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| "Mercedes Benz" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Janis Joplin | ||||
| from the album Pearl | ||||
| A-side | "Cry Baby" | |||
| Released | 1971 | |||
| Recorded | 1970 | |||
| Genre | Rock | |||
| Length | 1:45 | |||
| Label | Columbia | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Janis Joplin Michael McClure Bob Neuwirth | |||
| Producer(s) | Paul A. Rothchild | |||
| Janis Joplin singles chronology | ||||
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"Mercedes Benz" is an a cappella song written by the American singer Janis Joplin with Bob Neuwirth and the poet Michael McClure. The song was originally recorded by Joplin.[1] A straightforward reading of the song lyrics indicate that the song is about the desire for possessions and pleasure, but at least one writer considers it to be a rejection of consumerism.[1]
- ^ a b Neal, Chris (April 2009). "Janis Joplin's Mercedes Benz". Performing Songwriter. No. 116. Retrieved March 27, 2013.