Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American singer-songwri… Read Full Bio ↴Kristoffer Kristofferson (born June 22, 1936) is an American singer-songwriter and actor. Among his songwriting credits are the songs "Me and Bobby McGee", "For the Good Times", "Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down", and "Help Me Make It Through the Night", all of which were hits for other artists.
In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, and formed a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement that eschewed the Nashville music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing. In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Blume in Love (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor), Convoy (1978), Heaven's Gate (1980) and Blade (1998).
Kristofferson has said that he would like the first three lines of Leonard Cohen's "Bird on the Wire" on his tombstone:
Like a bird on the wire
Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free
In 1985, Kristofferson joined fellow country artists Waylon Jennings, Willie Nelson and Johnny Cash in forming the country music supergroup The Highwaymen, and formed a key creative force in the outlaw country music movement that eschewed the Nashville music machine in favor of independent songwriting and producing. In 2004, Kristofferson was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. As an actor, he is known for his roles in Pat Garrett & Billy the Kid (1973), Blume in Love (1973), Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore (1974), A Star Is Born (1976) (which earned him a Golden Globe Award for Best Actor), Convoy (1978), Heaven's Gate (1980) and Blade (1998).
Kristofferson has said that he would like the first three lines of Leonard Cohen's "Bird on the Wire" on his tombstone:
Like a bird on the wire
Like a drunk in a midnight choir
I have tried in my way to be free
Born to Love Me
Kris Kristofferson Lyrics
Not many'd say you're handsome cause they don't realize
That the best is often hidden from another's eyes
But in the quiet moments that's when you stop to shine
And every night I'm thankful that you're mine mmm that you are mine
Cause you were born to love me in your gentle way
Born to love me each and every day
Born to love me born to hold me tight
Born to love me every night every night every night
I've learned it doesn't matter what other people see
It's what I feel for you and what you feel for me
You've made my life worth livin' because you understand
That love is made for givin' you're so good oh yeah you're so good
Cause you were born to love me
That the best is often hidden from another's eyes
But in the quiet moments that's when you stop to shine
And every night I'm thankful that you're mine mmm that you are mine
Cause you were born to love me in your gentle way
Born to love me each and every day
Born to love me born to hold me tight
Born to love me every night every night every night
I've learned it doesn't matter what other people see
You've made my life worth livin' because you understand
That love is made for givin' you're so good oh yeah you're so good
Cause you were born to love me
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOB MORRISON
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Mostly Brenda
Another obscure Brenda video about to surpass 100K views. As the up-loader, it is particularly satisfying to bring such overlooked performances to the public's attention and have them become popular.
Time for some fun facts:
1) The songwriter was Bob Morrison. His most famous composition was "You Decorated My Life" , co-written by Debbie Hupp. It was a big hit for Kenny Rodgers.
2) He also got songwriter's credit for making minor changes to Johnny Lee's "Lookin' for Love (in all the wrong places)" from Urban Cowboy, although the song was mainly written by Wanda Mallette and Patti Ryan.
3) "Born to Love Me" was first recorded by Roy Orbison in 1977 for his Regeneration album.
4) Far as I know, neither Roy's version nor any other version made the charts. Please inform if this is incorrect.
5) This version, of course, has the gender of the lyrics changed in order for Brenda to sing it.
6) Bob Morrison is the only member of the Country Songwriting Hall of Fame with a degree in nuclear engineering. This explains the glowing radiance of Brenda's performance. : - )
NourNZ
Ooh that lady shines and it is most definitely the best version of the beautiful Bob Morrison love song I have heard. They look as together singing this as Torvil and Dean. I found it by accident. I dedicate it to the love of my life. Thank you Noor
andres nombrado
I feel in love with Brenda since I was a teenager and now I came across this wonderful duet with Kris, I love this very much ...Thanks for posting this.
Rey Palustre
This is one of the most beautiful duets and tears at my heartstrings every time I listen! Thanks so much for posting.
hekecat
whoa
Mostly Brenda
+Rey Palustre You're very welcome. Brenda has a way of putting highs and lows into her interpretations. Here, she builds the song around the high notes on the word "Me".
Kat Katelnikoff
Whoa. The words and their voices together are perfect!!! I totally LOVE this song!!!! Thank you!!!! 😍
greg harvey
Great duet, a wonderful, magical moment.
Ann Gardner
Woah, such great voices. I listen every night I can. ❤️❤️
Mostly Brenda
Glad you enjoy it! It's my favorite among the three duets we have. It's got something extra.
Cindy Ryan
WOW WHAT A BEAUTIFUL SONG....THE WORDS TOUCH ME SO DEEPLY. AND TOO THINK TWO OF MY FAVORITE LIFELONG ARTIST ARE SINGING IT......WHAT A HIDDEN TREASURE I JUST FOUND.