Complete List Of Kris Kristofferson Albums And Songs

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Kris Kristofferson, born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas, left an indelible mark on the world of music and cinema over the course of his storied career. Sadly, Kris Kristofferson passed away on September 28, 2024. Raised in a military family, Kristofferson graduated from Pomona College and attended Oxford University as a Rhodes Scholar. However, his path would take a sharp turn after serving as an Army helicopter pilot. He chose to pursue songwriting instead, moving to Nashville in the mid-1960s and working various odd jobs while trying to break into the music industry. Despite personal struggles, including financial difficulties and the dissolution of his first marriage, Kristofferson’s perseverance paid off when he landed a job sweeping floors at Columbia Recording Studios. This position eventually led to him meeting June Carter, which in turn gave him the opportunity to get Johnny Cash’s attention with his songs.

Kristofferson’s breakthrough moment came when Johnny Cash recorded “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” which won the 1970 Country Music Association Award for Song of the Year. His career as a songwriter quickly skyrocketed, with his compositions being recorded by major artists such as Ray Price, Jerry Lee Lewis, and Janis Joplin, who famously had a posthumous hit with “Me and Bobby McGee.” Kristofferson’s raw, introspective lyrics and his willingness to push boundaries made him a key figure in the burgeoning outlaw country movement, a genre that veered away from the polished Nashville sound toward a grittier, more authentic approach. His debut album Kristofferson (1970), later reissued as Me & Bobby McGee, laid the foundation for his success, featuring timeless classics like “For the Good Times,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down.” The album established Kristofferson as a powerful voice in country music.

Throughout the 1970s, Kristofferson released a string of successful albums, including The Silver Tongued Devil and I (1971), Jesus Was a Capricorn (1972), and Border Lord (1972), which solidified his reputation as one of the era’s most significant songwriters. His song “Why Me” became his biggest solo hit, reaching No. 1 on the country charts and showcasing his unique ability to blend spirituality and vulnerability. At the same time, Kristofferson’s acting career was taking off, with roles in films like Pat Garrett and Billy the Kid (1973) and A Star Is Born (1976), the latter earning him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor. His contributions to film and music continued to shape popular culture, with his songs covered by numerous artists and his cinematic performances gaining widespread acclaim.

Kristofferson’s extensive discography reflects his evolution as both a musician and a storyteller. His most famous studio albums include Spooky Lady’s Sideshow (1974), Who’s to Bless and Who’s to Blame (1975), and This Old Road (2006), each offering listeners a window into his soul. As a member of the Highwaymen, alongside Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, and Waylon Jennings, Kristofferson further cemented his legacy within the country music world. The supergroup’s success in the 1980s, with albums like Highwayman (1985), continued to elevate Kristofferson’s standing in both country and rock circles. He was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame in 2004, and in 2014 he received the Recording Academy’s Lifetime Achievement Award, a testament to his enduring influence on both music and film. Throughout his career, Kristofferson inspired countless artists with his deeply personal, honest approach to music and his willingness to tackle challenging subjects like love, loss, and redemption.

KRIS KRISTOFFERSON STUDIO ALBUMS

Kristofferson (1970)

Released 1970

Kristofferson was the debut studio album by the American country singer-songwriter Kris Kristofferson. Released in April 1970 on Monument Records, the album is a landmark recording that introduced many of Kristofferson’s most enduring songs, which would later become hits for other artists. The album was produced by Fred Foster and features a mix of folk, country, and rock influences. The song “Me and Bobby McGee,” written by Kristofferson and Fred Foster and made famous by Janis Joplin, is one of the album’s standout tracks. This album showcases Kristofferson’s distinctive voice and songwriting style, dealing with themes of freedom, loss, and redemption.

The album was recorded in Nashville, with Kristofferson on guitar and vocals and session musicians including Norbert Putnam on bass and Kenny Buttrey on drums.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Blame It on the Stones” – 2:46
2. “To Beat the Devil” – 4:42
3. “Me and Bobby McGee” – 4:23
4. “The Best of All Possible Worlds” – 3:03
5. “Help Me Make It Through the Night” – 2:24
6. “The Law Is for Protection of the People” – 2:40
7. “Casey’s Last Ride” – 3:37
8. “Just the Other Side of Nowhere” – 3:38
9. “Darby’s Castle” – 3:19
10. “For the Good Times” – 3:25
11. “Duvalier’s Dream” – 2:58
12. “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” – 4:32

The Silver Tongued Devil and I (1971)

Released 1971

The Silver Tongued Devil and I was Kris Kristofferson’s second studio album, released in 1971 by Monument Records. Produced once again by Fred Foster, the album further solidified Kristofferson’s reputation as one of the most significant songwriters of his generation. The album is known for its introspective lyrics and poetic themes of love, regret, and personal growth. The title track explores the darker sides of human nature, while other songs like “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” became enduring Kristofferson standards. Kristofferson worked with session musicians such as Billy Swan and Charlie McCoy.

CD Track Listings:

1. “The Silver Tongued Devil and I” – 4:18
2. “Jody and the Kid” – 3:07
3. “Billy Dee” – 2:58
4. “Good Christian Soldier” – 3:23
5. “Breakdown (A Long Way from Home)” – 2:42
6. “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” – 3:49
7. “The Taker” – 3:14
8. “When I Loved Her” – 3:02
9. “The Pilgrim, Chapter 33” – 3:11
10. “Epitaph (Black and Blue)” – 3:19

Border Lord (1972)

Released 1972

Border Lord was Kris Kristofferson’s third studio album, released in February 1972 by Monument Records. Produced by Fred Foster, the record found Kristofferson working with Nashville musicians including Pete Drake, Donnie Fritts, Dennis Linde, Billy Swan, Stephen Bruton, Kenny Buttrey, Jerry Carrigan, Jerry Kennedy, and Charlie McCoy. The songs dealt with betrayal, rebellion, freedom, and people living on society’s margins. While it did not produce a major hit single, Border Lord remains an important early album in Kristofferson’s catalog.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Josie” – 3:12
2. “Burden of Freedom” – 3:22
3. “Stagger Mountain Tragedy” – 2:53
4. “Border Lord” – 3:38
5. “Somebody Nobody Knows” – 3:36
6. “Little Girl Lost” – 3:10
7. “Smokey Put the Sweat on Me” – 3:10
8. “When She’s Wrong” – 4:47
9. “Gettin’ By, High and Strange” – 2:37
10. “Kiss the World Goodbye” – 3:01

Jesus Was a Capricorn (1972)

Released 1972

Jesus Was a Capricorn is Kris Kristofferson’s fourth studio album, released in November 1972. Produced by Fred Foster, with Dennis Linde also credited in production, the album blended country, folk, gospel, and blues influences. It included “Why Me,” which became Kristofferson’s biggest solo hit and reached No. 1 on Billboard’s country chart. The album was recorded in Nashville and featured a large cast of musicians and backing singers, including Rita Coolidge, Kenny Buttrey, Norbert Putnam, Mike Utley, and members of the Jordanaires.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Jesus Was a Capricorn (Owed to John Prine)” – 2:28
2. “Nobody Wins” – 3:06
3. “It Sure Was (Love)” – 2:51
4. “Enough for You” – 3:05
5. “Help Me” – 3:22
6. “Jesse Younger” – 2:40
7. “Give It Time to Be Tender” – 3:26
8. “Out of Mind, Out of Sight” – 2:58
9. “Sugar Man” – 3:59
10. “Why Me” – 3:26

Full Moon (with Rita Coolidge) (1973)

Released 1973

Full Moon is a duet album by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, released in 1973 by A&M Records. Produced by David Anderle and recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album blended country, pop, and folk and showcased the pair’s vocal chemistry. It produced “A Song I’d Like to Sing” and included their Grammy-winning recording of “From the Bottle to the Bottom.” The sessions featured musicians including Michael Utley, Sammy Creason, Stephen Bruton, Donnie Fritts, and others.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Hard to Be Friends” – 3:25
2. “It’s All Over (All Over Again)” – 2:45
3. “I Never Had It So Good” – 4:08
4. “From the Bottle to the Bottom” – 4:06
5. “Take Time to Love” – 2:55
6. “Tennessee Blues” – 5:20
7. “Part of Your Life” – 3:09
8. “I’m Down (But I Keep Falling)” – 3:08
9. “I Heard the Bluebirds Sing” – 2:48
10. “After the Fact” – 5:05
11. “Loving Arms” – 3:50
12. “A Song I’d Like to Sing” – 4:00

Spooky Lady’s Sideshow (1974)

Released 1974

Spooky Lady’s Sideshow is Kris Kristofferson’s fifth solo studio album, released in 1974 by Monument Records. Produced by David Anderle, the album marked a darker turn in Kristofferson’s songwriting, with themes of disillusionment, heartbreak, self-destruction, and social unease. Recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, it featured musicians including Jerry McGee, Leland Sklar, Michael Utley, Sammy Creason, and Bobbye Hall.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Same Old Song” – 3:15
2. “Broken Freedom Song” – 5:22
3. “Shandy (The Perfect Disguise)” – 3:38
4. “Star-Spangled Bummer (Whores Die Hard)” – 3:35
5. “Lights of Magdala” – 3:40
6. “I May Smoke Too Much” – 3:07
7. “One for the Money” – 3:03
8. “Late Again (Gettin’ Over You)” – 3:33
9. “Stairway to the Bottom” – 3:26
10. “Rescue Mission” – 5:21
11. “Smile at Me Again” – 3:32
12. “Rock and Roll Time” – 4:53

Breakaway (with Rita Coolidge) (1974)

Released 1974

Breakaway is the second duet album by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, released in 1974 by Monument Records. Following the success of Full Moon, the album continued their blend of country and folk-pop while leaning heavily on material by outside songwriters. Produced by Fred Foster and recorded at Youngun Sound Studio in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, Breakaway includes “Lover Please,” which won the pair another Grammy for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Lover Please” – 3:03
2. “We Must Have Been Out of Our Minds” – 2:33
3. “Dakota (The Dancing Bear)” – 3:06
4. “What’cha Gonna Do?” – 2:48
5. “The Things I Might Have Been” – 3:09
6. “Slow Down” – 3:06
7. “Rain” – 3:41
8. “Sweet Susannah” – 3:19
9. “I’ve Got to Have You” – 3:31
10. “I’d Rather Be Sorry” – 3:08
11. “Crippled Crow” – 3:14

Who’s to Bless and Who’s to Blame (1975)

Released 1975

Who’s to Bless and Who’s to Blame is Kris Kristofferson’s sixth solo studio album, released in November 1975 by Monument Records. This album showcases Kristofferson’s storytelling prowess, with songs exploring themes of morality, guilt, social change, and existential questions. The title track stands out as one of Kristofferson’s more philosophical songs, while “The Year 2000 Minus 25” reflects his concerns about society’s future. Produced by David Anderle, the album has a somber and reflective tone compared with his earlier work.

The album was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles. Musicians included Jerry McGee on guitar, Fred Tackett on guitar and mandolin, Michael Utley on keyboards, Leland Sklar on bass, Sammy Creason on drums, and Bobbye Hall on percussion.

CD Track Listings:

1. “The Year 2000 Minus 25” – 3:38
2. “If It’s All the Same to You” – 3:14
3. “Easy, Come On” – 3:35
4. “Stallion” – 4:44
5. “Rocket to Stardom” – 3:33
6. “Stranger” – 3:07
7. “Who’s to Bless and Who’s to Blame” – 3:32
8. “Don’t Cuss the Fiddle” – 3:21
9. “Silver (The Hunger)” – 8:14

Surreal Thing (1976)

Released 1976

Surreal Thing is Kris Kristofferson’s seventh solo studio album, released in July 1976 by Monument Records. Produced by David Anderle and recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album mixed country and folk influences with a stripped-down core of guitars, keyboards, bass, and drums. “Killing Time” and “The Golden Idol” revisited songs Kristofferson had first recorded years earlier. Musicians included Jerry McGee on guitar, Michael Utley on keyboards and synthesizer, Leland Sklar on bass, and Sammy Creason on drums.

CD Track Listings:

1. “You Show Me Yours (And I’ll Show You Mine)” – 3:39
2. “Killing Time” – 3:43
3. “The Prisoner” – 4:25
4. “Eddie the Eunuch” – 2:56
5. “It’s Never Gonna Be the Same Again” – 3:54
6. “I Got a Life of My Own” – 3:34
7. “The Stranger I Love” – 4:10
8. “The Golden Idol” – 3:04
9. “Bad Love Story” – 3:31
10. “If You Don’t Like Hank Williams” – 3:31

Easter Island (1978)

Released 1978

Easter Island is Kris Kristofferson’s eighth solo studio album, released in 1978 by Monument Records. The album features a more reflective Kristofferson, dealing with themes of aging, disillusionment, relationships, and introspection. Produced by David Anderle, the album continued Kristofferson’s exploration of folk, country, and rock influences.

The album was recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles and featured Michael Utley on keyboards and synthesizer, Stephen Bruton and Jerry McGee on guitars and mandolin, Dennis Belfield on bass, Sammy Creason on drums, and Donnie Fritts on keyboards.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Risky Bizness” – 2:36
2. “How Do You Feel (About Foolin’ Around)” – 3:20
3. “Forever in Your Love” – 3:17
4. “The Sabre and the Rose” – 5:16
5. “Spooky Lady’s Revenge” – 3:51
6. “Easter Island” – 3:43
7. “The Bigger the Fool (The Harder the Fall)” – 3:34
8. “Lay Me Down (And Love the World Away)” – 2:53
9. “The Fighter” – 3:42
10. “Living Legend” – 4:36

Natural Act (with Rita Coolidge) (1978)

Released 1978

Natural Act is the third and final duet album by Kris Kristofferson and Rita Coolidge, released in 1978 by A&M Records. Produced by David Anderle and recorded at Sunset Sound in Los Angeles, the album has a relaxed mix of country, pop, folk, and roots-rock material. It includes “I Fought the Law,” “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again),” “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends,” and “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore.” The sessions featured Stephen Bruton, Jerry McGee, Dennis Belfield, Donnie Fritts, Michael Utley, Billy Swan, and Sammy Creason.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Blue as I Do” – 2:53
2. “Not Everyone Knows” – 3:08
3. “I Fought the Law” – 2:27
4. “Number One” – 2:35
5. “You’re Gonna Love Yourself (In the Morning)” – 2:54
6. “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” – 4:09
7. “Back in My Baby’s Arms Again” – 2:59
8. “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends” – 2:23
9. “Hoola Hoop” – 3:51
10. “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” – 3:47
11. “Silver Mantis” – 5:35

Shake Hands with the Devil (1979)

Released 1979

Shake Hands with the Devil is Kris Kristofferson’s ninth solo studio album, released in 1979 by Monument Records. Produced by David Anderle, the record drew on both newer material and songs Kristofferson had written years earlier. Its music ranges from country and folk to rock, Tex-Mex, and Caribbean-flavored arrangements. The album featured Stephen Bruton and Fred Tackett on guitar, Tommy McClure on bass, Donnie Fritts and Mike Utley on keyboards, and Sammy Creason on drums.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Shake Hands with the Devil” – 3:27
2. “Prove It to You One More Time Again” – 2:44
3. “Whiskey, Whiskey” – 3:47
4. “Lucky in Love” – 2:42
5. “Seadream” – 3:03
6. “Killer Barracuda” – 3:02
7. “Come Sundown” – 3:40
8. “Michoacan” – 3:00
9. “Once More with Feeling” – 2:51
10. “Fallen Angel” – 4:11

To the Bone (1981)

Released 1981

To the Bone is Kris Kristofferson’s tenth solo studio album, released in 1981 by Monument Records. The album explores personal pain, relationship breakdown, loss, and emotional reckoning. It was Kristofferson’s final studio album for Monument Records and was produced by Norbert Putnam rather than longtime producer David Anderle.

Recorded at Caribou Ranch in Colorado, To the Bone includes the minor country hit “Nobody Loves Anybody Anymore” and songs such as “Magdalene,” “Star-Crossed,” and “Maybe You Heard.”

CD Track Listings:

1. “Magdalene” – 3:42
2. “Star-Crossed” – 3:29
3. “Blessing in Disguise” – 3:26
4. “The Devil to Pay” – 3:22
5. “Daddy’s Song” – 5:03
6. “Snakebit” – 3:32
7. “Nobody Loves Anybody Anymore” – 3:07
8. “Maybe You Heard” – 2:59
9. “The Last Time” – 4:12
10. “I’ll Take Any Chance I Can with You” – 3:30

Repossessed (1986)

Released 1986

Repossessed marked Kris Kristofferson’s return to solo studio recording after several years away. Released in 1986 by Mercury Records and produced by Chips Moman, the album blended Kristofferson’s folk and country sound with increasingly direct political themes. Backed by the Borderlords, Kristofferson addressed war, justice, American identity, and social conscience on songs such as “They Killed Him,” “What About Me,” and “Anthem ’84,” while tracks like “This Old Road” and “Love Is the Way” showed a more reflective side.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Mean Old Man” – 3:08
2. “Shipwrecked in the Eighties” – 4:24
3. “They Killed Him” – 3:23
4. “What About Me” – 3:41
5. “El Gavilan (The Hawk)” – 3:54
6. “El Coyote” – 2:37
7. “Anthem ’84” – 3:09
8. “The Heart” – 2:52
9. “This Old Road” – 3:42
10. “Love Is the Way” – 3:02

Third World Warrior (1990)

Released 1990

Third World Warrior is one of Kris Kristofferson’s most politically charged albums, released in 1990 by Mercury Records. The album addresses war, poverty, U.S. foreign policy, Central America, and political injustice with unusual directness. Songs such as “Don’t Let the Bastards (Get You Down),” “Third World War,” and “Sandinista” place Kristofferson firmly in the tradition of protest songwriting.

The album was produced by Larry Hirsch and Danny Lawson, with Kristofferson also receiving a production credit on some editions. The Borderlords again formed the core backing group, with contributions from Glen Clark, Sammy Creason, Donnie Fritts, Tommy McClure, Billy Swan, and Danny Timms.

CD Track Listings:

1. “The Eagle and the Bear” – 3:34
2. “Third World Warrior” – 3:06
3. “Aguila del Norte” – 4:00
4. “The Hero” – 2:48
5. “Don’t Let the Bastards (Get You Down)” – 3:44
6. “Love of Money” – 3:40
7. “Third World War” – 4:47
8. “Jesse Jackson” – 2:23
9. “Mal Sacate” – 3:34
10. “Sandinista” – 5:08

A Moment of Forever (1995)

Released 1995

A Moment of Forever marked Kris Kristofferson’s return to studio recording after a five-year gap. Released in 1995 by Justice Records, the album was produced by Don Was and balanced Kristofferson’s political concerns with songs about love, memory, aging, and resilience. The restrained production helped place the focus back on Kristofferson’s voice and writing.

The album featured musicians including Jim Keltner, Benmont Tench, Stephen Bruton, Dean Parks, Waddy Wachtel, Don Was, and Daniel Timms.

CD Track Listings:

1. “A Moment of Forever” – 4:07
2. “Worth Fighting For” – 5:27
3. “Johnny Lobo” – 5:09
4. “The Promise” – 4:42
5. “Shipwrecked in the Eighties” – 4:04
6. “Slouching Toward the Millennium” – 3:42
7. “Between Heaven and Here” – 3:46
8. “Casey’s Last Ride” – 4:09
9. “Good Love (Shouldn’t Feel So Bad)” – 3:37
10. “New Game Now” – 4:24
11. “New Mister Me” – 3:11
12. “Under the Gun” – 4:40
13. “Road Warrior’s Lament” – 5:46
14. “Sam’s Song (Ask Any Working Girl)” – 1:51

The Austin Sessions (1999)

Released 1999

The Austin Sessions features Kris Kristofferson revisiting some of his most famous songs in a stripped-down setting. Released in 1999 by Atlantic Records and produced by Fred Mollin, the album paired Kristofferson with studio musicians and guest harmony singers including Jackson Browne, Steve Earle, Vince Gill, Alison Krauss, Catie Curtis, Marc Cohn, Matraca Berg, and Mark Knopfler.

The album was recorded at Arlyn Studios in Austin, Texas, and presented new interpretations of classics such as “Me and Bobby McGee,” “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” “Help Me Make It Through the Night,” and “For the Good Times.”

CD Track Listings:

1. “Me and Bobby McGee” – 4:31
2. “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down” – 5:20
3. “For the Good Times” – 3:59
4. “The Silver Tongued Devil and I” – 3:37
5. “Help Me Make It Through the Night” – 4:10
6. “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)” – 5:18
7. “To Beat the Devil” – 4:30
8. “Who’s to Bless and Who’s to Blame” – 3:29
9. “Why Me” – 2:58
10. “Nobody Wins” – 4:05
11. “The Pilgrim, Chapter 33” – 2:41
12. “Please Don’t Tell Me How the Story Ends” – 2:38

This Old Road (2006)

Released 2006

This Old Road was Kris Kristofferson’s first album of new material in more than a decade, released by New West Records in 2006. Produced by Don Was, the album reflects Kristofferson’s deepened perspective on life, mortality, politics, and gratitude. With its minimal production and acoustic arrangements, This Old Road focuses on Kristofferson’s voice and lyrics.

Musicians included Stephen Bruton, Don Was, and Jim Keltner, with many tracks built largely around Kristofferson’s acoustic guitar, harmonica, and vocal.

CD Track Listings:

1. “This Old Road” – 3:59
2. “Pilgrim’s Progress” – 2:14
3. “The Last Thing to Go” – 2:59
4. “Wild American” – 2:26
5. “In the News” – 3:30
6. “The Burden of Freedom” – 3:25
7. “Chase the Feeling” – 4:06
8. “Holy Creation” – 4:37
9. “The Show Goes On” – 3:19
10. “Thank You for a Life” – 3:44
11. “Final Attraction” – 2:56

Closer to the Bone (2009)

Released 2009

Closer to the Bone is one of Kris Kristofferson’s most personal and introspective albums, released by New West Records in 2009. Produced by Don Was, the album continues the stripped-down approach of This Old Road, focusing on Kristofferson’s reflective lyrics and weathered vocals. The songs explore mortality, love, separation, family, and loss. “Good Morning John” was written for Johnny Cash, while “Sister Sinead” was inspired by Sinéad O’Connor.

The album features Stephen Bruton on guitar and mandolin, Don Was on bass, Jim Keltner on drums, and Rami Jaffee on keyboards.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Closer to the Bone” – 2:33
2. “From Here to Forever” – 3:32
3. “Holy Woman” – 2:30
4. “Starlight and Stone” – 3:47
5. “Sister Sinead” – 2:21
6. “Hall of Angels” – 3:59
7. “Love Don’t Live Here Anymore” – 2:01
8. “Good Morning John” – 2:51
9. “Tell Me One More Time” – 2:39
10. “Let the Walls Come Down” – 2:42
11. “The Wonder” – 3:10

Feeling Mortal (2013)

Released 2013

Feeling Mortal was released in 2013 on Kristofferson’s own KK Records label. The album continues the spare, reflective direction of his later work, with themes of aging, mortality, memory, independence, and self-assessment. Produced by Don Was, the recording keeps Kristofferson’s voice and lyrics at the center.

The album includes songs such as “Feeling Mortal,” “Bread for the Body,” “You Don’t Tell Me What to Do,” “My Heart Was the Last One to Know,” and “Ramblin’ Jack.”

CD Track Listings:

1. “Feeling Mortal” – 3:15
2. “Mama Stewart” – 3:20
3. “Bread for the Body” – 2:56
4. “You Don’t Tell Me What to Do” – 3:33
5. “Stairway to the Bottom” – 3:34
6. “Just Suppose” – 3:32
7. “Castaway” – 2:21
8. “My Heart Was the Last One to Know” – 2:39
9. “The One You Chose” – 2:21
10. “Ramblin’ Jack” – 3:45

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The Cedar Creek Sessions (2016)

Released 2016

The Cedar Creek Sessions was released in 2016 by KK Records, capturing Kris Kristofferson in an intimate live-in-the-studio setting. Recorded over three days in June 2014 at Cedar Creek Recording in Austin, Texas, the double album revisits songs from across Kristofferson’s career. Produced by Shawn Camp and Tamara Saviano, the sessions feature a stripped-down band and include a duet with Sheryl Crow on “The Loving Gift.”

Musicians on the album include Shawn Camp on lead guitar, Kevin Smith on bass, Michael Ramos on keyboards, and Mike Meadows on drums. The album was nominated for the Grammy Award for Best Americana Album.

CD Track Listings:

Disc One

1. “Duvalier’s Dream”
2. “The Loving Gift” (with Sheryl Crow)
3. “The Sabre and the Rose”
4. “The Law Is for the Protection of the People”
5. “It No Longer Matters What I Do”
6. “Stagger Mountain Tragedy”
7. “The Wife You Save”
8. “Lay Me Down and Love the World Away”
9. “The Bigger the Fool (The Harder They Fall)”
10. “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down”
11. “Spooky Lady’s Revenge”
12. “Forever in Your Love”
13. “Winter”

Disc Two

1. “Darby’s Castle”
2. “Me and Bobby McGee”
3. “Broken Freedom Song”
4. “Casey’s Last Ride”
5. “Billy Dee”
6. “Easter Island”
7. “For the Good Times”
8. “Help Me Make It Through the Night”
9. “Jody and the Kid”
10. “Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I’ll Ever Do Again)”
11. “Risky Business”
12. “To Beat the Devil”

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KRIS KRISTOFFERSON SOUNDTRACK ALBUMS

A Star Is Born (with Barbra Streisand) (1976)

Released 1976

The A Star Is Born soundtrack, credited to Barbra Streisand and Kris Kristofferson, accompanied the 1976 remake of the classic film. The album paired Kristofferson’s rough-edged rock vocals with Streisand’s pop performances and was produced by Barbra Streisand and Phil Ramone. Material was recorded at A&M Studios in Hollywood as well as during live-performance sequences connected with the film.

Kristofferson is featured prominently on “Watch Closely Now,” “Hellacious Acres,” “Crippled Crow,” and the duet “Lost Inside of You.” The soundtrack became a major commercial success, spending six weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard 200 and eventually earning multi-platinum certification.

The album’s best-known single was Streisand’s “Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born),” which reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and won the Academy Award for Best Original Song.

CD Track Listings:

1. “Watch Closely Now” – 3:49
2. “Queen Bee” – 3:55
3. “Everything” – 3:50
4. “Lost Inside of You” – 2:54
5. “Hellacious Acres” – 2:58
6. “Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)” – 3:04
7. “The Woman in the Moon” – 4:49
8. “I Believe in Love” – 3:13
9. “Crippled Crow” – 3:30
10. “Finale: With One More Look at You / Watch Closely Now” – 7:43
11. “Reprise: Evergreen (Love Theme from A Star Is Born)” – 1:46

Music from Songwriter (with Willie Nelson) (1984)

Released 1984

Music from Songwriter is the soundtrack album to the 1984 film Songwriter, starring Willie Nelson and Kris Kristofferson. Released by Columbia Records and produced by Booker T. Jones, the album combines solo performances by Nelson and Kristofferson with two duets. Kristofferson’s side includes “Crossing the Border,” “Down to Her Socks,” “Under the Gun,” and “The Final Attraction,” while he joins Nelson on “How Do You Feel About Foolin’ Around” and “Eye of the Storm.”

CD Track Listings:

1. “How Do You Feel About Foolin’ Around” – Kris Kristofferson & Willie Nelson – 2:43
2. “Songwriter” – Willie Nelson – 3:04
3. “Who’ll Buy My Memories” – Willie Nelson – 3:31
4. “Write Your Own Songs” – Willie Nelson – 3:16
5. “Nobody Said It Was Going to Be Easy” – Willie Nelson – 2:28
6. “Good Times” – Willie Nelson – 3:37
7. “Eye of the Storm” – Kris Kristofferson & Willie Nelson – 3:13
8. “Crossing the Border” – Kris Kristofferson – 5:11
9. “Down to Her Socks” – Kris Kristofferson – 2:51
10. “Under the Gun” – Kris Kristofferson – 3:33
11. “The Final Attraction” – Kris Kristofferson – 6:18

Updated September 7, 2026.

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