Help Me Make It Through the Night (1970) One of Kristofferson’s most-covered songs, “Help Me Make It Through the Night” took ...
These essential Patti Smith songs are some of her best work, ranging from nostalgic joyful tunes to to serious protest songs.
His most famous song also ruffled feathers for its unadorned depiction of sexual desire, especially when recorded (and taken to number one) by female country star Sammi Smith. Kristofferson said ...
The song was representative of a genre in an ... despite their depictions of racy scenarios and destitution—including Sammi Smith on “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” about a desperate ...
In 1971 he won his first Grammy Award, for his songwriting, on best country song winner "Help Me Make It Through the Night," ...
Kristofferson, "who could recite William Blake from memory, wove intricate folk music lyrics about loneliness ... before her fatal overdose; and Sammi Smith's version of "Help Me Make it Through ...
1970), “Help Me Make It Through the Night” (Sammi Smith, 1971) and “Me and Bobby McGee” (Janis Joplin, 1971). In addition to his prolific music career, Kristofferson memorably starred as ...
Charles Martin Smith steps behind the camera for a film that is rife with the tropes of heavy metal horror, with demonic ...
Smith has created an unrelentingly serious and sad work whose lyrics and arrangements stink of death, yet move as one – proactively, sensually — across eight long songs to create a universe ...
These songs illustrate his exploration of faith, hope, and perseverance. Smith shared that working with his family on these recent projects has been a significant part of his journey back to music ...
One of Kristofferson’s most-covered songs, “Help Me Make It Through the Night” took off when Sammi Smith’s version hit No 1 in 1970. Smith won a Grammy for Best Female performance the following year ...
Kris Kristofferson, who has died aged 88, was among the most prolific artists of his generation. In a career spanning six decades, he released 18 studio albums along with compilation records, live ...