Kris Kristofferson - Loving Her Was Easier 1972

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  • čas přidán 25. 09. 2012
  • Beautiful live performance on British Television in 1972 of Kris Kristofferson singing "Loving Her Was Easier" Check out corporalhenshaw for many more clips and documentaries of classic rock, folk, gospel, jazz and blues. Look for Kris in the "singer songwriters of the 70s" playlist.

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  • @grahambarnes230
    @grahambarnes230 Před 4 lety +302

    It baffles me how a silly little boy can make a record and several million people like it, yet this, by the best ever singer/songwriter/musician/actor doesn't get so many likes. The whole world is going mad.

    • @melliott333
      @melliott333 Před 3 měsíci +32

      A Rhodes scholar, musician, singer, songwriter. He's a Renaissance man.

    • @markopalikko6986
      @markopalikko6986 Před 3 měsíci +33

      No one writes lyrics like this anymore.

    • @bethglaser26
      @bethglaser26 Před 3 měsíci +12

      I 100% agree

    • @elvis2014
      @elvis2014 Před 2 měsíci +11

      Hi Mr. Barnes, it`s currently 2024 and I`m afraid to tell you about how much crazier the multitude is than before. when it comes to good ole hillbilly Country Music they just don't get it. I began with Hello Walls and Ira Hayes when I was 5 so I definitely get it. Plus, it appears that almost all have forgotten how much blood our Nation has sacrificed to ensure our Flag still waves.

    • @JimmyJamesJimbo
      @JimmyJamesJimbo Před 2 měsíci +2

      Love’s Fuck Yous, One Twos, and Black & Blues - Lyrics by Jimmy Elliott
      No matter how hard I fight it… or how much that I think.
      I can’t ever find me a good reason… not to take another drink.
      My mama don’t understand it, and people can’t see how I feel.
      That drinkin’ is the truth ‘n forces everyone who’s lyin’ to become real.
      We are who we are… even if we don’t know or understand it.
      But if you want to get to know me… crack a can and let’s shoot the shit.
      I’ve never been a good marksman, I’ve always lost my aim.
      And I feel like the only one who knows… that love and life is a game!
      I don’t know when I lost it, and “it” being my shame.
      But Jimmy is my name, we’re the same, ‘n all I need is another beer, and a dame.
      They say that “life is long, and love sure is fleeting.”
      But if we can somehow, let’s forget that for now, and all take another beating!
      You can say I’m a punk, or a fool who’s just love drunnnnk.
      But love and beer have always lifted me up, no matter what, or how low that I’ve sunk…
      So go on, hit me… c’mon baby, throw another punch!
      No hard feelings and tomorrow… let’s have mimosas with our black eyes over brunch!
      Then we can do it again, and then remember when,
      You were mine and I was yours, before you loved and left me for the other men.
      Your love sure is chaos; it’s hysterical, and baby you are a riot.
      But there’s nothing better than being hurt, but don’t take my word, go on honey and try it!
      It’s only a matter of time, before you lose and are left with a bruise
      But like all things fade, ours will too, we all know that’s old news!
      But I don’t carrrreee, I will still be herrreee
      Laughing; drinkin’;
      Listenin’ to your “fuck yous!”
      duckin’ your ones twos
      and singin’ bout our love’s blacks N’ blues!

  • @kwilliams1958
    @kwilliams1958 Před 5 měsíci +99

    A prince, a poet, a philosopher and a musician for the ages...

    • @kathnh6795
      @kathnh6795 Před 2 měsíci +2

      And a pawn and a king? Great lyrics from a singer whom I like but don't have much respect for - Kristofferson, on the other hand, I believe to be an honorable human being.

    • @Dermot-ts5xx
      @Dermot-ts5xx Před 21 dnem +1

      And soldier

    • @Dermot-ts5xx
      @Dermot-ts5xx Před 21 dnem +1

      ​@kathnh6795why no respect

  • @allisonlange1767
    @allisonlange1767 Před 5 měsíci +117

    I was 13 when he sang this.
    My God, the 70's had such great music.

  • @syourke3
    @syourke3 Před 6 měsíci +141

    The only Rhodes Scholar who ever really gave the world something of great value.

    • @jimihendrix6969
      @jimihendrix6969 Před 4 měsíci +3

      LoL.

    • @keegan343
      @keegan343 Před 4 měsíci +4

      was gonna laugh but it's a fact!

    • @andreabradley5837
      @andreabradley5837 Před 4 měsíci +4

      I am so in love with him!

    • @retha1875
      @retha1875 Před 4 měsíci

      Yeah, especially when you consider Bill Clinton was also a Rhodes scholar!

    • @maryroberts9233
      @maryroberts9233 Před 3 měsíci +6

      Amazing singer, songwriter, and actor. Also a Rhodes Scholar and vet

  • @clasieclaassen5365
    @clasieclaassen5365 Před 4 měsíci +88

    As a 23 year dry alcoholic my favorite is Sunday morning coming down.

    • @kathnh6795
      @kathnh6795 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Good for you! It mustn't have been easy but you've come a long way!

    • @robbaldwin2402
      @robbaldwin2402 Před měsícem

      That's a really admirable achievement - all the best to you.

    • @robinrussell9799
      @robinrussell9799 Před 22 dny

      Mine too

  • @christinadacruz420
    @christinadacruz420 Před 5 měsíci +54

    Not just a songwriter but a poet.

  • @tomheadley8749
    @tomheadley8749 Před 2 lety +580

    I not only love the songs that Kris wrote but I love to hear him sing them. He doesn't have a perfect or polished voice but that's part of the realism and the charm. I feel it when he sings it, knowing that he's been there and felt every word. One of the best songwriters of this or any time.

    • @Pat206
      @Pat206 Před rokem +18

      Yes. I've loved him since 1974 when I first heard him sing.

    • @jenniferstryker3419
      @jenniferstryker3419 Před rokem +15

      I totally agree!

    • @Jackzay90
      @Jackzay90 Před rokem +21

      I would listen to a brilliant lyricist who can't hold a tune to save his life than any day before listening to someone with an incredible voice but generic lyrics.

    • @sandiking7723
      @sandiking7723 Před rokem +19

      Agree. It is the passion that a person performs a song. You don't need a so-called great voice if the passion is in it. There are many examples of performers with unique sounds from their different voices with the passion.

    • @sandiking7723
      @sandiking7723 Před rokem +17

      He is so handsome too!

  • @mariejoy8598
    @mariejoy8598 Před 8 měsíci +80

    50 years later, as an old man, he sings this with Roseanne Cash. It's beautiful, both now and 50 years ago.

    • @ThompsonSmith207
      @ThompsonSmith207 Před 6 měsíci +1

      Hello Marie
      How are you doing today?

    • @mariejoy8598
      @mariejoy8598 Před 6 měsíci +1

      @@ThompsonSmith207 I'm fair to midlin. How are you Thompson?

    • @ThompsonSmith207
      @ThompsonSmith207 Před 6 měsíci

      I'm good thanks for asking.
      Where are you from if I may ask?@@mariejoy8598

    • @dona6606
      @dona6606 Před 4 měsíci +1

      I watched that video... Hard to keep from 🥲

    • @bethglaser26
      @bethglaser26 Před 3 měsíci

      That was history in the making

  • @williamjarman9076
    @williamjarman9076 Před 2 lety +290

    Kris is a very intelligent man, and a great songwriter, musician, and singer. He flew helicopters in the Army, tought literature at West point, and could have been a professor at Oxford where he studied literature, but thank God he chose to write and sing music. He wrote so many songs for so many artists in the music business. I'm so glad I enjoyed his music in my lifetime. Enjoy your retirement Kris.

    • @joemomma8573
      @joemomma8573 Před rokem +12

      Rhodes Scholar too

    • @xScooterAZx
      @xScooterAZx Před rokem +11

      He's also fine actor. His latest film is "Texas Rising" released in 2015 and earlier he did the Blade movies as well.

    • @patriciajrs46
      @patriciajrs46 Před rokem +6

      Yes, one of the best.

    • @davidrumbelow
      @davidrumbelow Před rokem +8

      Thanks, love his music got me relaxed as a country representative for a food company whilst driving the back roads in the semi desert areas of South Africa. Some towns were 100 miles apart. Thank you sir for your music.

    • @charlesdavis7461
      @charlesdavis7461 Před 11 měsíci +10

      Kris wanted so badly for Johnny Cash to sing "Sunday Morning Coming Down" and he flew a helicopter to Cash's house, personally I like Kris's version better than Cash's.

  • @predator0640
    @predator0640 Před 8 lety +1362

    I consider Kris as one of the best songwriters of our time.

    • @trwent
      @trwent Před 8 lety +20

      He has a pretty good mind. I heard he did okay in school !!

    • @bradfordmarshall6227
      @bradfordmarshall6227 Před 7 lety +38

      He was a Rhodes Scholar

    • @jamesmckenny2037
      @jamesmckenny2037 Před 7 lety +19

      ...and a BA, summa cum laude, in literature at Pamona College

    • @CannonThaGoon
      @CannonThaGoon Před 7 lety +29

      him and the other highwaymen made some great songs

    • @heatherschannel3988
      @heatherschannel3988 Před 7 lety +17

      Agreed,,"he,s got to be `up there!" ;-)

  • @rickleone7173
    @rickleone7173 Před 2 měsíci +30

    52 years later and I still love this song.

  • @stephenkarla7113
    @stephenkarla7113 Před 6 měsíci +45

    Dog gone I had forgotten about this song. I remember daddy playing it while we were working the farm in the trucks. Glad I found it because of the memories. And, mama and daddy were married in 1958 and still together. Blessed, thank you Jesus!

    • @andreabradley5837
      @andreabradley5837 Před 4 měsíci +3

      I just came across it. Sending a copy from ebay to my son and his recent bride.

  • @MacGuffinExMachina
    @MacGuffinExMachina Před 9 lety +399

    I wish modern mainstream country was this good.

    • @landrykkb
      @landrykkb Před 8 lety +11

      MacGuffin It once upon a time was.

    • @davidgreg2894
      @davidgreg2894 Před 8 lety +1

      +MacGuffin spot on

    • @handyroy126
      @handyroy126 Před 8 lety +6

      +MacGuffin This isn't even Country but it's better than any Country today!

    • @handyroy126
      @handyroy126 Před 8 lety +3

      +MacGuffin This isn't even Country but it's better than any Country today!

    • @landrykkb
      @landrykkb Před 8 lety +7

      Handy Roy It fit into the country mainstream easily then,although it wasn't your stereotypical backwoods country by any means.

  • @josephlemko3027
    @josephlemko3027 Před 28 dny +3

    One of the most beautiful songs ever written. Thanks Kris✌️

  • @stempo1
    @stempo1 Před 6 lety +58

    It bugs me when people say he isn't a great singer, He is the best singer to sing his songs, this is how this song is supposed to sound.

    • @jondoe8889
      @jondoe8889 Před 9 dny

      Music is filled with people who 'couldn't sing'. Dylan, Neil Young, maybe Chris are good examples. It's almost like they aren't really trying to 'sing right'. But they sing their songs like no one else, and it works!

  • @susanschaffner4422
    @susanschaffner4422 Před 5 měsíci +43

    Met Kris twice. He loved his fans and hung out with us in the parking lot after the show. I'll never forget that evening in Palm Springs.

  • @kevincommins1514
    @kevincommins1514 Před 10 lety +1074

    About three weeks ago I sent the link to this song to my wife, writing: "Beautiful song. It made me think of you." She wrote back: "Now you did it -- you made me cry. I love you Kev with all my heart." She passed away last week after a sudden heart attack. We played the song at her service yesterday.
    I gather Kris is going through some difficult health issues. I wish I could tell him how much this song means to me now and how much it will mean to me for the rest of my life..

    • @alanc1491
      @alanc1491 Před 10 lety +32

      Oh Kevin, brother, my heart aches. Please may I whisper 'Jesus' and introduce you to The Revelation of Jesus Christ chapter 21, verse 4? All in empathic love, all in love.

    • @Raven-os4oj
      @Raven-os4oj Před 9 lety +35

      Kevin, I'm so sorry for your loss. I have a love in my life, that if she was taken away, I would pray that I be taken also, the void would be too great. I also gave a small gift to her that says it all, in the same way your song to your wife says the way you feel about her. I gave her a coffee cup with a painting of two cute dogs on it, with their noses touching each other, with love in their eyes and a shape of a love heart floating above them.The caption above reads " loving you is what I do best "

    • @SilvioManfredDante85
      @SilvioManfredDante85 Před 6 lety +22

      So sorry for your loss!!

    • @joanlockridge7903
      @joanlockridge7903 Před 6 lety +2

      Under the gun

    • @linda5565
      @linda5565 Před 6 lety +10

      Heartbreaking......

  • @carolegordon876
    @carolegordon876 Před rokem +111

    One of my biggest regrets in life is not getting to see him perform live. His songs speak to me on a level I can’t explain. 💕💕

    • @user-jy8pl7kw7o
      @user-jy8pl7kw7o Před 9 měsíci +1

      Sew him at small college in NYC in early 70's. Had a great time back stage...he was remarkable, intelligent, warm and I could tell he had the gift.

    • @craigwatson3051
      @craigwatson3051 Před 7 měsíci +3

      I saw him at at the stage coach festival, He filled in for Loretta Lynn. That couldn't make, He came out on stage all by yourself. A guitar and a hermonica. He was only supposed to be on stage for about forty five minutes, An hour and a 1/2 later. They started blinking the lights telling him he had to quit. He talked to the audience And most of the songs he sang were ones he wrote. He made you feel like it was a one on one experience,,,, It was awesome.

    • @donaldmarusak6501
      @donaldmarusak6501 Před 4 měsíci +2

      I saw him in Dallas many years ago in the 70's.
      I first heard him at a Navy exchange in Virginia and INSTANTLY WAS HOOKED.
      My dad used to say how he put POETRY TO MUSIC.

    • @andreabradley5837
      @andreabradley5837 Před 3 měsíci +1

      He's still alive. He was on Outlaw country cruise 2 or 3 years ago. Would love to see him.

  • @24sgabriel
    @24sgabriel Před rokem +14

    he was a officer in our Air Force, served in Vietnam Nam, was a Rhode Scholar and one hell of a song writer, he said many times he isn't a good singer, hearing him sing 3 songs he wrote proves otherwise, this, Sunday morning, and why me lord.... I miss the Highway Men

  • @user-xt6oe7sz9n
    @user-xt6oe7sz9n Před 2 měsíci +10

    Any body who has truly been in love will understand how meaningfull these words are xx

  • @johncronin517
    @johncronin517 Před 9 lety +607

    This guy is a poet. The way his lyrics sound so simple is not a sign that the lyrics are simple. He has a way of making every song fit every story - sunday morning / darby's castle / bobby mcGee / lovin' her . . / - pick the song, the words just seem to fall together so easily . . . This is not a simple task, it is the sign of a true poet. "well I woke up Sunday mornin' with no way to hold my head that didn't hurt; and the beer I had for breakfast wasn't bad so I had one more for dessert . . . Eminem would take that rhyme gladly!!

    • @1redsoxfan1963
      @1redsoxfan1963 Před 9 lety +4

      John Cronin True words John.

    • @billfraser8054
      @billfraser8054 Před 9 lety +19

      John Cronin You're bang on the money John. This guy is in a league of his own when it comes to lyrics. There have been times when I thought he was reading my mail.

    • @erebusros7807
      @erebusros7807 Před 9 lety +14

      John Cronin I have to love his music. He has always been one of my favorite country musicians and I'm not too big of a fan of country so that's saying something. I prefer the classic country artists. The knew stuff is just hey I'm here notice me. Kris at least put his heart and soul in to his music.

    • @froobfroobfroob
      @froobfroobfroob Před 9 lety +2

      nymersic I like em both :)

    • @johnmaxwell5247
      @johnmaxwell5247 Před 9 lety +18

      John Cronin I beg to differ my friend,, He is a great poet!1 His words are not simple,, just simply visual " I have seen the morning burning,,golden on the mountain in the sky",,,Who else could describe a sunrise with such visual finnesse !?

  • @mr.know-it-all.6864
    @mr.know-it-all.6864 Před 2 lety +101

    Kris really makes you miss the great singers and songwriters of the 60 and 70s. I don't think the world will ever be gifted with that kind of talent again.

    • @sharontalley2155
      @sharontalley2155 Před rokem +5

      This is so true. That was when music meant something and was a huge part of our lives.

    • @marygarati720
      @marygarati720 Před rokem +1

      So true

    • @highlanderhorses
      @highlanderhorses Před 8 měsíci

      I agree. This evening I am indulging myself to the music of the 60’s, 70’s and John Denver up through the 80’s. Definitely, sone of the best secular music written.

    • @JesseBoltzCountry2024
      @JesseBoltzCountry2024 Před 3 měsíci

      Check out the last of the last JESSE BOLTZ THE MARINE{Will she move on} Me and Bobby McGee on Taxi

  • @eleanorreyes512
    @eleanorreyes512 Před 24 dny +3

    Beautiful, precious memories of my youth ❤️ ♥️ it sounds even more beautiful today in my seventies. ❤❤❤Thank you Kris Kristofferson.

  • @jbjohnson-xz2hc
    @jbjohnson-xz2hc Před 26 dny +3

    To me...one of the most beautiful songs ever written....Musical simplicity.....Lyrical masterpiece

  • @lucabrasi7016
    @lucabrasi7016 Před 9 měsíci +19

    I met him once and he was the kindest man I met. He’s a great songwriter and a Rhodes Scholar

  • @cindy290
    @cindy290 Před rokem +161

    It just doesn't get any smoother than this. This version of him performing his most perfect song is a perfect tribute to a wonderful songwriter, singer & talented entertainer. Makes one want to cry bittersweet tears over such fantastic contributions to the music world he gave us, and the sad realism that all we have now from him, is all we will ever have. I could never get enough of Kris. Wish him much love and well earned relation and family enjoyment. He certainly gave us plenty! Love you Kris.

    • @davidmurphy5083
      @davidmurphy5083 Před rokem +1

      Hi Cindy

    • @xine9997
      @xine9997 Před rokem +6

      I think this is my favourite version, too. And I think this is also my favourite of his compositions. Just about perfect, as you say

    • @kingcat3477
      @kingcat3477 Před rokem +2

      so true, so smooth

    • @xScooterAZx
      @xScooterAZx Před rokem +1

      We have "This Old Road" that he did in 2006,and there is his latest album,The Cedar Creek Sessions.

    • @steventalavera1995
      @steventalavera1995 Před rokem +1

      Q

  • @johnniecoleman8582
    @johnniecoleman8582 Před 2 lety +14

    I'm a disabled Vietnam veteran who loves the magical way he puts words to a song. Charlie Pride stated the same about him. I can sit and listen to his songs all day long. He was a Rhodes scholar, an army helicopter pilot, and great songwriter, and singer of songs. His songs will touch your heart in a way you never thought possible. He was truly a poetic writer of words in a way that that few others could even compare, other than his idol, Hank Williams. Enough said, I salute you Kris !!

    • @olir6910
      @olir6910 Před rokem

      Thank you for your service 🙏🏻

  • @berrycarley8218
    @berrycarley8218 Před 3 lety +21

    One of the best singer sing writer of all time

  • @roxanaschavez18
    @roxanaschavez18 Před 5 lety +6

    What a handsome and talented man!

  • @jeannineswart5554
    @jeannineswart5554 Před 7 měsíci +14

    His voice is as gentle as a slight summer breeze

  • @jeanross474
    @jeanross474 Před rokem +59

    My Goodness, I'd forgotten how much I love this song. 😢

  • @shadygraves
    @shadygraves Před rokem +65

    Absolutely the most beautiful song intro ever. Kris's lyrics are simply amazing.

  • @georgetruitt8718
    @georgetruitt8718 Před 2 lety +37

    two and a half years since my wife pass away and this song still makes me cry.

    • @johnrosa9985
      @johnrosa9985 Před 2 lety +1

      May she RIP and the love you shared be vivid in your heart and mind always ❤

    • @SMGAPR8
      @SMGAPR8 Před měsícem

      ❤️❤️😥

  • @vernsmith7821
    @vernsmith7821 Před 3 lety +100

    He writes words that we all feel in our hearts about someone we love or have loved

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety +5

      Hello thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far, keep supporting ❤️

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety

      @@steveflorence4742 Thanks and good to hear from you. Your comment and support me means so much to me

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety

      @@steveflorence4742 You can text me directly through my g mail

    • @vernsmith7821
      @vernsmith7821 Před rokem

      @@kriskristofferson6204 I'm honored for your reply and songs!!!

  • @davidcarrier9877
    @davidcarrier9877 Před 4 měsíci +16

    His music...an inspiration for me learn guitar...his voice telling a story, pure inspiration. I'M no good compared to him, but we all can make a joyful noise. Thank you Lord for this man.

  • @sandyschmitz6662
    @sandyschmitz6662 Před 3 lety +24

    One of the most beautiful love songs ever written!!!

    • @dunbarmichael406gmail7
      @dunbarmichael406gmail7 Před rokem

      Hi sandy where are you watching from?

    • @marcosbryant865
      @marcosbryant865 Před rokem

      Yeah I agree, have always loved his songs
      Been a fan all my life
      He has a magical voice so beautiful
      What's your favorite song by kris?🙂

  • @billlee7759
    @billlee7759 Před 8 lety +28

    I lost my wife to cancer five years ago. To this day I can't listen to this song without tearing up.

    • @donecurry1938
      @donecurry1938 Před 8 lety +2

      +bill lee I am very sorry for your loss.

    • @lindacummings1699
      @lindacummings1699 Před 2 lety

      So sorry for your loss.

    • @janparish8055
      @janparish8055 Před 2 lety

      So sorry - hugs to you.

    • @JohnHines-ou4tf
      @JohnHines-ou4tf Před 4 měsíci

      I’m very similar to your story, as I lost my Wife to cancer nearly six years ago. This song is so true to what she meant in my life.

  • @mikebockey4125
    @mikebockey4125 Před 7 lety +281

    if that doesn't make your heart skip a couple beats, you may wanna check to see if you have one

    • @marklittle7097
      @marklittle7097 Před 6 lety +3

      Nights in white satin

    • @arthurfallowfield6133
      @arthurfallowfield6133 Před 6 lety +5

      Yip,........................you'v'e said it all.

    • @johnklaas814
      @johnklaas814 Před 5 lety

      Mark Little snakes on a few planes? Idk were they white Homeboy?

    • @johnklaas814
      @johnklaas814 Před 5 lety +2

      Mark Little I didn't watch that movie "snakes on a plane" because I heard it was more than one plane. But since you went there, fine, it's your story you tell it.

    • @midnightrun74
      @midnightrun74 Před 5 lety +2

      So true and right, Dude...

  • @johnhigginbottom8532
    @johnhigginbottom8532 Před 4 měsíci +5

    Nothing like a songwriting poet. Whole nother level.

  • @charleslucas3682
    @charleslucas3682 Před 6 měsíci +11

    One of the best song's of all times, in my humble opinion!!!!!

  • @lindsaycrawford2433
    @lindsaycrawford2433 Před 2 lety +13

    I'm hoping someone would think this of me... what a wonderful song!

  • @gregs1504
    @gregs1504 Před rokem +112

    One of the greatest love songs ever written and performed with perfection.

  • @135hpgurl
    @135hpgurl Před 6 měsíci +10

    I've always loved his songs and no one can sing them like he does. The look of reflective memory on his face makes me think he is reliving this love each time he sings it. We love you Kris.

  • @radamson1
    @radamson1 Před 6 lety +56

    One of the all-time best songwriters and the greatest poet ever.

    • @janparish8055
      @janparish8055 Před 2 lety +2

      I can't make up my mind who I love more, Kris Krisopherson or Leonard Cohen for profound meaning in beautiful poetry.

    • @dbh931
      @dbh931 Před 9 měsíci

      Don't forget Bob Dylan & even John Prine. I've seen all 3 in concert. Kris is not only great but also very kind

  • @jjcale27
    @jjcale27 Před 9 lety +73

    Kris Kristofferson has a vibe..for those that don't get it, you'll probably never get it

  • @kathrynspradley6731
    @kathrynspradley6731 Před 6 měsíci +11

    My all time favorite songwriter and singer. Sings with such feeling.❤️❤️

  • @jeffkiss78
    @jeffkiss78 Před 3 lety +152

    as an ordinary person it mystifies me how someone can come up with lyrics that are so touching and genuine, and they will live on as a masterpiece. Kris

    • @AnnaLVajda
      @AnnaLVajda Před 3 lety +7

      He writes from the heart, what a heart he must have.

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety +3

      Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I really appreciate, I hope you will never stop listen to my music 🎶.. If you don’t mind kindly drop me your google chat just to get in touch with you❤️❤️❤️❤️

    • @uweschmidt4636
      @uweschmidt4636 Před rokem +2

      you are not an ordinary person you are special in your own way

    • @twomoontenbows198
      @twomoontenbows198 Před rokem

      'You can't judge a book by it's cover.'

  • @countryboywilliams6755
    @countryboywilliams6755 Před 7 lety +43

    In my opinion...THIS IS THE BEST VERSION OF THIS AWESOME SONG

  • @OdySlim
    @OdySlim Před 7 lety +12

    I've been listening to this song since it was released in 72. I was 12. Its been making me cry
    for 50 years. Not all songs I thought were my favorite ever lasted 50 years even though I still
    love them. I havent had a wife that long either. Thats a long time fellas!

  • @clauderebello5362
    @clauderebello5362 Před rokem +12

    You cannot.. express SENTIMENTS.. like this.. UNLESS..YOUVE BEEN THERE..

  • @janefletcher9593
    @janefletcher9593 Před 27 dny +4

    I was 30 in 1972.I love all these guys even after all these years.Growing older with them was a real pleasure

  • @janparish8055
    @janparish8055 Před 2 lety +6

    Beautiful man, beautiful song.

    • @cormacdavid7355
      @cormacdavid7355 Před 2 lety +1

      Hello Jan 👋 how are you ??

    • @marcosbryant865
      @marcosbryant865 Před rokem

      Yeah I agree, have always loved his songs
      Been a fan all my life
      He has a magical voice so beautiful
      What's your favorite song by kris?

  • @gettingold59
    @gettingold59 Před rokem +43

    It just does not get any better then this man. Simply the best ever

  • @dieskim675
    @dieskim675 Před 9 měsíci +9

    Dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end

  • @PeteKlimek
    @PeteKlimek Před 6 lety +6

    Most artists write songs while Kristofferson LIVES them.

  • @marymcgivney9041
    @marymcgivney9041 Před 3 lety +8

    My son went to Dublin to see him he said he was brilliant love his music ❤❣❤

    • @larrylinn8589
      @larrylinn8589 Před 3 lety

      Kristofferson earned a Rhodes Scholarship to Oxford University, where he studied at Merton College.

  • @woodyd-184
    @woodyd-184 Před 3 lety +10

    Another artist said "we are writing nursery rhymes compared to what Kris is writing", paraphrasing of course.

  • @cliffmorrow9891
    @cliffmorrow9891 Před 3 lety +71

    I believe it was Marty Stuart who said all of those words have been around a long time but no one knew how to put them together until Kris came along.

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety

      Hello thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far, keep supporting

  • @bettyallen5520
    @bettyallen5520 Před rokem +8

    I could listen to this and be happy for the rest of my life.

  • @verawarouw5077
    @verawarouw5077 Před 4 lety +7

    I love this song..it's so beautiful..thank you for sharing

  • @MK-ws4tw
    @MK-ws4tw Před 9 lety +68

    This is one of those songs that only Kris Kristofferson can sing so pure and simple and make it so beautiful.

    • @TheresaG21
      @TheresaG21 Před 9 lety +5

      Perfectly put Marty...nothing sounds or feels like Kris singing this song...makes you FEEL it.

    • @ezrakeith2317
      @ezrakeith2317 Před 6 lety +6

      WHOEVER SAID THIS MAN can't sing don't jkno what are talk
      Kin about he is great

  • @sgtpep5
    @sgtpep5 Před 3 lety +92

    How can you NOT like this tune? It's one of the best ever written by one of the greatest musician's that ever lived.

    • @chuckpankratz2729
      @chuckpankratz2729 Před 2 lety +1

      Have you ever head Walylon sing it awesome both of them

    • @t23682
      @t23682 Před 2 lety

      Wolylon and Kris and Willi and Johnny in 1990 Fantastik Show Nassau Bahamas.....

  • @rickyt614
    @rickyt614 Před 2 lety +37

    This guy had such a different sound and style that was so original and seperate from the other outlaws. One of the most under rated and greatest songwriters in country music and all music

    • @kellykersten8828
      @kellykersten8828 Před 5 měsíci

      He wasn't underrated with the people I hang with. No way, no how.

  • @stodrac
    @stodrac Před rokem +42

    I have seen the morning burning golden on the mountain in the skies
    Aching with the feeling of the freedom of an eagle when she flies
    Turning on the world, the way she smiled upon my soul as I lay dying
    Healing as the colors in the sunshine and the shadows of her eyes
    Waking in the morning to the feeling of her fingers on my skin
    Wiping out the traces of the people and the places that I"ve been
    Teaching me that yesterday was something that I never thought of trying
    Talking of tomorrow and the money, love and time we had to spend
    Loving her was easier than anything I'll ever do again
    Coming close together
    With a feeling that I'd never known before in my time
    She ain't ashamed to be a woman or afraid to be a friend
    I don't know the answer to the easy way she opened every door in my mind
    But dreaming was as easy as believing it was never gonna end
    Loving her was easier than anything I'll ever do again.

    • @MixedMediaInk
      @MixedMediaInk Před rokem +2

    • @billie877
      @billie877 Před rokem +3

      Thank you for the words to the song.

    • @kevinkeith4276
      @kevinkeith4276 Před 10 měsíci +1

      ty

    • @SeattleMartin
      @SeattleMartin Před 6 měsíci

      Thanks for showing the lyrics. The first two lines sound like something an airplane pilot might write; maybe that came from his helicopter experience in the Army. Beautiful song.

  • @onekittyhawk63
    @onekittyhawk63 Před 3 lety +7

    It's 1/28/2021. This performance was done almost 50 years ago. Kris announced his retirement today. He's is 84 years of age.

  • @krisasche
    @krisasche Před 6 lety +92

    After 38 years I understand why my mother named me after this man. I'll never get tired of hearing his songs.

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety

      Hello thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far, keep supporting

  • @linda5565
    @linda5565 Před 5 měsíci +1

    All these years later and he still sounds incredible.......a voice so full of love and emotion.

  • @dennisstokes7049
    @dennisstokes7049 Před 6 měsíci +8

    Saw Kris in concert many years ago in Darwin, Australia. The man doesn't need back up dancers or flashy light. Mesmerised you with lyrics. Artists today are overated 😢

  • @davidreed3357
    @davidreed3357 Před 4 lety +4

    I use to sit on our porch and sing this song to my fiance. Before God took her home. I love you Kim. R.I.P. baby girl.

  • @marysteffens4531
    @marysteffens4531 Před rokem +9

    IMHO one of the most beautiful love songs ever written!!❤

  • @user-sq7lp1zy7z
    @user-sq7lp1zy7z Před 7 měsíci +3

    I am now 66
    The only man I have ever loved apart from my dad!
    Special fella🥰

  • @piyabiswas9475
    @piyabiswas9475 Před 9 měsíci +11

    Beautiful song . Lyrics are so true. He is such a humble singer and songwriter. He is a living legend. Thank you for sharing this beautiful song.

  • @drc08rules
    @drc08rules Před 8 lety +49

    Kris has it all. This song, these lyrics - One of the best songwriters of our time

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety +1

      Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I really appreciate, I hope you will never stop listen to my music 🎶.. If you don’t mind kindly drop me your google chat just to get in touch with you❤️❤️

    • @darlamcmurray4137
      @darlamcmurray4137 Před 2 lety +1

      And gorgeous.

    • @janparish8055
      @janparish8055 Před 2 lety

      Not to mention easy on the eye - yum!

  • @stuartredmond1382
    @stuartredmond1382 Před 10 lety +53

    At age 15, as a busboy at the "Big Hotel", one of my jobs was cleaning up the bar. The bartenender always left me coins for the jukebox. This was always the first song I played. Thanks, Kris!

    • @themooch1639
      @themooch1639 Před 5 lety +1

      he was grooming you

    • @johnmac91
      @johnmac91 Před 4 lety +1

      I worked as a busboy too and no one ever left me coins. Guess I was lucky to be such an ugly kid.

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety

      Thanks so much for the love ❤️ I really appreciate, I hope you will never stop listen to my music 🎶.. If you don’t mind kindly drop me your google chat just to get in touch with you❤️❤️

  • @Diamondbraclet
    @Diamondbraclet Před 2 lety +60

    “Waking in the morning to the feeling of her fingers on my skin, wiping out the traces of the people and places that I’ve been”. We’ve all been there, finding that one person whose very touch can erase all those you knew before. Love that comes slowly and easily is the best love. Kris Kristofferson is one of the most talented song writers in existence. He has that rare gift of putting our thoughts and our lives into words and making us realize we’re not so alone in our struggles and triumphs.

  • @ashtonlambert7673
    @ashtonlambert7673 Před 8 dny +2

    You can tell from this song and the way he sings it he experienced some severe heartbreak

  • @johnmac91
    @johnmac91 Před 5 lety +54

    This song is beautiful beyond words. Almost painfully so.

    • @lisamurray8285
      @lisamurray8285 Před 3 lety +2

      It's the first time I've ever heard it, and your right it's so movingly beautiful it's painful almost , got a lump in my throat x

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety

      Hello thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far, keep supporting

  • @owengreene382
    @owengreene382 Před 6 měsíci +6

    Many years ago, Chris sang in Donegal. I had planned to see him, told everyone, but never did. Boy, have I regretted that since.

  • @harryb7402
    @harryb7402 Před 2 lety +2

    Picking your favorite Kristofferson song is liking picking your favorite child---but I think this might be his best----(just don't tell the others)

  • @daisywells8264
    @daisywells8264 Před 6 měsíci +2

    A special guy sent me this song 6 years ago. He is my twin flame whether he knows it or not. Loving him is easier then anything I'LL ever do again.... ❤

  • @hayse50
    @hayse50 Před rokem +4

    Great songwriter.

  • @juanitahardy8583
    @juanitahardy8583 Před 2 lety +5

    Lost my fiancee to a massive heart attack in 1992 and we never had a chance to settle a spat or say goodbye. He has visited me in my dreams many times including last night, said he wanted to talk. Loving him was so much easier than anything I ever have experienced. Perhaps in Heaven we will talk again.

    • @marcosbryant865
      @marcosbryant865 Před rokem

      Wow that's sad
      Sorry to hear that
      Yeah I agree, have always loved his songs
      Been a fan all my life
      He has a magical voice so beautiful
      What's your favorite song by kris?

    • @lisarmartinez3990
      @lisarmartinez3990 Před 4 měsíci

      God bless you hun... your post made me cry.. you will one day be with him again. ❤❤❤

  • @lauriewhincup5635
    @lauriewhincup5635 Před rokem +3

    Reminds me of my mother who loved this. Now I am feeling this in my soul for a man I love more then life itself.
    Thanks Mama 💜🫂🦋🌠

  • @sandyfreeman8865
    @sandyfreeman8865 Před 7 lety +3

    I was 16 when I first heard Why Me Lord, One night while cleaning up the caff with my boss. 54 yrs later I still still love it an it makes me cry, My Boss unfortunately I don't remember her name but she had cancer, I did not know the lord before then I think of her often though, most loving lady I knew

    • @jasonchris9263
      @jasonchris9263 Před 3 lety

      That’s nice to hear sandy 🥰how are you doing today hope you’re safe from the virus?

    • @Fredjohnson2920
      @Fredjohnson2920 Před rokem

      Hello sandy, how are you doing??

  • @MsRashun12
    @MsRashun12 Před 9 měsíci +6

    be still my beating heart! ❤❤❤❤❤❤

  • @user-pl2ii6hp3k
    @user-pl2ii6hp3k Před 8 měsíci +9

    Kris Kristofferson is the most amazing song writer ever his words touch your heart soul and mind with their magic

  • @whyme3904
    @whyme3904 Před 3 lety +53

    You can flush all of today's country music after listening to that. Great times I miss dearly.

  • @marthanorton7807
    @marthanorton7807 Před rokem +5

    Now this is music

    • @davidmurphy5083
      @davidmurphy5083 Před rokem +1

      Hello Martha 1👋

    • @marcosbryant865
      @marcosbryant865 Před rokem

      Yeah I agree, have always loved his songs
      Been a fan all my life
      He has a magical voice so beautiful
      What's your favorite song by kris?

  • @teresathompson1615
    @teresathompson1615 Před 7 lety +14

    He just seems so humble and kind.. and when he played with Johnny, Waylon and Willie, he just looks at these guys with deep admiration and respect. You can tell that they were truly friends..

    • @kriskisstofferson2848
      @kriskisstofferson2848 Před 3 lety

      Yeah I might seem humbling kind but you got to remember I'm out in my God damn devil ass mind

    • @davelamore6309
      @davelamore6309 Před 3 lety

      Hello

    • @kriskristofferson8096
      @kriskristofferson8096 Před 3 lety

      Hello Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought this far. Keep Supporting ❤️
      Please send me a mail via.kristofferson2021@gmail.com......

  • @boogiemorgan
    @boogiemorgan Před 11 měsíci +17

    Kris has natural talent and the voice to match! His songs are, been there done that, and pure country. I love every song he ever made. He is great at what he does, way to go.Kris, you are the best! 🎸💤🤠

  • @pennybenton5607
    @pennybenton5607 Před 2 lety +5

    Missing my Dad today. Like him I let the music fuel my soul and what better way then to listen to Kris sing!! ❤️

    • @raymondscott7857
      @raymondscott7857 Před 2 lety

      Hello, how are you doing today... 😋...?

    • @marcosbryant865
      @marcosbryant865 Před rokem

      That's beautiful, have always loved his songs
      Been a fan all my life
      He has a magical voice so beautiful
      What's your favorite song by kris?

  • @jamesquigley7693
    @jamesquigley7693 Před 3 lety +16

    Every song he ever composed and sang was from the heart.

    • @kriskristofferson6204
      @kriskristofferson6204 Před 2 lety

      Hello thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought me this far, keep supporting

  • @sandinixon
    @sandinixon Před rokem +3

    I love this song.....

  • @ronniegriffon7951
    @ronniegriffon7951 Před 6 lety +3

    Honored to meet and spend time with Kris in 1973.....good man! (and great kisser!)

    • @jasonchris9263
      @jasonchris9263 Před 3 lety

      Wow sound sweet 🥰how are you doing Ronnie hope you’re safe from the virus?

    • @Fredjohnson2920
      @Fredjohnson2920 Před rokem

      Hello Ronnie, how are you doing??

  • @garrydearmond2867
    @garrydearmond2867 Před 7 lety +2

    Kris is more than just a poet. He told me that if it weren't for Bob Dylan, there would be no me.

  • @debbestaker6452
    @debbestaker6452 Před rokem +4

    All those Highway Men were poets and their songs are from life experiences and from the heart and souls of them all...

    • @marcosbryant865
      @marcosbryant865 Před rokem

      Yeah I agree, have always loved his songs
      Been a fan all my life
      He has a magical voice so beautiful
      What's your favorite song by kris?

  • @waynebrown5428
    @waynebrown5428 Před 8 lety +46

    Kris was one of the Greats that many people of this day dont see..

  • @gregtaylor6159
    @gregtaylor6159 Před 10 lety +25

    Legend, plain and simple, there ain't many better than Kris.

  • @lindaowens9865
    @lindaowens9865 Před 2 lety +5

    I have loved his music since the early 70's. He fascinated me, when I started reading all he had accomplished and listening to every song he had written then. I was 18 and thought he was they perfect man! Anyone who could write songs like that and look like he did...wow!! Then, he married Rita. 😭 I still like to look at him and still love his songs. Every one is a masterpiece of poetry...even Silver Tongued Devil.

    • @cormacdavid7355
      @cormacdavid7355 Před 2 lety +1

      Hello Linda 👋

    • @marcosbryant865
      @marcosbryant865 Před rokem

      Yeah I agree, have always loved his songs
      Been a fan all my life
      He has a magical voice so beautiful
      What's your favorite song by kris?

  • @patrickholmes7381
    @patrickholmes7381 Před rokem +3

    Simply a miracle! Kris is heaven sent, since 1971 I've listened. Thanks for carrying me Brother, our lives tried the same roads and crossroads. Thank you American Hero, American Veteran. 🇺🇲🇺🇲