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Kris Kristofferson

Celebrating the songs, music and connections of Kris Kristofferson. Plus another chance to hear the conversation Ricky recorded with him in Glasgow in 2010.

Celebrating the song-writing, music and connections of Kris Kristofferson, one of the greatest Country artists of all time. His songs have been recorded by Elvis Presley, Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Ray Price, Sammi Smith, Dolly Parton, Roger Miller, Janis Joplin and many other artists. While he was working as a janitor at Columbia Recording Studios Kris witnessed some landmark recordings including Bob Dylan's Blonde On Blonde. You can hear some of these stories in the conversation Ricky recorded in Glasgow in 2010.

This year Kris Kristofferson celebrated his 85th birthday and announced his retirement from recording, performing and acting.

1 hour, 55 minutes

Last on

Tue 24 Aug 2021 20:00

Music Played

  • Kris Kristofferson

    Why Me

  • Sammi Smith

    I've Got To Have You

    • PYE.
  • Roger Miller

    The Best Of All Possible Worlds

    • Philips.
  • Lee Ann Womack

    Nobody Wins (Live)

  • Willie Nelson

    Loving Her Was Easier Than Anything I'll Ever Do

  • Rita Coolidge

    Late Again

    • A&M.
  • Waylon Jennings

    To Beat The Devil

  • Johnny Cash

    The Burden of Freedom (Part 1)

  • Kelsey Waldon

    The Law Is For Protection Of The People

  • Elvis Presley

    For The Good Times

  • Kris Kristofferson

    Feeling Mortal

    • Feeling Mortal.
  • Kris Kristofferson

    Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends (Publishing Demo)

    • Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends: The Publishing Demos (1968-72).
  • The Highwaymen

    Here Comes That Rainbow Again

    • The Road Goes On Forever.
    • EMI Records Ltd.
  • Janis Joplin

    Me And Bobby McGee

    • The Essential Janis Joplin.
    • Columbia Legacy.
    • 12.

Broadcast

  • Tue 24 Aug 2021 20:00

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