WATCH this passionate live duet performance of Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge of the iconic country hit song “Help Me Make It Through The Night.” This deeply emotional ballad showcases the raw, heartfelt connection between the two artists as they bring the lyrics to life with their powerful vocals and genuine chemistry. The song’s haunting melody and sincere lyrics have made it a timeless classic, resonating with audiences for decades.
“Help Me Make It Through The Night” was written and composed by Kris Kristofferson and first released on his 1970 album, Kristofferson. Later that same year, it gained widespread popularity when Sammi Smith covered it on her album Help Me Make It Through the Night. Since then, the song has been covered by numerous legendary artists, including Tammy Wynette, Johnny Cash, Elvis Presley, and Joan Baez, each adding their unique touch to this enduring country ballad. Its universal themes of longing and vulnerability continue to captivate listeners around the world.
“Kristoffer “Kris” Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American country music singer, songwriter, musician, and film actor. Born in Brownsville, Texas, he attended Pomona College, where he achieved a degree in literature and specialised in the poetry of Blake. Whilst at college, he published a series of short stories in Atlantic Monthly, and went on to win a Rhodes scholarship to Oxford.
It was in 1958, during his stay in England, that Kristofferson first performed his own music, under the pseudonym ‘Kris Carson’. After graduating from Oxford, Kristofferson served in the US army for five years and, upon being discharged, turned down a teaching post in order to pursue his music career in Nashville. (source: allmusic.com)
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Help Me Make It Through The Night
Kris Kristofferson, Lorrie Morgan
Take the ribbon from your hair, shake it loose and let it fall
Layin’ soft upon my skin, like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side ’til the early morning light
All I’m takin’ is your time, help me make it through the night
I don’t care who’s right or wrong, I don’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow, Lord tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone and tomorrow’s out of sight
And it’s sad to be alone, help me make it through the night
Lord, it’s sad to be alone, help me make it through the night
Source: Musixmatch Songwriters: Kris Kristofferson
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