Yeah -- he's lived the life that he wanted. And his voice tells the story. He wouldn't have it any other way. kristoferson is poet -- and a national treasure...
When I first Heard This Song and Album I liked it but didn’t Identify completely with it at The Time , I had just Turned 60 , still Ready to Take on The World . Now that I’m nearly 71 and have experienced some Growing Old Awareness I have fallen in Live with this Album. What a Great Songwriter with a Very Textured Voice 🎸
Kristofferson is my all-time favourite. This is absolutely wonderful. Like a fine wine, he has matured into an even greater artist. Such a feat is reserved for this genre. The likes of Kris himself, Willie, Johnny, Waylon, Bocephus, Haggard, Jones & Price - All only got better with age. Saw Kris live in December, and he was wonderful. Will definitely see him again when he's local! Thank you Kris, for this masterpiece, and of course, Feeling Mortal!
Kris is helping me thru a journey of very rare Cancer, he's the most spiritual person I know...Thanks to my Mom and Dad for the Culture, just saw him in Jan. thought I had already died and went to heaven RIP Mom and DAd and Stephen!!
Few songs capture better the accumulation of wisdom with aging than this tune. Everything important comes down to the next heartbeat, and all you care about anymore is truth.
Looking at this video again, I am again struck with the creative symbolic imagery of the barren, cheap, transitory hotel room and all the symbolism of the clips throughout the movie: starting up the ignition, rolling down the road, the picture inserted in the guitar frets, etc.. The person creating the visuals matched note for note, emotion for emotion the poignancy of Kris's words. Kris, I don't know if you read comments on CZcams, I certainly hope so. To me, you have picked up Johnny's mantle: the gift of transparency, of being real about life's struggles. Most people are lost in a world of vapid materialism, of shallow relationships, of being bereft of any spiritual hunger. First Johnny and then you, in my opinion, point people back to the inscrutable fact that we are spiritual beings and we owe it to ourselves to have an honest, no-hold-bars search for our Creator. That search is the reason we are here. God bless you, Kris. We have been blessed by your willingness --how did you say it? -- "makin' pretty music, closer to your feelin's, . . .running out of time" to tell the truth. Thank you Kris
they don't make singer/song-writers like this anymore an thats a shame =/ Springsteen an Kristofferson have been my biggest idols all through my life to date an probly always will be
Ole Kris has been my friend, in spirit, for forty years or so. Learned to play guitar listening to his music. I can't stand to see him getting older (cos I'm right behind him). I don't agree with everything he says politically, but he can move my soul with his words and the way he sings em. His voice is perfect for what he does.
3 people died while watching this amazing video featuring a flawless song from one of the world's greatest artists to ever live - and accidentally hit "Dislike" instead of "Like". They are forgiven.
I hold this man very dear to my heart and soul! He's played a big role in my life with his music and films especially convoy! My dad is a trucker it's our favorite film of Kris's. He has done everything his way lived the way he wanted to a true free spirit.
Great video. I love Kristofferson. Granted his voice has never been smooth or anything like that, but the man's got soul, and it shows. He's a poet and you know when you hear his voice that it's HIS voice. His songs haven't got, in Merle Haggard's words "One long note with a hundred chords underneath it", it's got a real melody, with real words and it hasn't got a million backing singers and violins to hide his voice. It's raw, poetic and powerful. It doesn't matter that his voice isn't great.
I don't know why, but this comment really moved me. I checked and Becky Haines was really active on CZcams up until 11 months ago, then nothing. Damn. I guess that's the way things go. RIP stranger, if you've moved on. Makes you remember that all this is temporary, but it's full of beautiful little moments we get to share. This journey is the very definition of precious - I for one need to take heed and start acting accordingly.
Kris is a one and only. No one can write and/or sing a song with more honesty and conviction than this guy. Plan on seeing him and Merle Haggard in St. Louis in March. Can't wait!!
Absolutely adore this song, and this video is phenomenal. Kris accepting his age and thriving on it. The man is timeless. His voice has withered so perfectly. I have many of his older works, but I really can't wait for his future releases. The Highwayman is better than ever. Truly a masterpiece is this song.
Kris has his own views and a differant look at lives he has lived many ifetimes in his years............nomatter what he sings you think its the truth and i think it is....love him and thanks for posting the music
Later than almost anyone, and with his dignity and songwriting ability still totally intact (can't really say the same for Nelson), this man is absolutely a reality. Man, I love Kris.
great video and song. i remember hearin Kris do a demo of this song on the anniversary edition of the Highwaymen album The Road Goes On Forever and remember thinkin that i would love to hear him actually record it for an album. looks like my wish was granted. LOL!
thanks very much for posting. Kris still goes directly to the heart after more then four decades. I´m proud to have him seen live in Germany several times.
@dragonbane82 Other than his lack of "slick-wizard" gnashville presentation, I appreciate his songwriting most. [Give that some thought.] As far as his "saying it"... he did. If you just want to be entertained,...listen to the radio. They cater to people who just want to "veg" anyway. By the way,... I think the audio blurb in the video as he swung the door shut with his foot was probably meant to satisfy the needs of those who "just don't get it."
@dragonbane82 Yeah, well,.... maybe when you put a few years behind you you will then understand what Kris is trying to say in this piece. Life becomes sweeter as you begin to run out of it. Doesn't matter where you been or what you have done ... fact is,.. time is running out and you finally begin to appreciate the simple things that you never even paid that much attention to when you were younger. May your road go on forever .....
Hello Becky, I really hope, deep down, that you are still fighting fit. I know the comment is two years old, so I sincerely hope you kicked that cancer's ass! Music such as that spoken by Mr. Kristofferson can get you through anything. Thinking of you. All the best - Wayne
The phrasing and much of the tune are the same. The lyrics are pure Kristofferson though. I wouldn't call it plagiarism - probably unintentional influence - I'd say welcome to the world of 3-chord music.
HoboJim is close to spot on... I don't agree that Kris is 'intentionally' refraining from a more technically apt vocal style- he isn't a fantastic vocalist. Nature plays a huge role in that... What he is is a genius lyricist and you're dead-on when you say that this song stands more as a gesture of human expression than an exercise in musical technique. There's a reason a lot of "performers" couldn't write a song if their lives depended on it and there's a reason a lot of writers can't sing.
when you say "can't sing", or "not a great vocalist" etc. are you talking about technique? in other words, what constitutes a "bad" country singer, or ANY singer? let me put it this way...robert plant may have more range than mick jagger...but who would you rather listen to?
Country music has a long tradition of people who can't sing. Technical mastery is very important in a lot of genres, especially when you're singing famous or popular songs. In Kristopherson music, he intentionally refrains from exercising that expertise as a form of artistic expression, particularly in this piece. By singing "poorly" Kristopherson is peeling away all the skin and muscle of aesthetics and form in pursuit of authentic emotional expression. Noob.
Ha! Country music with a long tradition of people who can't sing? Then you've never heard George Jones sing, or countless many other wonderful country singers do their thing. As for kris intentionally singing badly... NO WAY! He has never claimed to be the best singer, but his words move us in a way that not many other writers can. In his day he could SING and write. Of course this is my opinion, and I think it is ignorant of people to think he can't sing.
Plagiarism is copying all the words, word for word. The music may sound a lot alike but that does not make it plagiarism. If that's all it took then half the music in the world would be Plagiarism!
gypsies0 is probably used to listening to the beaver and playing with himself , very few of todays music fans realize they are not listening to what an artists really sounds like, it really is scary but unfortunately stupid can't be cured.
@Kris Kristofferson I'm not going to send you an email if you read what I wrote you wouldn't even be messaging me I said this is the worst album I've heard Kris Kristofferson perform
Yeah -- he's lived the life that he wanted. And his voice tells the story. He wouldn't have it any other way. kristoferson is poet -- and a national treasure...
He's beautiful and amazing.
And such a compelling voice
Once a poet, always a poet
When I first Heard This Song and Album I liked it but didn’t Identify completely with it at The Time , I had just Turned 60 , still Ready to Take on The World . Now that I’m nearly 71 and have experienced some Growing Old Awareness I have fallen in Live with this Album. What a Great Songwriter with a Very Textured Voice 🎸
Kristofferson is my all-time favourite. This is absolutely wonderful. Like a fine wine, he has matured into an even greater artist. Such a feat is reserved for this genre. The likes of Kris himself, Willie, Johnny, Waylon, Bocephus, Haggard, Jones & Price - All only got better with age. Saw Kris live in December, and he was wonderful. Will definitely see him again when he's local! Thank you Kris, for this masterpiece, and of course, Feeling Mortal!
Kris is helping me thru a journey of very rare Cancer, he's the most spiritual person I know...Thanks to my Mom and Dad for the Culture, just saw him in Jan. thought I had already died and went to heaven RIP Mom and DAd and Stephen!!
40+ Years and still on top of his game. Now Kris can only be described by Two Words Legend and Icon
Few songs capture better the accumulation of wisdom with aging than this tune. Everything important comes down to the next heartbeat, and all you care about anymore is truth.
"Open to the pleasure and equal to the pain". Awesome.
He's the greatest singer songwriter . I just love his music. He's a great actor. He's done just about everything imaginable.
Looking at this video again, I am again struck with the creative symbolic imagery of the barren, cheap, transitory hotel room and all the symbolism of the clips throughout the movie: starting up the ignition, rolling down the road, the picture inserted in the guitar frets, etc.. The person creating the visuals matched note for note, emotion for emotion the poignancy of Kris's words. Kris, I don't know if you read comments on CZcams, I certainly hope so. To me, you have picked up Johnny's mantle: the gift of transparency, of being real about life's struggles. Most people are lost in a world of vapid materialism, of shallow relationships, of being bereft of any spiritual hunger. First Johnny and then you, in my opinion, point people back to the inscrutable fact that we are spiritual beings and we owe it to ourselves to have an honest, no-hold-bars search for our Creator. That search is the reason we are here. God bless you, Kris. We have been blessed by your willingness --how did you say it? -- "makin' pretty music, closer to your feelin's, . . .running out of time" to tell the truth. Thank you Kris
this music make my lonely time, precious and sweet.
Classic. With attitude & essential lyrics - rarely seen in music these days !
Hope he makes another album. hes a great man..
Lyme Disease is cruel.
they don't make singer/song-writers like this anymore an thats a shame =/ Springsteen an Kristofferson have been my biggest idols all through my life to date an probly always will be
real kris is real.....respect...from co.clare,ireland ,bless the road he thread's..........
Took me long time to get here 😌 Hard to find songs like this one
Ole Kris has been my friend, in spirit, for forty years or so. Learned to play guitar listening to his music. I can't stand to see him getting older (cos I'm right behind him). I don't agree with everything he says politically, but he can move my soul with his words and the way he sings em. His voice is perfect for what he does.
Seen this legend over around Dayton Ohio took my Dad all we could say was he's a genius
Great writing from one of the best!
Great song and great album Kris. Come back to Toronto soon!
Keep on writting songs (save the book for another decade or so).
And wonderfully appealing even to oldies like me❤
a masterpiece!
as everything is done by Kris Kristofferson. Tks for the video!!!
3 people died while watching this amazing video featuring a flawless song from one of the world's greatest artists to ever live - and accidentally hit "Dislike" instead of "Like". They are forgiven.
Forgiven
How could someone dislike this?
I hold this man very dear to my heart and soul! He's played a big role in my life with his music and films especially convoy! My dad is a trucker it's our favorite film of Kris's. He has done everything his way lived the way he wanted to a true free spirit.
Love this song with him singing it...always liked his music. Video is cool too.
A great poet of the life on the road
Thank you, Kris
Kris Is one hell of a Musician one of the all time greats.
Thanks Kris for your passion and sharing your music.
Great video. I love Kristofferson. Granted his voice has never been smooth or anything like that, but the man's got soul, and it shows. He's a poet and you know when you hear his voice that it's HIS voice. His songs haven't got, in Merle Haggard's words "One long note with a hundred chords underneath it", it's got a real melody, with real words and it hasn't got a million backing singers and violins to hide his voice. It's raw, poetic and powerful. It doesn't matter that his voice isn't great.
I don't know why, but this comment really moved me. I checked and Becky Haines was really active on CZcams up until 11 months ago, then nothing.
Damn. I guess that's the way things go. RIP stranger, if you've moved on. Makes you remember that all this is temporary, but it's full of beautiful little moments we get to share. This journey is the very definition of precious - I for one need to take heed and start acting accordingly.
Kris is a one and only. No one can write and/or sing a song with more honesty and conviction than this guy. Plan on seeing him and Merle Haggard in St. Louis in March. Can't wait!!
Kris is perfect singer!!!
My all time favorite singer.
How I Love this song
Absolutely adore this song, and this video is phenomenal. Kris accepting his age and thriving on it. The man is timeless. His voice has withered so perfectly. I have many of his older works, but I really can't wait for his future releases. The Highwayman is better than ever. Truly a masterpiece is this song.
what song ..what a singer !!!
get to see him Sat. night!!! in Elkhart, IN Can't wait!!!
Love this
Kris has his own views and a differant look at lives he has lived many ifetimes in his years............nomatter what he sings you think its the truth and i think it is....love him and thanks for posting the music
Great Kris... close to my bone!!
Awesome song!!
+Daily with Scotty YEP;
amazing..
Loved it! I think this is an amazing song! I go around to health care centers and entertain all the time! Love the sincere honest truth of this song!
He can sing for sure- Great Voice- It's the part of it. Takes a lot of whiskey and livin' to get it.
Whatever I am trying to say. Let's Drink. Cheers
Later than almost anyone, and with his dignity and songwriting ability still totally intact (can't really say the same for Nelson), this man is absolutely a reality. Man, I love Kris.
what a killer song. gotta love it
when we loose Kris and Willie that to me will be the day the music died. johnney, waylon, Kris and willie, Royalty.
RIP Steve.....Cicha.
Kris n.1
great video and song. i remember hearin Kris do a demo of this song on the anniversary edition of the Highwaymen album The Road Goes On Forever and remember thinkin that i would love to hear him actually record it for an album. looks like my wish was granted. LOL!
Great video. I would have never thought he'd live this long, though.
Love it
God ! I love this man! Awesome video!
Nice video. Great music and I love the old trucks.
Wow!!!
thanks very much for posting. Kris still goes directly to the heart after more then four decades. I´m proud to have him seen live in Germany several times.
great vid great old truck man i love kris
Esse homem é foda !!! sou fã
The real stuff by an Outlaw. Better than the candy dress crap they call country music now-a-days.
the real american dream hope to see him in ireland ...a great man
He can sing. Love his voice.But who the hell Who cares?
let's all drink! Cheers
Frikkin Awesomeness 👅
@dragonbane82
Other than his lack of "slick-wizard" gnashville presentation, I appreciate his songwriting most. [Give that some thought.] As far as his "saying it"... he did. If you just want to be entertained,...listen to the radio. They cater to people who just want to "veg" anyway.
By the way,... I think the audio blurb in the video as he swung the door shut with his foot was probably meant to satisfy the needs of those who "just don't get it."
@dragonbane82
Yeah, well,.... maybe when you put a few years behind you you will then understand what Kris is trying to say in this piece. Life becomes sweeter as you begin to run out of it. Doesn't matter where you been or what you have done ... fact is,.. time is running out and you finally begin to appreciate the simple things that you never even paid that much attention to when you were younger.
May your road go on forever .....
He is like me, a hard bitten old buzzard with a great heart!
Hello Becky, I really hope, deep down, that you are still fighting fit. I know the comment is two years old, so I sincerely hope you kicked that cancer's ass! Music such as that spoken by Mr. Kristofferson can get you through anything. Thinking of you. All the best - Wayne
America. Fuck yeah.
They could not have made this video any better.
superv
BY THE WAY THANK-YOU !
+Donald Killeen Your welcome Donald
Ron Pinson uuhhh
@dragonbane82
May you rest in peace drag
@irishroverandthecrew Wasn't THAT a party?
@cripplecog So Do John Prine !!
The phrasing and much of the tune are the same. The lyrics are pure Kristofferson though. I wouldn't call it plagiarism - probably unintentional influence - I'd say welcome to the world of 3-chord music.
Plagerism and Kris Kristofferson should never be used in the same sentence. Shame on you.
Hey Kris! See what you started?
Is it just me or does he sound like Arthur Morgan during camp songs
HoboJim is close to spot on... I don't agree that Kris is 'intentionally' refraining from a more technically apt vocal style- he isn't a fantastic vocalist. Nature plays a huge role in that... What he is is a genius lyricist and you're dead-on when you say that this song stands more as a gesture of human expression than an exercise in musical technique.
There's a reason a lot of "performers" couldn't write a song if their lives depended on it and there's a reason a lot of writers can't sing.
when you say "can't sing", or "not a great vocalist" etc. are you talking about technique? in other words, what constitutes a "bad" country singer, or ANY singer? let me put it this way...robert plant may have more range than mick jagger...but who would you rather listen to?
Country music has a long tradition of people who can't sing. Technical mastery is very important in a lot of genres, especially when you're singing famous or popular songs. In Kristopherson music, he intentionally refrains from exercising that expertise as a form of artistic expression, particularly in this piece. By singing "poorly" Kristopherson is peeling away all the skin and muscle of aesthetics and form in pursuit of authentic emotional expression. Noob.
Bloodsworth.
Ha! Country music with a long tradition of people who can't sing? Then you've never heard George Jones sing, or countless many other wonderful country singers do their thing.
As for kris intentionally singing badly... NO WAY! He has never claimed to be the best singer, but his words move us in a way that not many other writers can. In his day he could SING and write.
Of course this is my opinion, and I think it is ignorant of people to think he can't sing.
Plagiarism is copying all the words, word for word. The music may sound a lot alike but that does not make it plagiarism. If that's all it took then half the music in the world would be Plagiarism!
gypsies0 is probably used to listening to the beaver and playing with himself , very few of todays music fans realize they are not listening to what an artists really sounds like, it really is scary but unfortunately stupid can't be cured.
what happened kris' voice. smoking
He's 82. He's getting old. That wat happens to country singers. Still great voice. Still better than any of the shite they play today.
This song is copied from "Games People Play" by Joe South. Pure plagiarism.
Bugees lolol. Look at this dumbass
I don't think you'd want to hear my opinion of this album..... I'll just say it's the worst I've heard from Kris Kristofferson it was a disappointment
@Kris Kristofferson I'm not going to send you an email if you read what I wrote you wouldn't even be messaging me I said this is the worst album I've heard Kris Kristofferson perform