I get A & E Boigraphy here and I saw and taped that one a few months ago. I saw it listed last night and it got me thinking about the great music of Kristofferson. I then wondered who else you folks like besides the obvious!!!!!!
I met Kris in the airport in Toronto 12 years ago. I was with my 4 year old son and 6 month old daughter, arriving from Connecticut back home to Toronto. My daughter was in a cart and my son was tagging along beside me. I turned to see where he was and out of the corner of my eye I saw a guy in black jeans, a black "The Hawk" t-shirt and his black jacket over his shoulder. He had no luggage though. His eyes at 40 paces were striking and he smiled at me. I turned to make sure I didn't drive my daughter into a wall and when I turned back to see where my son was again Kris had picked him up and was running to me. He was laughing and playing "airplane" with Darryl and set him down beside me, patted my daughter on the head and said something about travelling alone with two small kids is a lot of work. I became mute at that point and he stepped ahead and smiled at me as he headed to the area where the passengers get met by family etc. As he entered that area a murmur started and people completely forgot about their family and friends arriving. He smiled at one and all and went and stood by the curb, all alone. My husband was there and said "did you see who was ahead of you?" I then told him what happened. When we went outside to go to the parking lot Kris was still standing there looking around. We went over and asked him if he needed a lift! He seemed surprised that we would offer and said he was expecting a car to get him to take him up near King City (north of Toronto) because he was shooting a movie up there. I think Cheryl Ladd was in it. He said thanks anyway and we said okay, nice to meet you. He smiled and said thanks for the offer. I don't remember getting in the car or the ride home! He was captivating to listen to and look at - mesmerizing eyes and a smile that made you really happy. He was lookin good for a 51 year old guy that's lived the life he has.
Sorry for the long rememberance but I have to seize the memories them when they come in between the senior moments! LOL -
Char
I also saw Gord get on stage with Kris & Rita at Massey Hall and sing Bobby Magee way back in the 70's. I doubt any of them have any recollection of it though.
Bob Dylan is coming to Toronto this summer. I wonder if he'll head over to Gord's to play some more pool!
Char
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