A list of Kris Kristofferson’s best songs

Legend American singer, songwriter, actor, and musician Kris Kristofferson died at the age of 88 at his home in Maui, Hawaii on Saturday. During his long career, he bagged four Grammy awards, including a lifetime achievement award in 2014.

Below is a list of his hit songs:

• Sunday Morning Coming Down

Kristofferson’s career path was clear when Cash recorded ‘Sunday Morning Comin’ Down’ in 1970, earning Kristofferson Songwriter of the Year honors.

• Me and Bobby McGee

Janis Joplin left such an indelible mark on ‘Me and Bobby McGee’ that some people are surprised to learn it was written by Kristofferson.

• Help Me Make It Through The Night

A timeless song about desire and loneliness, ‘Help Me Make It Through the Night’ first caught fire when Sammi Smith took it to the top of the charts in 1970.

• For the Good Times

For the Good Times established Kristofferson as a top songwriter after Ray Price turned the bittersweet song about the end of a love affair in 1970.

• Why Me

Kristofferson turned a personal low point into the biggest hit of his career with this gospel-ting song about surrendering to Christ amid a Cathartic church service.

• Here Comes That Rainbow Again

Based on Chapter 15 of John Steinback’s Pulitzer Prize-winning book The Grapes of Wrath, ‘Here Comes the Rainbow Again’ is about a poor farm family during The Great Depression.

• Please Don’t Tell Me How The Story Ends

Ronnie Milsap was the first to make this tale about two lovers seizing the moment a hit.

• Closer To The Bone

The title track to Kristofferson’s 20th studio album is a spare, reflective, and surprisingly upbeat song.

• Good Morning John

Kristofferson wrote ‘Good Morning John’ for Cash in a bid to support his friend’s bid for sobriety.

• They Killed Him

‘They Killed Him’ is a tribute to the lives and martyrdom of Kristofferson’s heroes Mahatma Gandhi, Martin Luther King, and Jesus Christ.

• To Beat The Devil

‘To Beat the Devil’ is a testament to the power of upholding one’s own integrity.

• From The Bottle To The Bottom

At the same time his performance and movie careers were taking off, Kristofferson released a series of albums with his then-wife and singer Rita Coolridge, resulting in yet another string of hits.