They Killed Him
"They Killed Him" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson for his 1985 album Repossessed. It is a tribute to his martyred personal heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mohandas Gandhi, and Jesus Christ. Prior to Kristofferson recording the song himself, Johnny Cash recorded the song in 1984 as one of his final singles for Columbia Records. The song was covered a year later by Bob Dylan for his 1986 album Knocked Out Loaded.
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They Killed Him
"They Killed Him" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson for his 1985 album Repossessed. It is a tribute to his martyred personal heroes, Martin Luther King, Jr., Mohandas Gandhi, and Jesus Christ. Prior to Kristofferson recording the song himself, Johnny Cash recorded the song in 1984 as one of his final singles for Columbia Records. The song was covered a year later by Bob Dylan for his 1986 album Knocked Out Loaded.
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"They Killed Him" is a song wr ...... 1986 album Knocked Out Loaded.
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Last single
"How Do You Feel About Foolin' Around"
Next single
"Love Is the Way"
This single
"They Killed Him"
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"They Killed Him" is a song wr ...... 1986 album Knocked Out Loaded.
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