The Loving Gift
Song by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash
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"The Loving Gift" is a song written by Kris Kristofferson and originally recorded by the duo of Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash.[2]
| "The Loving Gift" | |
|---|---|
| Single by Johnny Cash and June Carter Cash | |
| from the album Any Old Wind That Blows | |
| B-side | "Help Me Make It Through the Night" |
| Released | December 1972[1] |
| Genre | Country |
| Label | Columbia 4-45758 |
| Songwriter | Kris Kristofferson |
Released in December 1972 as a single (Columbia 4-45758, with a cover of Kristofferson's "Help Me Make It Through the Night" on the opposite side)[1][3][4] and also included on Johnny Cash's album Any Old Wind That Blows out on January 5 of the next year,[5] the song reached number 27 on U.S. Billboard's country chart for the week of March 10, 1973.[6][7]
Track listing
| No. | Title | Writer(s) | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. | "The Loving Gift" | K. Kristofferson | 2:13 |
| 2. | "Help Me Make It Through the Night" | K. Kristofferson | 2:56 |
Charts
| Chart (1973) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| US Hot Country Songs (Billboard)[8] | 27 |