The Very Best Of Kenny Rogers & First Edition [Import]

The Very Best Of Kenny Rogers & First Edition [Import]

The Very Best Of Kenny Rogers & First Edition [Import]

ASIN: B0000088YJ

Track Listings
 
1. Ruby Dont Take Your Love
2. Something's Burning
3. Ruben James
4. Sunshine
5. Molly
6. Tulsa Turnaround
7. Sleep Come Easy
8. I'm Gonna Sing You A Sad
9. Ticket To Nowhere
10. Tell It All Brother
11. Where Does Rosie Go
12. The King Of Oak Street

Editorial Reviews
Product Description
Japanese Budget Release.

The Very Best Of Kenny Rogers & First Edition,Kenny Rogers,Plane,Country/Bluegrass,United States of America
The Very Best of Kenny Rogers
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • An outstanding compilation of Kenny's music
 The Very Best of Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Manufacturer: EMI Int'l
ProductGroup: Music
Binding: Audio CD

CowboyCowboy | Country | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
Soft RockSoft Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
CountryCountry | Imports | Stores | Music
Similar Items:
  1. West Side Story (Special Edition DVD Collector's Set)

ASIN: B000A1OF8W
Release Date: 2006-08-08

Tracks:

  1. Lucille
  2. Coward of the County
  3. We've Got Tonight - Sheena Easton, , Kenny Rogers
  4. All I Ever Need Is You
  5. Green, Green Grass of Home
  6. Don't Fall in Love With a Dreamer - Kim Carnes, , Kenny Rogers
  7. Sweet Music Man
  8. We Love Each Other - Kenny Rogers, Dottie West
  9. Son of Hickory Holler's Tramp
  10. Every Time Two Fools Collide - Kenny Rogers, Dottie West
  11. All My Life
  12. I Wasn't Man Enough
  13. My World Begins and Ends with You
  14. You Are So Beautiful
  15. Love the World Away
  16. Together Again - Kenny Rogers, Dottie West
  17. Let It Be Me - Kenny Rogers, Dottie West
  18. You Were a Good Friend
  19. Reuben James
  20. Twentieth Century Fool

Tracks:

  1. Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town
  2. She Believes in Me
  3. Desperado
  4. Lay Down Beside Me
  5. Blaze of Glory
  6. Lady
  7. You Decorated My Life
  8. Love Will Turn You Around
  9. I Don't Need You
  10. While the Feeling's Good
  11. Just the Way You Are - Kenny Rogers, Dottie West
  12. Love Song
  13. Scarlet Fever
  14. Long Arm of the Law
  15. Share Your Love With Me
  16. Love or Something Like It
  17. Through the Years
  18. Puttin' in Overtime at Home
  19. Laura (What's He Got That I Ain't Got)
  20. You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin' - Kenny Rogers, Dottie West

Album Description

2005 double-disc collection features Kenny's solo work as a Country Pop hit-maker including #1 hits 'Lucille' and 'Coward of the County' as well as coveted B-sides and album tracks. Also features notable collaborations with other country stars such as Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes and Dottie West. EMI.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars An outstanding compilation of Kenny's music.......2005-08-27

This is not the definitive hits collection (if that's what you're looking for, compare this with 42 ultimate hits) but it contains most of Kenny's classic solo recordings recorded between 1976 and 1983 while also including a nice selection of solo covers and duets with Sheena Easton (We've got tonight), Kim Carnes (Don't fall in love with a dreamer) and seven duets with Dottie West. I originally discovered Dottie's music because of her duets with Kenny and soon discovered that her solo recordings are every bit as brilliant as these duets.

Taking the classic solo recordings first, the compilation opens withy Kenny's two UK number one country hits - Lucille and Coward of the county, both of which also made the top five in the American pop charts. Apart from Tennessee Ernie Ford (whose hits pre-dated the birth of rock'n'roll), Kenny is the only country singer (so far) to have two UK number one hits. Even Jim Reeves (the only country singer ever to be a consistent hit-maker in the UK) only managed one UK number one (Distant drums) and that was a posthumous hit.

Kenny's biggest American hit (Lady) spent several weeks at number one there but stalled outside the UK top ten. Being written and produced by Lionel Richie, it deserved to do a lot better but perhaps it wasn't the type of record that the UK pop buyers of the day liked. Other notable American hits include Sweet music man, All my life, Love the world away, She believes in me, You decorated my life, Blaze of glory (which would sound ever better as the closing track), Love will turn you around, I don't need you, Scarlet fever, Share your love with me. Love or something like it and Through the years. Notable by their absence are Love lifted me, Daytime friends and The gambler, but all those songs are easy to find elsewhere - if you must have them, buy a different compilation. The collection also includes re-recordings of Ruby don't take your love to town (a UK number two hit in 1969) and Reuben James, both of which Kenny originally recorded as lead singer of Kenny Rogers and the First Edition. The surprise here is that Something's burning is omitted - the original version was a UK top ten hit.

My first Kenny Rogers album was his untitled 1977 album. It is also the most traditional country album that Kenny ever recorded. The compiler of this collection clearly enjoys that album as much as I do because it is generously represented here. Apart from Lucille (the big hit from the album), you'll also find Son of Hickory Holler's tramp (a cover of O C Smith's sixties hit), Green green grass of home (another sixties cover), Lay down beside me (a Don Williams song although Kenny recorded it first), Putting in overtime at home (a cover of a Charlie Rich country hit), Laura what's he got that I ain't got (a minor country hit for Kenny that rarely turns up on Kenny's compilations) and I wasn't man enough (possibly making its debut on a compilation). With that many songs selected, it's a pity that neither Mother country music (my favorite track from the album apart from Lucille) nor While I play the fiddle (another great song that rarely appears on compilations) were among them.

The duets with Dottie are Every time two fools collide (a song that Dottie was planning to record solo until Kenny turned up at the recording session) and covers of All I ever need in you, We love each other, Together again, Let it be me, Just the way you are and You've lost that loving feeling. Notable by their absence are Anyone who isn't me tonight and Till I can make it on my own.

While there are some obvious omissions, there are plenty of less-frequently heard songs that are well worth hearing. Apart from those already mentioned, here you can find You were a good friend, Long arm of the law, While the feeling's good, Twentieth century fool and A love song.

As an introduction to Kenny's music, this is brilliant but even if you've got some of his music already, you may decide to buy this for the songs you haven't got.
Very Best of Kenny Rogers
Average customer rating: Not rated
    		Very Best of Kenny Rogers
    Kenny Rogers
    Manufacturer: Mastersong
    ProductGroup: Music
    Binding: Audio CD

    GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
    GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
    Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
    CountryCountry | Imports | Stores | Music
    ASIN: B000FFJ7FY
    Release Date: 2006-05-08

    Tracks:

    1. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
    2. As Time Goes By
    3. Endless Love
    4. Unforgettable
    5. I Only Have Eyes for You
    6. Evergreen
    7. Misty
    8. She Believes in Me
    9. Always
    10. When I Fall in Love
    11. Crazy
    12. When a Man Loves a Woman
    13. You Decorated My Life
    14. I Can't Help Falling in Love
    15. Wind Beneath My Wings
    16. It Had to Be You
    17. I Swear
    18. Stardust
    19. I Will Always Love You
    20. You Send Me
    21. Through the Years
    22. Unchained Melody
    23. Lady
    24. Always & Forever
    25. My Funny Valentine
    26. Somewhere My Love
    27. You Are So Beautiful
    28. You Light Up My Life
    29. Love Is a Many Splendored Thing
    30. Love Me Tender
    The Very Best of Country Music - Original Artist
    Average customer rating: Not rated
      		The Very Best of Country Music - Original Artist

      Manufacturer: time music
      ProductGroup: Music
      Binding: Audio CD
      ASIN: B000E5UBYQ

      Product Description

      The Very Best Of Country - Original Artist. See Backcover picture for a complete description of titles
      The Very Best of Kenny Rogers
      Average customer rating: Not rated
        		The Very Best of Kenny Rogers

        Manufacturer: Warner Bros/Heartland Music
        ProductGroup: Music
        Binding: Audio CD

        GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
        GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
        ASIN: B0002K004Y

        Product Description

        2 CD set that includes 30 of Kenny Roger's greatest hits.
        Very Best
        Average customer rating: Not rated
          		Very Best

          Manufacturer: Quicksilver Records
          ProductGroup: Music
          Binding: Audio CD

          GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
          CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Country General | Country | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          CDs $7 - $10CDs $7 - $10 | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          All Bargain TitlesAll Bargain Titles | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Today's Deals in Music | Formats | Music
          GeneralGeneral | Country | Indie Music | Stores | Music
          Adult ContemporaryAdult Contemporary | Pop | Indie Music | Stores | Music
          ASIN: B000000I6T
          Release Date: 1992-10-19

          Tracks:

          1. Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
          2. Ruban James
          3. Sunshine
          4. If I Could Only Change Your Mind
          5. I Passed You By
          6. Only Me
          7. Look Around, I'll Be There
          8. Me And Bobby McGee
          9. Listen To The Music
          10. Once Again She's All Alone
          11. Girl Get Ahold Of Yourself
          12. Good Time Liberator
          13. Always Leaving, Always Gone
          14. Shine On Ruby Mountain
          15. Rainbows On A Cloudy Day
          Very Best of Kenny Rogers
          Average customer rating: Not rated
            		Very Best of Kenny Rogers

            Manufacturer: Warner/Heartland
            ProductGroup: Music
            Binding: Audio CD

            GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
            GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
            ASIN: B0009VAQKY

            Product Description

            Disc 1: Islands in the Stream/Buried Treasure/I prefer the Moonlight/The factory/If I Knew Then What I Know Now/When I Fall in Love/My Funny valentine/You Are So Beautiful/Morning Desire/Crazy/Tomb of the Unknown Love/The Vows Go unbroken/Twenty Years Ago/Crazy in Love/Planet texas/My romance. disc 2: The gambler/Love Will Turn You Around/You Decorated My Life/Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer/I Don't Need You/Share Your Love with Me/Coward of the Country/She believes in Me/Lucille/Every Time Two Fools Collide/daytime Friends/Lady/We've Got Tonight.
            The Very Best of Kenny Rogers
            Average customer rating: Not rated
              		The Very Best of Kenny Rogers

              Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Music/Capital Recording
              ProductGroup: Music
              Binding: Audio CD

              GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
              GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
              ASIN: B000B6OPIG

              Product Description

              Track List: 1. The Gamble~~ 2. She Believes in Me~~ 3. Daytime Friends~~ 4. I Dont Need You~~ 5. Through The Years~~ 6. Lady~~ 7. Coward of the Country~~ 8. You Decorated My Life~~ 9. Love Will Turn You Around~~ 10. Lucille
              Very Best of Kenny Rogers
              Average customer rating: Not rated
                		Very Best of Kenny Rogers
                Kenny Rogers
                Manufacturer: Mastersong
                ProductGroup: Music
                Binding: Audio CD

                GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
                GeneralGeneral | Pop | Styles | Music
                Pop RockPop Rock | Pop | Styles | Music
                ASIN: B000G03T9I
                Release Date: 2006-06-06

                Tracks:

                1. Have I Told You Lately That I Love You
                2. As Time Goes By
                3. Endless Love
                4. Unforgettable
                5. I Only Have Eyes for You
                6. Evergreen
                7. Misty
                8. She Believes in Me
                9. Always
                10. When I Fall in Love
                11. Crazy
                12. When a Man Loves a Woman
                13. You Decorated My Life
                14. I Can't Help Falling in Love
                15. Wind Beneath My Wings
                16. It Had to Be You
                17. I Swear
                18. Stardust
                19. I Will Always Love You
                20. You Send Me
                21. Through the Years
                22. Unchained Melody
                23. Lady
                24. Always & Forever
                25. My Funny Valentine
                26. Somewhere My Love
                27. You Are So Beautiful
                28. You Light Up My Life
                29. Love Is a Many Splendored Thing
                30. Love Me Tender
                The Very Best Of Kenny Rogers & First Edition
                Average customer rating: Not rated
                  		The Very Best Of Kenny Rogers & First Edition
                  Kenny Rogers
                  Manufacturer: Plane
                  ProductGroup: Music
                  Binding: Audio CD

                  GeneralGeneral | Country | Styles | Music
                  GeneralGeneral | Bluegrass | Country | Styles | Music
                  GeneralGeneral | Adult Contemporary | Pop | Styles | Music
                  CountryCountry | Imports | Stores | Music
                  PopPop | Imports | Stores | Music
                  ASIN: B0000088YJ
                  Release Date: 1998-02-24

                  Tracks:

                  1. Ruby Dont Take Your Love
                  2. Something's Burning
                  3. Ruben James
                  4. Sunshine
                  5. Molly
                  6. Tulsa Turnaround
                  7. Sleep Come Easy
                  8. I'm Gonna Sing You A Sad
                  9. Ticket To Nowhere
                  10. Tell It All Brother
                  11. Where Does Rosie Go
                  12. The King Of Oak Street

                  Album Details

                  Japanese Budget Release.
                  Folk Favorites of the '60s and '70s (Reader's Digest Music)
                  Average customer rating: Not rated
                    		Folk Favorites of the '60s and '70s (Reader's Digest Music)
                    Harry Chapin , Jim Croce , Carly Simon , Melanie , James Taylor , The New Seekers , Trini Lopez , The Mamas and the Papas , Burl Ives , and Sailcat
                    Manufacturer: Reader's Digest Music
                    ProductGroup: Music
                    Binding: Audio CD
                    ASIN: B000MEUUFO

                    Product Description

                    4 CD set released by Reader's Digest Music in 1996. Contains 80 of the greatest folk songs from the 1960s and 1970s! 1. Taxi - Harry Chapin 2. I Got A Name - Jim Croce 3. That's The Way I've Always Heard It Should Be - Carly Simon 4. Brand New Key - Melanie 5. Blue Bayou - Linda Ronstadt 6. Say You Love Me - Fleetwood Mac 7. You've Got A Friend - James Taylor 8. I'd Like To Teach The World To Sing (In Perfect Harmony) - The New Seekers 9. Reuben James - Kenny Rogers And The First Edition 10. Catch The Wind Donovan 11. Reverend Mr. Black - The Kingston Trio 12. Wichita Lineman - Glen Campbell 13. If I Had A Hammer - Trini Lopez 14. Rain On The Roof - The Lovin' Spoonful 15. I Got You Babe - Sonny And Cher 16. Ebony Eyes - The Everly Brothers 17. Windy - The Association 18. Turn Around - Jimmie Rodgers 19. I Saw Her Again Last Night - The Mamas And The Papas 1. Both Sides Now - Judy Collins 2. Everything That Touches You - The Association 3. The 59th Street Bridge Song (Feelin' Groovy) - Harpers Bizarre 4. Time - The Pozo-Seco Singers 5. Lemon Tree - Trini Lopez 6. Classical Gas - Mason Williams 7. Lazy Day - Spanky And Our Gang 8. A Little Bitty Tear Burl Ives 9. Walk Right Back - The Everly Brothers 10. Sweet Memories - Mickey Newbury 11. Never My Love - The Association 12. Creeque Alley - The Mamas And The Papas 13. Did You Ever Have To Make Up Your Mind - The Lovin' Spoonful 14. Galveston Glen Campbell 15. Leaving On A Jet Plane - The Mitchell Trio Featuring John Denver 16. Greenback Dollar - The Kingston Trio 17. All I Really Want To Do - The Byrds 18. Alice's Rock & Roll Restaurant - Arlo Guthrie 19. Long Time Gone - Crosby, Stills & Nash 20. The Beat Goes On - Sonny And Cher 21. Child Of Clay - Jimmie Rogers ...and 40 more songs!

                    Album Review:

                    1. The Very Best of Moe Bandy
                    2. Theme From The Valley Of The Dolls (Remixes)
                    3. This Dream's on Me
                    4. To Get to You: Greatest Hits Collection
                    5. Transcendental Blues [Import]
                    6. Virginia
                    7. Walking Piece of Heaven
                    8. Waylon & Friends: White Lightning [Import]
                    9. You're Not the Woman You Used to Be
                    10. A Master & His Music

                    Album Review

                    Album Review