Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends: The Publishing Demos
Kris Kristofferson · 2010
51 min · 16 tracks · country · contemporary folk music
Raw and heartfelt, these demos showcase Kristofferson's storytelling prowess through stripped-down arrangements.
Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends: The Publishing Demos is an album by Kris Kristofferson, released in 2010. Raw and heartfelt, these demos showcase Kristofferson's storytelling prowess through stripped-down arrangements. This album provides an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind some of Kristofferson's most beloved songs, resonating with fans old and new. It highlights his lyrical craftsmanship while reaffirming his role as a foundational figure in contemporary American songwriting, receiving positive feedback from critics who appreciate its authenticity. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends: The Publishing Demos sound like?
Raw and heartfelt, these demos showcase Kristofferson's storytelling prowess through stripped-down arrangements. Rooted in country and contemporary folk music.
What makes Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends: The Publishing Demos by Kris Kristofferson notable?
This album provides an intimate glimpse into the creative process behind some of Kristofferson's most beloved songs, resonating with fans old and new. It highlights his lyrical craftsmanship while reaffirming his role as a foundational figure in contemporary American songwriting, receiving positive feedback from critics who appreciate its authenticity. By 2010, Kris Kristofferson was revisiting his roots as a songwriter, releasing 'Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends' as a collection of early demos. This album follows his long-established career and arrives after a period of relative quiet since his last studio album in 2009. The release underscores Kristofferson's enduring influence in the country and folk genres.
How many songs are on Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends: The Publishing Demos?
Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends: The Publishing Demos has 16 tracks, running approximately 51 minutes.
Tracklist
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- 1 Me and Bobby McGee Standout 5:11
- 2 Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends Standout 3:18
- 3 Smile at Me Again 2:33
- 4 The Lady's Not for Sale Standout 3:44
- 5 Border Lord 3:57
- 6 Just the Other Side of Nowhere 2:39
- 7 Come Sundown 3:19
- 8 Slow Down 2:29
- 9 If You Don't Like Hank Williams 1:50
- 10 Little Girl Lost 3:23
- 11 Duvalier's Dream 2:31
- 12 When I Loved Her 2:47
- 13 Billy Dee 2:55
- 14 Epitaph (Black and Blue) 3:25
- 15 Enough for You 2:40
- 16 Getting by, High, and Strange 4:57
Release Date
January 1, 2010
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
51 min 45 sec
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