It's like he took great balls of fire and just made it me and Bobby McGee at a slower tempo. Janis Joplin recorded this song for inclusion on her Pearl album. She recorded it just a few days before she died in October of 70. Kristofferson had sung the song for her and singer Bob Neuwirth taught it to her. Kristofferson did not know she had actually recorded it until after her death. The first time he heard her recording of it was the day after she died. Her version would top the charts to become her only number one single and in 2000 and four. Her version of the song was ranked number 1 48 on Rolling Stone's list of the 500 greatest songs of all time. And don McLean Song American Pie, He met a girl who sang the Blues. Referring to the Janis Joplin version of that song. Where she and Bobby saying the blues. He asks for some happy news from her. However, she just smiled and turned away, referring to her death. 1970 Did not realize. That Jerry Lee had recorded Me and Bobby McGee. My mind is officially blowed. Well, here is what criminal justice in Harris County looks like today. Man accused of murder is refusing to surrender. Until he can raise his bond money. Why.