They Killed Him
"They Killed Him" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson for his 1986 album Repossessed.
| "They Killed Him" | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Single by Kris Kristofferson | ||||
| from the album Repossessed | ||||
| B-side | "Anthem '84" | |||
| Released | 1986 | |||
| Genre | Country rock | |||
| Length | 3:23 | |||
| Label | Mercury | |||
| Songwriter(s) | Kris Kristofferson | |||
| Producer(s) | Chips Moman | |||
| Kris Kristofferson singles chronology | ||||
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It is a tribute to his martyred personal heroes: Martin Luther King, Jr., Mahatma Gandhi, Jesus Christ, John F. Kennedy and Robert F. Kennedy. 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.
Chart performance
| Chart (1986–1987) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Singles[1] | 67 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 53 |
References
- Whitburn, Joel (2013). Hot Country Songs 1944–2012. Record Research, Inc. p. 185. ISBN 978-0-89820-203-8.
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