This is a great collection, but I thought it should be pointed out that "The Gambler" recording here isn't the same as from the 1978 album The Gambler. Don't know when this one was recorded, but it's pretty...more.
I usually listen to classical music, rarely to country/western. But Kenny Rogers is special, and this is the truly essential collection of his work. A "must have" if you like Kenny Rogers.
I remember the First Edition in the 60's....it seemed then that Kenny Rogers was destined for country music. I believe he has proved his talent to be where it belongs in country. For anyone who is a Rogers fan...more.
Could Kenny Rogers be a continuous, viable presence on country radio today? Probably not. In 1999, "Buy Me a Rose" made him the oldest artist to reach #1 in the history of the country charts. And to the contemporary tattoo-and...more.
I have never been much of a Kenny Rogers fan. But I really liked the first release on his new album. So I thought I'd go for it. I love, love, love it! I have a tendency to like my...more.