Search results
- “Me and Bobby McGee” Written by Kristofferson himself, the song “Me and Bobby McGee” has become an iconic folk-country classic, with its memorable melodies and penetrating words.
- “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” Recorded in 1971, the song “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” is an iconic country-rock ballad.
- “Help Me Make It Through The Night” Released in 1970, the country-rock ballad “Help Me Make It Through The Night” is a widely-known song composed by Kris Kristofferson.
- “For The Good Times” Composed by Kris Kristofferson, the 1970 country-rock ballad “For The Good Times” is an emotive plea for companionship and solace.
This solid anthology pulls together Kris Kristofferson's best-known tunes, concentrating on his classic '70s albums.
- Deborah Crooks
- Good Morning John. Kristofferson wrote ‘Good Morning John’ for Cash in a bid to support his friend’s bid for sobriety. The song’s direct and heartfelt language expresses his love and respect for Cash and demonstrates the vulnerability that so often gives Kristofferson’s work its gravity.
- They Killed Him. Another in Kristofferson’s catalog that Cash recorded prior to its writer, ‘They Killed Him’ is a tribute to the lives and martyrdom of Kristofferson’s heroes Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King and Jesus Christ.
- To Beat The Devil. With its earnest, spoken word intro, half-sung verses and air of determination, ‘To Beat the Devil’ is a testament to the power of upholding one's own integrity.
- From The Bottle To The Bottom. At the same time his performance and movie careers were taking off, Kristofferson released a series of albums with his then-wife and singer Rita Coolridge, resulting in yet another string of hits.
People also ask
What are the best Kris Kristofferson songs of all time?
What is Kristofferson Best known for?
Who is Kris Kristofferson?
Which Kris Kristofferson song was a No 2 hit?
Is Kristofferson's 'why me' a good song?
How many songs does Kris Kristofferson have?
Sep 6, 2017 · There are five of his greatest performances as an artist himself, as well as five of the top Kris Kristofferson songs as recorded by other artists. Both reveal a legacy that is very much unlike...
Apr 3, 2009 · Here’s a guide to 20 of the best tracks he’s written along the way. “Sunday Morning Coming Down” (1970) The greatest song about a hangover ever written.
Jun 22, 2019 · With decades and decades of songs to draw from, this list of the Top 10 Kris Kristofferson Songs doesn't come anywhere near to doing justice to his overall output as a songwriter and artist.
Apr 19, 2024 · Kicking off our list of the best Kris Kristofferson songs of all time is Loving Arms, a duet performed between Kristofferson and his then-wife Rita Coolidge for their 1973 album, Full Moon. Released in August 1973, it became a minor hit, peaking at No. 86 on the Hot 100.
