LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Kris Kristofferson - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down REACTION

LOVE IT!| FIRST TIME HEARING Kris Kristofferson - Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down REACTION
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[@atgdcommish608]

Kritstofferson's biography is almost unbelievable. He was a college (rugby, boxing and track) athlete and a Rhodes Scholar who went to Oxford. Then he joined the Army and rose to the rank of Captain, qualifying as Ranger and a helicopter pilot, eventually teaching English literature at West Point. Then he gave up his Army career (against the wishes of his family) to move to Nashville to be a songwriter, starting as a janitor in a recording studio and writing songs. Eventually he hit it big as a songwriter and singer, but also as an actor, starring in many movies in the 70s and beyond.

[@quincee3376]

Thanks for that. I had no idea. Very cool.

[@rudycompton5366]

I met him in 1985 when I was on the u.s.s Constellation. Uso show.what a man. Didn't realize how many hits he wrote for others.

[@julie5310]

He wrote Janis' "Me and Bobby McGee"

[@rudycompton5366]

Yep.

[@davidhunter801]

The music world owes Kris a big thanks for helping John Prine get his first recording contract

[@mapegatkinson92]

RIP Kris. Thanks for the poetry and music.

[@DavidKing-ut9wr]

Johnny Cash did a fantastic cover of this song.

[@TheNewRevolution]

I love Cash's version.

[@michlkwitz]

I would argue that Cash's version is the definitive version.

[@michelerogers8151]

If it wasn't for Cash I don't think Kristofferson would have made it.

[@Cookiesantos777]

Ray price naiked it with his version, cash did it good also.

[@robertreichle1]

@@michelerogers8151 Cash met him when he was a janitor and took an interest in him. Good bet no one else would have lifted him up that way to give him a chance.

[@FXMAN66]

RIP, Kris! Thanks for the memories!

[@danalyntuthill1538]

Kris Kristofferson was in "The Star is Born". You heard him a little when you did Barbra Streisand's "Evergreen." And by the way, Amber, he wrote "Me and Bobby McGee" which Janis Joplin did.

[@theodoreritola7641]

Sure did ,, 2 70s songs that were Fantastic

[@Sandyg1961]

That movie should be on their movie list.

[@clarestewart877]

Love “Me and Bobby McGee” and his own version of “For the good times”. For me no one can sing a song with as much feeling and passion as the songwriter.

[@leeanne7169]

That's what I was going to say, but ya beat me to it!! 😀

[@darthv1001]

Janis had a huge hit with "me and Bibby McGee" but you should listen to the writers version (Kristoferson). It is truly great.

[@FloydConnerley]

🎉RIP KRIS U WILL BE Greatlly missed

[@marybaillie8907]

Kris Kristoffer has written many hits for many artists. After a military career, while sweeping the floors at Columbia Records studios, Kris gave a tape of this song to June Carter to give to Johnny Cash. It sat in a pile of other hopeful artists tapes for a month. Being impatient, Kris landed a helicopter in Johnny Cash's front yard to finally get his tape heard. Johnny released it soon after. Also appearing in movies, Kris was talented indeed. Great reaction. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada. ❤️❤️🇨🇦 🇨🇦

[@charlesdavis7461]

Thank you for typing that, I was going to but saw you did and said great.

[@marybaillie8907]

@@charlesdavis7461 Hi Charles. It's such an amazing story. Talk about persistence. Lol Had to put it out there. 👍✌️🎶🇨🇦

[@easyrolling]

One thing.. to mention.. and not sure if Jay and Amber have touched on this artist yet.. but early Kristofferson has to be mentioned with his ex- wife and wonderful singer, Rita Coolidge. They did albums together. She has had such a varied career herself.. hope they get to her if they haven't already..

[@rudycompton5366]

He also had a job flying men from Louisiana to the oil rigs in the gulf.. ( helicopter).

[@kathyshaw3253]

My fave movie role is with Barbra Streisand in A Star Is Born

[@jeraldkimball494]

RIP Capt. Kris!!! Salute!

[@michaellockhart554]

One of the most beautiful songs ever written was by Kris and definitely deserves a listen, For The Good Times

[@keithritter4518]

The Ray Price version is my favorite. Thanks for mentioning it.

[@stephenulmer3781]

Oh yes!

[@stephenulmer3781]

70s country is so good! Ya'll should try "The Teddy Bear Song" by Barbara Fairchild(the live Hee Haw Version) its about a women going through some bad stuff and wishing she was a teddy bear so she wouldnt have all the trouble shes going through

[@allendixon7700]

@@stephenulmer3781 I'm kind of like thinking we need to do some white Lynn Jennings seems like nobody remembers them they had a good hearted woman?

[@allendixon7700]

@@keithritter4518 Somebody was saying that I like to steal get tar well if you want to hear a steel squeal you gotta play white and Jennings white and Jennings way more's way more blues Lynn jenning statscott real steel steel guitar brother

[@geraldbryden6720]

"My cleanest dirty shirt" what a great line.

[@surlechapeau]

Jay & Amber, you'll love his "Why Me" and "Me and Bobby McGee"!! Totally different vibe than Janis on Bobby Mcgee, but he wrote it. edit- He wrote "Help Me Make It Through the Night" which has been covered by over 350 artists from Elvis Presley to Mariah Carey!

[@heather6668]

I've absolutely loved Kris's voice and music for over 50 years. He's an awesome songwriter. Saw him once with the Highwaymen and 4 times solo. Glad you're enjoying this music - like you said - no gimmicks no millions of dollars worth of instruments - just talent.

[@andrewbittle6854]

Kristofferson's Loving Her Was Easier, is one of if not the best country song ever written

[@tedszweb5268]

It is by far the Greatest Country Song of All Time !😀

[@linds9461]

Tompall Glaser’s version is magic.

[@gav2759]

It is one of the best songs of any genre.

[@georgia2321]

I found your channel because Kris Kristofferson passed yesterday, so I was watching videos. I’ve always been a huge fan of him, and he wrote my favorite song that Johnny Cash ever sang (this one), and my favorite song Waylon ever sang (Lovin Her Was Easier), and I was so happy to see you have reacted to both of them. KK was an absolute legend and I feel so lucky that I got to be alive at the same time as him. Lovin Her was Easier is my most favorite song of all time. Literally just a perfect song start to finish. Beautiful.

[@pres96ton]

Kris was an intellectual....."somewhere far away a lonely bell was ringing, and it echoed through the canyons like a disappearing dream of yesterday"......profound

[@HonkyTonkHellraiser]

He was so far ahead of his time as a lyricist

[@garyseven5791]

This is definitely one of my favorite Kris Kristofferson songs. Thank you for playing it. You need to check out his "Why Me, Lord".

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Kris is a brilliant songwriter, and he mainly wrote of his own experiences. He really was that low when he wrote this one. Somehow, starting from here, he would go on to write the inspirational "Why Me Lord?".

[@DougRayPhillips]

And "One Day At A Time."

[@alisapinotti184]

They should really listen to "Why Me Lord?"

[@tammysvjagintsev6165]

One of the best songwriters on top of the list

[@patbrewer4205]

Kris wrote Why Me Lord you need to listen to it, He also wrote Me and Bobby Magee sung by one of your favorites Janis Joplin, was also trained as A Helicopter pilot during the Vietnam War

[@danblackwell62]

In Nashville, there is a gentleman that all musicians simply call "The Voice". His real name is Vern Gosden. You should listen to Chiseled in Stone or Alone which has the best ending of a country song I have heard to date. Love your channel it is one of my must-listen-to. Your analysis of the music is always so personal and precise.

[@elrico1962]

Kris was a helicopter pilot in the military, a Rhodes Scholar and an actor on top of being one of the greatest songwriters in our time. Among other roles that he played he was Whistler in the Blade series of movies. Please consider doing "Loving Her Was Easier".

[@radamson1]

That has to be one of his greatest hits. I loved it when he did it with Rita.

[@texadan314]

'And it echoed through the canyons like the disappearing dreams of yesterday." Dude was a poet

[@roserollins9800]

❤

[@jillpeterson8196]

Sitting here bawling. This was one of my father's favorite songs to sing. I love Kris Kristofferson. One of his many lovers was Janis Joplin!

[@sharonchaput9705]

Yes and Barbra Streisand too.

[@marioserrano6333]

He wasn't with Janis, and he didn't write Bobby Mcgee for her. He said he didn't even know she recorded it until after she died. He wrote it in New Orleans. It was based on a secretary named Barbara McKee (everyone called her bobby) but the producer thought Bobby Mcgee had a better flow to it.

[@jillpeterson8196]

I never said he wrote it for her. Yes, they occasionally fucked, along with Peggy Caserta. @@marioserrano6333

[@jwmson7791]

Love Kris! Such an amazing songwriter! Check out Lovin’ Her Was Easier and Kris’ version of Me and Bobbie Magee. I think that’s his wife Rita Coolidge singing harmony with him on this. ♥️

[@User2718218]

That was a great reaction! What you are probably too young to understand is that on Sundays EVERYTHING was closed! Even in a big city, it felt like a ghost town. So if you are of a certain age, you can relate to the near-dead-silence of the city on Sundays. And I miss it. Now everything is open seven days a week. There was something special about knowing that the "world shut down" on Sundays. And that ties into the loneliness expressed in the song. You are waking down the street and there is dead silence and you hear church bells off in the distance. The song is brilliant.

[@garyseven5791]

Thank you, although I grew up in the 50s and 60s I had not made that connection.

[@genesreviews]

I love your channel. Kristofferson is one of the best songwriters out there in my opinion. He wrote the song Me and Bobby McGee. I saw your reaction to that with Janis Joplin singing it. You should do The Junkie and the juicehead (His Version) Its my favorite of all of his songs.

[@susieterry2624]

Kris (who also happens to be a Rhodes Scholar) wrote a TON of songs, including this one, which has been recorded by a lot of artists (including Janis.) The most listened to is probably the Johnny Cash version. He's done a bit of acting too - aside from A Star is Born with Barbra Streisand.

[@dianefeinstein8951]

Yeah! With the Rhodes Scholarship he obtained his Bachelor of Philosophy from Merton College at Oxford University. He also lent his active stage and audience to Lady Gaga and Bradley Cooper so they could film those live concert scenes for the movie “A Star is Born.” Just an all around nice guy. ❤Diane, Vancouver, Canada. SnNO20/2022. 05:03 pm

[@jps536]

He was Whistler in the Blade movie.

[@xScooterAZx]

@@jps536 movies

[@TerriKnight-x3s]

Great song and lyrics. Bless you Kris for this.

[@richardmartinez8385]

As a x drug addict this song help me through my trail’s and tribulations thank you for this song ❤️🙏👍

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Stay Strong Brother!

[@wendyryder2708]

Keep going Richard! Thinking of you! My dad was an alcoholic and was in two wars! He would NEVER admit that he was an alcoholic, so you have already admitted your addiction, which was more than what my dad did! He passed at 53! So sad! He was very good at leather work and making things! Peace and Blessings to you and your family from Australia.

[@bluefriend62]

All the best to you, Richard. Strength and peace!

[@kimbare7434]

You got this!

[@RitaBowen1]

We got your back you can always come here for support

[@deborahcornell171]

I met & had a lovely conversation with Mr. Kristofferson several years ago. He was so down to earth & gentlemanly. You both need to see him with Barbra Streisand in "A Star Is Born". Great music, great story. And Amber, he had a relationship with Janis back in the day. Later when he heard her recording of his song "Me & Bobby McGee" he said it was now her song. He still gets emotional when speaking of her. 💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙☮💙

[@jackshannonmusic7564]

“Woke up Sunday morning with no way to hold my head that didn’t hurt” Now that’s a songwriter who’s lived it!

[@shirleydurr411]

"Me and Bobby McGee" is one of the many songs he has written. You reacted to it months ago. HIs acting credits include a co-star role in "A Star is Born" with Barbara Streisand. But he also has a cameo in- "A Joyful Noise" -starring Queen Latifah and Dolly Parton - a feel-good movie I think you'll enjoy. He sings in both films. BTW: He's also in the 2001 re-boot of "Planet of the Apes" but under so much ape make-up you won't recognize him.

[@janicetrimmell6897]

You made my Sunday. I love this man. He's a poet, a songwriter, a Rhodes Scholar and, for me, a heart throb. I feel this song to my toes. There is also a great video of he and Johnny Cash sharing the lead in this in a Highwaymen concert. Now, that was just beautiful too. Johnny's cover made the song well known.

[@unrulyjulie4382]

The older he is, the sexier he gets.

[@ItsVincentAgain]

You may know him from Rob Squad Movie Reactions as "Whistler" in "Blade."

[@MayfaireOquinn1210]

Hi to Amber and Jordan - I have a little something to share with you about this song. My beloved dad, who has been gone 6+ years now, was my hero in many ways and for many reasons. One of the reasons was that after he retired (he worked at Ford for 48 years!) he was really bored. He didn't know what to do with all this time he suddenly had. So, that's how he ended up learning to play guitar at the ripe young age of 70 years old. He practiced every single day, sometimes for 2-3 hours. He actually got very good. He ended up buying a microphone, speakers, and a recorder and recorded many songs (my mom too, but that's another story for another day, lol). So, we have been able to enjoy all these songs he recorded since he passed, and it is like he is still here with us. "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" is one of my favs.

[@sherylkeib4993]

Wow, one of my fav songs ever. In 1989 I listened to this on my old LP every day. Brings back memories of yesteryear.

[@joshuawebb6694]

Kristofferson has always been a favorite of mine (my mom had a crush on him when I was a kid). He wrote Me and Bobby McGee (I really like his version) and a wonderful memory I have of him has nothing to do with his singing. Sinead O’Connor caught a ton of heat for tearing up a picture of the Pope on Saturday Night Live, she was at a music event later and was getting booed mercilessly. Kris came out on stage in a very fatherly way and gave her a hug and led her offstage. It told me so much about the man he is.

[@MELLICK88]

He wrote some of the greatest songs, like Me and Bobby Mcgee & Help Me Make It Through The Night & many others.

[@stretch4872]

Kris Kristofferson is an amazing songwriter among many other things in his life. He knew this would be a great song for Johnny Cash but needed to find a way to get it to him. On a training flight in a national Guard helicopter he diverted from the flight plan and landed in Johnny Cash's yard and made him listen to the song in exchange for moving the helicopter off the lawn. He is a fascinating person to read about. So many facets to his life.

[@ntracefan]

Loving Her Was Easier Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again is my all time fav song by Kris. It is simple and beautiful. I so wish y’all would react to that one :)

[@charlesdaley8415]

Johnny Cash and Willie Nelson considered Kris Kristofferson to be America’s greatest songwriter .His catalogue of music is unmatched. many of his songs were mega hits for other artists including Janis Joplin. If you want a real feel for the artist Listen to his versions of me and Bobby McGee,Silver tongued devil, Why me Lord, And help me make it through the night . Singer songwriter and actor, Road scholar ,army ranger, A poet , prophet and a problem when he’s stoned . Anyway enjoy and cheers from another Canadian fan of your channel !

[@Chris9of9]

You’ve actually reacted to a song Kris wrote. Janis Joplin Me and Bobby McGee.

[@memorywhitton5527]

If you really wanna hear a great song not only did he write it he sung it also,the name of it is called...Why Me Lord... I promise you won't be disappointed 🙏 Thank You for ya'lls reactions and hope ya'll have a blessed day 🙏

[@jillosler9353]

You have met my hero!!! Kris is a poet who sets his words to music. Open up that goldmine! Now listen to his duet with his ex-wife Rita Coolidge (another stunner of a singer) called "I'd Rather Be Sorry". Understanding love as you two do it will blow your socks off!

[@stephenmcdonald8474]

As he got older his voice got deeper and raspier, and my opinion, even better. The same for Leonard Cohen.

[@valerienewton908]

i LOVE KRIS! I met him in Dallas at the Cotton Bowl Texas Jam 1978!

[@crandyran]

My dad plays guitar and sings this song. I love it! A great one by him is “Why Me Lord.” One of my fav’s! Thank you guys! ❤

[@dubyabee7963]

That's a great song. There is video of Kris talking about how he got the inspiration to write it that is worth checking out.

[@MN_Cozy]

Yes! Do why me Lord!

[@jillpeterson8196]

My dad loved his music, and played and sang his songs, too. Hug your dad often!!!

[@kerrytrager4957]

Why me Lord is my absolute favourite!

[@susieterry9099]

Knowing that i will never hear this voice again breaks my whole entire heart. He wrote . . . so much. And he recorded with Barbra Streisand! I will never not miss him. Oh and everybody recorded this song. Because this is EVERYBODY'S Sunday morning at some point. Rest in Peace Kris..

[@tedcole9936]

Kris did a great album with Rita Coolidge (a great country artist in her own right) called Full Moon. There are some really sweet songs on it, I recommend “I Never Had It So Good” and “I’m Down (But I Keep Falling)”. Their duets are golden. Great reaction, you’re gonna love more Kristofferson. Perhaps the very best duet with Rita is a song called “Give It Time To Be Tender” which was on Kris’s solo album ‘Jesus Was a Capricorn”. It’s a sultry tune, Rita played such a large part on that album that the LP cover is a beautiful photo of them together. They became a couple, and Full Moon followed.

[@terrilgeorge7255]

Had that album, it was terrific.

[@arthurburkhart3710]

Kathie says…Rita Coolidge (Kris’ former wife) is singing harmony on this song. She has a BEAUTIFUL voice…check out some of her songs, you will not be disappointed. I love to hear her sing YOUR LOVE IS LIFTING ME HIGHER. Hearing that song will cause me to sing it for days. Remember to check out RITA COOLIDGE!!!

[@Festus171]

I grew up on these guys. The Highwaymen were all friends. One of my favorite albums was "Willie sings Kris Kristofferson". That's worth checking out. We live near Nashville now and my wife has a T-shirt that says "my cleanest dirty shirt".

[@davepowell3293]

Country writers like him and Marty Robbins can write songs with so little words, but you can picture what thier singing about in your mind.

[@russellw7785]

All the best singers and writers always talk about regrets and themselves, instead of singing about pride and boasting about themselves

[@55itsme]

Kris and Janis were close friends and sometimes lovers when she passed away. Kind of a crazy pairing with her being a blues singing hippie from L.A. and him being a country singer and former Army Captain from Brownsville TX. It wasn't until after she'd passed away that he found out she had recorded a version of his song Me and Bobby McGee. There's a KZbin video where he tells the story about him hearing it for the first time not long after her death. Even years later, he still got choked up thinking about it.

[@ailishadoyle4660]

Had the privilege of seeing this man with his then wife Rita cooledge in Dublin, early 70s, he was such a modest man, lovely to talk,to gave autographs, chatted to everyone. Great memories x

[@jamiemiller6156]

One of the best written songs I have ever heard.

[@chicagocubs71]

Amber & Jordan, not only is Kris Kristofferson a famous singer, but he is also a famous Actor with movies like Fire Down Below starring Steven Seagal, Blade 1, 2 & 3 starring Wesley Snipes as Blade N Kristofferson as Whistler. U guys have to check those movies out on ur Friday to Monday Movie Scene that u guys do.

[@tanyapearcy2524]

He's an actor also. So so talented. He sang "Why me Lord". love that song so much

[@DeansMayhem]

"Singing from his boots"...you nailed it!

[@TexasMan33]

Kris was a commissioned officer. A military pilot. On his way to West Point, to be a instructor, he stoped in Nashville. Fell in love with the songwriting community. Turned in his commission and stayed in Nashville to write songs and worked as a janitor at a music studio. His wife divorced him and he was there alone. This song was his observation on a Sunday morning and what he was feeling. He still flew helicopters and landed his helicopter in Johnny Cash’s front yard to give him the demo of this song.

[@mr.mcewan9261]

Kris Kristofferson wrote a number of songs that turned out to be the signature hit for other singers. One was "For the Good Times" a song about a couples last night together. It was a huge hit for an old time (starting in the 1950s)Country singer, Ray Price. Ray deserves a listen on here with Kris's song, "For the Good Times" as well as some of Ray's other songs like "Heartaches by the Number" and "Invitation to the Blues" Ray pioneered moving the country beat from 2/4 to 4/4 time which was a big factor in 1960s growth of country.

[@xzonia1]

Yeah, Kris Kristofferson did A Star is Born with Barbra Streisand. Incredible singer; so glad y'all enjoyed him! 😊

[@heatherbegs]

Yes, definitely a movie they should watch.

[@HelynnHeels]

He was Billy in Peckinpah's PAT GARRET AND BILLY THE KID. All around great cast. Such an excellent movie.

[@melaniepinco3506]

One of the best lines ever "Cleanest dirty shirt" . My family is filled with alcoholics ( some recovered) but this would be the line for them. This is the one I was going to suggest you listen to. It's a heartbreaker.

[@vonasavini8308]

Kris is an amazing songwriter (storyteller) and singer. By the way, he wrote Me and Bobby Mcgee, which is one of his many great songs and covered by the incomparable Janis Joplin. I have always loved his music (and had a huge crush on him.) Seeing him live was on my bucket list. I am happy to say I got to see him in 2019 with my mom before she past away in 2020. A treasured memory for life.

[@aharon59]

Yes he starred in A Star Is Born with Streisand and was briefly in the clip for Evergreen.

[@stevenm.6886]

Is there a more empty feeling than waking up Sunday, hungover, sick, broke. Going out and watching happy people living happy lives 🥹😫Brutal

[@scottcog1]

Brutal is the word.. hard-hitting, like the greatest poets

[@jamesc37]

This is one of the feelings that keep addicts addicted. The pain is so bad it’s hard to cope without squashing those feelings. And your doc is always there to help you squash them. At least that’s why I heard lol

[@wgj4everlong426]

Greatest songwriter ever IMO

[@lindaleebahr6651]

He wrote "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Help Me Make Through the Night" and this one. All of them were hits by other artists. A Triple Threat. Singer, Songwriter and Actor.

[@toot0913]

And drop dead gorgeous!

[@levvellene570]

This one was a favorite by Johnny Cash since my childhood, and then I much later discovered Kristofferson's original, or is that a 'later original', as he clearly wanted JC to perform it after he wrote it? Anyway, it's a lovely song by KK, too! Did they ever play 'The Silver Tongued Devil and I"? That was where I really discovered Kris as a recording artist (OK, decades after it was released, but then I was born 'only' 55 years ago... :P And it's a shame to say that his own version of 'Me and Bobby McGee' is only very good, when Janis' version will forever be held in much higher regard! Well, I love both versions!

[@starrhelton4316]

He wrote this song and Johnny Cash had a huge hit with it.

[@stempo1]

And many many more.

[@87ventus]

Man i love kris Kristofferson ever since i was a teenager. Jodie & the kid' 'The Silver-tongue devil', 'Beat the Devil' and then the Acting career ..i got mad respect for this Rhodes Scholar , MILITARY captain, Helicopter- flying, John Prine discovering awesome man.✌

[@sherribrock2726]

My favorite singer/songwriter. I have been a fan since the early 70’s. I’m 60 now!

[@stevetournay6103]

The moment in this song that hits me is the two off-the-beat tubular bells in the last verse. Melts me. First heard this song at karaoke, and eventually started singing it there myself in Kristofferson's version. There's a Johnny Cash cover of it too. The Kristofferson/Streisand duet you mention would be from the 1970s version of A Star Is Born in which they starred (Bradley Cooper and Stefani Germanotta's recent take on that wasn't the first filming of that story; actually Kristofferson and Streisand's wasn't either!).

[@bryandamkaer3646]

This song strikes a true chord when you've actually lived it. Kris and his music is very underrated.

[@EricJurkovich-js9kc]

Rest in peace Chris you'll never be forgotten

[@annb8296]

He was the man you saw standing in front of Barbara Streisand when she sang Evergreen. He sang a few bars of the song. He is quite an accomplished writer, singer, etc.

[@brianross4057]

Now I have to go dig out my "Kristofferson Kristofferson" album I hadn't listened to it for years, thank you for reminding me.

[@kman007111]

Most listen to version was Johnny Cash version. When Johnny sang it for prime time on his show the network told him to cut the part of the song that said stoned since it was live tv. Johnny wasn’t having it and performed it the way it was meant live. Kris said that was the greatest thing Johnny ever did for him

[@troyhagen9843]

A television executive told Johnny he needed to change the line "wishing lord that I was stoned" to "home". Johnny refused and sang it the way Kris wrote it. Johnny's version hit #1 on the country charts, won song of the year at the Country Music Association Awards and was listed on The Rolling Stones list of the Top 500 Songs of All Time in 2021.

[@radamson1]

Kris also said he never had to work at a regular job again after Johnny cut that song.

[@denisetowe895]

I love Kris and his music. The lady singing on the chorus with his is Rita Coolidge. They were married for a time and had some beautiful duets together. She’s also a wonderful singer and you should check her out on a female Friday….mellow, smooths lady.

[@dudeusmaximus6793]

He is kind of forgotten today but he was one of the most talented songwriters ever, up there with Willie Nelson, John Prine, Glen Campbell, John Denver, etc.

[@markkenific6587]

Hes a poet. Plain and simple

[@ColoradoGrami]

Remember when you watched the "solo" Barbara Streisand video and you said, "who's that guy" that was holding her hand, etc? That was Kris Kristofferson.❣

[@RPitch07]

Very nice reaction. You should do more of him. And google the songs that he has written and the people that have recorded them. It's amazing.

[@donnaralph4413]

Yes that was Kris Kristofferson in A star is born,. Should definitely put on movie channel ❤️❤️

[@patpaiz5693]

This song was actually a very big hit for Johnny Cash and one of the first songs that started Kris Kristofferson's career as a songwriter. I happen to love his voice, but many people do not, and the vast majority of his songs were huge hits for other singers. But it is my belief that he single handedly brought steaming hot lust and sex into country western music. He wrote "For the Good Times" which is the ultimate hit the sheet that last time for goodbye sex song. "Help Me Make it Through the Night" which is the ultimate it aint love but I'm lonely and horney and you'll do song, And "Loving Her was Easier" that really was a lost love song, but the line, Waking in the morning to the feeling of your fingers on my skin. Wiping out the Traces of the people and the places that I've been. That caused me shivers. The rabbit hole you can fall down when it comes to Kris Kristoffersons music is unbelievable. He is and isn't a country western singer. I do believe he is a true poet, a romantic, a bit of a mystic, an extremely flawed and troubled man and perhaps one of the most intelligent song writers to come around in a long time. He is 80 years old at least and has had some medical issues that have caused him to stop touring and retire. I am not one to cry very often over a celebrity death. I cried over Davy Jones, David Bowie, and Tina Turner. I have no doubt I will cry when Kris Kristofferson passes too.

[@janefones5505]

Absolutely 💯...Kris K.is a legend with all the true country sound

[@Paladin70]

Brilliant lyricist who could vividly paint a picture in a song. Why Me Lord is incredible. He was tremendous in many western movies, in addition to A Star Is Born with Barbra Streisand.

[@louiscrispino10]

Glad you got around to listening to Kristoferson. Next time, check out his song “ The Silver Tongued Devil and I”

[@markbower1787]

one of my favorites was "why me lord". Kris was an incredible song writer.

[@timme2844]

Kris wrote this song in 1969 and released it but he really wrote it for Cash. Apparently Kris had been a janitor at the recording studio where Cash recorded and it was during this time Kris pitched every song he had written to Cash who always passed. Kris finally landed a helicopter in Johnny's yard to personally deliver the demo to him. Johnny loved it and recorded it on an album from his television show and the song for the second time was on the country music charts but this time Johnny's recording took it to number one in 1970. Kristofferson said it was the song that allowed him to quit working. It has always been a personal favorite off mine and glad you guys reacted but if live to see your reaction from Cash's release and see which you prefer and why.... Thx J and Amber!

[@kevinwalters6907]

He wrote so many songs and so many made hits by other artists...Kris was more a Movie star but wrote so much music for others to share to the world.

[@keitheiler8545]

Kris was part of a Texas country movement in the 70's along with Townes Van Zandt, Jerry Jeff Walker and others. For more of that sound, I'd recommend Guy Clark's "Desperado's Waiting for a Train" (although that one may make Jay cry) or "LA Freeway".

[@joshuapeterson6072]

Kris Kristofferson. Rhodes scholar and songwriter. He painted an image in a few words, that a thousand brushstrokes could not create.

[@jccook5353]

Right after college, in 1980, I moved to 1200 miles from home to Houston TX. I call my 8 years 'my lost decade'. I lived this life for the first 3-4 years. When you move to a large city for a job, without close friends, it's very easy to slip into this lifestyle. This song brings me back to those days. They weren't the best, that's for sure. But I wouldn't trade them away for anything. You need tough times to appreciate the good times.

[@paulcochran1721]

Johnny Cash's live recording during his TV show was the quintessential version of this song. Glad that Kris went through all the effort to bring it to Johnny's attention.

[@bman133]

One of the greatest songs, by one of the greatest songwriters ever

[@m.vondrake5534]

Kris also had quite an acting career and was a much sought after leading man. Many didn't realize he was already an accomplished songwriter.

[@hollypinkley7936]

Kris - a legend, an icon, actor including Whistler Blade/Trinity movies - awards from Song of the Year, Songwriter of the Year, Record of the Year, Songwriter of the Decade & Life achievement Award - the list goes on - almost every artist starting out in the 60/70 recorded a Kris song!!! His wife Rita Coolidge & Kris had several albums!! He is reputed to be Janis Joplin last boyfriend - He is just KRIS - I have loved him since 1968 - & still listen to him - his body of work is enormous - He & Willie did a movie called "Songwriter" which is a Smash - they basically play themselves!!! He is my absolute favorite songwriter of all time & I had a BAD crush on him for years!!!!! This is a worthy rabbit hole - 1 thing to remember - Kris has never really considered himself a good singer!!!! Kris Rocks!!!!

[@philipb2378]

I've never heard Kristopherson's version before. Thank you so much for doing this one. Kris actually wrote this for Johnny Cash and it was one of Cash's biggest hits of all time. I'll always love the Johnny Cash version, but there's something about hearing a writer sing his own song that really helps you feel the song. Thanks so much. As big of an audiophile as I am, I should've heard Kris' version. But thanks to y'all, I finally got to hear it. Johnny Cash's version is also exceptional. You should really check that one out too.

[@gordonpearson7494]

"Singing from his boots" .......... can't imagine Kris could ask for a better compliment

[@justlilyanne]

Sundays, when I was growing up, was the day everything was closed. For me, this song captured those Midwest Winter Sundays of gray skies, bare trees, ugly dirty snow and raw 15 degree snow flurries and no escape from the mood. He's an incredible song writer and singer. (BTW, he was a Rhodes Scholar who after a few short months told them where they could shove his scholarship and quit.)

[@jvsmith7888]

Kris Kristofferson has done it all (singer, songwriter, actor) but is probably best at songwriting. He has written some of the biggest hits in Nashville for other people. This song was a huge hit for Johnny Cash and he also wrote such greats as "Me and Bobby MaGee", "For The Good Times", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night." As a singer his best, and most famous song, is "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)." Another great song is "I'll Take Any Chance I Can with You."

[@dustyhead3126]

Great song. This alway has me torn. Normally the original is the best but this one is hard, Johnny Cash version is so real with emotion