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How Kris Kristofferson's 'Help Me Make It Through the Night' became a country classic

In 1970, actor and musician Kris Kristofferson wrote the ballad "Help Me Make It Through the Night" after being inspired by a Frank Sinatra quote. Speaking to Esquire magazine, Sinatra was asked what ...
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3 Country Songs From 1972 That Still Make Me Smile Today

These are three of the best country songs that came out in 1972, which still make me smile when I hear them today.
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1970 Country Ballad, Written by Kris Kristofferson, Became a Young Singer’s Only No. 1 Hit

Many versions of the country classic song "Help Me Make It Through the Night" exist, but none have been more commercially successful than Sammi Smith's. When Kristofferson penned the tune, he happened ...
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1970 country ballad, written by Kris Kristofferson, became a young singer’s only No. 1 hit

Many versions of the country classic song “Help Me Make It Through the Night” exist, but none have been more commercially successful than Sammi Smith’s. Written by Kris Kristofferson, who included the ...