Listen, I've been a fan of Kris Kristofferson for more years than some of you have probably been on this planet. As luck would have it, it is my turn to write today and it is Kris's Birthday. So, I'm wishing that "Silver Tongued Devil" one Happy Birthday! I won't embarrass him or myself and tell you just how long I've been one of his biggest fans, just suffice it to say we've both been around the block a time or two.
Just in case you have never heard of Kris Kristofferson, I did find a wonderful article written by GypsyLyric who seems to be as big a fan as I am. Her Who Is Kris Kristoffersn? gives you the low down on his life, his songs, and his movies. I would have to agree with her...Kris can "Help Me Make It Through The Night" or day or anytime he wants to! I can admit that when I started to do an article on Kris Kristofferson, I found Gypsy's and decided that I really couldn't do a better one.
I've actually had the pleasure of talking to Kris several times after a concert of his. The first time was back in the 1980s when after having been a fan of his for quite some time, I attended my first Kristofferson concert in New Jersey. What I did not know at the time was that the gal who asked me to go with her had written a book about Kris with his permission. As we walked to our car, we passed a parking lot and this familiar voice says, "Marcy is that you?" I look up and the voice is none other than Kris his own self! I almost wet my pants right there in front of him! He was nice and sincerely thanked us for coming to see him that night.
After I moved back to Indiana, Kris gave a few more concerts in Indianapolis. I went to every single one. His tour bus wasn't difficult to find, so I would walk on over after the concert and wait for him to come out. Yep, just like a little groupie! Thing is, he just seems like a regular guy. He is so surprised and almost humbled that anyone likes his music and his movies. I think that is what makes him even more endearing to me as a fan. His humility. Here he is a songwriter who has written hit songs for Johnny Cash and other big name stars and has been in over 50 movies who stands there and talks to you like you are an old and dear friend.
So, Kris if you should happen to see this review I'm gonna say this "One More Time With Feeling"....Happy Birthday Kris!
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Image Credit: I Love Kris by loveshirts
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Bev, I didn't know you were such the Kris Kristofferson fan. And I totally understand why you didn't need to make a lens on him. The SquidWho by GypsyLyric is so well done. It brought back lots of memories - of really falling for Kris in A Star is Born and a very worn-out from playing album by Rita Coolidge from the late 70's.
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ReplyDeleteHappy birthday to Kris Kristofferson! Bev, I have been a fan as long as I can remember! This was a great review, and how exciting that must have been to be able to talk with him! Wow! He is a great songwriter. I respected that in him even at 17 when I had a little crush on him. :D And the movie, "The Sailor Who Fell From Grace With The Sea," well, he was just superb in that.
ReplyDelete...Love the lens. It's a fine, fine example of a bio lens. Kudos for GypsyLyric!
Thanks for the heads up re this kris kristofferson lens! really nice!
ReplyDeleteBev, I just learn more about you with each passing day! I wouldn't have been surprised if you told me you danced with Kris :)
ReplyDeleteFrom my perspective, this is a very entertaining review. I can just envision you hanging around his tour bus. I am sure he was glad to see you in the midst of the "groupies" who wanted to rip his clothes off. A little calm in the storm.
Running to the lens now. Thank you for the recommendation!
Although I had heard the name, I have to admit I didn't really know who Kris Kirstoffersen was. But after your entertaining post I headed straight to the lens. He sure has had a full career. Great to hear that he is a thoroughly nice, down-to-earth guy too.
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