Don't disagree about being one of the best songwriters along with his friend Willie Nelson. I was really impressed with Kris after reading about his life before his fame.
Kris stumbled his way through life before this experience and he had many stumbles after it, but he was a changed man. At 88 years (as I type this) he remains a devote Christian and a good person.
Kris started out as a Special Forces U.S. Army Officer. He resigned when he could no longer ignore the call of music. He worked as a janitor in at a music production company until he got a chance to have his music recorded. He went on to be one of the most incredible music writers/singers in country music. He has starred in many movies as well. The host is one of the most important Country music DJs ever, Ralph Emory.
Also he was a rhodes scholar at Oxford University. Ralph Emory is a legend. He hosted the original Country TV . He was pretty much the Johhny Carson of country in Nashville. Kris is one of the Highwaymen. One of his best movies that Elvis Turn down is the original A Star is Born with Barbara Streisand. I love sunday morning come down, silver tongue devil, me and bobby mcgee, take the ribbon from your hair, to beat the devil, watch closely now there are so many, Plus you would be surprised at how many songs he wrote for other artists.
He was not Special Forces, he started out a helicopter pilot and earned the Army Ranger Tab. SF(Special Forces) wears a Green Beret(hence why they are called Green Berets)and Rangers at that time when he was in and up till about 97/98 wore the black beret. Rangers now wear the tan beret to honor those that were killed in Somalia. SF and Rangers are part of the Special Operations Command(SOC), but they are two different units with two different missions. They are not the same.
You have to google this guy one of the most amazing songwriters and singers ever nobody will ever have the credibility that this guy has he’s a genius in so many different fields
Hi Britt. Could write a book about Kris. 1st though this is from a series of shows called Country Family Reunion. The host back then was Ralph Emery, who was a big time Country Disc Jockey and TV variety show host. The people surrounding Kris are indeed all big stars. Bobby Bare, B.J. Thomas, Barbara Fairchild, Janie Fricke, and so many others. Kris and Willie have been friends since the dinosaurs roamed the earth. Both hall of fame songwriters and amazing performers. Also they were half of a super group late in their careers along with Johnny Cash and Waylon Jennings called The Highwaymen. Kris was in the army for several years. Was an officer and a helicopter pilot. He also was asked to teach at West Point. He was a Rhodes Scholar, a writer and poet. In his younger days also boxed and played football. A true Renaissance Man. His love for music drove him to Nashville though, where he took a job as a janitor just to get a foot in the door at a record company. One weekend he took a flight in an army reserve helicopter and landed it on Cash's lawn. Johnny and June were not home but he left a tape with the caretaker. I believe it was his song Sunday Mornin Coming Down which Johnny loved and recorded. Kris wrote many hits for himself and other stars, including Janis Joplin's hit Me and Bobby McGee. He also has gotten a lot of work as an actor. He has been in a number of movies etc. He starred in the 1976 movie A Star is Born with Barbra Streisand. Kris was wrongly diagnosed with dementia caused by (possibly) Alzheime'rs. Turns out he was having memory fog issues from a previous case of Lyme Disease. He has recovered his memory and is doing well. He is 87 now. Geez, I did nearly write a book about him!!! Stay safe and well Britt. ;))
Ralph Emory was the Johnny Carson of Nashville. If you were an up and coming country artist, appearing on his show and Ralph's approval was a huge boost to your career. Otherwise, if you were anybody in Nashville or County music, you found time to be on his show.
I love the fact that you are so willing to talk about your faith and your relationship with Jesus. In this day and age people shy away from talking about their faith for fear of making someone mad, or as in your case, of losing subscribers. I, for one, am proud to be a subscriber. Keep reacting and sharing your testimony whenever you can. God bless
I remember when I first saw him sing this on television..my grandmother was with me. When he came out, my grandmother had told me, she was thinking " oh no, what's this hippie going to sing " he was young and his hair was much longer than in this video. As soon as he opened his mouth, my grandmother started to cry. She said she felt so ashamed for thinking that. Never judge a book by its cover is what she said through tears. God bless her and may she rest in peace❤ thank you for reacting to this. It brought back many memories 😊
I can all but guarantee that everyone that was in that room knew every word of that song. That song is what Kris is known for. He is called by many “the greatest lyricist in the English language” he is an incredible songwriter. If you want to know why they call him that, listen to more of his music, & not just the popular stuff- dive off into some of his more obscure work, and the way he puts words together will melt your brain.
I was going to say that I’m sure they all knew the song. I don’t know when this performance took place but he looks decades older than when he originally released it.
I'm remembering the day HE opened his arms to me. Just to find out they were always open and HE had been patiently waiting. This song always brings a tear and a smile together. Beautiful reaction....thank you for sharing a little of your spirit with us. ❤
The man speaking with Kris is Ralph Emory, pretty much a legend in country broadcasting himself. He had a show for years called, “Pop Goes The Country”.
Another great reaction Lady Britt. Kris is such an interesting person. He's the Renaissance man. Warrior, scholar, musician, actor. I remember well Kris being so high at an award ceremony, back when all TV was live, that he couldn't accept his reward because he kept falling down the stairs. Yet I've he came home to the Lord he's been clean ever since. A few times during other shows back then he boldly proclaimed that it was Jesus that had delivered him from drugs and alcohol and got him back in his feet. Glory to God! I know the Lord blessed him with all the intellect and talent he did because he wanted Kris to write this song and to become the man he did.
He is one of the best song writers of his time, and more. His voice was great though it gave up on him at the end his music will live on for ever till the end of our time. God do well to him.
Kris Kristofferson is one of the truly great song writers. So many hits for him and others. Also several movies. And he was a Rhodes Scholar. A very special talent and man.
I knew you were going to say "transformed" before you said it. And of course the answer to why was I worthy is, I wasn't. And that's the definition of grace.
Love this song.. I've done it in church several times. Kris is a great song writer. He also preformed with Willie, Waylan Jennings, and Johnny Cash on a song called The Highway Men. Those four along with David Alan Coe and several others were considered Outlaws. So they're music was called Outlaw music
Kris Kristophersen is Danish and very handsome and intelligent. He and Viggo Mortensen are 2 of my favorites. My husband is Danish and pretty cute and smart, too.😊 This is a beautiful song and I also love the way Elvis sings it with his back-up quartet, the Stamps featuring J.D. Sumner. Elvis always wondered why "him"? Why was he chosen to be so loved by so many. Thanks for this great reaction. Love your channel!!❤❤❤
Amen & Amen. I’m 65and have listened to Outlaw country my whole life but I had never heard KK’s testimony. Thank you Britt for reacting to this powerful message wrapped around a beautiful song. ❤️
I think people, regardless of what religion they are, regardless of who they pray to, have this type of experience. Myself, I'm not a church going man, but I do believe that there is a higher power. I'm a student of history, and I look at all of the wars that have been fought, all of the lives that have been Lost, All In the name of one religion or another. For that reason, I have steered away from organized religion, but that doesn't make me any less of a man of Faith. That's one reason, that this song speaks to me.
A fabulous song from yesteryear that my friends and I from elementary and junior high and high school loved to hear. This was an amazing reaction by you, Britt! Keep up the fantastic work! 🙏😊💜
Trust me, everyone in that room knows that song. They were singing along silently or just under their breath. That song was huge for Kris, and still well loved
Kris Kristofferson was also an actor or movie star as you might say. He played in Blade, Blade II and of course Bade Trinity. He also played in Fire Down Below, Dolphin tale, Convoy, A star is born and several others.
This is one of my all time favorite songs and is off his 1972 Jesus Was A Capricorn album and was a Number 1 country single. Great album by one of our great songwriters. You should also check out the title track, Jesus Was A Capricorn. I know you’re into lyrics, and these lyrics will absolutely blow you away, written in 1972, very relevant then, possibly even more relevant now. You have that glow Little Mama!!👍👍👍 Also, Janie Fricke, singing here with Kris, is a country notable in her own right. Check out her singing It Ain’t Easy Bein’ Easy.
On the stage with Kris is ,Willie Nelson , Jeanie Freckey ,BJ Thomas ,Travis Tritt ,all are stars, Jeanie Freckey has sang on hundreds of recordings as a backup, she has had hit songs of her own : Tell me a Lie , it's not easy being easy, she also did a lot with, The man called The Voice vern Gosden,he was one of the Greatest, Miss Britney I love your Content, you have such a kind heart, I know your Parents are proud, you reflect greatly on them, God blessings be with you
I was asked to play this song once, and when looking for it on RU-vid stumbled first on this version, preceded for his story for how it came to him. Being a musician, I always pause for this... and I wish more people could 'ride along' with this backstory; it's lends every other hearing of the song so much more gravity, to know where the songwriter was when the melody was melded to these lyrics.
Kris is a gifted song writer. Elvis loved this song and performed it in concert. There are songs that you listen to like "Sounds of Silence," and think, "Brilliant." This is one of those songs along with many others Kris wrote. It comes from someplace above.
Always loved this song. I've only had a few profound experiences in my life. Being called to Jesus, exchanging vows with my wife, and the birth of my children. Life changing and powerful. Great post.
When Kris was a young man…he was just so beautiful. I know that sounds like a trivial thing but, inside and out, he was. And then, talk about his gifts..he crafted songs that touched the soul, he was a skilled actor, a scholar, a pilot, a friend you couldn’t replace and a voice from the universe. Thank God he’s still here, hopefully for a while. ❤❤
Kris Kristofferson's first album is one of the greatest albums around. Try To Beat The Devil Sunday Morning Comin Down Law Is For Protection Of The People
I never before left you a comment, but I had to let you know I watched a lot of your reaction videos and I love your reactions, I'm for sure a fan Love Ya!❤❤❤❤❤❤❤
Kris was a Rhodes Scholar, a US Army helicopter pilot, a movie star and one hell of a song writer. Check out 'Help Me Make it Through the Night'. Arond the time of this recording he was often on the road with Willy Nelson, Waylan Jennings and Johnny Cash in a group called The Highwaymen. You've reacted to them before.
Help me make it through the night duet with Rita Coolidge is my favorite version of that song ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-HKh6ZqVKmN4.html
Yes, the act of accepting Christ is almost indescribable. The amount of peace and joy that comes during that early phase is so amazing! Keep doing what you do Britt! God bless you and your soon-to-be little one!
Preach girl! 😊 I’ve heard this for YEARS and I didn’t realize all this was behind it. But I’ve actually heard it sang in church throughout the years. It’s a beautiful song!
The interviewer is Ralph Emory. He was a longtime Nashville DJ that hosted a talk show on the Nashville Network, I think it was called Nashville Tonight. It was later hosted by Amy Grant's first husband, Gary Chapman.
I have experienced times when my spirit and soul have overtaken my body, I completely get what he means. And I commend you for speaking freely of your beliefs. I adore watching your reactions, for that reason alone I keep coming back. And this was not a rehearsed performance either which is why it may sound a bit rocky but I still find it beautiful!
listen to SUNDAY MORNING COMING DOWN. Kris was a Rhodes Scholar and studied literature at Cambridge and taught Literature at the US Military Academy and quit and went to nashville and worked in a janitor in the top record studio and pitched his songs to singers who came in
Such a wonderful song and beautiful words. Always have "Why me Lord" on my playlists❤. On My Knees" is a 1978 single by Charlie Rich with Janie Fricke(She's singing background)
I’ve know and lessoned to Chris for years and years, but never heard the story behind the song. And it means so much more. I have a very personal relationship with God, Jesus, and the Holy Spirit. And a lot of people do not understand when I say I have a personal everyday relationship with my Savior. And even if there was not a Heaven or hell( which I believe in) I am so blessed each day by His Glory and Blessings. Praise God for His Glory !!!!!!’
The man interviewing Kris is Ralph Emery who was voted favorite country music DJ several years while he was a DJ at WSM Radio 650, an AM radio station in Nashville which played nothing but country music. Ralph had a late evening show and as country music singers were coming back home from being out on tour, they would often stop by WSM and see Ralph before they even went home. It was a way for them to decompress before they saw their families and it also gave them an opportunity to get some publicity for their latest album and explain where their next public appearance would be. WSM was a "clear channel" which meant that at night their signal reached all over the southeastern part of the US and when stars talked to Ralph they would be reaching millions of fans and the exposure they got in this way was invaluable. They would talk to Ralph about their time on the road but they also would talk about their families and what they were doing in their personal lives and as a result Ralph became a "walking encyclopedia" about all things country. I guess you could say that he was that era's country music Google. Ralph died on January15, 2022 at the age of 88. BTW, the church Kris is talking about going to was called the Evangel Temple and it was located on Dickerson Road in Nashville. It was about five miles from my house and I have been there. The pastor was Jimmie Snow who is Hank Snow's son and Hank is the Canadian singer whose song I'm Movin' On, you reacted to. Jimmie was married to Carol Lee Cooper who was the daughter of Wilma Lee and Stoney Cooper who were stars on the Grand Ole Opry decades ago. Wilma Lee and Stoney had HUGE hits with such songs as Tramp on the Street, There's a Big Wheel and Big Midnight Special and they were much loved by all the members of the Opry. Carol Lee and one other woman and two men had a group called The Carol Lee Singers and they would provide backup vocals for practically every singer who appeared on the Opry so she was loved because she was Wilma Lee and Stoney's daughter and also in her own right because she was on the Opry nearly every Friday and Saturday night. Because of Jimmie and Carol Lee's affiliation with the Grand Ole Opry, many stars would attend the Evangel Temple. In his testimony Kris mentions that he went there with Connie Smith, another very well known country singer and member of the Opry, whose best known songs include I Never Once Stopped Loving You, The Hurtin's all Over, Once a Day and Cincinnati, Ohio. I don't think he was there the night I was there but I believe Johnny Cash also attended the Evangel Temple. Carol Lee also provided the accompaniment for congregational singing at her husband's church. I can't remember if she played the piano or the organ but one day she had just played and was still sitting at the instrument when Jimmie got up in the pulpit and announced that "God" had told him to leave Carol Lee and marry another woman. Most of his congregation were horrified and members of the Opry were loyal to Carol Lee because of her backup group that would sing with practically everyone singer who appeared on the Opry and when Jimmie made this announcement the Opry stars also were horrified and this pretty much put an end to his church. There was quite a scandal because even people who thought he had every right to leave his wife and marry someone else, thought the way he announced it with Carol Lee sitting there and apparently hearing it for the first time was worse than tasteless. Sorry, I didn't mean to get so wound up. All I set out to do was tell you who Ralph Emery was.
Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge (his wife at the time, or sometime shortly thereafter) performed Help Me Make It Through The Night in what my gf assures me is one of the most PDC moments in world history.
Ralph Emery is asking the questions. He passed recently, but he hosted Nashville Now on the now defunct TNN (The Nashville Network) for years. I see Sammy Allred, Bobby Bare, Lorrie Morgan, Willie, Janie Frickie, and many other legends in the room.
Others here have covered Kris' background pretty well, but another interesting story is his history with Johnny Cash. Among side jobs and before he worked at Capitol Records, Kris flew rigs workers to-from offshore platforms and was in the National Guard so he was current as a rotary-wing pilot. He'd met Johnny and so sent him demo tape after demo tape but got nowhere. So Kris "borrowed" a National Guard helicopter and landed it on Cash's lawn. No one was home except the staff, so he gave the gate keeper the demo tape of a song "It No Longer Matters" which never was cut. But Johnny liked his desire to make things happen, contacted him and Kris' song "Sunday Morning Coming Down" became a hit for Johnny. Kris and he got to be friends, with Kris on Johnny's TV show more and more often. Johnny tells a different story as if he was there, etc., but Kris has set the record straight later in an interview. Their friendship carried on and Kris later became the 4th Highwayman along with Johnny, Waylon and Willie. Oh, and his family had disowned him after he resigned his commission to become a songwriter, and that upset Johnny too.
The suited man behing them is Micky Gilly of Gilles in Houston where they filmed Urban Cowboy , Micky is cousin of Jerry Kee Lewis , Jimmy Swaggart , and Ronnie Milsap .
Rhodes scholar, special forces officer, songwriter, singer, actor, poet, humanitarian. One of The Highwaymen. Several generations of women in my family have crushed on him.
Love this song! It's so hard to believe that there are people who have never heard this song. Same with other great country songs of the past. I was 11/12 yrs old when this became a hit. Boy, do l feel old.😂 Where has the time gone?
One of the BEST songwriters in the biz - a so-so singer & a great actor!!! He & Barbra Streisand in "A Star is Born" is fire compared to the milk warm Lady Gaga & Bradley remake of a few years ago!!! He is part of The Highwaymen" - he is a legend!!!!!!
Kris did star in a number of movies, he definitely falls into the "Silver Fox" category. Sunday Morning Coming Down is one of his best songs and his loving support of Sinead O'Connor after she got booed offstage will always stay with me.
I remember listening to and singing this song with my Daddy way back in the 70's. It made me cry then and I still cry every time I hear him sing it. It moves my soul because I can just feel his feelings as he's talking to the Lord. Total goosebumps every time I think of the Lord's grace, mercy and love He has for us mere unworthy humans. I think Kris was in his 70's when he was on this show. You can still hear the emotion in his voice just as much as you could back it the 1970's. I'm so glad you decided to do this song.
Good to see Kris get a little love from the younger generation. For several decades, he was one of the most brilliant, multifaceted and respected people in showbiz. A Rhodes Scholar, a former Army Ranger and helicopter pilot, he passed on an assignment to teach English lit at West Point and moved to Nashville, where he became one of the greatest songwriters ever, penning smash hits for everybody from Janis Joplin to Jerry Lee Lewis to Johnny Cash to Elvis to Gladys Knight and the Pips. Along the way he was also a rugby star, a boxer and a football player. Oh, and I forgot to mention that he starred in about a dozen movies, including A Star is Born opposite Barbra Streisand (sp), a role that won him a Golden Globe for best actor. The guy was (and still is) a true Renaissance man.
Kristofferson got Grammys for two songs he wrote in one year ...He wrote Help Me Make It Through The Night....Me And Bobby McGee....For The Good Times...Elvis recorded this one ...For The Good Times. and Help Me Make It Through The Night
Kris is an amazing songwriter.. by the way I believe it's Ralph Emory asking the questions.. country legend for his show I believe.. I would ask my husband but he's asleep. lol but he tapes a show on RFD channel that's Ralph Emory's Memories... and he has all the great country legends on his show.
Britt, if you want to spend some time with a younger Kris Kristofferson, I suggest that you watch the movie "A Star Is Born." Not the one from a few years ago with Lady Gaga, but the one with Barbara Streisand and Kris. My guess is if you watch the movie that he'll be in the PDC right away.
I didn’t understand being “born again” until it happened to me. Hearing someone else’s story is always a joy so fulfilling that words cannot even express it. God is so good! 🙌👑 Britt, if you haven’t listened to the story behind Phillips, Craig and Dean, “Tell Your Heart To Beat Again“, please listen to it! ❤🎶🙌
This is one of my most beloved song/story ever. Thank You for taking the time to play THIS and giving such a wonderful reaction. You've made an old 🌎 mans day. God Bless, much love and peace to You and your family❤
I've been playing this song since it first came out and I still sing it today with a tear in my eyes. I'm subscribing to your channel right now because you my girl are an Angel and your reaction had blessed me. Good Bless
Movie star good looks, for sure! You should watch Barbra Streisand singing “Evergreen” in the 1976 version of “A Star Is Born”. He’s in the scene with her and sings a little but it’s really her song - which of course means it’s amazing. He’s been in many movies, quite a few of which were westerns. He was also in the Blade movies with Wesley Snipes.
