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Kris Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an actor as well as one of the most influential singer/songwriters in country music. He is best known for hits like ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ and ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’, and his association with the late Johnny Cash.
Kristofferson’s first major hit as a singer was ‘Why Me’ in 1970. It was awarded ‘Country Song of the Year’.

Almost everybody seems to have recorded his song ‘Help Me Make It Through The Night’ and perhaps also his song ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ but the latter was particularly made famous by Janis Joplin before she died. Johnny Cash probably recorded the most famous version of Kristofferson’s ‘Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down’. Another famous song by Kristofferson, also recorded by many, is ‘For The Good Times’. Many of Kristofferson’s most famous songs seem also to have come from his first LP.

Unfortunately, Kristofferson might perhaps be best known to younger generations for being a famous actor, rather than for being the great singer-songwriter he clearly has been.

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phanta69 wrote:
last week

great man , great music. i didn't expected that class honestly

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Gaz-W wrote:
last month

closer to the bone is a brilliant new album

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NiggiV wrote:
last month

I hate your ugly face!

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stripetedyne wrote:
last month

Good lookin man! :D

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Teishi wrote:
last month

Oh, and yes, the new album. Wonderful, wonderful music!

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Teishi wrote:
last month

Re: his roots (Philippo10 & tjstanton) - his grandfather was Swedish. Which, for some silly reason, makes me kinda proud :]

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xmo96 wrote:
last month

love the new album Closer to the Bones!

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foxyluva wrote:
last month

Great new album

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hanslorelei wrote:
September 2009

solid rock.

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xmo96 wrote:
August 2009

Please check out http://www.last.fm/group/Revolutionary+music if you like Kris Kristofferson!

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Panic9 wrote:
August 2009

i just watched taxi driver for the first time last night...

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winghun wrote:
July 2009

what a strong, distinctive voice. he is the man!

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jvglion wrote:
July 2009

Probably one of the best country musicians.

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evakarlson wrote:
June 2009

If you look for pure songwriting, buy a Kris album. I know of no better songwriter(well, he will say That Bob Dylen is better but he isn't).

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matthewirwin286 wrote:
May 2009

<3

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HectorKipling wrote:
April 2009

<3

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cupcade wrote:
April 2009

Good actor, great musician.

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fevereb wrote:
March 2009

Underrated.. :/ great countryman. "If you don't like Hank Williams honey, you can kiss my ass" :)

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krotofant wrote:
March 2009

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FallenM wrote:
February 2009

Kris Kristofferson photo: http://themapicus.com/kris-kristofferson/2.html Enjoy !

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