Live at the Philharmonic
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Live at the Philharmonic is a live album
by Kris Kristofferson
, released on Monument Records
in 1992 (see 1992 in music
). Performed at Philharmonic Hall
in New York City
on December 2, 1972, the concert followed the release of Kristofferson's successful Jesus Was a Capricorn
. Aside from several songs from the latter, the singer performed a number of new pieces, as well as a few of his well-known hits such as "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
" and "Me and Bobby McGee
". Guest artists included Willie Nelson
, who was a little-known personality in country music
at the time, Rita Coolidge
, Kristofferson's future wife, and Larry Gatlin
, whose career was in its starting phases.
Live album
A live album is a recording consisting of material recorded during stage performances using remote recording techniques, commonly contrasted with a studio album...
by Kris Kristofferson
Kris Kristofferson
Kristoffer "Kris" Kristofferson is an American musician, actor, and writer. He is known for hits such as "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night"...
, released on Monument Records
Monument Records
Monument Records was an American record label, Washington, D.C. named for the Washington Monument, founded in 1958, by Fred Foster and Buddy Deane . Buddy Deane soon left the company, and in the early 60's bought KOTN in Pine Bluff, Arkansas where he retired to until his death...
in 1992 (see 1992 in music
1992 in music
This is a list of notable events in music that took place in the year 1992.-January–February:*January 11**Nirvana's Nevermind album goes to #1 in the US Billboard 200 chart, establishing the widespread popularity of the Grunge movement of the 1990s....
). Performed at Philharmonic Hall
Avery Fisher Hall
Avery Fisher Hall is a concert hall, in New York City and is part of the Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts complex. It is the home of the New York Philharmonic, with a capacity of 2,738 seats.-History:...
in New York City
New York City
New York is the most populous city in the United States and the center of the New York Metropolitan Area, one of the most populous metropolitan areas in the world. New York exerts a significant impact upon global commerce, finance, media, art, fashion, research, technology, education, and...
on December 2, 1972, the concert followed the release of Kristofferson's successful Jesus Was a Capricorn
Jesus Was a Capricorn
Jesus Was a Capricorn is the fourth album by Kris Kristofferson, released in 1972 on Monument Records. The album cover pictures Kristofferson and his soon-to-be wife Rita Coolidge...
. Aside from several songs from the latter, the singer performed a number of new pieces, as well as a few of his well-known hits such as "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down
"Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and first recorded by Ray Stevens in 1969; it became Steven's first chart hit, reaching #55 on the country charts and #81 on the pop Top 100. Kristofferson released his own version the following year, on his debut album,...
" and "Me and Bobby McGee
Me and Bobby McGee
"Me and Bobby McGee" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, originally performed by Roger Miller. Others performed the song later, including Kristofferson himself, and Janis Joplin who topped the U.S. singles chart with the song in 1971 after her death, making the song the second...
". Guest artists included Willie Nelson
Willie Nelson
Willie Hugh Nelson is an American country music singer-songwriter, as well as an author, poet, actor, and activist. The critical success of the album Shotgun Willie , combined with the critical and commercial success of Red Headed Stranger and Stardust , made Nelson one of the most recognized...
, who was a little-known personality in country music
Country music
Country music is a popular American musical style that began in the rural Southern United States in the 1920s. It takes its roots from Western cowboy and folk music...
at the time, Rita Coolidge
Rita Coolidge
Rita Coolidge is a multiple Grammy Award-winning American vocalist. During the 1970s and 1980s, she charted hits on Billboard's Pop, Country, Adult Contemporary and Jazz charts.-Career:...
, Kristofferson's future wife, and Larry Gatlin
Larry Gatlin
Larry Wayne Gatlin is an American country music singer/songwriter. He is perhaps best known for teaming up with his brothers Steve and Rudy in the late 1970s, becoming one of country music's most successful acts of the 1970s and 1980s. Gatlin has had a total of 33 Top 40 singles...
, whose career was in its starting phases.
Track listing
- "Late John Garfield Blues" (John PrineJohn PrineJohn Prine is an American country/folk singer-songwriter. He has been active as a recording artist and live performer since the early 1970s.-Biography:...
) – 2:53 - "Jesus Was a Capricorn" (Kristofferson) – 1:58
- "Nobody WinsNobody Wins (Brenda Lee song)"Nobody Wins" is a single by American country music artist Brenda Lee. Released in January 1973, it was the second single from her album Brenda. The song peaked at number 5 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart. It also reached number 1 on the RPM Country Tracks chart in Canada.-Chart...
" (Kristofferson) – 5:40 - "Jesse Younger" (Kristofferson) – 2:35
- "Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)" (Kristofferson) – 3:37
- "Late Again (Gettin' over You)" (Kristofferson) – 3:39
- "Out of Mind, Out of Sight" (Kristofferson, Stephen Bruton) – 3:02
- "Sugar Man" (Kristofferson) – 3:48
- "Billy Dee" (Kristofferson) – 2:38
- "The Law is for the Protection of the People" (Kristofferson) – 2:25
- "For the Good Times" (Kristofferson) – 2:17
- "Sunday Mornin' Comin' DownSunday Mornin' Comin' Down"Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and first recorded by Ray Stevens in 1969; it became Steven's first chart hit, reaching #55 on the country charts and #81 on the pop Top 100. Kristofferson released his own version the following year, on his debut album,...
" (Kristofferson) – 2:51 - "Okie from MuskogeeOkie from Muskogee (song)"Okie from Muskogee" is an American country music song performed by its co-writer, Merle Haggard. Released in September 1969, the song became one of the most famous of his career.-Background:...
" (Merle HaggardMerle HaggardMerle Ronald Haggard is an American country music singer, guitarist, fiddler, instrumentalist, and songwriter. Along with Buck Owens, Haggard and his band The Strangers helped create the Bakersfield sound, which is characterized by the unique twang of Fender Telecaster guitars, vocal harmonies,...
, Roy Edward Burris) – 2:06 - "Border Lord" (Kristofferson, Bruton, Donnie Fritts) – 3:57
- "Funny How Time Slips Away"/"Night Life" (Willie Nelson) – 5:20
- "Me and Paul" (Nelson) – 2:49
- "Mountain Dew" (Bascom Lamar LunsfordBascom Lamar LunsfordBascom Lamar Lunsford was a lawyer, folklorist, and performer of traditional music from western North Carolina. He was often known by the nickname "Minstrel of the Appalachians."- Early life :...
, Scotty Wiseman) – 2:39 - "The Pilgrim, Chapter 33" (Kristofferson) – 3:04
- "Rainbow Road" (Fritts, Dan PennDan PennDan Penn is an American singer, songwriter, record producer and sometime guitar player who co-wrote many soul hits of the 1960s including "Dark End of the Street" and "Do Right Woman, Do Right Man" and "Out of Left Field" & "Cry Like A Baby"...
) – 3:17 - "It Sure Was (Love)" (Kristofferson) – 3:36
- "Help Me" (Larry Gatlin) – 3:56
- "Me and Bobby McGeeMe and Bobby McGee"Me and Bobby McGee" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and Fred Foster, originally performed by Roger Miller. Others performed the song later, including Kristofferson himself, and Janis Joplin who topped the U.S. singles chart with the song in 1971 after her death, making the song the second...
" (Kristofferson, Fred FosterFred FosterFred Foster is an American songwriter, record producer, and founder of Monument Records.-Biography:...
) – 5:32 - "Whiskey, Whiskey" (Tom Ghent) – 3:49