Drummer reacts to "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" by Kris Kristofferson

[@rebeccam439]

My favorite song of his. So beautiful. Kris's is my favorite and he wrote it so...

[@mikaelcarlson555]

One of my favorite songs of all time. Kris is an all-time underrated singer songwriter.

[@valogden]

Kris Kristofferson had a very interesting life. He was a Rhodes Scholar and a Captain in the army, where he flew helicopters. The story is he landed a helicopter on Johnny Cash's lawn and came out with a beer in one hand and songs he had written in the other. This got Johnny's attention, and he recorded Sunday Morning Coming Down. Kris won Song of the Year at the CMA's. He wrote a number of songs for other people and also recorded music himself. He was a member of the supergroup The Highwaymen, which consisted of Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson and Waylon Jennings. He also was an actor. Barbra Streisand chose him to star with her in the 76 movie A Star is Born. It's my favorite version of the movie. Barbra Streisand wrote a beautiful tribute to Kristofferson. My dad would turn off the lights in our living room after we went to bed, and put Kris Kristofferson's album The Silver Tongye Devil and I on our very large console stereo (70s stereos were a large wood console statement piece that took up one wall) and listen in the dark with a glass of bourbon. I still listen to that album and many memories come back. Kristofferson songs are small stories.

[@tomasbaker1912]

I started listening to Kris in 1971-73. I never thought him a country singer but rather a singer songwriter. He seemed to individualistic for that. Like Dylan.

[@markoehler2752]

“And it echoed through the canyons like the disappearing dreams of yesterday”… one of the best lines of poetry ever written.

[@espenvippen]

He was a great songwriter. Greetings from Norway. 😀

[@safariloverinnc5156]

Why Me Lord by Kris would be a fitting tribute to him. RIP Kris...you will be greatly missed....Thank you!!!!!

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Rip Kris...i hope this generation , and those that follow realize how important you were , to American music. Rest easy Rubber Duck.

[@worldoffaeriehelpers9154]

This shows up in a fair amount of lists as one of the top five country songs of all time. Sometimes it’s n the number one spot. This guy lived life and knew how to write. So multifaceted. Glad he is getting a spot here. Wasn’t too bad lookin’ either.

[@vickiebutcher1161]

The beer I had for breakfast wasn’t bad so I had one more for desserts, are some of my favorite lyrics. You can tell by the way he sang the song that he lived the song. when I was a little girl, I ran around singing this song all the time. it drove my mother crazy, but my dad just shook his head and said, sing it girl.

[@kristahartmann6712]

This guy. He was also the number one movie star in the U.S. for a time. Saw him in concert with his wife at the time, Rita Coolidge of Mad Dogs and Englishmen (Joe Cocker, Leon Russel) Tour. She was a big star on her own. He was compelling no matter what he did. Him, Willie,Waylon, formed The Highwaymen and tore up the charts in the 80's. Diagnosed with dementia years ago, turned out to be Lyme Disease. Big creative fun life.

[@debjorgo]

My favorite Kris song, performed by Kris, is probably Lovin' Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again).

[@rickandgen]

Absolutely LOVE that song.

[@shirleybhs9zd6li5i]

A favorite of mine also. The man had a way with words that cut to the soul. RIP

[@donaldmarusak6501]

AMEN!

[@Hartlor_Tayley]

Kris wrote many great songs, a man of many talents. 🙏🏻 Rest In Peace

[@MrRondonmon]

Even up until the 70s Sunday Mornings were DEAD, nothing opened, towns were closed, families ate together, prayed together, unless you were in NY/LA/Chicago. So, the Sunday Morning coming down reminded him of his youth, his family, and here he was a lonely man, on drugs booze whatever, and it made him long for his yesteryears/youth/family.

[@L33Reacts]

How times have changed…

[@donaldmarusak6501]

WELL SAID!

[@corawheeler9355]

A beautiful, touching song.

[@michaellockhart554]

Kris wrote my favorite song of all time, For The Good Times, definitely worth a listen

[@heather6668]

Absolutely love that song - and many others he wrote - Loved his voice and music for over 50 years. He was an amazing songwriter and lived quite the life -

[@AP-gb3eh]

Thanks for the music,the words , and your beautiful vibe when we needed😊 it. RIP Kris . From his website - He was an Oxford scholar, a defensive back, a bartender, a Golden Gloves boxer, a gandy dancer, a forest-fighter, a road crew member, and an Army Ranger who flew helicopters. He was a peacenik, a revolutionary, an actor, a superstar, a Casanova, and a family man. He was almost a teacher at West Point, though he gave that up to become a Nashville songwriting bum. The part he left out Kristofferson, under pressure from his family, joined the U.S. Army and was commissioned as a second lieutenant, attaining the rank of captain. He became a helicopter pilot after receiving flight training at Fort Rucker, Alabama. He also completed Ranger School.During the early 1960s, he was stationed in West Germany as a member of the 8th Infantry Division.During this time, he resumed his music career and formed a band. In 1965, after his tour in West Germany ended, Kristofferson was given an assignment to teach English literature at West Point.Instead, he decided to leave the Army and pursue songwriting. His family disowned him because of his career decision; sources are unclear on whether they reconciled ,They saw it as a rejection of everything they stood for . He walked his own path when he could have gone down the easier road of conservatives , but his principles wouldn’t let him. Kristofferson stood beside many artists and causes that were vilified by the establishment

[@elisabethaxelsson4736]

Sometimes it feels all of the artist i grow up whit goes a way everyday ,is the life for you it makes me feel old. I m 68 now Kris wrote great songs he was a good actor to ,

[@alanbrown8527]

Kris was working as a janitor in the Nashville studio that Dylan recorded Blonde on Blonde. The same musicians on this record were on Blonde on Blonde. Dylan and Kris became close friends and Dylan appeared in the Peckinpah film “Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid” along with Kris.

[@garyporter1702]

Everything that Kris wrote was great! Pick what you want, you won't be disappointed!

[@helenheeney2284]

Soooooo true couldn't agree more a complete and utter genius never be replaced loved him RIP KRISS

[@debmoudy6272]

Love Kris. Always will be

[@Leonwhitaker-f9j]

You must hear 'Why Me Lord'

[@RayEvans-j1q]

His classic country songs will live on! RIP

[@ChuckDrennen]

The farther away we get from real music, the more precious it becomes.

[@rickandgen]

Kris also wrote one of Janis Joplin’s biggest hits, Me And Bobby MaGee

[@SM-jg8fr]

And after she died he wrote, "Black and Blue" as a tribute. Great song.

[@fineasfogg1461]

Once when Sinead O Connor was getting booed off the stage Kris came up and whispered in her ear "Don’t let the bastards get you down,’” Kristofferson said

[@757optim]

RIP Kris Kristofferson. Kris attended Oxford as a Rhodes Scholar (English Lit), so writing was right up his alley. In retrospect, it's hard to imagine his album being a flop initially.

[@timr5490]

RIP Kris, so many thoughtful songs.

[@kathieovercash8414]

The movie A Star Is Born with Kris Kristofferson and Barbara Streisand is fantastic. The soundtrack is great.

[@NONE_SO_VILE]

I'm more a Death Metal kinda guy nowadays but Kristofferson is my favorite country singer of all time! Brings back memories listening to this tape in our 91 buick Lesebra with my dad and twin brother. Olde Betty we called her 😅 that car would shut off by itself every 10 minutes. On the way home from newfoundland 😂😂😂

[@johnathanstruble1064]

Any addict , or alchoholic, knows the feeling , on repeat. Not ony them, but thise that miss them. Important song. Bleeded not to have that feeling anymore. only took 15:years , of trying. 🙏😎✌️

[@fineasfogg1461]

OMG when he performed w Roseanne Cash at Willie's 90th BD "Loving her was easier, " She stopped singing, put the Mike to him and we heard his old voice snd I just burst into tears. Just like I did now when Kris singin the first line 😭😭😭What an awesome songwriter

[@helenheeney2284]

Couldn't agree more outstanding loved him

[@goonbelly5841]

I like Kristofferson's performances of his own songs. His voice may not be the best but he has a very soulful delivery.

[@heather6668]

See I usually prefer the songwriter's version - they interpret their own lyrics as they were meant to be. Not always the same from others. There are many good versions of his songs out there though. Saw him live 4 times solo and once with The Highwaymen - no egos no crap - just pure talent onstage enjoying each others company and playing each others songs.

[@cbeaudry4646]

"When I loved Her" "Casey's Last Ride" & "Here Comes the Rainbow Again" are all great

[@gwensnyder8313]

Loved him in “A Star is Born”; he was also in “Alice Doesn’t Live Here Anymore”. It was a smaller part, but still great.

[@sukie584]

“Loving Her Was Easier” is another gorgeous song. “Found my cleanest dirty shirt”…. What a visual.

[@paulwhite7972]

His song Here Comes That Rainbow Again was apparently the favourite song ever of Johnny Cash. Based on a scene from The Grapes Of Wrath. It is indeed a great song

[@mimiwiz1]

RIP, Kris, and thanks for the memories! "Why Me, Lord" is particularly poignant right about now. Listening (and re-listening) is a tribute in itself. 💖🎶

[@arizrich]

Such a great talent. Such a great loss. RIP Kris.

[@Linda-y9h]

Kris lived his life like each day was his last. He was a dude. 😢❤

[@leeannies-tears369]

Hi Lee❤😊 there's tooooo much to know and say about Kris. He went on to be known for the astonishing accomplishments. Songwriting, acting.... WOW It would take days and days of plowing thru his lifes work. One of my top five movies is with him and Barbara Striesand!!! "A Star is Born", but yes... LOTS IF SONGS. After this song being done by other famous ppl... Johnny Cash, Whillie Nelson, Waylon Jennings were all very good friends. but it coming out with him, he rose to much fame! Is life was very full. You have a lot, I think, in common. He grew up military and so much more. He met Earnest Hemingway. One of His heros. Just amazing.

[@susan3857]

He had so many great lyrics. One of my favorites.

[@BradReddekopp]

For me, his best song.

[@garyrausch1184]

When Joan Biez recorded the song ,they drove old Dixie down, Kris was working as a janitor in the recording studio, was asked to sing backup vocals along with numerous other people.

[@heather6668]

Kris was also a very good actor and made many great movies.

[@laurencaulton103]

The composer of "Me and Bobby McGee." That's Janis' #1 hit. He was in "A Star is Born" with Streisand." And I believe he was married to Rita Coolidge, herself a singer/songwriter.

[@bre2581]

Some other great ones by him “loving her was easier” “help me make it through the night” and my favorite “pilgrim chapter 33”

[@JAMESMOORE-gq4vv]

He pitched this song to Johnny Cash, without much response, so he landed a helicopter in Johnny's back yard.

[@emmsdad]

Kris wrote some of the greatest country flavored songs of his era, but he never really found that success as an artist. A wonderful way to listen to a dozen so of his best songs is to listen to the album Willie Nelson Sings Kris Kristofferson. Willies' performance with his Family band, really brings these songs to life. Plenty of heart-felt harmonica by Mickey Raphael help paint a portrait of someone just trying to find his way through a troubled world.

[@JosephCampos-g9j]

I like his version most of all

[@kweile4339]

We will miss him.. RIP..

[@scottyhotty1003]

Never heard of it but surely gonna check it out as I loved him as an actor. ❤ #astarisborn

[@ceeceerider]

I think you’ll like it Scott. It’s a little tough, but powerful.

[@scottyhotty1003]

​​I got to tell you that touched me deeply as I lived my life that way in the past and if I'm honest still some days that loneliness creeps into my life and head it was beautiful though but in such a sorrowful way thank you for sharing that​. I like to check out the new music on the channel not always but I know there's certain clicks that only watch there certain one band only videos but I like to broaden my horizons so thanks again that was deep. ❤@@ceeceerider

[@ceeceerider]

@@scottyhotty1003 welcome Scott! ❤️

[@ceeceerider]

I agree with you about broadening horizons. I’m like that too. Sometimes it’s a song I’ve forgotten, then I kick myself!

[@scottyhotty1003]

@@ceeceerider yes exactly I see that you watch the videos I pick and I appreciate that. It all supports Lee's channel and that's what it's all about. Obviously I don't like everything but I usually try to give some of the new ones a shot. I'm not one of the ones that it's got to be Beatles or I refuse to listen LOL. 💯🎶♥️

[@BOOMNERD51]

This song, even before I saw or heard Kris perform it, convinced me of the genius of his songwriting! I heard Johnny do it solo on his show then Kris made his debut! I was on my road to wanting to emulate his writing! ❤

[@thefleasofathousandcamels6498]

My favorite version of this song is by Willie Nelson on his album "Willie Nelson sings Kristofferson"

[@ilonahesseling4821]

Well, depression and Kristofferson, those two can't go together. He's been through a lot, that's true, but he never sat down complaining about it. He was a fighter, he had a spine. And even in his darkest songs he tells you "Yes, I've been there, but I survived and so can you". He was a tough guy, who was never afraid of telling the truth. Sometimes that truth hit you like a fist (Under the Gun), sometimes so vulnerable (Why me, Lord). But always honest. He was not just a country singer, he was one of the best songwriters ever and a very good actor, too. Like "Convoy" in the 70s, up to "Blade". May he rest in peace.

[@leemorgan4799]

My favourite..

[@BradReddekopp]

He nailed it and you got it.

[@StevenMichals0812]

I saw Kris 6 years ago. Great show it was.

[@karowak1]

The Pilgrim

[@Peter-oh3hc]

Yes. Absolutely

[@rickandgen]

Amazing song writer ❤Best version of this is the cover by Johnny Cash. R I P Kris😢

[@ceeceerider]

I prefer Kris’ own version.

[@brettv5967]

Agreed

[@lmr1300]

He wrote the song, 'Bobby McGee' for Janis Joplin. He wrote this song for Johnny Cash.

[@JosephCampos-g9j]

I away liked him

[@chitownlee]

RIP. Check his biography, what a life.

[@johncampbell756]

RIP Shaun Martin 8/3/24 See him in Snarky Puppy playing talk box synth on "Sleeper" from We Like It Here. Watch the video. He was only 45, and owned 7 Grammys.

[@davidtullis2810]

He didn't re-enlist in the Army because he wanted to go to Vietnam but the Army wanted him to be a professor of English literature at West Point

[@nanook8721]

One of my favorite songs by Kris is Casey's Last Ride. I think John Denver probably had more success with it, but love both of their versions. RIP. Kris. 😔♥️

[@priceduncan9]

The very best version of this song is by Gretchen Wilson. You can find it on KZbin. Johnny Cash's version is a close second. He sang it twice when he appeared in an episode of Culombo.

[@mikecaetano]

Kristofferson debut album is actually really good. It features most of his most famous songs, including "Sunday Morning Coming Down", "For The Good Times", "Help Me Make It Through The Night", and "Me and Bobby McGee". And Heaven's Gate was actually a pretty good film, at least the cleaned up version I saw fifteen years ago. It flopped at the box office in 1980 and took Kristofferson's acting career with it, but he is actually really good in it. The problem was that it's actually two movies in one, with the first half a love story and the second half an old fashioned Western. But the studios didn't know what to do with it, so they trashed it in the edit and then collected the insurance on it when it flopped as if they were arsonists.

[@mapegatkinson92]

The video was good. Loved his song Why Me Lord?

[@cindyburke-hynes9492]

Silver Tongue Devil ❤

[@sharondavid-melly1498]

🌟

[@carolynschmidt5467]

There is no doubt this is an amazing song with such true lyrics. I am a person with depression and I can hardly hear to listen to it. The lyrics are painful for me.

[@debjorgo]

On Kris's vocals, this was 1970. A songwriter had to have a really, what you might call, 'traditionally' great voice or they were encouraged to write for other artists to make it in Pop Music. Bob Dylan's early hits were all by people covering his songs. Neil Diamond maybe broke that way of thinking. He had to be virtually forced to sing his own songs. The '70s became known as the Singer/Songwriter era where writers started doing their own material. Carol King had been a very successful songwriter and exploded as an artist in the '70s. James Taylor, Jim Croce, Elton John... were all artists in this era.

[@tomfowler381]

Listen to “Jesus Was A Capricorn”. Truer words were never written. Dude was really something. ✌️

[@L33Reacts]

Hey Tom, I will keep that in mind. Thank you for the suggestion 🙏

[@farmersteve661]

@@L33Reacts The full title is : “Jesus Was A Capricorn (Owed To John Prine)” … I love that story . 🙏🎸✌️

[@sherigrow6480]

He lived a full and interesting life. I prefer Kris's version on Me and Bobby McGee. He was one of the legends group The Highwaymen. He was great in movies, too. Rhodes scholar, Army Ranger, West Point instructor,

[@JosephCampos-g9j]

Jonny cash and Kris. Sang this together they where friends

[@Zeb-gb2uk]

Help Me Make it Trough the Night

[@deannacouch]

You might like his song Billy Dee. It's a tough subject, but it's so well-written.

[@gold98gtp]

Ignore most critics, remember the critics opinion of Rush early in their FORTY YEAR career? Yeah they got that right.

[@midnightrambler7716]

Shawn Mullins did a really good cover of this on his excellent 1998 album Soul’s Core.

[@worldoffaeriehelpers9154]

Lee, when you said you hoped the song would bring some sort of happiness to someone, I just started laughing out loud, knowing what was coming. Dude, you got sideswiped there. Best intentions and all that, but…I’m still laughing. Oh my god. We need to start warning you.

[@L33Reacts]

lol I had no idea 🤷😂 Woops

[@martinrenzhofer8241]

Great song. Poetry. You should hear Cash's version for your own pleasure.

[@ta2gypsy]

The Highwaymen remain

[@ericclaptonsrobotpilot7276]

Watch The Highwayman music video (by The Highwaymen)

[@kenlawless7247]

CK is great in The Sailer Who Fell With Grace From the Sea. If you like that check out the book it was based on by Yukio Mashima. If you like that watch the Paul Shrader film "Mashima". If you like that check out Taxi Driver which was written by Paul Shrader. If you like that DeNiro and Kevin Bacon are third cousins. That's not really true I just wanted to work Kevin Bacon in.

[@lmr1300]

He was also married to Ruta Coolidge

[@bagoesv.leeuwen7413]

Rust in vrede Kris vanuit the Netherlands 😢

[@thruppence-ys9zp]

This is a great example of country music reflecting real life the way that dopey rock songs like "hot blooded" will never touch. When I hear "Hot Blooded" I substitute "Self Centered"

[@denniszimmerman1279]

Kinda like "She Loves My Tractor?" C'mon, there are bad songs in all genres. This is clearly a great song whatever the genre.

[@genenekoebelin8707]

Great song but the instrumentation in this virgin is a little off. I listen to johnny cash