42 Ultimate Hits
Kenny Rogers · 2004
151 min · 42 tracks · soft rock · adult contemporary music · country pop
A rich tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven through lush melodies and Kenny Rogers' warm, resonant voice.
Why this album works
- Best for
- steady melodic storytelling journey warm resonant vocals throughout ideal for reflective evenings
- Context
- By 2004, Kenny Rogers was a well-established figure in country music, having achieved numerous hits since his breakthrough in the 1970s. '42 Ultimate Hits' serves as a comprehensive anthology of his career, showcasing songs from multiple decades and solidifying his legacy as a crossover artist who appealed to both country and pop audiences.
- If you like
- soft rock, adult contemporary music, country pop
42 Ultimate Hits is an album by Kenny Rogers, released in 2004. A rich tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven through lush melodies and Kenny Rogers' warm, resonant voice. This compilation album highlights Rogers' commercial success, featuring chart-topping singles like 'The Gambler' and 'Islands in the Stream,' which have transcended generations. Its release not only celebrated his storied career but also reaffirmed his position within the adult contemporary and country genres, appealing to longtime fans and new listeners alike. Here's what makes it worth your time and what to listen to next.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does 42 Ultimate Hits sound like?
A rich tapestry of heartfelt storytelling woven through lush melodies and Kenny Rogers' warm, resonant voice. Rooted in soft rock and adult contemporary music.
What makes 42 Ultimate Hits by Kenny Rogers notable?
This compilation album highlights Rogers' commercial success, featuring chart-topping singles like 'The Gambler' and 'Islands in the Stream,' which have transcended generations. Its release not only celebrated his storied career but also reaffirmed his position within the adult contemporary and country genres, appealing to longtime fans and new listeners alike. By 2004, Kenny Rogers was a well-established figure in country music, having achieved numerous hits since his breakthrough in the 1970s. '42 Ultimate Hits' serves as a comprehensive anthology of his career, showcasing songs from multiple decades and solidifying his legacy as a crossover artist who appealed to both country and pop audiences.
Who is 42 Ultimate Hits for?
42 Ultimate Hits works well if you're into steady melodic storytelling journey, warm resonant vocals throughout and ideal for reflective evenings.
How many songs are on 42 Ultimate Hits?
42 Ultimate Hits has 42 tracks, running approximately 151 minutes.
Tracklist
Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.
Disc 1
- 1 Just Dropped In (to See What Condition My Condition Was In) 3:22
- 2 Ruby Don’t Take Your Love to Town 2:58
- 3 Reuben James 2:49
- 4 Something’s Burning 3:59
- 5 Tell It All Brother 3:23
- 6 Love Lifted Me 3:45
- 7 Lucille Standout 3:37
- 8 Daytime Friends 3:11
- 9 Sweet Music Man 4:20
- 10 Every Time Two Fools Collide 3:02
- 11 Love or Something Like It 2:54
- 12 Anyone Who Isn’t Me Tonight 2:23
- 13 The Gambler Standout 3:35
- 14 All I Ever Need Is You 3:09
- 15 She Believes in Me 4:15
- 16 ’Til I Can Make It on My Own 3:20
- 17 You Decorated My Life 3:41
- 18 Coward of the County 4:22
- 19 Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer 3:42
- 20 Love the World Away 3:13
- 21 Lady 3:54
Disc 2
- 1 What Are We Doin’ in Love 3:04
- 2 I Don’t Need You 3:30
- 3 Share Your Love With Me 3:20
- 4 Blaze of Glory 2:40
- 5 Through the Years 4:24
- 6 Love Will Turn You Around 3:40
- 7 A Love Song 3:18
- 8 We’ve Got Tonight 3:52
- 9 Scarlet Fever 3:56
- 10 Islands in the Stream Standout 4:13
- 11 Buried Treasure 4:13
- 12 Crazy 3:45
- 13 Morning Desire 4:11
- 14 Make No Mistake, She’s Mine 4:00
- 15 Twenty Years Ago 3:47
- 16 The Vows Go Unbroken 3:33
- 17 The Greatest 3:14
- 18 Buy Me a Rose 3:50
- 19 It’s a Beautiful Life 3:15
- 20 My World Is Over 3:47
- 21 We Are the Same 4:30
Release Date
January 1, 2004
Artist Origin
United States
Runtime
151 min 14 sec
Learn More
Sync your library
Everything you track here works immediately — no account needed. Create one when you want to sync across devices.
