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.
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.
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.
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.
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”
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!
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
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.
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".
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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.
Leaves Willie as the last Highwayman!...
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!!
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.
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.
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.
One of my appreciations of Kris was that he was a Rhoades scholar.
Smart and talented man.
Rest in musical peace ❤❤.
Kris wrote the most controversial lyrics of the late 60s and 70s thats why I love his music.
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.
Ah what a tribute. He had a unique voice. I remember seeing him in Convoy when I was a kid.
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.
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”
What a beautiful song. Never heard about Kris until now, sadly...
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!!!
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!
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
Thank you for this. Heartbroken.
I believe this is one of the most well written songs put to paper. Kris was my favorite songwriter. He'll be missed.
Great song - always loved this song. Will play it live this week as a tribute to his music
We are losing them all, our great poets
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.
Always loved KK, my favourite is the Highwaymen version of this song - led by Willie. RIP.
Among his many masterpieces, a lot of people that weren't fans of his may not know that he wrote "Me and Bobby McGee"
'Grief is the price of love' (Michael Palmisano, 2024). You heard it here first.
Your guitar sounds great! And I love KK and this song, esp the version from An Evening With Kris Kristofferson!
Rest in Peace, Kris.. Thank you for all the good music, movies and songs. 🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻🙏🏻
"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
When Rhode Scholars write country songs ... a rare bird, he was. R.I.P.
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".
I’d love to see Kiss the world goodbye” this is one of my favorites- all of his work is amazing to me though
It was a shock when I heard.
Thank you so much for this. Kris was a genius and a great human being.
Thanks Mike 🤘😎
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RIP KK