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“Freedom’s Just Another Word…” | The Story Behind Me and Bobby McGee

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Some song lyrics do more than tell a story… they reveal something about life.

“Freedom’s just another word for nothing left to lose” is one of the most memorable lines in music.

The song is forever associated with Janis Joplin, but it was written by Kris Kristofferson.

And Bobby McGee?
The name was inspired by a Nashville Music Row secretary named Barbara “Bobbie” McKee after a suggestion from producer Fred Foster.

Sometimes a lyric stays with us because it captures something simple and true about life.

This short reflection explores the story behind Me and Bobby McGee and that unforgettable line about freedom.



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