Kris Kristofferson’s “I Hate Your Ugly Face”: The Darkly Funny Heart of a Breakup Song
A Love Song That Refuses to Sound Like One Few song titles announce their attitude as boldly as Kris Kristofferson’s…
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Kris Kristofferson’s “Sam’s Song (Ask Any Working Girl)”: A Quiet Masterpiece of Hard-Won Wisdom
An Overlooked Chapter in Kris Kristofferson’s Songwriting Legacy Kris Kristofferson was celebrated for writing songs that could hold an entire…
Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson Find Quiet Joy in “How Do You Feel About Foolin’ Around”
A Gentle Country Conversation Between Two Legends Released in 1984, “How Do You Feel About Foolin’ Around” brings together two…
Kris Kristofferson’s “Lights of Magdala”: A Quiet, Searching Masterpiece
A Song That Invites Reflection Among Kris Kristofferson’s many deeply personal songs, “Lights of Magdala” occupies a particularly fascinating place.…
Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge’s “Dakota (The Dancing Bear)” Remains a Haunting Country Ballad
A Quiet Classic from Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge Some country songs announce their emotions with a soaring chorus, a…
Kris Kristofferson’s “Just Suppose”: A Quiet Masterclass in Reflection
A Song Built Around a Simple Question Some songs announce themselves with a dramatic chorus, a soaring arrangement, or an…
Kris Kristofferson’s “Third World Warrior”: A Defiant Song About Freedom, Justice, and Human Dignity
A Powerful Chapter in Kris Kristofferson’s Story Released in 1990 as the title track of Kris Kristofferson’s album Third World…
For the Love of Money: The O’Jays’ Timeless Warning About Greed and Desire
A Necessary Correction—and a Song Worth Revisiting The title “Love of Money” is sometimes incorrectly associated with Kris Kristofferson, but…
Kris Kristofferson’s “Risky Bizness”: A Restless Country-Rock Portrait of Life on the Edge
A Song Built Around Uncertainty Some songs announce their intentions immediately. Kris Kristofferson’s “Risky Bizness” is one of them. The…
Kris Kristofferson’s “To Beat the Devil”: A Brilliant Portrait of Struggle, Survival, and Songwriting
A Song That Turns Struggle Into Story Kris Kristofferson’s “To Beat the Devil” is more than a country song about…