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Tracks in the Dark - Sunday Morning Comin' Down

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OTHER SIDE OF THE TRACKS: In appreciation of Writer(s); Kris Kristofferson & Artist(s); Kris Kristofferson, "Sunday Morning Comin' Down" would first hit the airwaves in 1969 through novelty-pop hit-maker, Ray Stevens, who was more known for such classics as "Ahab the Arab", "Guitarzan", and later on, "The Streak", but would time and again take on bigger issues, and depth with one of the most soulful and versatile voices since the beginning of contemporary music.
"Sunday Morning Comin' Down" would also serve as Stevens' first entry as a Country cross-over artist, taking the song to #55 of that Chart, but would be overshadowed soon after, when Johnny Cash made it a generational #1 hit in 1970. It is Cash's version which has stood the test of time, and the one by which most people today are familiar with the song, but seemingly countless covers have been performed since the "Man in Black" brought it international attention, including an emotional late entry by Jerry Lee Lewis in 2010.
But it's the song's presence on the belated, self-titled, debut album of its writer (also released in 1970) where "Sunday Morning Comin' Down" is most effective. Kristofferson, himself, was reluctant to record until he was convinced his songs would benefit from a personal interpretation, and there truly is a conviction in Kristofferson's delivery which makes up for any lack of vocal range. The resulting project, "Kristofferson", is a must-hear for anyone who cherishes great songwriting, and the honesty therein.
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