Kris Kristofferson - Watch closely now (soundtrack - A star is born, 1976)

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Wow! Our Kris could have been a hot rock musician, too, couldn't he?? :-)

I'm really happy about my software that enabled me to make the album song lips synchronously with the performance in the movie, even though the album song was sung not as fast as it was in the movie ...
It's not Kris' song as all the other songs in the movie aren't (unfortunately - I think he has some great songs on his "Surreal thing" album that really could have been with the movie soundtrack...)

The song was written by Paul Williams and Kenny Ascher

Watch closely now
You'll observe a curious exchange of energy
Are you a figment of my imagination
Or I one of yours?

Watch closely now - are you watching me now?
Your eyes are like fingers
They're touching my body and arousing my soul
Ridin' the passion arisin' inside me
How high can I go?
You're comin' with me girl
I'm gonna show you how
When it's scary, don't look down

Watch closely now - are you watching me now?
I see the hunger arise in your eyes and it's a-urging me on
Higher and harder and faster and farther
Than I've ever gone
You're comin' closer lady
Don't ya leave me now
We're gonna make it
Don't look down

Maybe I'm takin' me too many chances
With no net at all
Maybe I'll teach you at least that
You've got to be free when you fall

Watch closely now - are you watching me now?
I'm the master magician, who's setting you free
From the lies you've been told
When they're breaking your back
Bring your last straw to me
I turn straw into gold
I'm gonna need you later
When you're not around
But I can take it
Don't look down

Watch closely now
Are you watching me now?...
It's on the soundtrack album to the movie.

[jeansalzman.]

So, here I am: 74 years old and still rockin' out to Kris Kristofferson! What a wonderful life I've lived!

[terripurciello]

John Norman Howard Speedway! RIP Kris Kristopherson. You are one in a million and will be missed greatly! Godspeed!

[JUANCARMAG]

1977 was 23 years old now 70.
Time flies but thank you God for let me enjoy the best decade of Music

[brl]

This is the best version of this film.. will never be reproduced

[carolegordon]

Love this movie, love Kris, sorry Bradley. Hard to live up to this man.

[chrisn]

I remember putting this first track on the album on when it came out. The minute it started I felt that despite all predictions, Barbra and Kris and company were delivering something special, and they sure did. RIP Kris

[PamCavanaugh-kxqb]

Kris Kristofferson is a great American songwriter

[hollyb]

Kris was phenomenal in this movie. This song is great. So is Hellacious Acres!

[charlietango]

These days are almost they will never be forgotten.

[slightlycrafty]

My friend, my sister and I must have seen this movie at least two dozen times. Fly high with your country friends that met you at the pearly gates. We will miss you and your kind spirit! Rest in eternal peace and harmony

[shelleyrevell]

Definitely the best version of this movie I listen to the music now and Barbara and kris were electric together

[augustahevesi-nagy]

Who Can Forget Kris Kristofferson, He Was An incredible Man and Singer in His Day!

[wendyd.]

Thank you for this video. My favorite Kris Kristofferson performance. A brilliant, talented and beautiful man. RIP 💔

[Maine]

This song is poetry. Paul Williams was definitely an underrated songwriter.

[Hootenater]

One of THE BEST opening scenes from a movie...ever.

[mikepaul]

rest in peace, thanks for the great music, movies and everything else

[joshtaylor]

STILL BETTER than any music made today!

[christina.harrison]

By 500 miles the best movie. Ever. In my book.

[dollyprice]

Kris has a natural ability to write and sing. Acting comes natural to him. I will never have anything negative to say about this incredible human being.

[jacquelinewebb]

Kris has always made my heart flutter! So gifted! What a song writer. His voice is fine to me. Nice and growly. I've watched his version of Star is Born so many times. His lanky frame is just perfect. He'll always be my favorite.