The popular 1960s–1970 singer who sang the lyrics "Freedom's just another word for nothing left to lose" was Janis Joplin. These lyrics were written by Fred Foster and Kris Kristofferson in the song "Me and Bobby McGee" (1971). Joplin was an artist who was asked by Kristofferson to perform the song.

"Me and Bobby McGee" is a song that portrays what is often referred to as the "road story" by songwriters. In this instance, Kristofferson has placed two specific people at the center of the song: "Me" and "Bobby McGee". They may be two friends or lovers who are making their way to New Orleans, LA, USA, despite their lack of any or all required resources.

Janis Lyn Joplin, born in January 1943 – October 1970, was an American singer-songwriter who sang rock, soul, and blues music. As one of the most successful and widely known rock stars of her era, she was known for her powerful mezzo-soprano vocals and "electric" stage presence.

After starting her music career, it was cut short. She died of an accidental heroin overdose in 1970 at age 27. She had only released three albums. A fourth album, "Pearl" (including "Me and Bobby McGee") was released in January 1971, about 3 months after her death. It reached No. 1 on the Billboard charts.

She was posthumously inducted into the 'Rock and Roll Hall of Fame' in 1995. 'Rolling Stone' ranked her No. 46 on its 2004 list of the '100 Greatest Artists of All Time' and No. 28 on its 2008 list of '100 Greatest Singers of All Time'.

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