<P> `` Mercedes Benz '' is an a cappella song written by singer Janis Joplin with the poets Michael McClure and Bob Neuwirth , and originally recorded by Joplin . In the song , the singer asks the Lord to prove His love for her by buying her a Mercedes - Benz , a color TV , and a `` night on the town . '' There is also a reference to Dialing for Dollars , a franchised format local television program , which required one to be watching the show to win when the show called your phone number , hence the singer 's need for a TV . </P>
who wrote the song oh lord wo n 't you buy me a mercedes benz
Janis Joplin Michael McClure Bob Neuwirth