Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, Help Me Make It Through The Night

OGWT 1973

[@ruthwoodin550]

This is one of the songs I heard in 1972 that made me want to find someone to help me make it through the night.. 50 years later I'm still waiting. Classic songs never disappear.

[@markclifford1857]

Hello 👋 Ruth. How are you doing? Hope you are fine

[@henrykent7744]

D❤2

[@rexchiquine6049]

That is so sad Ruth,,,

[@Incredible14U]

FN Rifle helped me make it through the nite - 7.62mm bullet...

[@shereekendall1003]

Ruth there is a man here asking how you are...his name is Mark Clifford...quickly answer him...and you may not have to wait any longer...i love lovestories😊

[@OntheLAMRomans8]

She has an absolutely beautiful voice. If only Kris hadn't broken 💔 her heart. 😢

[@baublesanddolls]

Happens every day. Part of life, unfortunately. My ex-husband did the exact same thing to me.

[@sandragruhle6288]

When he sang to her, he was at his best.😁😉 This is as sensual as the big dance in “Dirty Dancing.” I would bet he wrote this for her. It truly belongs to THEM!

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

Rita Coolidge's voice was about my favorite female singer in the 1970s and 80s.

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back did you attend any concert?

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

@@mikefs340 I saw them once together at a concert in the SF Bay Area. They were fantastic together, though I like Janis Joplin's version of "Me and Bobby McGee the very best.

[@mikefs340]

@Jill Schoenfeld White well I was also blessed to see the gem performance in Nashville

[@mikefs340]

Michaelferriter05

[@jillschoenfeldwhite5534]

@@mikefs340 I was so sad when they divorced - there was no other male female duo that was quite like them, but know that Kris found the right person for him and found God. I don't know anything about Rita's personal life after their divorce, but her solo voice was still so beautiful and enjoyable to listen to.

[@tomtuttle919]

She has an amazing voice...

[@conniewolf7300]

yes she does

[@marypapak5759]

And he doesn’t.😮

[@brmam1385]

@@marypapak5759 He didn’t need to have an “amazing voice.” What he had instead was a deep, resonant voice, a face that lit up the screen, & the ability to draw you into his performance…plus the ability to seduce on screen (or later) anyone he sang with.

[@cynthiaann4465]

The sparks are flying between those two!!! You can tell they were deeply in love.

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing?

[@memetakesahikememe]

They are practically doing it 😅 on the stage.

[@margaretgaskell4958]

they parted due to his drinking long a g very sad xx

[@lesleyhughes3174]

He had a strange way of showing it!! Ruined her life.

[@lexfip7515]

Such an amazingly beautiful song. They were perfect together. You can see, feel how deeply he loved her.Surely he has regrets.

[@conniewolf7300]

Don't we all...?

[@sandragruhle6288]

His music reflects them.

[@jimmyz2098]

Wow Amazing. She's beautiful here, and what a voice. And he wrote one absolutely beautiful song. They were great together here. Looked like they were in love when performing together.

[@jeffingram9916]

I heard Rita being interviewed about her marriage to Kris. She said she had to finally take her daughter and leave because of all the women he had on the road. It was a situation where she had to save herself from an unfaithful spouse. She said she would always love him but she had to leave for self preservation!

[@sandragruhle6288]

She mentioned drugs.

[@marciaolson4878]

He definitely was a wild thing. So happy he’s found Jesus now!😊😊

[@williammortis4360]

Noone should ever judge a woman for having had enough.

[@PV96]

I’m sure her story is true but, Kris had some major demons going on. I don’t excuse what he did or what she needed to do but, damn all those demons he had to deal with gave us probably one of the best song writers in generations. None, absolutely none, of todays singers/writers could even lick his boots. It’s terrible to appreciate the results of someone’s pain but, listening to his music puts us on another plane.

[@kcdavies8881]

She also disclosed how physically abusive he was to her.

[@jimrebr]

I was lucky to see Kris and Rita headline an all day Country Bluegrass Festival in October 1973, when they came on stage that night they were backlit by a huge golden Harvest Moon, it was incredible and yes their love just oozed all over, fantastic day and night. They don’t have shows like that now. $10.00 tickets and I got tipsy on the tequila some people bought and went skinny dipping in the lake, very early 70’s.❤❤❤❤

[@danielvanness6936]

Very cool!

[@JMAM006]

Aw damn those were the days! They were magical. The living was easy - so someone said 😂

[@gregpost3320]

She has a voice as sweet as honey.

[@dawnu132]

Thank you Chris for writing such a beautiful song.

[@johnwise8433]

Kris not Chris

[@dpfitness1422]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written... my favorite ever rendition. Thank You, Kris, Rita and rocky storm

[@danielvanness6936]

Mine too!

[@shannonwegley483]

He used to beat the crap out of her and was a womanizer

[@catmother4214]

They were truly a beautiful couple! Still sounds great so many years later. ♥️♥️♥️

[@Randysgirl]

Seriously they were not a beautiful couple. He was abusive and cheated on her multiple times did drugs and drank, and was a horrible husband.

[@bluefm7370]

Rita, much love girlfriend, the pain and courage to leave is sometimes all we have. You are BEAUTIFUL IN EVERY WAY. ❤

[@judyhitz4840]

Love them twosorry they couldn't make it as husband and wife so great together ❤

[@berndtherrenvolk1951]

Rita Coolidge was married to Kris Kristofferson from 1973 to 1980. … In her memoir, Delta Lady, Coolidge described her marriage to Kristofferson as volatile due to his alcoholism and rampant infidelity. She revealed he was also emotionally abusive and would belittle her talent. When they divorced she did not ask him for anything.

[@kimscott5240]

They are sizzling together. ❤

[@margaretgaskell4958]

they parted due to his drinking long a g very sad xx

[@DippyHippie]

@@margaretgaskell4958and Kris was a bad cheater!😂

[@johnparker8588]

She is the one sizzling!!

[@fernandoferreiradossantos4808]

Rita is so beautiful, "powerful singer"

[@blk123]

Wow I forgot how wonderful they were together.

[@timothyrea4757]

She is simply lovely!!!!

[@lornakurien7962]

They were so much in love, it's plain to see. Brought tears to my eyes, so beautiful to see

[@lisaworkman4293]

Beautifully done and the love between them is very apparent!

[@mikefs340]

Sending love to your heart you got the privilege to see the gem performance. What's your favorite song of all time?

[@Charliegirl2]

If you read their history not much love he drank terrible, was abusive and had constant affairs. Who could love that.

[@laurapoulsen276]

@@Charliegirl2I did not know that. I did not even they were together. Thank you for the info

[@peterericson8170]

Not sure about the abusive part.

[@Charliegirl2]

@@laurapoulsen276 I had just read it, she had written it in her biography. She is still pretty.

[@madeleine7]

Alcohol and Drugs (Kris) killed this beautiful Love! Rita is a beautiful Lady, inside and out - part Scottish, part Cherokee!

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Madeleine 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@piyabiswas9475]

Beautiful duet. 👌👌

[@bozenagronowska6673]

Such a Perfect chemistry...every look, every tune

[@margaretgaskell4958]

they parted due to his drinking long a g very sad xx

[@22mdh6]

love these two singing together. Just perfection.

[@dicklindner3592]

One of the most great songs,love them both...

[@suemiller2195]

Their love is personified in song. Pure magic, it makes me melt! Have been playing his songs since the 60's. Still do, and they remain forever young.

[@JM-zk9ou]

He cheated on her all the time. Didn't love her enough to treat her with respect and be faithful.

[@vickiemeyer1409]

Those were the sweetest days! ❤

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Vickie 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@doriswiltsie2336]

Always loved this song. Love the both singers. ❤❤

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Doris 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@carolebenson4712]

A beautiful song sung by two people with beautiful voices. I have listened to this song so many times and never get tired of hearing it sung by Rita and Kris.

[@nataliaskrypnyk5699]

Agree 100%

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Carole 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@lynnmcquillan2338]

Gosh that was so beautiful.. I’ll hope that Chris Kistopherson’s heart was touched .. I fell assured that Rita’s was even though she just had to leave eventually 😢

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Lynn 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@maureenmartin4730]

Just lovely..and sad... so much loneliness still in the world.

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back did you attend any concert?

[@augustsnowfall5189]

She has a beautiful voice. You can tell their in love. A great pairing for the song.

[@brmam1385]

Instant connections happen to people all the time. Sometimes it’s just the appreciation for the blue eyes, the smile with a big laugh, or a profile, quickly gone. Other times the connection lasts for years, decades, even though the connection is only briefly acted upon a few times. Did I wish for more? Of course. Did I know as well as he did we’d be a disaster actually together? Reluctantly, yes. Did I love him until the day he died & still do? Absolutely.

[@sandragruhle6288]

He ain’t dead yet!

[@maryadams2541]

Always loved listening to this version of a wonderful song. Even before I understand the meaning.

[@mikefs340]

Sending love to your heart you got the privilege to see the gem performance. What's your favorite song of all time?

[@maryadams2541]

@@mikefs340 why me Lord

[@gbtyresinc]

@Mary Adams well good choice I got the opportunity to meet in person Intriguing singer and also put an electrifying performances to go can you check my description please so you can write to me on email I put out my email there as I'm not always on here

[@jessiejoseph1093]

A great duet.

[@soldierblue68]

" Like a bird on a wire, like a drunk in an old midnight choir, I have tried in my way, to be free." Kris has requested these lines from " Bird on a wire " [ by Leonard Cohen ] to be written on his tombstone.

[@margaretgaskell4958]

they parted due to his drinking long a g very sad xx

[@KLeonardM]

Kris Kristofferson wrote so many hits....damn

[@marialeqeta4392]

This was one of my favorite during my young days. Just love them on duet and such a beautiful couple ❤️❤️❤️

[@barbroehnbom7140]

The best songwriter in the last 50 years!!!And SO handsome...:-)

[@jeffj9322]

Happy Birthday Kris Kristofferson born on June 22, 1936. He is an American retired country singer, songwriter, and actor. Among his songwriting credits are "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which were hits for other artists. - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kris_Kristofferson

[@richardpowers2313]

So good.. . so real. . they lived it, too. . . amazing. . .they are both so intelligent, too. . .it just shows. . .

[@nitalay5317]

It was beautiful while it lasted, it seemed a shame when it ended, but they both ended up happy with new and satisfying relationships. As Jessi Colter remarked "Sometimes that heat burns you."

[@honestj820]

Hey how are you doing?

[@margaretgaskell4958]

they parted due to his drinking long a g very sad xx

[@honestj820]

@@margaretgaskell4958 Nice meeting you here where are you originally from?

[@mikeryan7213]

​@margaretgaskell4958 why do you need to post this on so many comments?

[@mbp_33]

Wow! The chemistry is 🔥

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Mindy 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@dave327ful]

There is magic in some duets!

[@belvinsweatt1274]

A beautiful couple that didn’t last!😥😥😥😥

[@elizabethwatkins9109]

Loved this in the very early days of my marriage...so in love

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Elizabeth 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@anaalban8836]

Qué hermosa canción. La voz de Rita Colidge, transmitía Paz. Muy bella voz.

[@mfirst340]

Devolver el amor con una sonrisa es una forma económica de cambiar tu apariencia. ¿Se conocieron en un concierto?

[@margaretgaskell4958]

love this song it is sad as they parted due to his drinking ....but this is with much Felling as she still Loved him God Bless ...🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏😒😒💔💔 Help Me Make It Through the Night ...written by Chris Take the ribbon from your hair Shake it loose and let it fall Layin' soft upon my skin Like the shadows on the wall Come and lay down by my side 'Til the early morning light All I'm takin' is your time Help me make it through the night I don't care who's right or wrong I don't try to understand Let the devil take tomorrow Lord, tonight, I need a friend Yesterday is dead and gone And tomorrow's out of sight And it's sad to be alone Help me make it through the night Lord, it's sad to be alone Help me make it through the night Lord, it's sad to be alone

[@kwilliams1958]

What a beautiful couple, song and delivery...touching.

[@lazysummerdayes7]

They made such a beautiful couple. They were in love when they sang this song but it did not last.

[@margaretgaskell4958]

they parted due to his drinking long a g very sad xx

[@violetkirk4729]

Beautiful rendition of an absolute classic by two amazing artists.

[@rosedeguzman1583]

The coolest voice I've ever heard

[@peterhaynes8258]

Beautiful Song, Sang by these 2 Legends/Icons.

[@richardwalker88]

My family saw this couple in CA back in the 70s. Wonder if anyone else remembers that night except for me.

[@jow6845]

Woah - this is so intimate…🔥

[@kennyguitarallen5662]

best music show on tv ever

[@jdvasquez2046]

"Help Me Make It Though the Night" can come off as a cheap "third-rate rendezvous" pick-up song. Rita Coolidge makes it a soft, sensuous, delicate, romantic love song. Love it.

[@DippyHippie]

Yep! It worked for me back in 1972!😂

[@danielvanness6936]

That song was sung by many people and it was a great song every time. This version is my favorite but I take exception to it being called “third rate” at any level.

[@pravinap]

Just so beautiful to hear

[@carriejohnson6842]

Beautiful. Kris is my man

[@janetdavies9612]

Absolutely wonderful, one of my all time favourite songs & artists … 🎼🎶🎤🥰💞💖💕🌈

[@mikefs340]

Sending love right back did you attend any concert?

[@KarlaElaine100]

I know that Kris write this stunning song. He and aria sane it so perfectly together. She has such a pretty voice.

[@ladyanne8139]

I watched this particular show... the year 1972.

[@mprimrose4039]

Rita is a beautiful soul and her voice is superb.

[@barrywhiting9857]

What a blast from the past p pure magic xxx

[@frantisek419]

Nádherná písnička,jdu sundat z hodin, závaží, tak čus Fany Tábor jižní Čechy CZ

[@janhensley3617]

So very beautiful. ❤

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Jen 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@darrencourtney9262]

Beautiful song 😢❤

[@gailcrowe727]

I need someone to help me make it through the day as well!😢

[@kameelear2584]

She was so real and unguarded here. Absolutely superb!!

[@nancylane8092]

Beautiful

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing today…?

[@fuimaygeetang]

She's so beautiful ❤

[@lindakavanaugh9007]

Just beautiful

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Linda 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@user-gw5bf7uz3e]

Brings back such memories.

[@DippyHippie]

Beautiful Kris is almost gone….😢

[@michaelmullan2898]

Perfect!!!

[@moirapettifr7127]

There's such truth here we haven't seen this since!

[@stevemarshall6564]

Loved the introduction - Bill Hader's impressions always blow me away.

[@alarelilirio]

Another world ..singers !

[@sbalmer132]

Better to have loved and lost than never loved is true

[@mckenziehellenann]

This is so beautiful ❤

[@myrtellelee2857]

They were a powerhouse couple.

[@JediFight]

Rita is so beautiful

[@DANNY12b23]

I love this song

[@mikefs340]

Sending love to your heart you got the privilege to see the gem performance. What's your favorite song of all time?

[@CookieZ3353]

Gosh, these two needed to get a room! Sparks!

[@franklinstephen3268]

Hello 👋 how're you doing?

[@sandragruhle6288]

They were married at that time-to each other, and she had the second of what were to become eight children by three wives.

[@JMBo.0]

For My Brother Tyler on his Birthday and the light of his life Amber.

[@carmeldelaney1086]

Beautiful Song!

[@amakrid]

Two of the most beautiful samples of our species...

[@dinorahmariaramirezgonzale9077]

Que bella canción.

[@mareehinchcliffe8063]

Pure chemistrye

[@sherrymccormack1691]

We love you all

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing?😊

[@paulaandrea5431]

Hermosos❤❤

[@mariegalante2000]

They made such a nice couple💝

[@davidholton9667]

So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song. Hello

[@StClair111]

The Best of the best

[@bettycurtis1767]

Really old but they were so good since it's nite here song fits miles apart but in my heart your here enjoy it my love 😍

[@honestj820]

Hello how are you doing?😊

[@levistubbs8949]

What a handsome couple, pity they divorced !

[@tammyrenee64]

Love them both, 🫶✌️

[@cormacdavid7355]

Hello Tammy 👋 How are you? So sorry for the infringe on your privacy. Beautiful song

[@susandowden1353]

This song came out about the time my husband and I got engaged with Sami Smith and we both loved it.

[@KathleenHartigan]

Their voices together... heaven