Willie Nelson - Sings Kristofferson (1979) 24-Bit/96-kHz Vinyl Rip

A return to country-rock after the smash success of Stardust the year before, this is one of Willie Nelson's best albums. Admittedly, it doesn't withstand comparisons to Shotgun Willie or any of his earlier triumphs, but it holds up as one of his most enjoyable second-stringers. "Me and Bobby McGee" is given an exciting, thunderous performance and "Why Me" is terrific, but perhaps more memorable are Nelson's renditions of lesser-known Kristofferson treasures, such as the loping "The Pilgrim, Chapter 33" and the beautiful "Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends." As he demonstrated from the beginning, Nelson had one of the best interpretive gifts of any singer, and this album only strengthened that reputation.
(Jim Smith - AllMusic Guide)

Track Listing:

A1. Me and Bobby McGee
A2. Help Me Make It Through the Night
A3. The Pilgrim, Chapter 33
A4. Why Me
A5. For the Good Times
B1. You Show Me Yours (And I'll Show You Mine)
B2. Loving Her Was Easier (Than Anything I'll Ever Do Again)
B3. Sunday Morning Coming Down
B4. Please Don't Tell Me How the Story Ends