He Can Help You Make It Through The Night ~~
Kris Kristofferson's History At A Glance
A Brief Biography of Kris Kristofferson From Wikipedia
In The Crowd" for his achievements in rugby union, football, and track and field. An aspiring writer, Kristofferson earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University (Merton College, Oxford) after previously attending Pomona College. While in England, Kristofferson began writing songs and working with his manager Larry Parnes; he recorded for Top Rank Records under the name Kris Carson, but was unsuccessful.In 1960, he graduated with a master's degree in English literature and married an old girlfriend, Fran Beer. Kristofferson ultimately joined the U.S. Army and achieved the rank of captain. He became a helicopter pilot after receiving flight training at Fort Rucker in southeastern Alabama. During the early 1960s, he was stationed in West Germany and returned to music and formed a band. In 1965, he resigned his commission to pursue songwriting. He had just been assigned to become an English Literature professor at West Point. Kristofferson sent some of his compositions to a friend's relative, Marijohn Wilkin, a successful Nashville, Tennessee, songwriter.
(...from Wikipedia)
Three Reasons I Love Kris Kristofferson
- Help Me Make It Through The Night
- Blade
- Me And Bobby Mcgee
Kris Kristofferson Filmography
- The Last Movie (1971)
- Cisco Pike (1972)
- Gospel Road: A Story of Jesus (1973)
- Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973)
- Blume in Love (1973)
- Bring Me the Head of Alfredo Garcia (1974)
- Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974)
- The Sailor Who Fell from Grace with the Sea (1976)
- Vigilante Force (1976)
- A Star Is Born (1976)
- Semi-Tough (1977)
- Convoy (1978)
- Heaven's Gate (1980)
- Rollover (1981)
- Songwriter (1984)
- Flashpoint (1984)
- Trouble in Mind (1985)
- The Last Days of Frank and Jesse James (1986)
- Big Top Pee-wee (1988)
- Millennium (1989)
- Welcome Home (1989)
- Sandino (1990)
- Night of the Cyclone (1990)
- Original Intent (1992)
- Paper Hearts (1993)
- No Place to Hide (1993)
- Knights (1993)
- Pharaoh's Army (1995)
- Lone Star (1996)
- Blue Rodeo (1996) (TV)
- Fire Down Below (1997)
- Girls' Night (1998)
- Blade (1998)
- Dance with Me (1998)
- A Soldier's Daughter Never Cries (1998)
- The Land Before Time VI: The Secret of Saurus Rock (1998) (voice)
- Payback (1999)
- Molokai: The Story of Father Damien (1999)
- Limbo (1999)
- The Joyriders (1999)
- Outlaw Justice/The Long Kill (1999)
- Comanche (2000)
- Planet of the Apes (2001)
- Chelsea Walls (2001)
- Wooly Boys (2001)
- D-Tox (aka Eye See You) (2002)
- Blade II (2002)
- Where the Red Fern Grows (2003)
- Silver City (2004)
- Blade: Trinity (2004)
- The Jacket (2005)
- The Life and Hard Times of Guy Terrifico (2005)
- The Wendell Baker Story (2005)
- Dreamer: Inspired by a True Story (2005)
- Disappearances (2006)
- Fast Food Nation (2006)
- Powder Blue (2008)
- He's Just Not That Into You (2008)
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Documentaries With Kris Kristofferson
- What I've Learned About US Foreign Policy: The war against the Third World. Secrets of the C.I.A. (1987)
- Message to Love: The Isle of Wight Festival (1997)
- The Ballad of Ramblin' Jack (2000)
- Immaculate Funk (2000)
- John Ford Goes to War (narrator)(2002)
- Easy Riders, Raging Bulls: How the Sex, Drugs and Rock 'N' Roll Generation Saved Hollywood (2003)
- Final Cut: The Making and Unmaking of 'Heaven's Gate' (2004)
- Be Here to Love Me: A Film About Townes Van Zandt (2004)
- Trudell (2005)
- Passion & Poetry: The Ballad of Sam Peckinpah (2005)
Kris Kristofferson's Story - From The Country Music Hall Of Fame
Kris Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall Of Fame in 2004. His bio, from their site, reads in part:"In some ways, Kris Kristofferson was an unlikely candidate for a career as a country songwriter and recording artist. Considering his family background and his education, he seemed destined to become a military officer or a college professor. Born in 1936 in Brownsville, Texas, he was the son of an air force major general, and served as an army captain during his own stint in the service. As a Rhodes Scholar, he studied literature at Oxford University after finishing his undergraduate degree at Pomona College in California."
A Little Bit About This Old Road
Kris Kristofferson's Newest Album - In His Words
Kristofferson's story is fairly well known: he had a dream-along with the necessary talent and ambition-to become a songwriter. After turning down a teaching position at West Point, the Rhodes Scholar hoped to get his foot in the door of the music business by taking a job as a janitor at Columbia Records. It wasn't long after arriving in Nashville that he was receiving armloads of acclaim and being hailed as one of America's clearest and most important voices, having penned such classics as "Me and Bobby McGee", "Sunday Morning Coming Down", "For the Good Times", and many others.
Now Kristofferson has reached living legend status, but that hasn't changed or hindered his skills. This Old Road contains eleven gems that explore love, gratitude, aging, war, and his ever-present theme of freedom. "If you took freedom out of the songs, you'd have very few Kristofferson songs," he laughs. "If I had to describe it in one word, I'd say it's honest," he says of This Old Road. "It's all pretty close to the bone, about my own personal journey. It's about what sense I've made of my life up to now."
(...for the complete article go to the Kris Kristofferson website)
This Old Road
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Kris Kristofferson's Music
- 1970 ~~ Kristofferson (re-released in 1971 as "Me & Bobby MeGee")
- 1971 ~~ The Silver Tongued Devil and I
- 1972 ~~ Border Lord & Jesus Was a Capricorn
- 1973 ~~ Full Moon (with Rita Coolidge)
- 1974 ~~ Spooky Lady's Sideshow & Breakaway (with Rita Coolidge)
- 1975 ~~ Who's to Bless and Who's to Blame
- 1976 ~~ Surreal Thing
- 1978 ~~ Easter Island & Natural Act (with Rita Coolidge)
- 1979 ~~ Shake Hands with the Devil
- 1981 ~~ To the Bone
- 1982 ~~ The Winning Hand (with Dolly Parton, Willie Nelson & Brenda Lee)
- 1984 ~~ Music from Songwriter (with Willie Nelson)
- 1986 ~~ Repossessed
- 1990 ~~ Third World Warrior
- 1992 ~~ Live at the Philharmonic
- 1995 ~~ A Moment of Forever
- 1999 ~~ The Austin Sessions
- 2003 ~~ Broken Freedom Song: Live from San Francisco
- 2005 ~~ Comin' to Your City (Introduction to "8th of November")
- 2006 ~~ This Old Road
Me & Bobby McGee Lyrics
The lyrics as Kris Kristofferson wrote and sang them.
feelin' nearly faded as my jeans.
Bobby thumbed a diesel down, just before it rained,
took us all the way to New Orleans.
Took my harpoon out of my dirty red bandana,
and was blowin' sad while Bobby sang the blues.
With them windshield wipers slappin' time and Bobby clappin' hands,
we finally sang up every song that driver knew.
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose,
and nothin' ain't worth nothin' but its free.
Feelin' good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues,
and buddy, that was good enough for me.
Good enough for me and my Bobby McGee.
From the coal mines of Kentucky to the California sun,
Bobby shared the secrets of my soul.
Standin' right beside me through everythin' I done,
and every night she kept me from the cold.
Then somewhere near Salinas, Lord, I let her slip away,
she was lookin' for the love I hope she'll find.
Well I'd trade all my tomorrows for a single yesterday,
holdin Bobby's body close to mine.
Freedom's just another word for nothin' left to lose,
and nothin' left was all she left to me.
Feelin' good was easy, Lord, when Bobby sang the blues,
and buddy, that was good enough for me.
Good enough for me and Bobby McGee.
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Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity
As an undergraduate, Kristofferson was a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity. A few other famous members of that fraternity over the years are:- From News, Arts, & Entertainment: Tim McGraw - Country Music Superstar; Ted Koppel - TV personality; Bud Shank - Jazz Musician (saxophone & flute); William Sanderson - actor; Deadwood HBO Series
- From Business: Stephen Covey - CEO FranklinCovey Co., author of Seven Habits of Highly Effective People; Paul Orfalea - Founder, Former President and CEO, Kinko's; Harland David Sanders (aka Colonel Sanders) - Founder of Kentucky Fried Chicken; Jeff Taylor - Founder/CEO of Monster.com.
- From Education: Wayne Morse - Former Dean, University of Oregon. Former US Senator; Michael David McCoy - Head Physician (Viral Pathogens), World Health Organization; Dr. Andrew Sorensen - President, University of South Carolina
- From Government: Jon Kyl - U.S. Senator, State of Arizona; Edward A. Pease - Former U.S. Representative, State of Indiana; General Richard Seitz - General (Ret.) United States Army; Louis H. Wilson - General (Ret.), former commandant of USMC
- From Sports: Lance Alworth - Pro Football Hall of Fame; Horace Grant - NBA player, Chicago Bulls; Hubert Green - professional golfer; Steve Prefontaine - Olympic runner, (University of Oregon)
(...a complete listing of Pi Kappa Alpha Alumni)
Official Pi Kappa Alpha Webiste
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The Highwaymen
...from Wikipedia
The Highwaymen was a supergroup comprising four country music artists well known for, among other things, their involvement and pioneering influence on the outlaw country subgenre: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. Active between 1985 and 1995, these four artists recorded three major label albums as The Highwaymen: two on Columbia Records and one for Liberty Records. Their Columbia works produced three chart singles, including the Number One "Highwayman" in 1985.
The HighwayMen On Video
Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson perform "Highwayman" live.
The Highwaymen - Highwayman
So, What Do You Think Of Kris Kristofferson?
Kris Kristofferson Guest Book
Do you have a favorite Kris Kristofferson song or movie? What is it? Or, maybe you don't like him at all? Let me know here, or just leave me a note to say you were here. Either way, thanks for visiting.
Joyce wrote wrote
I have followed Kris for decades. Love his music. I saw him in concert 3 times. Rita and Kris are the best duo singers ever. I have most all of his CD's. God Bless Kris and God Bless America.
Posted June 14, 2009
Cindy W. wrote
I would love to know the true story about the writing of "Why Me Lord" I have heard several stories in regards to the song "Help Me" written by Larry Gaitlin. I would appreciate any information any one has. I lost my husband 33 years ago and I had a friend sing "Why Me Lord" at his funeral. He always said that was his story.
Posted April 22, 2009
ursula wrote
Kris has been my favorite singer for a long time, everybody I know knows him as my true love. Some of my favorite songs have not been the most commercially successful ones. Every time I bought a new album I found a few new favorites.I absolutely Love all he does. He's made me a fan of others associated with him too. Especially Stephen Bruton I wish they would do an album of duets.God Love them both and keep them with us for a long long time.
Posted February 01, 2009
BevsPaper wrote...
I love all of Kris's songs but my top 3 favorites are Why Me Lord, Jesus Was A Capricorn and One More Time With Feeling. I've seen Kris in concert about 10 times and have talked to him after the concert each time. He is such a down to earth lovable guy. Not pretentious and always seems amazed that people like him so much. He's really a good looking guy, smart, funny, and intelligent! My kind of dream guy! I've always said that I would run away with him if he would just ask! I was going to do a lens on him but I couldn't do a better job than you have...thank you!
Posted October 10, 2008
may wrote
i fall in love with kris after watching The Star is Born the other night on cable tv! He's so cute!
Posted September 15, 2008
Donald Zarlengo PhD wrote
My parents were musicians; my father played all instruments and played with visiting bands in Orange Count.
I have never had a lesson the guitar, but what I know I had to learn on my own. A broad spectrum.
I really needed a teacher, now I am 66.
Kris Is one of my favorite country wester entertainers, you guess who many others are ...
Posted June 08, 2008
CardLady wrote...
I love Kris! I've Lensrolled this lens to my Bobby McGee and
Rita Coolidge lenses.
Posted May 25, 2008
tina wrote
He is really great - a brilliant artist and outstanding personalitiy.
Isn't anybody out there in Hollywood to make a nice movie about him?
Of course, Bobby McGee is my favourite song and Help me make it through the night is it too, and Sunday morning coming down and Shipwrecked in the eighties and Road warrior's lanement and Lover please and Good love shouldn't feel so bad and and Here comes that rainbow again and Johnny Lobo and Somebody nobody knows and Mal Sacate and El Coyote and Why me, Lord and Please don't tell me how the story ends from the Austin Sessions album and ... Am I really supposed to list up all of them- think 1000 characters won't be enough and I haven't got his latest album yet (sorry, but I only discovered him and his music half a year ago and haven't bought all his albums yet...) I have uploaded 35 songs of him into my "favourites" file on my mp3 player to listen to them whereever I am.
I'm looking forward to seeing him in Berlin at the concert in July.
Posted May 22, 2008
BigJim wrote...
Great lens! Very informative. Kris is not my favorite singer, but he sure is a great songwriter.
Posted January 09, 2008
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A Video Just For Fun: Kris Kristofferson, Dean Martin, & Rita Coolidge
Yes, I said Dean Martin.
