Kris Kristofferson - 1990 - Me And Bobby McGee [Orig. Release: 1971
Kris Kristofferson is one of that small group of musicians (like Bob Marley) who transcends the musical genre he is generally said to belong to and who should therefore appeal to anybody who appreciates great music. His music is so, so much more than country music: it is lyrics verging on poetry sung beautifully to incredibly catchy tunes. The songs on this album are all in the good-to-great category, but my particular favourite is the classic Sunday Morning Coming Down. I also love the humour in Kristofferson's lyrics, which he fortunately performs in such a way that every word is clearly audible. I defy anybody not to smile upon listening to the lyrics of Best Of All Possible Worlds.
In short, an artist whose music should be in every music lover's collection. Do not be put off by the country label- Kristofferson is a musical genius.
More from Me & Bobby Mcgee Reviews, song by song.
01. Blame It On The Stones
02. To Beat The Devil
03. Me And Bobby McGee
04. The Best Of All Possible Worlds
05. Help Me Make It Through The Night
06. The Law Is For Protection Of The People
07. Casey's Last Ride
08. Just The Other Side Of Nowhere
09. Darby's Castle
10. For The Good Times
11. Duvaliers Dream
12. Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
Gratis
TO BEAT THE DEVIL
Kris has never again reached the simple poetic purity and soulfulness on this, his first record. "To Beat the Devil" is my all time favorite song and I also prefer Kris's 'down home' version of "Me and Bobby McGee" to Janis Joplin's famous one. Most of the songs here are certified classics that have been recorded by God knows how many country and pop/rock artists; nevertheless, Kris' own versions have the stamp of his unique personality which I would roughly place as located somewhere between John Wayne, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and his idol William Blake.
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9/22/09
To Beat the Devil (and much more)
Kris Kristofferson - 1990 - Me And Bobby McGee [Orig. Release: 1971
Kris Kristofferson is one of that small group of musicians (like Bob Marley) who transcends the musical genre he is generally said to belong to and who should therefore appeal to anybody who appreciates great music. His music is so, so much more than country music: it is lyrics verging on poetry sung beautifully to incredibly catchy tunes. The songs on this album are all in the good-to-great category, but my particular favourite is the classic Sunday Morning Coming Down. I also love the humour in Kristofferson's lyrics, which he fortunately performs in such a way that every word is clearly audible. I defy anybody not to smile upon listening to the lyrics of Best Of All Possible Worlds.
In short, an artist whose music should be in every music lover's collection. Do not be put off by the country label- Kristofferson is a musical genius.
More from Me & Bobby Mcgee Reviews, song by song.
01. Blame It On The Stones
02. To Beat The Devil
03. Me And Bobby McGee
04. The Best Of All Possible Worlds
05. Help Me Make It Through The Night
06. The Law Is For Protection Of The People
07. Casey's Last Ride
08. Just The Other Side Of Nowhere
09. Darby's Castle
10. For The Good Times
11. Duvaliers Dream
12. Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
Gratis
TO BEAT THE DEVIL
Kris has never again reached the simple poetic purity and soulfulness on this, his first record. "To Beat the Devil" is my all time favorite song and I also prefer Kris's 'down home' version of "Me and Bobby McGee" to Janis Joplin's famous one. Most of the songs here are certified classics that have been recorded by God knows how many country and pop/rock artists; nevertheless, Kris' own versions have the stamp of his unique personality which I would roughly place as located somewhere between John Wayne, Johnny Cash, Bob Dylan and his idol William Blake.
via same link
