM.
He WAS a chopper pilot. In Germany and to the offshore oil platforms in the Gulf of Mexico, but he never was off to Vietnam. He volunteered but was expected to do another job instead, a teacher at Westpoint. On his way back from a first visit there he stopped in Nashville and had the luck of meeting Johnny Cash and ... that it was of his military carrier not long before he would have reached the rank of a major. We fans are all happy about this turing point in his life, aren't we?
Me And Bobby McGee
I know that Kris wrote this song, but Janice owned this song.
Does not get better, folks.
BLADE😎
Blade approves (y)
soy mayor esto se perderá con nosotros
Does someone have the full show I like to watch it.
People say I should write a song about my life Give me a hand Kris
Kris…Waylon…Willie…the best…
K.K. . film " LE CONVOI " ...avec ali mac Graw ...
Nashville Tell the secretary he sang it to "THAT HEAD ALIEN from Alien Megastructure Cmd is ACTIVE."
No lip sync or auto-tune.....
Deon Van der Westhuizen this IS lip syncronous. It may be your internet browser or software that fail...
Maybe I don't understand, maybe you don't understand. Kris did not need autotune like modern singers. And every performance was live. Really live.
Deon Van der Westhuizen I agree on that 😊
me gusta
OMG i was 17
Where is Bobby Mic Gee?