Kris Kristofferson Broke Our Hearts at Willie Nelson’s Birthday Celebration

Kris Kristofferson performed during Willie Nelson's 90th birthday party. Will we ever see something like this again?

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0:00 Kris Kristofferson at Willie Nelson's Birthday Party
0:16 Kris Kristofferson Health Update
0:59 Rosanne Cash and Kris Kristofferson Sing "Lovin' Her Was Easier"
2:10 Kris Kristofferon's misdiagnosis
2:59 Will this be his curtain call?



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[gobigorange]

This brings a tear to this old man’s eyes. Willie, Waylon, Johnny an Kris was my childhood heroes an they still are today. ❤

[melodyfisher]

My tears weren’t heartbreak…they were gratitude to see him again. He has a tender place in my heart…sweet, kind man. I’m so glad he was there to celebrate.

[Carballoca]

One of the best song writers ever… I have followed him for years. Thank you Roseanne for getting Kris through this.

[nitalay]

He came to celebrate Willie, his best friend of over 50 years. He sang both nights after having been retired for some time. That took guts. This 86-year old troubadour has written some of the finest songs in the English language, and he can sing them any damned place and any damned way he wants to. This is the same man who stood up for his principles and endured the oppobrium heaped on his head by folks who thought we had the right to interfere in other foreign countries as much as we wanted. Never backed down, regardless of the impact on his career. I cried too, not because of heartbreak, but because it was so great to see him again. The fact that he retired totally without fanfare is a measure of the man's humility, and I'm sure that the incredible reaction of the crowd both stunned him and warmed his heart.

[kiwi]

I have totally loved Kris for over 40 years ❤❤❤❤! He’s an icon in music, performing and in life. Love you Kris forever ❤❤❤

[xeczdwm]

There are so many memories I have of Kris growing up. I was lucky enough to have a mother and aunt who had great taste in music. I remember where I was and what we were doing when at 5 years old listening to Janis Joplin singing for the first time on the radio Bobby McGee. I remember Sammi Smith singing Help Me Make It Through The Night and seeing the man who wrote those amazing songs for the first time when I was 10 in A Star is Born with my Aunt, Grandma, and cousin. About 25 years ago my mother, aunt, and I stumbled near his ranch in Maui. When we found out it was the Kristofferson ranch we, didn't dare trespass on his property or try to meet him, we did spend the rest of the day in Hanna smiling and singing all his songs. He is as much a part of my life and special memories as Elvis. In a few years, we will be celebrating this special 90th birthday occasion for you!
You are so loved and appreciated Kris!♥♥

[donmcallister]

Watching this on the night Gordon Lightfoot passed away… Kris Kristofferson … is a great talent… tough to see so many people who make up your past… getting older and slipping away…
Guess I’m getting older too… the time just passed so quickly… savor the little things… they are so beautifully important…Peace…

[maryannehenderson]

I've been deeply and seriously in love with Kris Kristofferson scince 1972. And at age 65 still in love. Thank you Kris for giving all of us some of the truly best song lyrics in all of human history. Yea, all time. Enjoy each and every day, dear man.

[MarshallLanier-oimk]

His ex wife Rita Coolidge once said that despite the drinking that led to the break up of their marriage, Kris had the kindest soul of anyone she had ever known.

[efolson]

We need to give Roseanne Cash credit for helping Kris to walk and stand on stage, you could see she was giving him strength by holding his hand and helping steady his walk.

[robinfa--tx]

I've been a fan of Kris Kristofferson and Willie Nelson for most of my life (I'm 62 this September). They both seem like humble people to me. God bless both of them.

[PK-bhww]

My 3 favorite songs by Kris. Loving Her Was Easier, Me And Bobby McGee, Help Me Make It Through The Night.

[rebeccapeacock]

I have loved Kris Kristofferson since I was 12 years old. 59 years old now. His pictures were all over my room, t shirts I wore with his picture, albums, movies, etc... I met him twice in Savannah, Georgia. Once after a concert at 16 years old at Savannah Civic Center, went on his bus and in Donnie Fritz room at The Desota Hilton. Donnie Fritz called my home at 12 something that night and my mother cussed him out not knowing or caring, totally embarrassing. Then after another show he did at a bar "Night Lights" in Savannah at 21 years old. I met him personally, chatted, even got a huge kiss. He has and always will be my major crush and love. Thank you Jesus❣️ Kristofferson 💖❣️ BEAUTIFUL MEMORIES FOREVER ♾️

[charlotte]

First off, Kris is without competition my favorite singer songwriter of all my life, and I'm 73! And this comes from someone who was a rabid Beatles fan, before I ever even heard of Kris. But even John and Paul don't match Kris's genius as a song writer. And though many people have covered his songs, only Kris can sing them with the heart and soul his songs deserve, imo! You asked for my favorite Kris memory. That would have to be during the first concert of his, I went out of 4 times. This concert was in the Muncipal Auditorium in Kansas City, KS, which is not a huge venue, and I was lucky to be in the front third or so, so had an excellent view. This was back in 1974 or '75, and I was already a HUGE fan. So I was pretty much hanging on his every word and note. Now mind you, as with most of the time in that era of his life, he was either, pretty darn drunk or high, or both. But anyone who was a Kris fan in those days wasn't shocked by that. It was kind of his trade mark. Now this did not mean he wasn't putting on a fantastic show. He was! He never missed a word or a note, what it meant was he had zero filter! And he had us in stiches pretty much every time, he'd stop to chat between songs. Well, maybe, halfway through the concert, some dude in the audience, who was probably as drunk as Kris, kept yelling at him, "Where's Rita???" Never mind the concert had never been billed as her being there. Finally after the umpteenth time, of him yelling that, and Kris trying to ignore him, Kris stops mid sentence! He gives the guy a level glare under those magnificent eyebrows, and says, "Rita?? Hell! Rita's pregnant!!!" Well, that shut the guy up, and the rest of us burst into raucous laughter!! 😁 Kris gives us all his famous grin, and goes back to whatever it was he was saying!! So, yep, that's my favorite Kris memory, unless you count every song he sang in the next three concerts of his, I was privileged to attend. And the last of those was during the time when he came back after the Lymes Disease treatment and gave us another two or so magical years, before retiring for good. I love that I got to see him during that time! Lord knows I will love Kris and his talent for the rest of my life. And yes, his two performances at Willie's Birthday party, though I only saw videos, moved me to tears, primarily at seeing his pure joy at being there!!

[MaryJaneRitter-rj]

Love Kris and Willie. The very best and most listened to in my house. So glad to have seen them perform in person. Prayers for them to continue singing their heartfelt songs.❤❤

[bobdobbs]

Kris and Willie showed me the light of the wisdom and beauty of Country Music. They are more than poet minstrels, they are our greatest leaders and bring honor a grace to our nation and to all of humanity.

[brendacowan]

Rosanne, thank you for helping Kris through this. I broke down crying, still seeing his smile and the glint in his eyes. Your respectful, caring being, was appreciated by this fan.
Thank you. Amazing tribute. 🥰

[jackiehite]

I love Kris Kristofferson so much I saw him and Rita in concert back in 1977. Was awesome.

[SportyOtterPop]

It made me sob again to watch this. Warmest love I can send, from the bottom of my soul, to Mr. Kris

[RichardHughes]

Kris Kristofferson is the greatest songwriter of our generation. I was a shy kid who didn’t know how to express my feelings. I somehow got a Kris Kristofferson album, and I wore that thing out. I said “l’m going to write a song like that”. Well, almost a thousand songs later, and l haven’t come close. But songwriting is the one thing I love and still do. I wasn’t talented enough to make a living writing, but l won some awards, had 30 songs published, wrote some theme songs for radio shows. But not being good enough to do it for a living means nothing to me now. Songwriting has saved my life and Kris Kristofferson and the honesty that pours from his pen, has been the greatest inspiration to me. When Kris does go to heaven, the world becomes a different place. At least it does to me. I love you Kris Kristofferson.