"The Texas native was of the most accomplished and uniquely impressive individuals to ever walk the planet. A Rhodes Scholar in Oxford, a defensive back, a bartender, a Golden Gloves boxer, a forest firefighter, and an Army Ranger who flew helicopters…. Kristofferson’s resume is as impressive as anybody."
I just mentioned him to Syl about 3 days ago.
"The Texas native was of the most accomplished and uniquely impressive individuals to ever walk the planet. A Rhodes Scholar in Oxford, a defensive back, a bartender, a Golden Gloves boxer, a forest firefighter, and an Army Ranger who flew helicopters…. Kristofferson’s resume is as impressive as anybody."
https://www.whiskeyriff.com/2024/09/29/country-music-icon-kris-kristofferson-dead-at-88/?fbclid=IwY2xjawFmt-5leHRuA2FlbQIxMQABHQhfFDRCkOUlLiFRNW3nKBH1rjjHyTWBlEZqSgssTnRb-zuMkpn9m9_lzA_aem_3JtJrtjY4j_NAkaIffuNJA
His song writing resume is fairly substantial..
This was recorded with his soon-to-be wife Rita Coolidge...love was definitely in the air.