John Flynn “Kris’s Rules”
Americana Highways brings you this video premiere of John Flynn’s song, which was co-written with Kris Kristofferson, “Kris’s Rules. “Kris’s Rules” was produced, mixed and mastered by Harvey at Barndance Productions.
“Kris’s Rules” is John Flynn on 6 and 12 string acoustic guitar, lead and harmony vocals; and Harvey on drums, organ, fretless bass, pedal steel, Nashville hi-strung guitar, violin, and harmony vocals.
This video was edited with the music mixed by Harvey at Barndance Productions, with director of photography Jim Graham, and additional camera by Beth Flynn. Ironically, this co-write with Kris Kristofferson is a song asking a dearly departed friend for advice, and the loving response: “tell the truth, sing with passion, work with laughter, love with heart.” Gently played, it pierces deeply and moves thoroughly. The footage all brings the point into clearer focus.
Kris Kristofferson will remain a hero to anyone who ever strapped on a guitar and tried to tell the truth. It was one of the great privileges of my life to call him a friend, and a tremendous honor to be given the chance to place my name next to his as a cowriter of this song. – John Flynn
Find more information here on his website: https://johnflynn.net
Photo of John and Kris at Philadelphia Folk Festival (c) Jayne Toohey
