Guitar Teacher REACTS: Kris Kristofferson - Loving Her Was Easier 1972

[@lofiloop9124]

Where Dylan often looses me and I'm left stranded, wondering what his metaphors might mean, Kris always connected directly into my heart, without spelling things out plainly. What a great songwriter. The only one that came near was Townes Van Zandt. I'll miss them. Thank god we can just put on one of their tunes and remember that we once walked among giants.

[@MrBKuv]

He seemed like the perfect man, great songwriter, Oxford scholar, award winning actor, deep voice and brutally handsome.

[@travisdean8794]

There will never be another Kris Kristofferson in my lifetime. Can’t believe he’s gone.

[@mulljacob]

"Dreaming is as easy as believing that it was never gonna end." It's one of those lines that you can't get out of your head. R.I.P. Kris

[@michaellorah9051]

This is what i call "the perfection in imperfection". He may not be pitch perfect, but he means every damn word and it's all so well weitten that we can't help but love it. It's just so... human.

[@lallenak2101]

Master of the simple design

[@henriettahenson]

I'm 72 now and 1972 I played his albums all the time.. Gosh we're has the time gone.. How did we get this old,,,, loosing people right left and centre now.... Well heaven waits for us and what a pop concert that will be one day ❤️🙏❤️

[@pandorafox3944]

A brilliant songwriter. ❤ Rest easy Kris. 🕊️

[@bgrigg07]

Kris Kristofferson was a master in blending poetry and melody in an accessible way. You don't have to interpret his words to figure out the meaning of the song. You don't have to understand music theory to enjoy his music. I can sing his songs, I can play his songs, but I will never be able to write his songs. IMHO The only person that comes close to his skill was John Prine. Who just happened to be discovered by Kristofferson, who said of Prine "He writes songs so good we'll have to break his thumbs". Legendary award winning singer-songwriter, award winning actor, Rhodes Scholar, Military Veteran. Kris not only could do it all, he went and did it all. RIP Kris. I hope you've met up with Waylon and Johnny and Prine and are jamming together.

[@mg9001]

I suppose there are thousands of great songs, but Kris Kristofferson gave us some of the very best.

[@sandramoore]

Kristofferson was gifted in so many ways. We were lucky to have him.

[@jerryd1813]

I’m 72 and have listened to this song many times and I cry every single time.

[@scottshand8559]

Kris Kristofferson brought a certain sensuality to country music, he paints such distinct images with his lyrics. I've listened to this song hundreds and hundreds of times and still today I find myself thinking deeply on the lyrics, man what a songwriter.

[@donnaewe3692]

RIP to a legend. ❤ You will be missed friend. Thank you, Michael.

[@matthewmoyer2]

Probalby my favorite performance of this song. The harmonies are so gorgeous and feel so lonesome.

[@sandirobinson6966]

Simple music with profound poetry woven in. Kristofferson and Dylan. Nobody else comes close. Kris's songs have been with me from his beginning when I was a teenager. Thanks m'dear. Happy Trails.

[@donaldmarusak6501]

JOHN PRINE!

[@heather6668]

One of my favourites of his. I absolutely loved his music and voice for over 50 years. Total legend. His songwriting was so unique. Have to admit to shedding a few tears when I woke and read the news that he had passed. Saw him solo 4 times and once with the Highwaymen

[@WildwoodSon]

When Rhode Scholars write country songs ... a rare bird, he was. R.I.P.

[@ellenlewis9860]

Not many people know that. He was brilliant. As you know. He will be missed. But you left us forever music. Thanks😘

[@keithjones5309]

The line that's been going through my head since I heard the news: "From the rockin of the cradle to the rollin of the hearse; the goin up was worth the comin down".

[@maddy7]

Mr. Kristofferson was truly inspirational for me through my teens and into my 20s. He's one of the greats. I am so grateful that I was old enough to hear this incredible singer/song writer. RIP.

[@nipperdog7777]

In the mid 70's my best friends mother (kind of a mother to me as well) who was an english professor and her PHD was in musical ballads. She invited David Allen Coe, and Kris Kristofferson to her class to speak. The night before at 15 years old I had dinner with them. It was pretty amazing. They played together in the living room. Never forget it. Just the most gracious kind guys.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

Wow!!!!!! Now that’s a million dollar memory…

[@guilhermebahia6050]

What????? That is crazy

[@vickybrackin7483]

Kris's song writing ability was so natural and real! Will we have any more like him?? I'm not sure we will!!😢

[@ldecr1]

RIP Kris. I got to see him just the once. It wasn't long before he stopped touring and his singing and playing weren't the best. It didn't matter. He stood there all dressed in black, on a blacked out stage with just a spotlight on him. No fancy light show, no band, no backing singers. It was just him and the guitar. The crowd were spellbound. I love that his songs are simple in their chords and melodies. It gives guitar hacks like me a chance of playing them. I have learned a few of his songs and they, along with some by John Prine, are my favourites to play and sing, all alone at home, just for my own pleasure, as I will never be good enough to perform in front of others. It is the pleasure of music at it most personal level.

[@shanelady1049]

three chords and the truth at its finest. Truly all you need is a simple melody and a great story

[@architypeone8646]

Kris made country music a much more poetic and intellectual genre. He juxtaposes the simplicity of the melody and chord progression with a concise economy of words to express very deep and complex feelings and concepts. That is the definition of poetry and art...expressing powerful ideas or imagery with minimal words or brushstrokes.

[@guilhermebahia6050]

Hank Williams was a Master at that

[@OakGaming247]

i never could have imagined that i would feel as sad as i do for a man that i never even met. i first remember seeing kris as the rubber duck in the movie convoy. i come from a family of truck drivers and i remember watching the movie with my dad when i was a child back in the 90s i must have seen that movie well over 100 times in my 31 years of life. but i discovered kris as a singer and songwriter about the time i turned 14 when i discovered the highwaymen. i mean i already knew who they all were as solo artists but it was only then when i really started to realize just what a special talent kris was and i was hooked ever since. since that time i probably listened to every song and every variation of anything that kris ever wrote and sung. i finally got to see him perform in person back in 2018. he performed with merle's band at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania. i was so captivated by him and his performance that night. that concert will go down as one of the top 3 best concerts that i ever saw. he was an amazing person.. i have been dabbling a little bit over the past few years learning to play guitar and i figured what better way to honor a great man and a true legend than learning one of his songs.. RIP Kris

[@benjaminmiller53]

I listened to this song last night when I heard of his passing. RIP to a legendary song writer. So many amazing song written by his hands!!

[@billystarcher8146]

I believe this is one of the most well written songs put to paper. Kris was my favorite songwriter. He'll be missed.

[@ginaalto6118]

My fav to. Irreplaceable 🥹

[@rankenfile]

I feel as if I am living through his POV while he is singing his songs. The best writers have this gift, and make it seem effortless.

[@barryvyner1161]

I have a friend, a musician, who is a huge prog rock devotee. He constantly chides me for my love of what he calls three chord mindless music and also hammers me for my love of country and bluegrass music. I, in turn, call him out for his obsession with shoe-gazing introspection. Over a few beers, however, we always agree that thre is no such thing as worthless music. This man epitomised to me the essence of my preference in music - simple, yes, but perfectly crafted and performed and with a genuine story to tell. Vale Kris Kristofferson.

[@lorielundgren7169]

I remember when music was this pure. Rest in peace Kris. You will be missed.

[@Beatrice-br3bl]

Yes he was an exceptional artist, musician. One of a kind.💯

[@brendarobbins1492]

The last I saw of him was in the Willie Nelson Tribute and I looked at him and said he's not long for this world. It gave me chills this morning to hear he had passed. Those that knew him said he was a very gentle man, very shy. You are right Michael he was such a great song writer, my favorite is "Sunday Morning Coming Down". I remember playing his records over and over in the 60's and 70's, "Help me make it through the night". It seems he had this ability to put into words and music his heart that would lead you visually through every word of his lyrics. He was one of a kind who fought the demons in his life and won. Did you know he was to go to West Point, he was from a military family. Love, light, healing and comfort to his family and those who loved him.

[@pickselboogie]

For me he was the greatest. Simple an pure. Dreamin was as easy as believin it was never gonna end. But it did 😢

[@davidlee8464]

I saw a guitar teacher on KZbin the other day who said, “you’ll never be able to write good music if you only know open position chords.” (naturally, he was selling a course on alternate voicings) Seriously? I’ll take a simple song executed with integrity (like this) over complexity any day.

[@churchbryan35]

Leaves Willie as the last Highwayman!...

[@randalwhite1336]

God bless Willie!

[@Sven_E07]

Title of Last Man Standing goes from Jerry Lee Lewis to Willie, from one great to another. At least for artists groups.

[@SpicyMctyson]

How the heck is that guy still going? He should look like Jimmy Carter right now

[@jukejointjack]

They’ll always be around

[@donnaewe3692]

❤

[@jillosler9353]

I adore Kris Kristoffersen. His songs are poems set to music. ❤ The world has lost another hero.

[@BOOMNERD51]

My first songwriting idol! I'd joke that I majored in Kris Kristofferson lyrics and concerts. Senior year I first saw the band at NYC Philharmonic Hall, and many more from 1973 forward. I loved when their show featured as yet unrecorded songs. I'd try to learn them in my head so hungry for new metaphors. The band in this performance was as it was in 1972 and 1973. Sadly Stephen Bruton, Terry Paul and Donnie Fritts have all died within the past 15 years. I like to think they're reunited in heaven. They were so tight as friends. Today we're feeling that loss he went through one friend at time. Thank you, Michael for memories of when I was a senior in college! RIP, Kris! ❤

[@DavidHernandez-oc1oz]

Similar story. My best friend and I first saw him in '76 when he played a venue on the Asbury Park NJ boardwalk. Same band you mentioned. We met all of the band as they walked from their hotel to the concert hall. Met Rita afterwards. Saw him another 4 times and met him twice. Those were some damn great times I'm very grateful to have had. Still know the words to most of his songs from the '70s as I probably listened to those albums fir 100s of hours.

[@nathanprofitt3224]

Man, one of my all time favorites!!! He certainly lived a long and full life. I just read that he could quote William Blake by heart…that’s deep!!!

[@Leslie-es5ij]

The body of work , the legacy, and the interviews this man left to the world are incredibly priceless. I wish peace for his family, bless you all ❤ as for the song, few if any have got that one note just right !

[@melissatyree566]

One of my appreciations of Kris was that he was a Rhoades scholar. Smart and talented man. Rest in musical peace ❤❤.

[@fivelakeoutdoor]

May he rest easy and let us thank for his music! It hits me really hard.🕯🎸😢 My favourite line of Kris is: Freedom is just another word for nothing left to loose. But there are so many more. I love his writing and his music much! He'll be missed! Willie is now the last leaf on the tree.🍂

[@DavidHernandez-oc1oz]

My favorite line is from "Darby's Castle": And the pale light of the moon through the window of the room split the shadows where 2 bodies lay entangled

[@petestottsberry1133]

Thanks Michael! Saw Kris live often back in the 70’s. Soul shaking always. I have no more words for now, but if they ever come to me, I’ll be back. Read his bio sometime. He was an amazing man!

[@DavidHernandez-oc1oz]

Same here. My best friend and I saw him 5 times late 70s to early 80s. Met him and Rita and the band twice. So grateful to have had those experiences.

[@SpicyMctyson]

One of my all time favs. fantastic

[@lindasnyder2774]

All his songs are like that for me, I have loved him all my life. Such a wordsmith and poet. I enjoy your enthusiasm for the music I love too. 🤦🏻‍♀️♥️🎈

[@henriettahenson]

When you say IT'S SSUCH A GREAT SONG... OH YEH IT REALLY IS,,, 💔

[@rattfink9]

Thank you for this. Heartbroken.

[@donaldmarusak6501]

You are one of the few I've heard who was really MESMERIZED as me with the lyrics...

[@TheLenyon]

Thank you so much for this. Kris was a genius and a great human being.

[@LindsayWilson-vj1wc]

Kristofferson was one of the 20th Century's great poets. We lived in fortunate times musically.

[@countrymonkOSB]

You know, they call Hank Williams, Sr. the "Hillbilly Shakespeare" for his lyric writing, but I'm wondering if Kris Kristofferson didn't deserve the title more... 🤔? I know that some of his lines hit me over and over again like a ton of bricks. All-time favorite: "Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose..." God rest your poet's soul, Kris.

[@stillwateracoustic]

Great song - always loved this song. Will play it live this week as a tribute to his music

[@Seneca_creek]

Thanks for that Michael. Love Kristofferson, and this song is in the top 10 of the songs I have listened the most in my life.

[@Gert-Jan_Witteveen]

'Grief is the price of love' (Michael Palmisano, 2024). You heard it here first.

[@shirohige6024]

Michael always drops those lines somewhere inbetween, like the musicians he reacts to do. Legend

[@TheBattlesUnseen]

He will be greatly missed. I don't want to "blanket statement" and ALL the music these days is horrible, but you really have to go out of your way and find this kind of talent. Just great lyrics, singing, harmonies, and instrumentation that's not overpowering everything. Keep them coming Michael! ✌️

[@Mark_B585]

Ah what a tribute. He had a unique voice. I remember seeing him in Convoy when I was a kid.

[@ItsColeMann]

Loving the acoustic stuff Michael. Would love to see more!

[@Jesusexplains]

❤❤ ❤ MY ODE TO KRIS … I’d rather hear this old frog croak out his songs with soul, than to hear from some perfectionist play empty rock n roll! And I’d rather hear forgotten words from his aching, breaking heart, than to hear some latest tune that somehow made the charts. 🎶 Yes, Kristofferson’s my hero, through his crazy ups and downs. He has set the hallmark, has the right to wear the crown. Yes, Kristofferson’s my hero, through years and many miles. Whenever I hear his music, it always brings a smile. 🎶 Then in the twilight on the stage, more faded than his jeans, words fell like gilded treasures, more valued than they seem. But I’d rather this old frog croak out out his songs with soul, than to hear from some perfectionist play empty rock n roll … …

[@robineliason7850]

I have been listening to Kris Kristofferson since I was 8 or 9, one of the first albums I ever owned was The Silver Tongued Devil and I. I am heartbroken to hear that he has passed. Thank you for this.

[@focaa2235]

Yet another great artist and song you e introduced me to. Thank you so much!!

[@henriettahenson]

"" you see the future that could be,,, instead of the frieght train that you thought was coming at you "" now Michael that's a good line 😂😂😂

[@dougalvis]

Michael you have a good heart & have brought me to tears more than once with your kind insight. Bless you for the inspiration you bring. 🙏

[@mayormerq08-23]

Thanks, Michael, for bringing this forward! I do not remember the intricate harmonies that this song had until I heard this version! Kris was truly a blessing to the musical industry...

[@tiffaneybritton7972]

Rest in Peace, Kris.. Thank you for all the good music, movies and songs. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@patrikjuhlin3833]

I saw him live in Sweden a couple of years back and you could tell he was’nt in shape to play, he even excused himself beforehand. He did the songs the best he could but the people I were with left in disappointment and said some bad things. This lives with me because to me he is a genius and a legend and I just wish we could have seen him in his prime. I love you Kris and A Sunday Morning Coming Down surely is one of the greatest songs ever written, along with many others you wrote and performed. ❤️

[@joeyhester5936]

Thank you, I love your comments on my life long hero, that I will miss so much.

[@pobrien864]

One of the first pop tunes that caught my attention was Me and Bobby McGee which still captivates me to this day. Help me make it Through the Night was another of my favorites and I always admired his portrayal of the washed up rock star opposite Barbara Streisand in A Star is Born. He will be fondly remembered and missed.

[@user-zu7gk9ol9f]

Your guitar sounds great! And I love KK and this song, esp the version from An Evening With Kris Kristofferson!

[@independentmusicguy]

And Kris was so humble that he rejected his lyrics being called poetry. Can you believe it?

[@charlotte50224]

Yes, every song that Kris wrote "was such a good song"! His lyrics imo are the best by anyone ever in my 74 years. John Prine came close, but Kris's were SO much deeper, and yet sounded so simple! The man was without question a genius with words! That's why he was a Rhodes Scholar, majoring in English Lit. I feel like perhaps you've barely explored his vast catalog! Enjoy them all!!

[@helenheeney2284]

Gosh you're analysis were soooooo awesome and what à genius Kriss Kristofferson was his lyrics give me goosebumps outstanding song writer

[@michaelshearer3559]

Some of the best lyrics any man can relate to.

[@Kkvta]

What a beautiful song. Never heard about Kris until now, sadly...

[@ish474]

He came around a few years ago, and I thought to myself, he's not going to be around forever. I'm not sure if that was his last tour, but I'm glad I went and took the opportunity while I had it

[@echoes1451]

This is a great song. Thank you for taking the time to highlight the singer/songwriters that are so important to music. There's a thread from Cash to Kristofferson to Townes, all the way to Jason Isbell. It's a true art form, and it's important to keep it going, and in the public consciousness.

[@dansalmon8261]

I’m pretty sure that the first time that I heard this tune it was in his movie “Cisco Pike “ with Gene Hackman playing the bad cop. In the credits I think it states that the movie is based on the life of Ramblin jack Elliot. Great movie!

[@leehjones]

I understand why he and Rita were so drawn to each other. Two deep souls.

[@CharlesPutnam-b5h]

About 40 years ago i had an old Gibson guitar and a book of Chris's songs. The Guitar got stolen and i lost the song book . I don't have your gift of playing by ear . I learned how to read music and play some country and some classical. It took about two years lessons with a good instructor to learn to read music decently. I enjoyed your video. I took lessons from a guy one time who could write tabs and chords to a song after listening to it. I have only known the one person that could do that. I took lessons from two different college eduacated musicians they could read music play and never look at their hands. Look at hands you lose your place.

[@ralfbornheimer6619]

you have tears in your eyes....that's very nice

[@chrissierichards6802]

One of my favourites. Xx

[@murielpalmer-rhea8250]

My tribute to Kris is “The Pilgrim: Chapter 33”. “See him wasted on the sidewalk in his jacket and his jeans…Never knowing if believing is a blessing or a curse, or if the going up was worth the comin’ down”

[@richardpierce7819]

Kris wrote the most controversial lyrics of the late 60s and 70s thats why I love his music.

[@nobodyspecial6436]

He was the man who penned “Me and Bobby McGee” for Janis Joplin… actually recorded it himself after she released it i believe..🤔.. great musical talent and a fair fo midland actor as well

[@janeicegilmore98]

We are losing them all, our great poets

[@royarnold2929]

Thanks Michael, great song always played it , you can play it as an absolute beginner guitarist or vocalist. Getting it rigth and bringing across the emotion comes with more skill and mostly more life experience...just like any Kristofferson song. The man is a legend.

[@doloresschultz6804]

love Kris’s music, listen to Bobby Hatfield singing Unchained Melody dy lyrics and how Bobby manages to touch hearts

[@Caperhere]

Dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end.

[@tpburke20]

Vince Gill Oklahoma borderline A&E live version, awesome guitar skills. You won’t regret it. Love your channel and breakdowns

[@MikeHere]

Thanks Mike 🤘😎

[@dirtyharry292]

Always loved KK, my favourite is the Highwaymen version of this song - led by Willie. RIP.

[@jeffreyjacobs390]

Thanks for the assessment of Chris - a genuine country boy with a voice not great, guitar work unspectacular - but, COULD PUT NOTES, CHORDS & LYRICS INTO PLACE .... tear you up, bring ya down or just make you tap your foot and sing along - a real composer for various tastes ! Love your channel, God bless, jj

[@eveningstar1]

He was a Rhodes Scholar! Mind blown.

[@danieljordan8407]

thanks for having the pationts

[@HoratioFitzbastard]

I'm watching this with my missus and I just told her if she goes before me, I'm playing this at her funeral.

[@christianbond1561]

I’d love to see Kiss the world goodbye” this is one of my favorites- all of his work is amazing to me though

[@scottstambaugh8473]

That performance moved me. I'm in that relationship right now.

[@lallenak2101]

Master of the simple design

[@Troy1g]

Grief is the price of love there is your new song man

[@StBernardAcres]

I actually cried when I heard he passed. Country’s version of Bob Dylan.

[@WG5Xradio]

Among his many masterpieces, a lot of people that weren't fans of his may not know that he wrote "Me and Bobby McGee"

[@tiffaneybritton7972]

It was a shock when I heard.

[@tkreitler]

In a few short years we lost Jerry Jeff Walker, John Prine, Merle Haggard and now Kris. Jesse Welles fills a little of the void left behind, but I hope there will be more brilliant songwriters coming.