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...
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2024 and I'm still listening to it....and feeling good.
@alexbert1740
4 ай бұрын
So am I.
@user-lf3fz6tp7b
3 ай бұрын
Introducing it to another generation..! -Smile Krew..!
@ParkerPlaza
2 ай бұрын
May 21 0224 - I'm here also.....Howdy all!
2024...and still listening 👍💯
Still listening to Kris! In 2024! Love this song 👍🏾👊🏽
@dbh931
2 ай бұрын
Kris
@tonjawhitsell7053
26 күн бұрын
Right there with you!
@michelleday6831
14 күн бұрын
Always
Timeless, Kris will never be forgotten
Is there anyone from 2021 still listen to this ?
@tinaraeburn8259
9 ай бұрын
2023 and myself and my husband sing this song together with the guitar 🎸❤
@nathannoskey4324
7 ай бұрын
It’s almost 2024
@nathannoskey4324
7 ай бұрын
I learnt the jj version of this on my drums
@conniemcdonald2380
7 ай бұрын
Dec 17th 2023
@marciarhodes9898
7 ай бұрын
Yep!
2024 and still doesn't age. Was my dad's favourite . Rest in peace Pa 🙏❤️
Kris is a legend..who listening in 2021 👍👍
* This song is my top 10 favorite songs of all time...LOVE IT!!!
@lasombradeunaduda7684
10 ай бұрын
I love you
@lasombradeunaduda7684
10 ай бұрын
Mm?l]0
@alexbert1740
4 ай бұрын
Yes, I fully agree!
If I Played this Song on a Juke Box in a Pub in America Anywhere, I'm Sure Everyone Would Sing Along.
What can I say? I just love this guy. He has such a fine tuned soul and such a great talent to write those beautiful songs out of his heart. So great!
Happy Birthday Kris Kristoffersonxx
"Freedom's just another word for nothing left to loose." Wow!
This song will always have a special place in my heart ❤️
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. ☮️☮️☮️
God he wrote some of the best songs!! So deep and so emotional!!
@johne6081
6 жыл бұрын
Summa Cum Laude, Phi Beta Kappa, Rhodes Scholar -- the guy's got a lot on the ball
@Fjordavy
5 жыл бұрын
Funny to think that this old country song was inspired by Fellini’s La Strada. Talk about emotional. That movie’s too hard to watch
@rubycourey1944
3 жыл бұрын
Kris did that because he honest and wrote and played with his heart,
@OIII-IOOO
3 жыл бұрын
but pearl sang it better
@rubycourey1944
3 жыл бұрын
@@OIII-IOOO who is Pearl? If you had said Janis Joplin I would have believed you. But, Kris wrote that song and he put his heart and soul into that song.
Kris is One Of The Best All-Time performers........... and remember he was an Army Officer & and a Rhodes Scholar too !
@pjleary7367
4 жыл бұрын
Maybe that’s WHY he was able to write and conduct his business so well??!!
@carolinemorris747
3 жыл бұрын
Hogwash
@annetteteisch1558
3 жыл бұрын
Absolutely the Best! Kris a Rhodes Scholar, served in the Navy!
@rubycourey1944
3 жыл бұрын
Yes, he was. Also, was to go to West Point to teach English. Instead, he went to Nashville to write songs. Kris put his heart into every song he wrote. I wish I had at least one chance to have met him. He's also a sexy man who played in a lot of movies.
@aldenunion
2 жыл бұрын
I heard he was Evac pilot and was in helicopter hauling people out and wrote this song while active duty..
One of the best and most enduring songs Kris ever wrote.
@frankbarone4248
10 ай бұрын
There are too many....my favourites are "Why me,Lord"..."Sunday morning coming down"...
Not many words left that hasn't already been said. But in my words he's one of the greatest songwriters there is. Plus the voice is unmistakably great. Still grateful he still with us. Love him and his great career.
All these years, still NOTHIN' LEFT TO LOSE... Love this song, still.
I can't think of a better way to spend a Sunday morning, than to listen to the music of man that has given God's people so much joy. Kris, you and Waylon, Willie, Tom Petty, and other, fine American song writers and artists, are maybe one of the only reasons for anyone to claim America, today. I read that you took some grief from your family, for not staying in the military and making it a career. The reality though, is that music is the thing that has a lasting impact on people. It doesn't cost millions of lives, and it inspires, in an HONEST way. God Bless brother....
@brianyoung3
24 күн бұрын
Sunday morning, coming down
Best song he ever wrote, I love it and I love Kris. He has made such amazing poetry in his songs. keep her lit Kris, as we say in Northern Ireland
2024, and I'm also still listening to it. It's great!
Happy 87 Candles Kris Kris! ❤
I just watched a country music documentary by Ken Burns, and just found out how much this man influenced country music. Wow.
@USA24541
4 жыл бұрын
Where have you been Heather?
@bertus161057
2 жыл бұрын
With Johnny Cash!
He was fantastic in 1979 and so very handsome. And he still is, now he's in his 80's. Love him..........
@JefferyConner-po8mj
4 күн бұрын
Hi Jane💐💐
Just incredible, Kris is quite simply a brilliant singer song writer, love it ❤
He's sung this in many different ways. I love the dynamism of those diverse interpretations.
@matts.1042
2 ай бұрын
His originally released recording really captures the song’s meaning best of all, for me. Better than Joplin’s, even.
Without a doubt, one of the best songs ever written.
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"
@tree7249
3 жыл бұрын
One problem you won't have any days to trade. No one can go back noteven for one day. Except in our memories.
@tuforu4
3 жыл бұрын
@@tree7249 sad.
@iansaunders6983
2 жыл бұрын
Freedom is another word for nothing left to lose
@tuforu4
2 жыл бұрын
@@iansaunders6983 watch this poor guy on yt RONNIE-GUITAR from Botswana..
@sandidi211
2 жыл бұрын
best line in the song!
There is only one Kris Kristofferson. Love him to bits!
@kriskristofferson8096
3 жыл бұрын
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@xine9997
2 жыл бұрын
There seem to be a few: love 'em all
This was the first number I ever saw Kris Kristofferson perform - many decades later it's still in my repertoire.
There is no one like Kris Kristofferson. He has that unique voice, the sound and the look. He was also great in the 1976 version of A Star is Born - the best one!
The likes of these great singers will never be seen again! Class!
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!
Yum!!! I could watch and listen to him all day.
The first time I heard this song I was 16 and it was Janis Joplin who sung. Only many years after that I discovered Kris singing it...what can I say? Two completely different styles but both with the amazing lyrics of Kris...I wish they would sing it together! Crazy!
@ObelixBarbatus
Жыл бұрын
Believe it or not, the first time I heard this song that has become my anthem, it was by Gordon Lightfoot! Great song! Best version, obviously, Kris!!!
One of the sexiest men that ever lived! He has sung my life.
@gregtaylor6159
9 жыл бұрын
You must have had some pretty dubious professions.
@nanahelen8053
9 жыл бұрын
No dubious professions. Just talking about life experiences in general. If you don't get it hearing him sing, you may find it somewhere else. Music has always been a big part of my life, and I just really love Kris and his songs, those he sang, and those he wrote for others.
@guavajellyjam
3 жыл бұрын
One of the sexiest men to ever walk the earth and good right down to his bones .
My dad has been gone for 26 years; I'm now in my 60's. This was his favourite song. "Freedom just another word for nothing left to lose........"
@philipwarren3679
3 жыл бұрын
Awww songs are brings back memories#susan Campbell
@kriskristofferson8096
3 жыл бұрын
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50 Years and he’s still got it today now that’s a star for ever
Between him and Willie Nelson, they were and STILL are the most prolific and greatest writers of USA Country music who ever lived in my humble opinion. THANK GOD WE STILL HAVE BOTH OF THEM!! ANNND that's in no way detracting from all of our other great writers of USA Country music either for example the wonderful Carter Family. I just hope they both go on to write another few songs and they'll go STRAIGHT TO NUMBER 1 on the Country music charts too.
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 magically compresses and delivers 300 years of American history into his voice and lyrics
The man was blessed and anointed❤️ Love him from here to forever.
One of the best songs ever!!!
What a great songwriter and singer.his voice and compassion..
@user-zc4lg5oc4s
7 жыл бұрын
Fanie Nage
All those years & its still brilliant.
Me playing my Guitar since 1980 love it
Kris is and was the best songwriter ever... He sure has a great face...
@brianbyrne7276
9 жыл бұрын
how very true connie ,i havben't heard anyone do it better
@bredacooke6358
7 жыл бұрын
Connie Germany beulk
@laurajohnson5836
5 жыл бұрын
@@brianbyrne7276 or look that good doing it!! :) he has just got it the WHOLE way around
@Voirreydirector
5 жыл бұрын
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!
@kriskristofferson8096
3 жыл бұрын
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Love this! Kris really did this up right. Wisdom in this song!
kris kristofferson a living legand
@NanaJoan1
10 жыл бұрын
I could listen to Kris all day and night - every song that he has written is right from his heart and soul.
top ten song forever.
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.
Love Chris...love this voice. Just amazing!!!
writers are gone....Kris will live on....I made sure with my children
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 I 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 home 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
They are having so much fun here it is great to watch. The drummer is just a monster!! Such a great song and artist.
Soooo glad i grew up to the time of great singer song writers.
The GREAT Songwriter🎸🎸
@davidmurphy5083
Жыл бұрын
Hello beautiful
"freedom is just another word for nothing left to lose"
4 months of road on that hair length!!... Love you forever Kris!!
@davidtaylor4287
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Rose,hope you’re okay ?
The world of music and all who enjoy good music owe a great deal to him. Count me in with that throng.
I was the dolly grip on a movie with Kris in Hawaii in 1998. Total legend. Reserved, smart, charismatic. Told us a few stories, one about the time he was dating Barbara Streisand and he informed his great pal Johnny Cash. "You're shittin' in some pretty high cotton there, buddy!" Johnny replied. True. 😂😂
22.06.2024 Happy Birthday Kris
Unfortunately, five of time comes to claim all of us in the end. Soon will be missing this wonderful artist from that great 60s generation and he will be sorely missed by those who remain behind Chris was a wonderful talent in many respects.
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!
@johnrobinson5322
5 жыл бұрын
No, there's nobody cooler...the ancient hippies already know.......
@ChimeraAZ
5 жыл бұрын
PURAVID : Yup. Waylon Jennings.
@lastpirateslife
5 жыл бұрын
same shit different pile. and that is a goood thing ;)
@jmarie8828
4 жыл бұрын
PURAVID no time like the present! All good... 👍
@marianbailey9386
4 жыл бұрын
@@johnrobinson5322 He is the best !!!!!
Quanto mais vejo esse cara, mais gosto dele💓💓
One best songs of kris kristofersong
Just a great song and a superb singer must be one of the best
I love this song so much thank you Kris Elisabeth !!!
@davidtaylor4287
2 жыл бұрын
Hi Elisabeth,hope you’re okay ?
Top of his game a gorgeous man. Still hanging in upwards of 80.
@kriskristofferson8096
3 жыл бұрын
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.. Crazy .. Video from 1979 .. i was born in 1980 .. and now i am 40 .. But it is still Great ... Thanks
Love this man!! I am going to see him January 20 2017. Can't wait!!!!
May God Bless Kris Kristofferson ! And I loved him in "Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid", "Payback" and "Blade". Peace&Love !
Busted flat in BatonRouge this morning. Had to drive back to Nawlenz to get my wallet. That’s the truth! Thx , Kris for this iconic song. Love it.
Freedom Freedom is not free Wipe the blood off the sword Before you use it Pray that freedom lasts And pass the ammunition please M.S. Morrison
I love you Kris Kristopherson, your face,your songs and your voice.💗💗💗
@einundsiebenziger5488
Жыл бұрын
Kris Kristofferson* - you obviously do not love his name😉.
Great song.Janis Joplin has developed it magnificently.R.I.P.!
@cullenbohannon1408
2 жыл бұрын
I can't stand her but to each his own.
@--Harley
Жыл бұрын
@@cullenbohannon1408 she made it a wayyyyyy bigger hit than Chris did, so apparently a lot of people love her... but ya to each his own!
Happy 84th to the legend.
Such a treat to hear kris sing Bobby McGee back when he wrote it.
@tonymarek275
2 жыл бұрын
Great song!!
@tonymarek275
2 жыл бұрын
Do you like his songs?
What a legend, and what a way to make an exit. He played that crowd like a violin, and they loved it.
@davidburnside2390
2 жыл бұрын
Kris's music along with Johnny Cash's will last forever.
Still most hansome lad .....
@philipwarren3679
3 жыл бұрын
Yes that’s true#lisa Kendall
He's one of my favorite lyricist of ALL TIME!
@kriskristofferson8096
3 жыл бұрын
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@OLLIESMiMi
3 жыл бұрын
@@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♥️
JUNE 22, 2021 - HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY KRIS! HAVE ENJOYED YOU ALONE AND OF COURSE WITH THE HIGHWAY GANG!!!! THANK YOU AND BLESS YOU!
@tonymarek275
2 жыл бұрын
Great song!!
@tonymarek275
2 жыл бұрын
You're a big fan of the oldies?
@susanramp1478
2 жыл бұрын
@@tonymarek275 Oh yes! So many are gone now and others like Kris are not young anymore....I am there too!! I have enjoyed COUNTRY music for MANY years! The song by the great Bellamy Bros. There is No Country Music for Old Men/{Women} tis pretty true!! :) I like a lot of the old Rock n Roll too!!
@tonymarek275
2 жыл бұрын
Which of his songs do you like?
One of my favorites!
Will always love this man! TCB! Kris!
This is a fantastic one awesome thank you jonathon.
What a classic hit !!!👌
Totally a Legend, ! I still have a Crush on Him... FANTASTIC SONG WRITER❤
Outstanding commentary to go along with the wonderful video! Great story about the origins of the song "Me and Bobby McGee."
I love this song about love on the move. 'Freedom's just another word for nothing left to do'.
Kris was the Best Ever! Song writer, Rhodes Scholar, Navy Man! Saw The HighWayMen in Concert 💙💙💙💕💕Spectacular 👏👏👏💙💙
@kriskristofferson8096
3 жыл бұрын
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Just love him the greatest guy ever
I've listened from when it first came out and still do
Eu sou fã do Cris Critofferson, há uns 40 anos, ainda nenhum de nós tinha o cabelo branco.....LOLOLOL um beijo para si Cris.....
great song writer, and I like his voice!
Country music? The best music in the world! Kris Kristofferson, the best performer of music!
Love the story of how the came came to be!
@kathyhaggerty7620
4 жыл бұрын
yes, the back story is great.
A song covered by so many people spanning multiple generations and genre from the great Janis Joplin to Pink.. a hell of a good song !
Great song. I sang it in USSR 40 years ago.
Love this song 👍🇺🇸