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29 Sep 24 - 07:25 PM (#4209037) Subject: Obit: Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Stilly River Sage Several obits popping up in the news this evening about Kristofferson: New York Times Kris Kristofferson, Country Singer, Songwriter and Actor, Dies at 88 He wrote songs for hundreds of other artists, including “Me and Bobby McGee” for Janis Joplin and “Sunday Morning Coming Down” for Johnny Cash, before a second act in film. Variety: Kris Kristofferson, Country Music Legend and ‘A Star Is Born’ Leading Man, Dies at 88 Rolling Stone: Kris Kristofferson, Songwriter Whose Poetic Lyrics Transcended Genre, Dead at 88 The country singer, actor, Rhodes scholar, soldier, and heartthrob epitomized the American Renaissance man People: Kris Kristofferson, A Star Is Born Actor and Country Legend, Dies at 88 Kris Kristofferson, the beloved actor and country music singer-songwriter, died at home in Maui on Sept. 28 |
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29 Sep 24 - 07:34 PM (#4209038) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: gillymor One of the best songwriters ever. |
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29 Sep 24 - 07:45 PM (#4209039) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Helen Yes, a legend! |
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29 Sep 24 - 10:52 PM (#4209042) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: GUEST,henryp https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKh6ZqVKmN4 Kris and Rita From their 1972 tour of England. Is this the most sensuous video ever made? |
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29 Sep 24 - 11:47 PM (#4209043) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: GUEST,paperback Kris Kristofferson - The junkie and the juicehead minus me (1970) Those were the days Kristoffer Kristofferson, I'll say a prayer (RIP) |
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30 Sep 24 - 12:19 AM (#4209044) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: rich-joy Just SO MANY excellent songs this man has written, and yes, thanks Guest henryp for that beautiful and unforgettable clip with Rita Coolidge!! He is one of my top faves - and was for my late husband too. VALE, Kris. |
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30 Sep 24 - 02:12 AM (#4209045) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: GUEST,iains The sad loss of another amazing talent. Willie Nelson is now the only outlaw left. RIP. you will be missed! |
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30 Sep 24 - 03:07 AM (#4209047) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: JennieG Oh my goodness, henryp.....I need a cold shower after watching that! Thanks for the songs, Kris. |
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30 Sep 24 - 08:05 AM (#4209053) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Dave the Gnome I remember that clip of Kris and Rita on the Whistle Test - I launched a spoof article in one of the music papers that they were about to have a face graft so they could sing through the same mouth :-) RIP Kris and condolonces to all his loved ones. This is a sad loss to the world of film as well as to music. |
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30 Sep 24 - 10:00 AM (#4209067) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: gillymor Loving Her was Easier by Tompall Glaser with glorious harmonies from his brothers. |
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30 Sep 24 - 11:01 AM (#4209071) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Dave the Gnome I didn't launch a spoof article. IT (the shown clip) launched one! |
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30 Sep 24 - 01:52 PM (#4209082) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: GUEST,paperback Kris Kristofferson funny song about helicopter pilots 'Sky King' Capt. Kristoffer Kristofferson, U.S. Army (1967-1975) |
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30 Sep 24 - 09:49 PM (#4209114) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: pattyClink Great link, but it looks like his Army hitch ran 1960-65. |
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30 Sep 24 - 10:28 PM (#4209117) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: GUEST,paperback patty clink - I think they're referring to his National Guard service. |
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01 Oct 24 - 10:46 AM (#4209139) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Dave the Gnome We had a whole thread on Casey's Last Ride some time back. Here is a great live version by the man himself. |
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06 Oct 24 - 11:58 AM (#4209337) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Stilly River Sage This rememberance was posted on the Mudcat Facebook page. "Johnny Cash once demanded that Kris Kristofferson, who was a janitor at the time for Columbia Records, be allowed to sit in on one of his recording sessions. And it all started with Kristofferson being banned from Johnny’s recording sessions. . . " |
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06 Oct 24 - 12:11 PM (#4209339) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Joe Offer That's one that ought to be posted here Incredible world Johnny Cash once demanded that Kris Kristofferson, who was a janitor at the time for Columbia Records, be allowed to sit in on one of his recording sessions. And it all started with Kristofferson being banned from Johnny’s recording sessions… Kris in his own words: Kristofferson: “I almost got fired one time because a couple of songwriters crashed the session, and they were trying to pitch him a gospel album. And for some reason the woman who was the secretary to the producer blamed me for letting them in there and tried to get me fired. And so the next night my boss came down and said, “I don’t think you should go to John’s session tonight,” which was heartbreaking for me because I lived for those recording sessions….But I understood it.” Johnny was not happy to hear that Kris wouldn’t be sitting in on the recording session. Kristofferson: “I hid down in the vault of the recording studio and was erasing tapes down there or doing some kind of busy work, and John appeared down there in the basement. He said, “I understand you’re not coming to the session.” I said “No, I’ve got a lot of work to do down here, I can’t. He said “Well I just wanted to tell you I’m not gonna record until you come up there. So, I had to go up there and sit on the floor. Kristofferson: “And here I was, the janitor, and I’m sitting on the floor and this woman who tried to get me fired was watching me and the whole session. It was the most uncomfortable I’ve ever been in my life. But I thought it was the measure of the man. He always stood up for the underdog…. And that’s something I’ve tried to live up to. He’s been a good example.” Kristofferson said this whole experience was an example of who Johnny Cash really was. Read More:https://diaryamazing.com/ |
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06 Oct 24 - 04:13 PM (#4209345) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: GUEST,henryp Here's a story I heard this week. Kris Kristofferson was touring England with Dave Gardner - an Americana singer from Preston, and a great fan of Bob Dylan - as the support act. One day, Kris asked Dave if he had his passport with him, which he did. Kris said they were flying to a Bob Dylan concert in Paris that night, and there was a spare seat in the helicopter if he would like it! So Dave got to see Bob Dylan in concert, and meet him too. |
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06 Oct 24 - 05:20 PM (#4209350) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Thompson Now, that's someone who uses his money like a good one! |
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10 Oct 24 - 09:28 PM (#4209602) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: GUEST,paperback Seems appropriate...Kris Kristofferson - This Old Road Taking country outta the dark-ages Exile SH Magazine |
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14 Oct 24 - 12:00 PM (#4209801) Subject: RE: Obit: singer/writer Kris Kristofferson (1936-2024) From: Felipa https://www.rollingstone.com/music/music-features/kris-kristofferson-tribute-rosanne-cash-essay-1235129095/ Kris Kristofferson Told Rosanne Cash to ‘Write About It.’ So She Did The singer honors her longtime family friend and "firewall of love" with an essay of personal remembrances - article by Roseanne Cash, Rolling Stone 9 Oct 2024 |