Few songs hit harder than this. Kris Kristofferson pours every ounce of truth into Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down raw, lonely, and timeless. What’s your favorite line from this classic? | Pure Country Pride

Kris Kristofferson was born on June 22, 1936, in Brownsville, Texas. Circa 1965, he famously landed a helicopter in Johnny Cash’s backyard to share his songs. His songwriting defined outlaw country with hits like Me and Bobby McGee (made famous by Janis Joplin), Help Me Make It Through the Night, and Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down. Beyond music, he starred in films including A Star Is Born (1976) and Convoy (1978). He was a founding member of The Highwaymen with Johnny Cash, Waylon Jennings, and Wil

In this deeply moving live performance from Austin City Limits, filmed in January 1987, Johnny Cash delivers a powerful rendition of “Sunday Mornin’ Comin’ Down,” the Kris Kristofferson classic that became one of the most enduring songs of his career. First released in 1970, Cash’s version earned him the CMA Award for Single of the Year and introduced Kristofferson’s songwriting brilliance to a broader audience. On the Austin City Limits stage, Cash strips the song down to its emotional essence—