Kristofferson - song origins & tunes

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From: GUEST,merle
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 04:19 PM

is there any way I can find the tune or the origins of Kris Kristofferson songs? Casey's Last Ride, and Just The Other Side Of
Nowhere. I found different versions of the chord changes, but I haven't found the tune.

Subject: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: Joe Offer
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 04:42 PM

refresh

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: GUEST,Ian cookieless
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 05:23 PM

Both songs are on KK's debut album, available here

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: Ebbie
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 05:53 PM

Go to youtube.com and plug in Kris Kristofferson. There is lots of KK there, as well as a number of people covering his songs.

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: GUEST,merle
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 08:03 PM

I was looking for how to play the melody on an instrument, thanks.

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: katlaughing
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 10:05 PM

By ear or by dots, merle?

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: Sorcha
Date: 03 Jul 07 - 10:10 PM

Oh, so it's not really 'origins' then? Cause I was under the impression that he wrote most of them which makes the Origins pretty clear.

Subject: RE: Krishttp://mudtofferson - song origins & tunes
From: GUEST,jay
Date: 05 Jul 07 - 03:03 PM

no need to be a smartass, by ear or by dots. it costs money to get that
sheet music, and some people don't have the ear for it.
You ever think of that.

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: Joe Offer
Date: 05 Jul 07 - 08:59 PM

Be careful not to read animosity where there isn't any, Jay. Can you tell us whether Merle wants to learn the song from a recording (by ear), or from musical notation (dots), or from tablature? Seems Kat has a legitimate question.
If anyone has lyrics and chords, please post them here, also.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: cetmst
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 06:16 AM

"The Songs of Kris Kristofferson" published by Chappell Music Company and distributed by Harper and Row has lyrics, melody, harmony and chords for 54 songs including the two mentioned, all apparently written by him. There is no date on the book but individual songs are copyright 1965 to 1972 and the price for the paperback edition was $6.95.

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: GUEST,blue
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 10:26 PM

$6.95 That doesn't seem to be much for sheet music to his songs. Especially for 54 of them. That's a really great deal, it's practically a steal. I'd go for that.

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Dear Merle, Jay, Blue - Please remember to use a consistent name when you post.
-Joe Offer-

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: Joe Offer
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 10:37 PM

Well, that was $6.95 in 1972....but Bookfinder.com [ “Songs of Kris Kristofferson”] says you can get a used copy for about twelve bucks nowadays.
-Joe-

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: katlaughing
Date: 06 Jul 07 - 11:24 PM

It was a legitimate question, Joe, thanks. If by ear, I am sure sound files could be found online, but who would bother for someone who takes offence so easily.

Subject: RE: Kristofferson - song origins & tunes
From: GUEST,fred lays
Date: 07 Jul 07 - 06:33 PM

first i see red text saying "anonymous" will be deleted, now I see
"use consistent names." I wouldn't be surprised if they didn't come back.

No surprise since you are all one and the same.