0
On his first album, 'Kristofferson' {1970} (re-released on the Columbia label as 'Me & Bobby McGee'{1973}) Kris dedicated his song "To Beat the Devil" to John and June Carter Cash, whom he says at the beginning of the song, '...helped show him how to beat the devil.'
Then, in the late 70's or early '80's Kris wrote 'Good Morning John', which is a reflective declaration of his loyal friendship to his hero turned friend Johnny Cash. He performed it on one of Johnny Cash's TV specials in the '80's. It was recorded by Waylon Jennings' on his album, 'Turn the Page'{1985}. Waylon & John became good friends & roommates in Nashville during the early 60's. Their drug fuelled escapades were as notorious as they are legendary.) Kris recorded it for his 20th studio album, 'Closer to the Bone'.
Wiki User
∙ 11y ago
Wiki User
∙ 15y agoAdd your answer:
Earn +20 pts
What band did Waylon Jennings form with Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson?
In the mid-1980s, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Wayland Jennings formed a successful group called The Highwaymen.
Did johnny cash write bobby mcgee?
No kris Kristofferson and Fred foster wrote it. Janis joplins version is the best
Who was the famous song writer and performer grabbed the attention of Johnny Cash by landing a helicopter in Cash's front yard to pitch him some tapes?
Kris Kristofferson
Did johnny cash write lyrics for highwayman?
Johnny Cash's version of highwayman was just a cover of Jimmy Webb who originally wrote the song. Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson sang this cover. Hope that helps! -jortiz1854-
What famous singer gave Kris Kristofferson his first major break to start off his career by singing a song that Kris Kristofferson had written?
The 1970 recording of Kris Kristofferson's 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' by Johnny Cash in 1970 and its subsequent performance on television on the 'Johnny Cash Show' was a huge boost for the career of Kris Kristofferson but it did not start his career. By this time Kris had already released his first album and had songs recorded by other artists: Dave Dudley (of 'Six Days on the Road' fame) had recorded Kris' 'Viet Nam Blues' in 1967, Ray Stevens had already released a version of 'Sunday Morning Coming Down'and Roger Miller had released 'Me and Bobby McGee'.
What band did Waylon Jennings form with Johnny Cash Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson?
In the mid-1980s, Johnny Cash, Kris Kristofferson, Willie Nelson, and Wayland Jennings formed a successful group called The Highwaymen.
What are the four most important country?
Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings and Kris Kristofferson
Does johnny cash sing ghost rider?
Yes, with Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, and Kris Kristofferson.
Did johnny cash write bobby mcgee?
No kris Kristofferson and Fred foster wrote it. Janis joplins version is the best
Who was the famous song writer and performer grabbed the attention of Johnny Cash by landing a helicopter in Cash's front yard to pitch him some tapes?
Kris Kristofferson
Did johnny cash write lyrics for highwayman?
Johnny Cash's version of highwayman was just a cover of Jimmy Webb who originally wrote the song. Kris Kristofferson, Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings and Willie Nelson sang this cover. Hope that helps! -jortiz1854-
What actors and actresses appeared in I Am What I Am - 1987?
The cast of I Am What I Am - 1987 includes: Johnny Cash as himself Kris Kristofferson as himself Jerry Lee Lewis as himself
What famous singer gave Kris Kristofferson his first major break to start off his career by singing a song that Kris Kristofferson had written?
The 1970 recording of Kris Kristofferson's 'Sunday Morning Coming Down' by Johnny Cash in 1970 and its subsequent performance on television on the 'Johnny Cash Show' was a huge boost for the career of Kris Kristofferson but it did not start his career. By this time Kris had already released his first album and had songs recorded by other artists: Dave Dudley (of 'Six Days on the Road' fame) had recorded Kris' 'Viet Nam Blues' in 1967, Ray Stevens had already released a version of 'Sunday Morning Coming Down'and Roger Miller had released 'Me and Bobby McGee'.
What actors and actresses appeared in Sun Records and the Johnny Cash Sound - 2008?
The cast of Sun Records and the Johnny Cash Sound - 2008 includes: Chris Isaak as himself Kris Kristofferson as himself Marty Stuart as himself
Who is the high way men?
It was a Country Supergroup made up of Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson actually called the Highwaymen, their best known song was The Highwayman.
Are there any songs about johnny cash?
Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds - Let The Bells Ring Kris Kristofferson - Good Morning John Gary Allan - Nickajack Cave David Allen coe mentions johnny in if that ain't country
Who was Shel silversteins friends?
Shel Silverstein had many friends in the entertainment industry, including musicians like Johnny Cash and Kris Kristofferson. He was also close friends with author and illustrator Tomi Ungerer.
