William's Song a Day Blog - est. September 2007

From: Natural Act ; Year: 1978; Genre: Outlaw Country The other day Kris Kristofferson passed away at the age of 88. What I remember most of him was that he was one of the most outspoken country artists that opposed the intelligentsia of the Nashville recording scene in the late 60s and on. Probably in popular culture, other than his many acting roles over the years, is that he was the writer of the song that Janis Joplin covered and made a piece of musical history: Me and Bobby McGee . Being part of the Outlaw movement kind of endeared him to me personally because of the great company he kept and the uncensored truth and honesty behind his art which makes the subgenre one of my favourites of country & western. I tell you what, he certainly did ruffle some feathers with his outspoken and free pen and tongue for sure.   Hear Please Don't Tell Me How The Story Ends on YouTube.       My song pick 1 year ago today: Meat Loaf - Hot Patootie -- Bless My Soul  ...

A while ago I came across this song and was very much intrigued. The band "The Highwaymen" were a Supergroup that is made up of Country superstars: Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson, and Kris Kristofferson. The song was written by the famous songwritter Jimmy Layne Webb; it deals with the subject of reincarnation and how the man in the story meets his death many times but never is gone. One interesting aspect of the song is that it really has no chorus. All of the singers sing a different verse; their vocals are excellent. I love Johnny Cash's verse in particular; it gives no closure and the man is wandering to find the end of it all and ponders becoming a highwayman again. Here is a studio recording on YouTube. Here is the music video on YouTube. Here is a live performance on YouTube. +