Mercedes Benz

1’03” / Words & Music by Janis Joplin & Bob Newirth

Arrangements & Vocals by Tal Zana & Ragazzina

This is a rearrangement for six vocals, bass and drums of the wonderful Janis Joplin track of the same name. Composed overnight in a feverish harmonization frenzy, this track features Ragazzina in the lead and both of us in backing vocals. Written and recorded in six hours in 1996.

Mercedes Benz

© 1971 Janis Joplin & Bob Newirth

Oh lord, won’t you buy me a mercedes benz?
My friends all drive porsches, I must make amends.
Worked hard all my lifetime, no help from my friends,
So lord, won’t you buy me a mercedes benz?

Oh lord, won’t you buy me a color TV?
Dialing for dollars is trying to find me.
I wait for delivery each day until three,
So oh lord, won’t you buy me a color TV?

Oh lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town?
I’m counting on you, lord, please don’t let me down.
Prove that you love me and buy the next round,
Oh lord, won’t you buy me a night on the town?

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