Have I told you lately that Kris Kristofferson attended my alma mater, San Mateo High School? He graduated long before I did, but I like the connection. Kris is a helluva kool dude, kats and kittens.
Kris Kristofferson wrote For The Good Times in 1968. It put him on the map as a songwriter after Ray Price had a cross-over hit with it in 1970.
We begin with the songwriter:
Ray Price’s countrypolitan version hit number one on the pop and country charts.
Loretta Lynn recorded this lovely ballad the same year as Ray Price.
Al Green added a dash of sweet Memphis soul to Kristofferson’s recipe.
The Soul Queen of New Orleans had a good time with For The Good Times in 1978.
I don’t know if Frank knew that the songwriter was a hippie, but he recorded it anyway. Kris was also a movie star, after all.
Aaron Neville. Say no more.
What would the Friday Cocktail Hour be without instrumental versions of the week’s tune? This time, Ace Cannon & Al Hirt followed by Dizzy Gillespie.
That’s it for this week. I propose a toast to all the San Mateo High Bearcats out there. It’s what Waylon, Johnny, Willie, and Kris would want. Never argue with The Highwaymen.
