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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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Kris Kristofferson: Collections (CD) Art-Nr.: CD379062

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Live At Gilley's, Pasadena, TX - September 15, 1981 (CD)
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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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Original Album Classics (5-CD)
Kris Kristofferson: Original Album Classics (5-CD) Art-Nr.: CD5744428

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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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The Very Best Of Kris Kristofferson (CD)
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(Sony Music) 23 tracks Kristoffer Kristofferson was born on June 22, 1936. Sam Peckinpah cast him as Billy the Kid. Willie Nelson recorded an entire album of his songs and then joined him in the supergroup The Highwaymen with Johnny Cash...
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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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Kristofferson (1970) 180g Vinyl
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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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(CBS Records) 10 tracks A masterful tribute to the genius Kris Kristofferson and an album that perfectly illustrates his unique position in the music scene at the beginning of the 70s! The album is brimming with original gems such as...
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Live From Austin, TX (2-LP, colored Vinyl, Ltd.)
Kris Kristofferson: Live From Austin, TX (2-LP, colored Vinyl, Ltd.) Art-Nr.: LPNW5969

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(New West Records) 16 tracks, splatter vinyl, limited edition 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,...
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(Music On Vinyl) 12 tracks, 180g orange vinyl. Limited edition of 2000 individually numbered copies, with liner notes by Johnny Cash Country icon Kris Kristofferson released his debut album “Kristofferson” in 1970, marking the belated...
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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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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.
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Live At Gilley's - Pasadena, TX - September 15, 1981 (LP)
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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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Broken Freedom Song - Live In San Francisco (CD)
Kris Kristofferson: Broken Freedom Song - Live In San Francisco (CD) Art-Nr.: CDOBR025

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(Oh Boy Records) 15 tracks This collection of fifteen songs, including four new ones, was recorded in front of a live audience at the Gershwin Theater in San Francisco in July 2002
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Closer To The Bone - Deluxe Edition (2-CD)
Kris Kristofferson: Closer To The Bone - Deluxe Edition (2-CD) Art-Nr.: CDNW6172

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(New West Records) 11 tracks, digisleeve plus bonus CD 'Live In Ireland 2008' (8 tracks) with poster
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In Their Own Words (2-CD)
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(The Store For Music) 30 tracks, digipack Presenting another historic, once-in-a-lifetime gathering that took place on the venerable Bottom Line stage in the winter of 1994. From an evening that also featured Suzanne Vega and Victoria...
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