So what is your pick here for the Kristofferson standard? Price is probably my favorite but all are wonderful. Dean had just lost his son Dino in the accident and I believe that his wife Jeanne had just left him. His raw emotion and delivery here, while slow, is unmatched by practically anything I have ever heard.
Dean and Elvis are probably my two favorite singers but Ray is no slouch. You rarely hear an artist sing with real emotion anymore.
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Kristofferson's version is my fave! But of these selections, I think Elvis dooes a damned good job.
Not really fair to compare live and studio versions but I would say that as beautiful as the Elvis version is, it lacks the emotional punch and conviction of the other two.
Going in I assumed that the Ray Price version would be my favorite. With that said, I was candidly surprised by how powerful Dean's rendition of the song is. The backstory you provided makes it all the more touching. Accordingly, while all 3 are excellent, to my surprise, Dean gets my nod here.
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