The Sammi Smith Help Me Make It Through The Night song was released in 1970 as a track on her album of the same name. Sammi Smith’s recording (made in May 1970) reached number-one on the U.S. country charts in 1971 and won the Grammy Award for Best Female Country Vocal Performance. On February 20, 1971, it also reached number 8 on Billboard’s U.S. pop singles chart.
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This country ballad was written and composed by Kris Kristofferson and released on his 1970 album Kristofferson. Sammi’s version became the most popular cover of this song. Kris Kristofferson penned “Help Me Make It Through the Night” in the late 1960s. The song’s evocative lyrics and soul-stirring melody captured the essence of vulnerability, longing, and the human need for connection.
Sammi Smith Help Me Make It Through The Night
Take the ribbon from my hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Lay it soft upon my skin
Like the shadows on the wall
Come and lay down by my side
Til the early mornin’ light
All I’m takin’ is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don’t care what’s right or wrong
I won’t try to understand
Let the devil take tomorrow
But tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow’s out of sight
And it’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
And it’s sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
I don’t want to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Smith’s rendition of “Help Me Make It Through the Night” not only propelled her into the limelight but also earned her a Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance, Female, in 1972. Her sultry and emotive delivery added layers of depth to Kristofferson’s lyrics, making the song a poignant exploration of desire and intimacy. “Help Me Make It Through the Night” stands as a testament to the power of a well-crafted song and the magic that happens when an exceptional artist breathes life into it. Sammi Smith’s rendition continues to resonate with listeners, offering solace and a connection to the profound emotions that define the human experience.
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