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Jesus Was a Capricorn is the fourth album by Kris Kristofferson, released in 1972 on Monument Records. The album cover pictures Kristofferson and his soon-to-be wife Rita Coolidge. "Why Me" reached #1 on the Country singles charts.
Feb 20, 2024 · Released in 1972, Jesus Was a Capricorn went to No. 1 on the Billboard Country chart and broke onto the 200 chart at No. 21. The album cover featured Kristofferson and his soon-to-be wife...
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Sep 9, 2016 · The song, which featured backing vocals by Kris’ to-be-wife Rita Coolidge, was released in 1973 from his album, Jesus Was a Capricorn. Since the release of “Why Me” (sometimes called “Why Me Lord“) many iconic artists have covered the song, including Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, George Jones, Merle Haggard, and more!
At the time Kristofferson was the bigger star, having just topped the country charts with the gospel song " Why Me ," and topped the country album charts with its parent album Jesus Was a Capricorn. Coolidge's previous release, 1972's The Lady's Not for Sale, reached number 43 on the U.S. pop charts.
Kris Kristofferson's fourth album was his first with the honey-voiced Rita Coolidge, who sang with her then boyfriend on the Hammond heavy "It Sure Was (Love)" and on the amorous "Give It Time To Be Tender."
Writers Donnie Fritts, Kris Kristofferson, Larry Gatlin & 1 more. Backing Vocals Larry Gatlin & Rita Coolidge.
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