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A country ballad written and composed by Kris Kristofferson, released on his 1970 album of the same name. The song was subsequently covered by numerous artists, including Sammi Smith in 1970 and Gladys Knight & The Pips, whose single version reached #33 on the Billboard Hot 100 in March 1972. The track has remained popular, with interpretations by artists spanning multiple genres and generations.
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