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Kris Kristofferson

Geb. 22. 6. 1936 in Brownsville - Texas
Record Labels: Monument, A&M, Columbia, Mercury
Erster Hit: Josie (1972)
Erster No. 1 Hit: Why Me (1973)

Kris Kristofferson, ein Sänger und Komponist, der in den 70er Jahren Nashville ein neues Gesicht gab und die „Music City USA“ auch für sehr viele Pop-Fans interessant und akzeptabel machte. Als Sohn eines Air Force Generals wohnte Kris Kristofferson lange Zeit in Kalifornien, besuchte verschiedene Universitäten, darunter auch die von Oxford - England und schrieb unter dem Pseudonym Kris Carson Novellen und Songs. Als sich kein Erfolg einstellte, meldete sich Kris Kristofferson zum Militär und war zeitweise als Hubschrauberpilot auch in Deutschland stationiert. Er trat als Unterhalter in Soldatenclubs und schickte unablässig seine selbstgeschriebenen Songs an die diversen Verleger in Nashville.

1965 verließ Kris Kristofferson das Militär und ging selbst nach Nashville, arbeitete in den Columbia Studios als ,Mädchen für alles“ und flog zwischendurch Ölbohrer und Ausrüstungen in den Golf von Mexiko. Als Roger Miller dann Ende der 60er Jahre mit ein paar Kris Kristofferson Songs , darunter ,Me And Bobby McGee“ Erfolg hatte, zeigte sich ein Silberstreif am Horizont. Nach Miller sang auch Charley Pride ,Me And Bobby McGee“ und als gar Janis Joplin 1971 mit diesem Song einen Superhit schaffte, da war Kristofferson plötzlich akzeptiert. Er wagte sich selbst an die Interpretation seiner Songs und hatte auch auf Anhieb Erfolg. Die Lieder, meist Geschichten, die Mitten aus dem Leben gegriffen waren, hatten Tiefgang und zwangen zum Zuhören.

Kris Kristofferson wurde ein Star, der auch in zahlreichen Filmen Haupt- und Nebenrollen übernahm. Mit Ehefrau Rita Coolidge, von der er inzwischen wieder getrennt ist, sang er im Duett und entfernte sich dann Ende der 70er Jahre merklich von der Country Music Gleichzeitig begann auch sein Stern zu sinken. Seine immer verschlüsselteren Texte kamen an den Realismus der früheren Jahre nicht heran. Die Arrangements bewegten sich oft im Unverbindlichen und Seichten. Die 80er Jahre sahen dann Kris Kristofferson nahezu Schallplatten abstinent, zumal seine bisherige Firma Monument in Schwierigkeiten geraten war und die Tore geschlossen hatte. Erst 1986 unterschrieb er wieder einen Vertrag bei Polygram. Ob es ein echter neuer Anfang und ein Comeback für Kris Kristofferson wird, bleibt abzuwarten.

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The Complete Monument & Columbia Albums Collection (16-CD)
Kris Kristofferson: The Complete Monument & Columbia Albums... Art-Nr.: CDKRIS16

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(Sony) Boxset 13x13x6 cm Special Price While Stock Last! On the occasion of Kris Kristofferson's 80th birthday, Legacy Recordings presents a valuable 16-CD box set with the 11 studio albums the country star recorded between 1970 and 1981...
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The Cedar Creek Sessions (2-CD)
Kris Kristofferson: The Cedar Creek Sessions (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDKK91134

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(2016/KK) 25 tracks. Recorded live, June 23rd-25th. 2016, Cedar Creek Recording, Austin, Texas.
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Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge - Full Moon (CD, Expanded)
Kris Kristofferson: Kris Kristofferson & Rita Coolidge - Full Moon... Art-Nr.: CDRGM0558

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(2017/Real Gone) 18 tracks (71:25) with 16 page booklet. - It is mighty, mighty hard to believe, but this famed duets album—which went to #1 on the country charts and #26 on the pop charts and garnered a Gold Record—has never been issued...
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Live At Gilley's, Pasadena, TX - September 15, 1981 (CD)
Kris Kristofferson: Live At Gilley's, Pasadena, TX - September 15,... Art-Nr.: CDNW6533

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(New West Records) 15 trracks, digisleeve. "Live At Gilley's" was recorded on September 15, 1981 and features Kris Kristofferson at a stage in his career when he and his band were in full swing. Kristofferson was touring with a full band...
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The Austin Sessions (LP, 180g Vinyl)
Kris Kristofferson: The Austin Sessions (LP, 180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LP94367

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(2017/Rhino/Warner) 12 tracks - The original 1999 album, remastered on 180g Vinyl featuring Vince Gill, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Alison Krauss and Mark Knopfler
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The Austin Sessions (CD)
Kris Kristofferson: The Austin Sessions (CD) Art-Nr.: CD94368

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(2017/Rhino-Atlantic) 14 Tracks - Digipack with 2 previously unissued bonus tracks! The 1999 Austin Sessions with special guests Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Mark Knopfler and others!
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Closer To The Bone - 180g Vinyl Edition
Kris Kristofferson: Closer To The Bone - 180g Vinyl Edition Art-Nr.: NW5024

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LP on NEW WEST RECORDS by Kris Kristofferson - Closer To The Bone - 180g Vinyl Edition
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Live From Austin TX, 14.09.1981 (CD&DVD)
Kris Kristofferson: Live From Austin TX, 14.09.1981 (CD&DVD) Art-Nr.: CDNW6246

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(2013/NEW WEST) 16 tracks on CD & DVD, recorded September 14, 1981, color, 57 min, 5.1. suround sound
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Kristofferson (1970) 180g Vinyl
Kris Kristofferson: Kristofferson (1970) 180g Vinyl Art-Nr.: LPMOV752

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(2013/Music On Vinyl) 12 tracks
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Live From Austin, Tx (2-LP, 180g Vinyl)
Kris Kristofferson: Live From Austin, Tx (2-LP, 180g Vinyl) Art-Nr.: LPNW5236

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(New West Records) 16 tracks Kris Kristofferson has an unsual resume. Brownsville, Texas-born, football star and Golden Gloves boxer in college, Rhodes scholar at Oxford, Army captain and chopper pilot, studio janitor, part-time...
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Why Me - Help Me (7inch, 45rpm)
Kris Kristofferson: Why Me - Help Me (7inch, 45rpm) Art-Nr.: 45MON3443

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(Monument Records) 2 tracks
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The Silver Tongued Devil And I - Border Lord - Jesus Was A Capricorn - Spooky Lady's Sideshow (2-CD)
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(Dutton Vocalation) 42 tracks - The career of American singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson did not follow a straight line. The son of a high-ranking military man with Scandinavian roots studied literature, came to Oxford University on a...
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This Old Road
Kris Kristofferson: This Old Road Art-Nr.: CDNW6088

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(2006/NEW WEST) 11 tracks - Digipack / brand new album sold 20.000 units after its first month of release !
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Closer To The Bone
Kris Kristofferson: Closer To The Bone Art-Nr.: CDNW6171

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(2009/NEW WEST) 11 tracks - digipac
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The Best Of
Kris Kristofferson: The Best Of Art-Nr.: CDSNY7597212

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(2009/SONY) 23 tracks
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Spooky Lady's Sideshow & Shake Hands With The
Kris Kristofferson: Spooky Lady's Sideshow & Shake Hands With The Art-Nr.: CDWOU2914

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(2009/WOUNDED BIRD) 22 tracks
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Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends (2-LP
Kris Kristofferson: Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends (2-LP Art-Nr.: LPLITA050

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(2010/LITA) 16 tracks 1968-72, 2x180g Vinyl, Gatefold/Klappcover.
$41.31
For The Good Times - The Best Of... (2-CD)
Kris Kristofferson: For The Good Times - The Best Of... (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDSALVOM034

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(2013/Salvo) 38 tracks
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Me And Bobby McGee (CD)
Kris Kristofferson: Me And Bobby McGee (CD) Art-Nr.: CDM6621

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(Monument) 12 Tracks - CD-reissue of Monument Z30817 (1971) originally released as Monument album 'Kristofferson' in 1970!
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Live At Gilley's - Pasadena, TX - September 15, 1981 (LP)
Kris Kristofferson: Live At Gilley's - Pasadena, TX - September 15,... Art-Nr.: LPNW5621

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(New West Records) 15 tracks, gatefold cover. "Live At Gilley's" was recorded on September 15, 1981 and features Kris Kristofferson at a stage in his career when he and his band were in full swing. Kristofferson was on the road with a...
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