"Help Me Make It Through The Night"
原是一首鄉謠風格的歌曲, 由歌手 Kris Kristofferson 撰寫, 1970年, 收錄在他個人首張同名 "KRISTOFFERSON" 專輯唱片當中, 雖然唱片的銷售成績並不理想, 但仍然在美國鄉謠專輯榜上, 列第十位置。
"KRISTOFFERSON"
這張専輯面世之前, 他的作品有 1968年, 由 Ray Price 和 Perry Como 的錄音歌曲 "For The Good Times"。 而這張專輯當中所撰寫的一些歌曲作品, 幾首給翻唱後而成了經典, 除了 "Help Me Make It Through The Night" 之外, 還有 Johnny Cash 演譯的 "Sunday Mornin' comin' Down"; 而最為樂迷認識的是 Janis Joplin 1969年在 "Woodstock 胡士托" 音樂會演唱的 "Me and Bobby McGee"。
TRACK LIST:
1. "Blame It on the Stones" (Kristofferson, John Wilkin)
2. "To Beat the Devil"
3. "Me and Bobby McGee" (Kristofferson, Fred Foster)
4. "Best of All Possible Worlds"
5. "Help Me Make It Through the Night"
6. "The Law Is for Protection of the People"
7. "Casey's Last Ride"
8. "Just the Other Side of Nowhere"
9. "Darby's Castle"
10."For the Good Times"
11."Duvalier's Dream"
12."Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"
4. "Best of All Possible Worlds"
5. "Help Me Make It Through the Night"
6. "The Law Is for Protection of the People"
7. "Casey's Last Ride"
8. "Just the Other Side of Nowhere"
9. "Darby's Castle"
10."For the Good Times"
11."Duvalier's Dream"
12."Sunday Mornin' Comin' Down"
創 作 靈 感
Kris Kristofferson 在一本男仕雜誌 "Esquire" 看過一篇訪問 Frank Sinatra 的特寫, 內容問及 Sinatra 他人生所信奉是甚麽, 他毫不猶豫答道:
「三個 "B" 字, 就是 "Booze 酒"、"Broads 女人"、"Bible 聖經" 與及任何事物可助我度過漫漫長夜 "help me make it through the night"」。
"Help Me Make It Through The Night"
Kris Kristofferson 在一本男仕雜誌 "Esquire" 看過一篇訪問 Frank Sinatra 的特寫, 內容問及 Sinatra 他人生所信奉是甚麽, 他毫不猶豫答道:
「三個 "B" 字, 就是 "Booze 酒"、"Broads 女人"、"Bible 聖經" 與及任何事物可助我度過漫漫長夜 "help me make it through the night"」。
"Help Me Make It Through The Night"
歌詞內容是隱喻一個男士對性愛的渴求; 1970年面世, 由 Kris Kristofferson 親自演譯, 之後再由 Percy Sledge 和 Val Doonican 翻唱。及後, Kris 欲交給相近為隣的 Dottie West 以女歌手一試演繹, 但她認為歌詞似乎有性愛的暗喻, 因而推掉了 Kris 的好意。同年, 交由 Sammi Smith 演譯之後, 卻成為當年佷大爭議的人物, 聲名大噪之外, 更被界定為七十年代的 "Outlaw Country Movement 反叛意識鄉謠"女歌手。
一年後, Dottie West 才把歌曲收錄。及後, 她稱當時沒有接受 Kris 的美意, 實在是她人生最大的遺憾之一。當年 Sammi Smith 以含蓄和內斂, 與及 Dottie West 稍放感情的唱腔, 衹不過同是傳統鄉謠風格而已, 在今天來說是沒有多大不了吧 !
"Help me make it through the night" - Percy Sledge 1971
"Help me make it through the night" - Percy Sledge 1971
歌詞內容, 對當年代的女歌手而言, 確是難於啟齒去演繹, 就是這幾句被視為放蕩不羈的歌詞 ....
"I don't care what's right or wrong, 我不理會對或錯
I don't try to understand, 亦不試圖去理解
Let the devil take tomorrow, 就把明天交給魔鬼
Lord, tonight I need a friend" 上天, 今夜我需要一個伴侶
1970年, Sammi Smith 以含蓄和內斂的演譯, 和1971年三月 Dottie West 稍放感情的唱腔, 衹不過是傳統鄉謠風格而已, 在今天來說是沒有多大不了吧 !
至於後來由"Gladys Knight & The Pips"的演譯, 相比 Sammi Smith 和 Dottie Smith 的版本, Gladys 卻給樂迷一新耳目和驚喜; 她在歌曲前奏琴聲, 加上一段輕柔的獨白, 隨着如泣如訴的歌聲, 刻劃出相偎纏綿的歡愉, 對孤枕獨眠的感受和嗟嘆!
"Help me make it through the night" - Gladys Knight & The Pips
I’m imagining a lot of happy people
And most of you are with someone you love
Well you are the lucky ones
All over the world, there are
Lots of people who are alone tonight
I imagine most of us have been in that situation
At some time or another, I know I have
Recently I heard a most beautiful song, with a
Dynamic lyric that really expresses
This feeling of loneliness
It means a lot to me personally
And I’d like to share it with you
I think you’ll see what I mean
Take the ribbon from your/my hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Laying soft against my/your skin
Like the shadows on a wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm taking is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong
And I won't try to understand
Let the Devil take tomorrow
'Cause/Lord, tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
I don't wanna be alone/And it's so sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Lord, it's so sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Leave me through the night
Come on and take me through the night
"HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT"
這首被列為成人歌曲之一的經典作品, 自1970年面世至今, 有不同風格的歌手翻唱; 最多歌手翻唱的一年是1971年, 達五十多位, 即每個星期均有新版本出現。至今, 有記錄由各大歌手的錄音和演譯, 與及不同語言的版本, (以年份和歌手名字序列) 至今已達兩百七十多首。
1970: Kris Kristofferson, Percy Sledge, Ray Price, Sammi Smith
1971: Al Hooper and The Blue Diamonds with The Laurie Bower Singers, Andy Williams,
Bill Anderson, Billie Jo Spears, Billie Jo Spears, Bobby Bare,
Claude King, Cliff Waldron & The New Shades of Grass, Conway Twitty,
David Rogers, Del Reeves, Dottie West,
Eddy Arnold, Engelbert Humperdinck, Ernest Tubb,
Freddy Weller,
Gladys Knight & The Pips, Glen Campbell,
Homer Louis Randolph III, Hopeton Lewis,
James Darren, Jeannie C. Riley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jerry Vale, Jim Ed Brown, Jim Nabors,
Joan Baez, Joe Simon, Johnny Mathis, Joyce Bond,
Ken Parker, Kitty Wells,
Lenny Dee, Loretta Lynn, Lynn Anderson,
Marjorie McCoy, Mark Lindsay, Miguel Salerno,
Nat Stuckey, Nicol Williamson,
O.C. Smith, Olivia Newton-John,
Patti Page, Peggy Lee,
Ricky Shayne, Robert Goulet, Roy Drusky,
Skeeter Davis, Suzanne,
The Bells, Tommy Overstreet, Tompall & The Glaser Brothers,
Terry Baxter/His Orchestra & Chorus,
Warner Mack
1972: Bryan Chalker, Carl Smith, Clodagh Rodgers, Eddie Low, Elvis Presley, Euson, Gary Buck,
Jack Hudson, Johnathan King, Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash, Johnny Hartman, Ken Lemon,
Kings Road, New Strangers, Roly Daniels, The Four Kinsmen, The Settlers, Val Doonican,
Vikki Carr, Willie Nelson,
1973: Basil Henriques, Des O'Connor, Don Lane, Emile Ford, John Holt, Johnny Cash, Lenore,
Leon Morris and The Blue Grass Associates, Suzanne Prentice, Sydney Devine, Wilson Pickett
1974: Aura, Bryan Ferry, Candlewick Green, Kathie Kay, Lee Bates And The Velvet Funk,
Lena Zavaroni, Samantha Jones, Society of Seven, Tammy Wynette, Telly Savalas, Tina Turner,
Truck-Stop
1975: Bobby Hachey, Bobby Vinton, Charlie Moore and The Dixie Partners,Gene Rockwell,
Kelvin Henderson, Lennart Duvsjö & Stockholmarna, Tennessee Five, Tony Christie,
Top of the Pops, Vince Hill
1976: Barbi Benton, Jack Jersey, Kentucky County, Rhett Sanborn, Talisman
1977: Cathy O'Shea, George Moody & The Country Squires, Geraldine, John Wesley Ryles,Paul Bogart,
Sven Liljegren
1978: Allison Durbin, Johnny Chester, Rory Blackwell
1979: Tex Withers, Tony Bottrill
1980: Orion Mats Rådberg featuring Elisabeth Andreassen
1981: Salena Jones, Wayne Denver, Western Express,
1982: Faron Young, Keath Barrie, Kris/Brenda, Kentucky, Noll 4 Elva,The Appalachian Express
1983: Jerry Wallace, Stuart Damon
1985: Joe Dolan, Klaus & Servants
1987: Freddy Quinn, Tammy Cline
1988: Lucky Star
1989: Toni Willé
1990: Lee Tower, Willie/Waylon/Cash & Kris
1991: Big Daddy, Ray Stevens
1992: Riverside
1993: Ed Beerens & The Black Devils
1994: Nadieh
1995: Baron, David Axelrod, Hasse Tho
1996: Huff & Puff, Lonie Walker
1997: Chooka Williams, Lannie Garrett
1998: Good Rockin' Tonight, Tom Jones, Tamra Rosanes
1999: Davell Crawford
2000: Bobby Darin, Jane McDonald, Tommy Scott
2002: Anne Murray, Daniel O'Donnell, Jon Langford and Chip Taylor, Julie Lendon, Lorrie Morgan,
Mark Eitzel, Radar Brothers
2003: Kate Campbell, Micke Muster, Tom Green
2004: Brodka, Die Campbells, Kyle Espli, Steve Brookstein
2005: André Lamberz & Hill's Angels, Martina McBride, Penny Gilley, Wenche
2006: AVID All Stars, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Mary Kelly
2007: Deana Carter featuring Kris Kristofferson, Paul Carrack, Pierre Roskam,
The Mardi Gras Band - Claudette Stone - Dick Johnson
2008: Melba Montgomery, Tina Charles, (Help Me Make it) Brady Goss
2009: Anita Meyer & Metropole Orkest, Chris Foster, John Doe and The Sadies, Ray Dylan
2010: Andy Lee Lang, BJ Blue with Brittany Allyn, Lucretia
2011: Déjà vu, LeAnn Rimes, Lotta Källström, Steve Holy
2012: Joey Sontz, Midday Sun, Sannex
2013: Christian Masser, Kellye Gray , Kree Harrison, Scott Matthew & Ian Matthew
2014: Bryan Adams, Harry Dean Stanton, Jamie O'Neal, Lee Glasson
2015: Caféorkestern, Debbie Rule, Sara Mitra
2016: Billy Ray Cyrus
2017: Frank Ferrari, Renee Olstead , Susan Marshall
2018: Ernest Thomas & His Bluegrass Pioneers, Michael Bublé featuring Loren Allred
華語 : "分離的味道" - 櫻花 - 華語 - 1972
CROATIAN: Budi Sa Mnom Ovu Noć - written by Mišo Doležal 1981
CZECH: Když už víc nesmím si přát - written by Miroslav Černý 1975
Cyrano - written by Josef Laufer 1975
Sundej z hodin závaží - written by Michal Bukovič 1977
DANISH: Hjælp mig gennem denne nat - written by Keld Heick 1993
Hjælp mig gennem denne nat - written by Jørgen P 2001
DUTCH: Ik Heb Je Nodig Deze Nacht - written by Henri Heymans 1980
ESTONIAN: Aita Mööda Saata öö - written by H. Karmo 2014
FINNISH: Siinä kaikki tulet kai - written by Chrisse Johansson 1973
Auta yö tää kestämään - written by Aappo I. Piippo 1986
Mua auta yö nyt voittamaan - written by Kari Tyni 1995
Halki yön mua autathan - written by Pekka Takki 2005
FRENCH: Aide-moi à passer la nuit - written by Christine Charbonneau 1975
Reste avec moi cette nuit - written by Long Chris 1975
GERMAN: Laß mich heute nicht allein - written by Peter Orloff 1973
Hilf mir durch die dunkle Nacht - written by Wiltrud Conrady 1974
Hilf mir durch die Nacht - written by Volker Lechtenbrink, Knut Kiesewetter 1976
Gö, du bleibst heut Nacht bei mir - written by Schiffkowitz 1985
Heute Nacht da brauch ich dich - written by Peter Greif, Fred Fonda 1989
ITALIAN: Nella Vita C'E' Di Piu' - written by Valerio Negrini 1997
KOREAN: 기다리는 마음 (等待的心) - 템페스트 (Tempest)1973
NORWEGIAN: Før vi to har snakket ut - written by Asbjørn Krogtoft 1976
Bli Hos Meg Til Dagen Gryr - Lillian Askeland & Ottar Johansen 1980
SPANISH: Ajuda'm a Passar Sa Nit - written by Tomeu Penya 2001
SWEDISH: Hjälp mig ur min ensamhet - written by Ingela Forsman 1971
Jag skall aldrig tvivla mer - written by Margot Borgström 1984
Stæn Mæ Meg, De Känns Så Svårst - written by Lars Persa 2006
"I don't care what's right or wrong, 我不理會對或錯
I don't try to understand, 亦不試圖去理解
Let the devil take tomorrow, 就把明天交給魔鬼
Lord, tonight I need a friend" 上天, 今夜我需要一個伴侶
1970年, Sammi Smith 以含蓄和內斂的演譯, 和1971年三月 Dottie West 稍放感情的唱腔, 衹不過是傳統鄉謠風格而已, 在今天來說是沒有多大不了吧 !
至於後來由"Gladys Knight & The Pips"的演譯, 相比 Sammi Smith 和 Dottie Smith 的版本, Gladys 卻給樂迷一新耳目和驚喜; 她在歌曲前奏琴聲, 加上一段輕柔的獨白, 隨着如泣如訴的歌聲, 刻劃出相偎纏綿的歡愉, 對孤枕獨眠的感受和嗟嘆!
"Help me make it through the night" - Gladys Knight & The Pips
I’m imagining a lot of happy people
And most of you are with someone you love
Well you are the lucky ones
All over the world, there are
Lots of people who are alone tonight
I imagine most of us have been in that situation
At some time or another, I know I have
Recently I heard a most beautiful song, with a
Dynamic lyric that really expresses
This feeling of loneliness
It means a lot to me personally
And I’d like to share it with you
I think you’ll see what I mean
Take the ribbon from your/my hair
Shake it loose and let it fall
Laying soft against my/your skin
Like the shadows on a wall
Come and lay down by my side
Till the early mornin' light
All I'm taking is your time
Help me make it through the night
I don't care what's right or wrong
And I won't try to understand
Let the Devil take tomorrow
'Cause/Lord, tonight I need a friend
Yesterday is dead and gone
And tomorrow's out of sight
I don't wanna be alone/And it's so sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Lord, it's so sad to be alone
Help me make it through the night
Leave me through the night
Come on and take me through the night
"HELP ME MAKE IT THROUGH THE NIGHT"
這首被列為成人歌曲之一的經典作品, 自1970年面世至今, 有不同風格的歌手翻唱; 最多歌手翻唱的一年是1971年, 達五十多位, 即每個星期均有新版本出現。至今, 有記錄由各大歌手的錄音和演譯, 與及不同語言的版本, (以年份和歌手名字序列) 至今已達兩百七十多首。
1970: Kris Kristofferson, Percy Sledge, Ray Price, Sammi Smith
1971: Al Hooper and The Blue Diamonds with The Laurie Bower Singers, Andy Williams,
Bill Anderson, Billie Jo Spears, Billie Jo Spears, Bobby Bare,
Claude King, Cliff Waldron & The New Shades of Grass, Conway Twitty,
David Rogers, Del Reeves, Dottie West,
Eddy Arnold, Engelbert Humperdinck, Ernest Tubb,
Freddy Weller,
Gladys Knight & The Pips, Glen Campbell,
Homer Louis Randolph III, Hopeton Lewis,
James Darren, Jeannie C. Riley, Jerry Lee Lewis, Jerry Vale, Jim Ed Brown, Jim Nabors,
Joan Baez, Joe Simon, Johnny Mathis, Joyce Bond,
Ken Parker, Kitty Wells,
Lenny Dee, Loretta Lynn, Lynn Anderson,
Marjorie McCoy, Mark Lindsay, Miguel Salerno,
Nat Stuckey, Nicol Williamson,
O.C. Smith, Olivia Newton-John,
Patti Page, Peggy Lee,
Ricky Shayne, Robert Goulet, Roy Drusky,
Skeeter Davis, Suzanne,
The Bells, Tommy Overstreet, Tompall & The Glaser Brothers,
Terry Baxter/His Orchestra & Chorus,
Warner Mack
1972: Bryan Chalker, Carl Smith, Clodagh Rodgers, Eddie Low, Elvis Presley, Euson, Gary Buck,
Jack Hudson, Johnathan King, Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash, Johnny Hartman, Ken Lemon,
Kings Road, New Strangers, Roly Daniels, The Four Kinsmen, The Settlers, Val Doonican,
Vikki Carr, Willie Nelson,
1973: Basil Henriques, Des O'Connor, Don Lane, Emile Ford, John Holt, Johnny Cash, Lenore,
Leon Morris and The Blue Grass Associates, Suzanne Prentice, Sydney Devine, Wilson Pickett
1974: Aura, Bryan Ferry, Candlewick Green, Kathie Kay, Lee Bates And The Velvet Funk,
Lena Zavaroni, Samantha Jones, Society of Seven, Tammy Wynette, Telly Savalas, Tina Turner,
Truck-Stop
1975: Bobby Hachey, Bobby Vinton, Charlie Moore and The Dixie Partners,Gene Rockwell,
Kelvin Henderson, Lennart Duvsjö & Stockholmarna, Tennessee Five, Tony Christie,
Top of the Pops, Vince Hill
1976: Barbi Benton, Jack Jersey, Kentucky County, Rhett Sanborn, Talisman
1977: Cathy O'Shea, George Moody & The Country Squires, Geraldine, John Wesley Ryles,Paul Bogart,
Sven Liljegren
1978: Allison Durbin, Johnny Chester, Rory Blackwell
1979: Tex Withers, Tony Bottrill
1980: Orion Mats Rådberg featuring Elisabeth Andreassen
1981: Salena Jones, Wayne Denver, Western Express,
1982: Faron Young, Keath Barrie, Kris/Brenda, Kentucky, Noll 4 Elva,The Appalachian Express
1983: Jerry Wallace, Stuart Damon
1985: Joe Dolan, Klaus & Servants
1987: Freddy Quinn, Tammy Cline
1988: Lucky Star
1989: Toni Willé
1990: Lee Tower, Willie/Waylon/Cash & Kris
1991: Big Daddy, Ray Stevens
1992: Riverside
1993: Ed Beerens & The Black Devils
1994: Nadieh
1995: Baron, David Axelrod, Hasse Tho
1996: Huff & Puff, Lonie Walker
1997: Chooka Williams, Lannie Garrett
1998: Good Rockin' Tonight, Tom Jones, Tamra Rosanes
1999: Davell Crawford
2000: Bobby Darin, Jane McDonald, Tommy Scott
2002: Anne Murray, Daniel O'Donnell, Jon Langford and Chip Taylor, Julie Lendon, Lorrie Morgan,
Mark Eitzel, Radar Brothers
2003: Kate Campbell, Micke Muster, Tom Green
2004: Brodka, Die Campbells, Kyle Espli, Steve Brookstein
2005: André Lamberz & Hill's Angels, Martina McBride, Penny Gilley, Wenche
2006: AVID All Stars, Bruce Robison & Kelly Willis, Mary Kelly
2007: Deana Carter featuring Kris Kristofferson, Paul Carrack, Pierre Roskam,
The Mardi Gras Band - Claudette Stone - Dick Johnson
2008: Melba Montgomery, Tina Charles, (Help Me Make it) Brady Goss
2009: Anita Meyer & Metropole Orkest, Chris Foster, John Doe and The Sadies, Ray Dylan
2010: Andy Lee Lang, BJ Blue with Brittany Allyn, Lucretia
2011: Déjà vu, LeAnn Rimes, Lotta Källström, Steve Holy
2012: Joey Sontz, Midday Sun, Sannex
2013: Christian Masser, Kellye Gray , Kree Harrison, Scott Matthew & Ian Matthew
2014: Bryan Adams, Harry Dean Stanton, Jamie O'Neal, Lee Glasson
2015: Caféorkestern, Debbie Rule, Sara Mitra
2016: Billy Ray Cyrus
2017: Frank Ferrari, Renee Olstead , Susan Marshall
2018: Ernest Thomas & His Bluegrass Pioneers, Michael Bublé featuring Loren Allred
華語 : "分離的味道" - 櫻花 - 華語 - 1972
CROATIAN: Budi Sa Mnom Ovu Noć - written by Mišo Doležal 1981
CZECH: Když už víc nesmím si přát - written by Miroslav Černý 1975
Cyrano - written by Josef Laufer 1975
Sundej z hodin závaží - written by Michal Bukovič 1977
DANISH: Hjælp mig gennem denne nat - written by Keld Heick 1993
Hjælp mig gennem denne nat - written by Jørgen P 2001
DUTCH: Ik Heb Je Nodig Deze Nacht - written by Henri Heymans 1980
ESTONIAN: Aita Mööda Saata öö - written by H. Karmo 2014
FINNISH: Siinä kaikki tulet kai - written by Chrisse Johansson 1973
Auta yö tää kestämään - written by Aappo I. Piippo 1986
Mua auta yö nyt voittamaan - written by Kari Tyni 1995
Halki yön mua autathan - written by Pekka Takki 2005
FRENCH: Aide-moi à passer la nuit - written by Christine Charbonneau 1975
Reste avec moi cette nuit - written by Long Chris 1975
GERMAN: Laß mich heute nicht allein - written by Peter Orloff 1973
Hilf mir durch die dunkle Nacht - written by Wiltrud Conrady 1974
Hilf mir durch die Nacht - written by Volker Lechtenbrink, Knut Kiesewetter 1976
Gö, du bleibst heut Nacht bei mir - written by Schiffkowitz 1985
Heute Nacht da brauch ich dich - written by Peter Greif, Fred Fonda 1989
ITALIAN: Nella Vita C'E' Di Piu' - written by Valerio Negrini 1997
KOREAN: 기다리는 마음 (等待的心) - 템페스트 (Tempest)1973
NORWEGIAN: Før vi to har snakket ut - written by Asbjørn Krogtoft 1976
Bli Hos Meg Til Dagen Gryr - Lillian Askeland & Ottar Johansen 1980
SPANISH: Ajuda'm a Passar Sa Nit - written by Tomeu Penya 2001
SWEDISH: Hjälp mig ur min ensamhet - written by Ingela Forsman 1971
Jag skall aldrig tvivla mer - written by Margot Borgström 1984
Stæn Mæ Meg, De Känns Så Svårst - written by Lars Persa 2006