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Disc 2 does an adequate job of surveying the work that followed Kristofferson's initial burst of genius. Disc 1 is only bettered by buying Kristofferson's first two albums as reissues (something that any serious fan is highly recommended to do). That said, what's here is magnificent, and shows off Kristofferson's lyrical poetry to great effect. To be fair, one can't help but draw heavily upon Kristofferson's early pair, but given that disc 2 already fails to keep a linear timeline, it might have helped to add a few of the earlier tracks to disc 2. The result is a highly consistent disc 1, and a more erratic disc 2. Disc 2, on the other hand, samples a dozen different albums, stopping for more than once at any particular release only a few times. These two albums alone contribute 16 of disc 1's 18 tracks. #ME AND BOBBY MCGEE CHORDS WAYLON JENNINGS FULL#As a recording artist, Kristofferson hit the ground in full sprint on his debut album, "Kristofferson." The follow-up, "The Silver Tongued Devil and I" was just as strong. These two discs lean heavily on Kristofferson's earlier work, which, for most listeners will be the right mix. Similarly, for "Help Me Make it Through the Night" and "For the Good Times" the hits became icons for Sammi Smith and Ray Price, respectively, but Kristofferson's own versions are perhaps even more unforgettable for his earthier, less-polished voice. Jopin sung the hell out of "Me and Bobby McGee," but she lost some of the down-and-out brokenness Kristofferson laid into it. Still, Kristofferson's own recordings, especially those of songs made popular by others, are intimate and revealing in ways that no one else's could ever really be. Without the hits that others launched from Kristofferson's pen, you can't assemble a full view of his impact on Nashville and pop music in general. How Do You Feel About Foolin' Around - (with Willie Nelson)Īn artist as prolific as Kristofferson is necessarily difficult to capture in compilation, not least of which because his songs and singing are half his artistic story. Highwayman - (with Waylon Jennings/Willie Nelson/Johnny Cash)īigger the Fool, The (The Harder They Fall) I'd Rather Be Sorry - (with Rita Coolidge) Nobody Wins Kris Kristofferson and Catie Curtis Video Jesus Was A Capricorn (Owed To John Prine) Video Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again) Kris Kristofferson and Marc Cohn Videoįor The Good Times Matraca Berg and Kris Kristofferson Video Help Me Make It Through The Night Kris Kristofferson and Vince Gill Video A strong collection for the true fan, or a fantastic intro for the uninitiated, ESSENTIAL is a concise overview of this groundbreaking songwriter's work. It opens with 1972?s narcotic "Border Lord," and continues through four tracks from 1972's JESUS WAS A CAPRICORN (including "I'd Rather Be Sorry," a duet with his then-wife, Rita Coolidge), "How Do You Feel About Foolin' Around" (with Willie Nelson, from the 1986 film SONGWRITER), and a 1985 cut from the country supergroup Highwaymen (with Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings). These include "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down," "Help Me Make It Through the Night," and "For the Good Times"-all hits for other artists, though Kristofferson's weathered, raspy versions feel definitive.Disc two culls tracks from more varied sources, though a mere five of 19 go beyond 1979. The first disc is primarily comprised of nine tracks from his landmark 1970 debut, KRISTOFFERSON, and seven cuts from 1971's equally strong THE SILVER TONGUED DEVIL AND I. Always one to appeal to country and rock fans alike, Kristofferson is a songwriter's songwriter, as illustrated by this double-disc collection. #ME AND BOBBY MCGEE CHORDS WAYLON JENNINGS PROFESSIONAL#Includes liner notes by Jim Bessman.Drunkards, free spirits, wayward travelers, and lady-killers populate the songs of Kris Kristofferson, who was a wandering soul himself before becoming a professional musician. #ME AND BOBBY MCGEE CHORDS WAYLON JENNINGS MAC#Description : Personnel includes: Kris Kristofferson (vocals, guitar) Steve Burton, Fred Carter Jr., Johnny Christopher, James Colvard, Ray Edenton, Chris Gantry, Mac Gayden, Steve Gibson, Jerry Kennedy, Mark Knopfler, Dennis Linde, Grady Martin, Jerry McGee, Wayne Moss, Jerry Shook, Billy Swan, Fred Tackett, John "Bucky" Wilkin, Chip Youn (guitar) Peter Drake, Paul Franklin, Weldon Myrick (steel guitar) David Briggs, Glen Clark (keboards) Dennis Belfield (bass) Kenny Buttrey (drums) Bobbye Hall (percussion).Producers includes: Fred Foster, David Anderle, Nancy Carlen, Dennis Linde, Norbert Putam.Compilation producer: Gregg Geller.Recorded between 1969 & 1985. ![]()
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