Showing posts with label Kris Kristofferson. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Kris Kristofferson. Show all posts
Wednesday, June 22, 2016
For The Good Times
Today is Kris Kristofferson's 80th birthday (6/22/36). Here he is earlier this year performing his song "For The Good Times" with the Chieftains.
Monday, June 6, 2016
Friday, February 5, 2016
For The Good Times
Raul Malo performs "For The Good Times" for Kris Kristofferson, who wrote the song.
Thursday, April 24, 2014
Sunday Morning Coming Down
I posted a version of this song a couple years ago when Kris Kristofferson turned 75, That video is no longer available, but here is Johnny Cash's performance of "Sunday Morning Coming Down". The clip also contains Kristofferson discussing his writing of the song.
Thursday, April 17, 2014
Carter Girl
Carlene Carter talks about her family and new album, Carter Guitar, and performs some of the songs on it.
"Gold Watch and Chain"
"I'll Be All Smiles Tonight"
"Black Jack David" with Kris Kristofferson
Here is a longer interview with Carlene.
"Gold Watch and Chain"
"I'll Be All Smiles Tonight"
"Black Jack David" with Kris Kristofferson
Here is a longer interview with Carlene.
Tuesday, December 17, 2013
Ray Price (1926-2013)
A 2006 Ray Price performance of Kris Kristofferson's song "For the Good Times". Price was awarded "Song of the Year" by the Academy of Country Music for his 1970 recording of this song. He died yesterday at 87. Here is his Obituary
Thursday, June 23, 2011
Kris Kristofferson & Friends
No Depression posted this video on Facebook today. If I had seen it earlier, I would have included it in yesterday's post.
Kris Kristofferson, Joan Baez and John Prine performing Prine's song "Hello In There"
Kris Kristofferson, Joan Baez and John Prine performing Prine's song "Hello In There"
Wednesday, June 22, 2011
Kris Kristofferson @ 75
Today is Kris Kristofferson's 75 Birthday. A couple videos to make the occasion.
"Me and Bobby McGee", a song that Kristofferson wrote. You can see Janis Jopin's version at this previous post.
"Sunday Morning Coming Down", another song Kristofferson wrote.
An old clip of Kristofferson, and his one time wife, Rita Coolidge performing "Help Me Make It Through the Night", yet another song that Kristofferson wrote.
The Highwaymen—Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings—performing "Highwayman"
In addition to being a singer and songwriter, Kristofferson has been a Rhodes Scholar, a captain in the U.S. Army and an actor. Here is a clip with Barbra Steisand from the film A Star Is Born, for which he won a Golden Globe.
"Me and Bobby McGee", a song that Kristofferson wrote. You can see Janis Jopin's version at this previous post.
"Sunday Morning Coming Down", another song Kristofferson wrote.
An old clip of Kristofferson, and his one time wife, Rita Coolidge performing "Help Me Make It Through the Night", yet another song that Kristofferson wrote.
The Highwaymen—Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings—performing "Highwayman"
In addition to being a singer and songwriter, Kristofferson has been a Rhodes Scholar, a captain in the U.S. Army and an actor. Here is a clip with Barbra Steisand from the film A Star Is Born, for which he won a Golden Globe.
Monday, October 4, 2010
Janis Joplin
Today is the 40th anniversary of the death of Janis Joplin, who died on October 4, 1970 at the age of 27. So a post in tribute to her.
My last post was on Big Mama Thornton, who was a big influence on Joplin. One of Joplin's biggest successes was "Ball & Chain", a song Big Mama wrote, and was included in my last post.
Joplin had another hit with this song that Kris Kristofferson wrote, "Me and Bobby McGee"
Here Joplin performs George Gershwin's classic "Summertime"
Finally, "Mercedes Benz" a song Joplin co-wrote with the poet Michael McClure and Bob Neuwirth
My last post was on Big Mama Thornton, who was a big influence on Joplin. One of Joplin's biggest successes was "Ball & Chain", a song Big Mama wrote, and was included in my last post.
Joplin had another hit with this song that Kris Kristofferson wrote, "Me and Bobby McGee"
Here Joplin performs George Gershwin's classic "Summertime"
Finally, "Mercedes Benz" a song Joplin co-wrote with the poet Michael McClure and Bob Neuwirth
Tuesday, October 6, 2009
IBMA Awards Pt. 2
Winning the IBMA'sInstrumental Group of the the Yesr
was Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. In addition, they also won Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year for this song, "Jerusalem Ridge".
Dan Tyminski won Male Vocalist of the Year, as well as Album of the Year for the album Wheels. Dan also performs with Alison Krauss' Band Union Station, and is the voice that comes out of George Clooney's mouth when he sings in the movie "O' Brother Where Art Thou". Here is Dan performing the title track from his album.
Dale Ann Bradley won the award for Female Vocalist of the Year. This is the third yeat in a row that she has won this award. Here she is performing the Kris Kristofferson song that Janis Joplin made famous, "Me and Bobby McGee".
was Michael Cleveland & Flamekeeper. In addition, they also won Instrumental Recorded Performance of the Year for this song, "Jerusalem Ridge".
Dan Tyminski won Male Vocalist of the Year, as well as Album of the Year for the album Wheels. Dan also performs with Alison Krauss' Band Union Station, and is the voice that comes out of George Clooney's mouth when he sings in the movie "O' Brother Where Art Thou". Here is Dan performing the title track from his album.
Dale Ann Bradley won the award for Female Vocalist of the Year. This is the third yeat in a row that she has won this award. Here she is performing the Kris Kristofferson song that Janis Joplin made famous, "Me and Bobby McGee".
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