's signature song, yes, it's a Deep Cover. Originally written by Kris Kristofferson
and originally recorded by Rodger Miller
(Who?). Yes, Bobbi had a sex change and became Bobby for Janis. The song was actually covered by Kenny Rogers
, Ramblin' Jack Elliot
, Gordon Lightfoot
, Bill Haley and The Comets
, Sam Sham and the Pharaohs and Jerry Lee Lewis
before Ms. Joplin ever got her mitts on it.It's been covered by like a million other people since then as well, including a surprisingly good take by Jennifer Love Hewitt
. Let's face it, this song is like the town floozy. Everyone takes a turn at it, but everyone only talks about the one who did it best.
