13 best kenny rogers 20 hits

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Kenny Rogers: 21 Number Ones' is back-to-back chart-topping hits that include his greatest duets, 'Islands In The Stream' with Dolly Parton, which this year was named Country's Greatest Duet by CMT, 'We've Got Tonight' with Sheena Easton, 'Every Time Two Fools Collide', 'What Are We Doing In Love', 'All I Ever Need Is You' as well as 'Lady' and many more. Capitol. 2006.

The gravel-and-grits voice of Kenny Rogers ultimately came to define the "Urban Cowboy" era of pop excess, even as the earlier "Lucille" and "The Gambler" were some of the most galvanizing story songs in country music's history. Looking back at this body of hits, it's easy to poke fun at the treacley "You Decorated My Life" or wince at the cheesy string arrangements on "Through the Years." It's also natural to wish Rogers had never heard of Sheena Easton, his misguided duet partner on "We've Got Tonight," and recorded more with the soulful, sad Dottie West ("Every Time Two Fools Collide") and the randy Dolly Parton ("Islands in the Stream"). (A bonus track, "Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer," pairs him with old pal Kim Carnes.) As the years went by, Rogers got fatter, lazier, and more content to make crappy TV movies and wallow in the flaccid sentimentality of adult contemporary pop ("Buy Me a Rose"). He also got smug--the worst of sins for a man in his business. But behind the microphone, he always knew how to make even the hoariest of lyrics resonate with feeling. And at his peak, he was the perfect male country superstar, equal parts swagger and sweet, sweet promise. --Alanna Nash

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1. Lucille * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1977

2. She Believes In Me * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1979

3. The Gambler * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1978

4. Through The Years * * * Number 5 Country Hit 1982

5. Lady * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1980

6. Coward Of The County * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1979

7. Love Or Something Like It * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1981

8. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town (Live)

9. Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer - with Kim Carnes * * * Number 3 Country Hit 1980

10. Daytime Friends (And Nightime Lovers) * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1977

11. We've Got Tonight - with Sheena Easton * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1983

12. You Decorated My Life * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1979

13. Love The World Away * * * Number 4 Country Hit 1980

14. I Don't Need You * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1981

15. Share Your Love With Me * * * Number 5 Country Hit 1981

16. Love Will Turn You Around * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1982

17. What Are We Doing In Love - with Dottie West * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1981

18. Every Time Two Fools Collide - with Dottie West * * * Number 1 Country Hit 1978

19. Sweet Music Man * * * Number 9 Country Hit 1977

20. Blaze Of Glory

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Kenny re-records 20 years of monster hits, including breakout tracks with the First Edition. Includes Lucille; Gambler; Coward of the Country; You Decorated My Life; Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town; Daytime Friends; Something's Burning; Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer with Kim Carnes and more!

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Vinyl Album

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Tracks include: Side One...Lucille, Lady, Love Lifted Me, We've Got Tonight, Scarlet Fever, Love or Something Like It, She Believes in Me, Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town, You Were a Good Friend, Don't Fall In Love With a Dreamer. Side Two...The Gambler, Through the Years, Dayteim Friends, You Decorated My Life, Til I Can Make It On My Own, Reuben James, Coward of the County, I Don't Need You, Something's Burning, Love Will Turn You Around. Released by Liberty/RCA Music Service.

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Brand New

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Kenny Rogers ~ Kenny Rogers And The First Edit

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A chronologically sequenced stroll through the history of country music featuring 36 Certified Country Classics 1951 To 1989. Included on this 2 CD Set are 35 number one hits, plus the top 10 classic 'God Bless The U.S.A.'. An honor roll of legendary artists, including Hank Williams, Patsy Cline, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, George Jones, Waylon Jennings, The Statler Brothers, Conway Twitty, Patty Loveless, Kenny Rogers and Don Williams have all made contributions. Hip-O. 2005.