Kris Kristofferson - Kristofferson
His 1970 debut contains songs later covered by Johnny Cash ("Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"),Janis Joplin ("Me And Bobby McGee") and Elvis Presley ("Help Me Make It Through The Night").
Kris Kristofferson had a belated start of a great recording career when he was in his mid thirties, releasing Kristofferson in 1970. The Nashville star distinguished himself from other Country acts, taking on a political stance lyrically that exceeded Nashville standards.
Songs on Kristofferson were picked up by fellow artists Johnny Cash ("Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down") and Janis Joplin ("Me And Bobby McGee") recognizing his stature as a songwriter instantly.The ballad "Help Me Make It Through The Night" wasalso recorded by the likes of Elvis Presley, Joan Baez, Gladys Knight And The Pips, Bryan Ferry,Jerry Lee Lewis, Sammie Smith and many others.
This album hasn't seen a vinyl reissue for three decades!
Side A
1. Blame It On The Stones
2. To Beat The Devil
3. Me And Bobby McGee
4. The Best Of All Possible Worlds
5. Help Me Make It Through The Night
6. The Law Is For Protection Of The People
Side B
1. Casey's Last Ride
2. Just The Other Side Of Nowhere
3. Darby's Castle
4. For The Good Times
5. Duvalier's Dream
6. Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
| By Genre | Pop - Rock |
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| By Labels | Music On Vinyl |