Kris Kristofferson - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down

Kris Kristofferson - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down | FIRST TIME REACTION

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@jeffdetmer4681 12 күн бұрын

Definitely take the dive into Kris' music. One of the most impressive writers in the business. Was a boxer and rugby player as a young man. Served in the army and flew helicopters. Was a Rhodes Scholar. I have another artist for you too. Great singer who has been around a long time. Is considered Country, but has and had a very bluesy voice. As a younger guy he too had a serious drinking problem. Along with a couple songwriter friends, he wrote a song about his journey. He was losing his health, his career was in jeopardy and he almost lost his marriage too. He tried programs several times to no avail, and then one day somehow got inspired to turn his life over to the Higher Power. The song is called Wine Into Water. I am leaving a link to a live performance. It's from a TV show called Country Family Reunion. All of the people sitting and listening are older country singers, writers and musicians. Great song and he does a great job on it. Glad you found your way! Hope you enjoy this one. Stay safe and well. kzbin.info/www/bejne/pIbLq6CFid2kbKc

@kenlawless7247 Ай бұрын

I think this song captures despair, loneliness, and regret better than most. Truly a classic.

@AK-fz2vo 12 күн бұрын

My 60th was Sept. 28th. Kris left us that day. In the '70s, my dad and I listebed to him and Rita. Just wanted to share. Love your reactuons. This was a special one.

@trudywolfe2795 Ай бұрын

Kris is a great song writer. He wrote Me and Bobby McGee which Janis Joplin made so famous. He also starred in lots of movies like Blade and A Star is Born . Dive deep er into Kris. Its well worth it. Thanks. And I am glad you're sober and here with us my friend. ❤❤

@dianacordova1580 Ай бұрын

I’m so glad you’re sober. You are a beautiful soul and I’m glad to be here with you and watching your reactions. Your smile makes me smile and I enjoy taking these trips down memory lane❤❤❤

@gttdkt Ай бұрын

Mr. Kristofferson is a much loved American poet and songwriter, vocalist and entertainer. In addition to the many songs he has written, many have been about recovery from alcoholism. He was born in Brownsville, Texas, in 1936 and was a Rhodes Scholar (awarded in 1958). Although acclaimed by many for his acting, some will disagree. My opinion, his best performance was in the 1958 movie “Lone Star”, starring Chris Cooper and the late Elizabeth Pena. Lone Star remains as current a social commentary on our Texas border as the day it was written. I am a 83-year-old Texas woman, in recovery, who has followed Mr. Kristofferson his whole career. There will never be another like him.

@kenlawless7247 Ай бұрын

Did you ever see "The Sailor Who Fell With Grace From the Sea". Written by a man who ritually eviscerated himself prior to a supporter decapitating him, so a story about as depressing as this song. Actually a brilliant piece of literature made into a very good movie. Kristofferson was great.

@BOOMNERD51 Ай бұрын

This song turned me on to Kris Kristofferson's writing. I first heard Johnny Cash's version. Kris finally stopped drinking after the movie, "A Star is Born" In the beginning his songs were about the lonely songwriter he was, sadly justifying substance abuse among his peers. I simply loved his emotion and language. He's studied at Oxford before quitting teaching at West Point, so he knew his way around William Blake and many ports. Still love his delivery of his own songs, and his gift of turning his fans on to John Prine and his songwriting. Thanks for your knowledgeable reaction! ❤

@kimhelton8460 Ай бұрын

You'll have words for the things you need to say when you're ready. I'm proud of you. On to Kris... Kris Kristofferson wrote and performed this amazing song. You should check out another song he wrote that was incredibly famous called "Why Me Lord". It was written based on his own personal experience, which makes the song have a far deeper meaning and beauty, I feel. A friend of his talked him into going to church with her one day, and he went. Next thing he knew he found himself going up to the alter. "Why Me Lord" was a result of this profound experience. There's an interview out there somewhere explain this as well. You make sure to be good to yourself... peace to you. Link to the story in his words and the song. (There are much better versions of the song out there though): kzbin.info/www/bejne/Z6WkaHhtpceIrdUsi=VwtQbASW6UqDmTMK

@AP-gb3eh Ай бұрын

Congratulations on your sobriety ❤ living healthy is so much better

@patswanson2870 Ай бұрын

He was also a member of the super group The Highwaymen who included Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson.

@pamscarr8696 Ай бұрын

"Kristofferson, a son and grandson of military officers, joined the U.S. Army in 1960, becoming a U.S. Army Ranger and learning to fly helicopters while stationed in what was then West Germany. His studies in literature and poetry prompted an interest in songwriting, and, while he was in the army, he put together a band." I never considered Kris a great vocalist, but his music draws me from time to time.

@bethphillips9693 Ай бұрын

Good for you for taking care of yourself - you are a special young man with much ahead of you - keep up the good work.

@darrinlindsey Ай бұрын

Kris wrote this song for Johnny Cash. He had some difficulty in getting an appointment to give it to Johnny. He eventually flew a helicopter to Johnny's property to hand deliver it. Johnny had a huge hit with it, then Kris recorded it himself, later on.

@TheLenyon Ай бұрын

I don't think the song was written for Cash, although John said when he first read the words he felt like he had written himself...

@halidenenberg1449 Ай бұрын

Actually, while Kris Kristofferson wrote it, Ray Stevens recorded and released it first in 1969. Johnny Cash released it in 1970.

@hollyjoann Ай бұрын

Kris was a helicopter pilot in Vietnam; so when he "flew a helicopter," it means that he actually piloted the helicopter himself and landed it on Johnny's yard. Johnny said that if someone would do that, that he could at least listen to their song. Kris also has a degree from Oxford University in England and was an actor as well. He now suffers from Lyme disease and doesn't perform anymore.

@darrinlindsey Ай бұрын

@@hollyjoann Why did you write this as a reply to my comment? I didn't say anything about Kristofferson riding in a helicopter! I said that HE FLEW a helicopter to Johnny's property.

@hollyjoann Ай бұрын

@@darrinlindseyIt's called "reiterating." I restated what you said in order to emphasize the cool fact that he was a helicopter pilot and then I expounded on that information with more interesting facts. Reiterating is also done to make sure that the audience or reader understands, and didn't miss, what was already said.

@alanbrown8527 Ай бұрын

Great reaction. Kris is an extremely talented artist. For more hard in your face storytelling try “Silver Tongued Devil” and for his softer side “Loving Her Was Easier”.

@unrulyjulie4382 Ай бұрын

Love "Silver Tongued Devil". Don't forget "Me and Bobby McGee".

@spruce381 10 күн бұрын

He was a wonderful writer. He wasn’t country / he chose it. Played college football, had a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford University, but after decided he could write and perform epic country - and he did. Acted too Also helped Sinead O’Connpr. Me and Bobby McGee is my favourite. Well done for kicking the habit. ❤️👍🏽👍☘️

@jillrose8921 Ай бұрын

Heartfelt reaction to this song. Thank you my friend for being so candid. I'm 78 year's young and have seen Kris several times in person, and also with his then wife, Rita Coolidge. " Help Me Make It Through The Night," would love for you to hear.

@chickmcgee1000 Ай бұрын

Thanks for sharing some of your story. Sometimes the worst of what we go through leads us towards our best.

@maryfolkner1970 Ай бұрын

I always relate songs to people in my life. This was my dad's song. I loved him so much but.... I am so glad for your youth and long life. Please have a great life and love everyone.

@classicrocklady6288 Ай бұрын

So glad for you that you stopped drinking. I have had to watch too many family members pass due to alcohol. Life is too short to lose it to that path. Because of my experiences, this song is very special to me. Glad you found it!

@marshastapleton1148 Ай бұрын

Kris Kristofferson joined up with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Willie Nelson to form the country "supergroup" The Highwaymen. You may enjoy their performance of "Desperados Waiting For a Train."

@kendallcarstens9194 Ай бұрын

Check out him telling the story of how a fellow musician took him to church, and what he experienced.

@cindyphifer970 Ай бұрын

Congratulations on your recovery

@jayarr961 Ай бұрын

To me, one of the best Love Songs ever written was Kris's song 'Loving Her Was Easier' it describes the feeling of love, as it relates through the experience of a relationship. But does it from a past tense perspective. Very difficult to do, but done masterfully by Kris.

@NBKenC Ай бұрын

In my 30th year of sobriety, this song still gets to me. I recall the desperate times I had until I got help. Sobriety is much better; I hope it goes well for you.

@rhiahlMT Ай бұрын

I love Kris's version. Johnny Cash took this song up the charts.

@ButternutGOLD Ай бұрын

ACE : I’ve been sober for thirty years five years , good Luke with yours. / remember one thing it’s yours if you really want it

@mikecaetano Ай бұрын

Kris Kristofferson was also an actor and the scenes in that video montage are taken from some of the films he starred in, like Heaven's Gate and A Star is Born. Heaven's Gate bombed at the box office in 1980 and that pretty much ended his career as a leading actor. I didn't see the film back when I was young, but I did watch the 2012 restoration and found it quite good, long, but good, two films in one actually.

@MikeWalsh-f1g Ай бұрын

Kristofferson is a genius songwriter and this is one of two top tier classics of his, the other one being Me and Bobby McGee.

@cuebj Ай бұрын

He died yesterday, age 88. What a life! Academically top level, he got a Rhodes scholarship to study at University of Oxford, England, where he represented the university at boxing and his college at rugby. He was a very good rugby player. Apart from his music, he became a very good actor. Many testimonies to him being a really nice and good guy.

@AP-gb3eh Ай бұрын

Music that connects us to our experience is what is Art. The honesty and heartbreak of his writing along with his performance still get me . I’ve loved this song since it first came out. Pop culture is fine but in a couple years who cares, this will touch people’s soul forever

@seansersmylie Ай бұрын

One of the all time great tunes.

@johno1765 Ай бұрын

Kris Kristofferson also wrote the song Me & Bobbie McGee for which Janis Joplin had a hit record. He was a Rhodes Scholar who majored in English Literature, which may be why you'll find his lyrics poetic.

@wgj4everlong426 Ай бұрын

IMO the greatest songwriter ever

@Zeb-gb2uk Ай бұрын

Help me make it through tonight is a song he wrote that could melt the ladies' hearts back in the

@reneezie Ай бұрын

Glad to hear you stopped, my husband died 18 years ago at age 50 of alcoholism. Terrible, Painful way to die. You sounds hear Johnny Cash’s version… even more darker in my opinion.

@jesseduke694 Ай бұрын

You are correct about Kris Kristofferson. He wrote me & Bobby Mcgee & he dated Janis Joplin. But he dousnt just have more songs that speak a powerful msg, in his life & career his actions also speak the same msg! He has lived a amazing life!! But he has always showed true courage & honor!! In times of other entertainers standing for a couse that they believed in but they stood on the side that went against the power & it seemed like all the powerful people of the industry was trying to cancel them, Kris took a stand beside them! When he didn't have too! When it would have been easier for him to simply stay quiet, he spoke out & stood by their side!! Somtimes literally in front of a booing crowd!! He walked out in front of a booing crowd to stand by shonay Oconer. When the Dixie chick's spoke out politically against what mainstream country wanted, Kris stood by their side while people tried to end their career! He is a true one!!

@truckr74 Ай бұрын

He is an amazing songwriter, one of my favorites of his is Why me Lord. It really speaks to me.

@Tuesdays_Gone Ай бұрын

Love Kris Kristofferson. He’s a good actor, too.

@hollywoodpotato5289 Ай бұрын

RIP. An American lyrical legend.

@shortstuff7959 Ай бұрын

Check out his song The Pilgrim Chapter 33. You will definitely relate to it.

@johnsrensen3366 Ай бұрын

Classic

@cindyphifer970 Ай бұрын

He is a great songwriter. Me and Bobby McGee, Why Me Lord, Loving Her was Easier Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again

@rhondaroberts6021 Ай бұрын

Good job - glad you joined the better side 😘. Songs mean so much more sometimes ✌️.

@TheLenyon Ай бұрын

Great reaction. One of the greatest song writers ever. If you want a great wake up song by him, try Billy Dee. I also recommend Pilgrim Chapter 33 and Me and Bobby McGee.

@cspringer333 28 күн бұрын

Great reaction!

@mararundell2500 Ай бұрын

Great reaction to a great artist! I just subscribed after watching 3 of your reactions . Good luck with your channel.

@jolenewitzel7919 Ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤❤

@tonyquinn8405 Ай бұрын

Sunday Morning Coming Down, Help Me Make It Through The Night, For The Good Times, Lord Help Me Jesus, Me And Bobby Magee, Loving Her Was Easier, the list goes on and on.

@tlgarrison8433 26 күн бұрын

Congratulations on your sobriety! I sensed there was something deep about your soul. Check out "Why Me Lord?" and "Bobby McGee."

@MrRondonmon Ай бұрын

I think Sunday Morning Coming Down is a reminder of his youth, and every Sunday he was reminded how lonely and sad he had become (in the songs perspective only of course, not Kris per se).

@cathybrookeburt2616 Ай бұрын

I love this version & I also love Johnny Cash's. Check out the other version too. Kris is a hell of a song writer. Johnny's has a totally different vibe, same message. Kris wrote 'Me & Bobby McGee' too & like this song; his version of is is awesome & then I also love Janis Joplin's famous version of it. I love how a cover of a song can be great like the original, with a totally different feeling, because of how the song is performed.

@LBinsocal Ай бұрын

Props to Kris for writing this song, but he wrote it for Johnny Cash, and while the version is OK, Cash does the best version of this song.

@bre2581 Ай бұрын

You should check out more of his music “pilgrim chapter 33” “loving her was easier” “help me make it through the night”

@davidvsr Ай бұрын

Kristerofferson is a country music legend. has some great stuff. Johnny Cash covers this song, and does it well.

@BridgetBailey47 Ай бұрын

He was a good songwriter and actor. Not my favorite but I can appreciate the talent. Plus I always like your reactions regardless of if I love the song choice or not. Gotta give my support. 🥰

@dannymoore6886 Ай бұрын

Kris was a songwriters songwriter.

@lindseybrewer888 Ай бұрын

You really need to listen to Lord Help Me Jesus.

@johno1765 Ай бұрын

The name of the song is "Why Me Lord?".

@tandaknights9047 Ай бұрын

Addiction is hard, both my parents were alcoholics and in High School 16 - 18 I could down 1/5th 750ml by myself a night, no hang over. I gave all that up, my addictions are different, not chemical. With my parents, it wasn't Sunday morning coming down it was Monday. The weekend was all about the fix. These types of songs stir a lot of emotions.

@ronald-xs7sp Ай бұрын

Johnny Cash performed this song on Columbo!

@pamspead9090 Ай бұрын

If you haven't already Wine into Water by T Graham Brown is good and Kris's to beat the Devil also

@hollyjoann Ай бұрын

Listen to the song Why Me, the version that he tells the story behind the song beforehand

@Markrealguy51 Ай бұрын

I’ve certainly have had my share of ups and downs in life… Come close to dying on occasion with drinking,etc…but if you’re lucky you can pull yourself together,I have..for me it needs to be love,but check out Kris’s loving her was easier than anything I’ll ever do again and me and Bobby McGee…check his biography too amazing stories of him.. Be well

@stevekaufmann4088 Ай бұрын

Easily one of the greatest song writers and his singing is raw and fits the songs he sings perfectly. Not the greatest singer, but for these songs, it is. Enjoy.

@stevekaufmann4088 Ай бұрын

Try Yesterday from Roy Clark, another song with a staggering truth about wasting life.