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Which Kris Kristofferson song did Janis Joplin cover and reach number one on the US Billboard Hot 100?

  • "Me and Bobby McGee"

  • "Sunday Morning Coming Down"

  • "Help Me Make It Through the Night"

  • "For the Good Times"

Answer

Janis Joplin's cover of Kris Kristofferson's "Me and Bobby McGee" reached number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 in March 1971. The song became one of her most popular and enduring hits, showcasing her powerful vocals and emotive delivery.
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