To Beat the Devil
By Kris Kristofferson
This is mainly a talking song that Kris wrote when Johnny Cash nearly killed himself with drugs. It has some kick ass lines such as "my thirsty wanted whiskey, my hungry needed beans" and "I had a stomach full of empty and a pocket full of dreams". Part of the goodness is just listening to Kris' deep grumbly voice.
I don't know this one, but in general, I like Kris. He doesn't have the most captivating voice, but he's a damned good writer.
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Me and Bobby McGee
Pilgrim #33
Boy Named Sue was written by Shel Silverstein.
ReplyDeleteWasn't Bobby McGee a love song? Why would he write that? Is there some other meaning?
ReplyDeleteClick the dern link to hear it.
ReplyDeleteYeah, brain fart on the Shel. I knew that.
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