Monday, May 8, 2023

Kris Kristofferson


 




















Artist:  Kris Kristofferson

Born:  June 22, 1936.  Brownsville, Texas, USA

Genre:  Country, Outlaw Country, Country Rock, Folk, Rock, Gospel, Blues, Progressive Country, Soft Rock, Traditional Country

Occupation:  Musician, Singer, Songwriter, Actor

Instruments:  Vocals, Guitar, Harmonica


Kris Kristofferson is an American Country Singer, Songwriter and Actor.  Among his songwriting credits are "Me And Bobby McGee", "For The Good Time", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through The Night", all of which were hits for other artists.  In 1985, he joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Johnny Cash in the Country Music Supergroup The Highwaymen, which was a key creative force in the Outlaw Country Music movement tat eschewed the Traditional Nashville Country Music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing.  As an Actor, he is known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy The Kid (1973), Blume In Love (1973), Alice Doesn't Love Here Anymore (1974), A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor), Convoy (1978), Haven's Gate (1980), Stagecoach 1986), Love Star (1996),  and the Blade Film Trilogy (1998-2004).  In 2004, he was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame.
















Title:  Live From Austin, TX (Limited Edition)(2023) 

Genre:  Country, Outlaw Country, Country Rock, Folk, Rock, Gospel, Blues, Progressive Country, Soft Rock, Traditional Country

Label:  New West Records

Rating:   *****


Format:  LP


Tracks:


LP 1:


Side One:


 1.  Star Crossed (3:08)

 2.  You Show Me Yours (And I'll Show You Mine)/Stranger (3:11)

 3.  Here Comes That Rainbow Again (2:51)

 4.  Help e make It Through The Night (2:08)

 5.  Me And Bobby McGee (4:03)

 6.  Magdalene (3:43)


Side Two:


 1.  Nobody Loves Anybody Anymore (3:08)

 2.  Darby's Castle (3:10)

 3.  Casey's Last Ride (4:03)

 4.  The  Pilgrim (2:35)

 5.  For The Good Times (3:50)


LP 2:


Side Three:


 1.  Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) (4:00)

 2.  Sunday Nornin' Comin' Down (2:28)

 3.  Silver Tonged Devil (2:08)

 4.  Smile At Me Again. (3:19)

 5. Why Me (3:36)


Personnel:


Kris Kristofferson:  Vocals, Guitar

Glen Clark:  Guitar, Harmonica, Keyboards,Vocals

Stephen Bruton:  Guitar, Vocals

Tommy McClure:  Bass

Sammy Creason:  Drums

Billy Swan:  Keyboards, Vocals

Donnie Fritts:  Keyboards


Live From Austin, TX is a live album by Kris Kristofferson, was released on February 17, 2023 by New West Records.  Limited Edition Color Exclusive.








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