Kris Kristofferson - Jesus Was a Capricorn (1972) Vinyl LP, Why Me, It Sure Was

Catalog Number:

KZ-31909

Musical Styles:

1970s, Contemporary Folk, Country Rock, Folk Rock, Outlaw Country, Progressive Country, Singer-Songwriter, Traditional Country

Sleeve Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Record Grade:

Very Good Plus (VG+)

Condition Details:

Vinyl plays with some crackles and a few light-clicks during "Nobody Wins" and "Enough For You" (play-graded). Gate-fold cover has a few creases and some scuffing (front/back/inner-gate); discoloration with darker discoloration spots and small surface impressions (front/back). Inner-sleeve is original (generic white). Spine is readable with mild-wear. Some shelf-wear along top/bottom/edge and corners. Opening is crisp with signs of light use and divots. (Not a cut-out.)

Tracks:

1. Jesus Was A Capricorn (Owed To John Prine)
2. Nobody Wins
3. It Sure Was (Love)
4. Enough For You
5. Help Me
6. Jesse Younger
7. Give It Time To Be Tender
8. Out Of Mind, Out Of Sight
9. Sugar Man
10. Why Me

About The Record:

Jesus Was a Capricorn, by Kris Kristofferson, is a collection of introspective songs blending themes of religion, romance, and rough living with notable duets featuring Rita Coolidge on tracks like It Sure Was (Love) and Give It Time to Be Tender that previewed their future collaborative work. The title track Jesus Was a Capricorn (Owed to John Prine) pays homage to John Prine by borrowing melodic elements and portraying Christ as a sandal-wearing hippie while replying to critics of his prior work, showcasing Kristofferson's admiration for emerging songwriters. A unique highlight is the closing gospel-tinged Why Me, inspired by a personal moment of gratitude and humility after a religious experience, which became a country gospel standard covered by artists like Elvis Presley. Fan favorites also include Nobody Wins, later covered by Frank Sinatra on his comeback album, and the duet Help Me with Larry Gatlin. The album itself reached No. 1 on the country charts and the single Why Me hit No. 1 country and No. 20 on the Billboard Hot 100, both going gold for Kristofferson's greatest commercial success as a solo artist.