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Breakaway

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I have literally "worn out" the album I bought many years ago when this was first released. The collaboration of these two artists was a stroke of genius. The way their voices play off each other will lift your spirit!! If you are a fan of either artist, this is a must!!!!!

The husband and wife team of Kris and Rita were the darlings of the 1970's, and this album, recorded in 1974, was designed to be the follow up to their first collaboration, the excellent Full Moon. Kris and Rita were smart in their joint albums in that they met in the middle: mostly with covers of really great songs.

Apparently most of the songs were set in in the proper key for Coolidge to sing, which kind of made Kristofferson work all that much harder, and the result is some of his best vocals ever.

The song selection here is quite good too, including two of Kristofferson's own more obscure tunes, I'd Rather Be Sorry and I've Got To Have You (which was previously covered by Carly Simon on her Anticipation album). Another gem includes Rain, penned by country great Larry Gatlin.

It's been a long time coming to see the release of this album on CD -- most of us had to settle for vinyl until now. If you're a fan of either Kristofferson or Coolidge, or you're already familiar with their all-too-brief collaborations (they divorced both personally and professionally), you won't be disappointed with this CD.

Kris Kristofferson wrote great songs. He was a great solo artist. But, when Rita came along, he pulled out his best songs, hired the best studio musicians, and recorded some of the best country duets ever! He went on to be a Hollywood star, but I remember him best singing "Lover Please" and "I'd Rather be Sorry" with his fine-singing squeeze.

I have this album on vinyl and it was always a favorite of mine. Decided to get it on a CD so I could listen to it on my CD player upstairs - I love to turn up the volumn and sing along in the shower.
All the songs are great and Kris and Rita are just brilliant singing together. If you are a Kris Kristofferson fan, you will enjoy this CD.

This is probably my personal favorite of all their LPs together. The songs are light hearted and I love the cover photo.

My wife and I went to see Kris Kristofferson a few months ago and decided to get a few of his CD's. I just love it.

We also saw Rita Coolidge and Kris back in 1973 in Washington DC.

Another one of KK's albums my sister and I purchased when it was originally released. Enjoy Kris & Rita together. Love 'Dakota (the dancing bear). The cassette wore out over the years so had to replace it with the CD.

The only Things I Got Was Silver Tongued Devil & I"And Live From Martha's Vineyard- The Classic ConcertWhat Happened To My Other Two Items??