Daytime Friends – The Very Best of Kenny Rogers cover

Daytime Friends – The Very Best of Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers · 1993

73 min · 20 tracks · soft rock · adult contemporary music · country pop

A heartfelt collection of storytelling ballads and upbeat country-pop anthems that resonate with universal emotions.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady melodic storytelling journey
  • heartfelt reflections on relationships
  • nostalgic sing-alongs with friends
  • for afternoon relaxation
  • warmth for quiet moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • seeking fast-paced excitement
  • prefer modern production styles

Where this album fits

Career context
By the time 'Daytime Friends – The Very Best of Kenny Rogers' was released in 1993, Rogers had solidified his status as a crossover star since his breakthrough in the late 1970s. This compilation came after numerous hits that blended country and pop, showcasing his appeal during a peak period in adult contemporary music. It also followed his successful collaborations and solo efforts, demonstrating the breadth of his influence in the genre.
Stylistic neighbors
John Denver· Glen Campbell· James Taylor

Tracklist

Best experienced from track one — press play and let it unfold.

  • 1 The Gambler 3:30
  • 2 Daytime Friends (and Nightime Lovers) 3:09
  • 3 Lucille 3:34
  • 4 Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town 2:50
  • 5 Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer 3:39
  • 6 Coward of the County 4:18
  • 7 You Decorated My Life 3:37
  • 8 Reuben James 2:39
  • 9 She Believes in Me 4:11
  • 10 Long Arm of the Law 4:19
  • 11 Till I Make It on My Own 3:19
  • 12 The Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp 3:04
  • 13 Sweet Music Man 4:16
  • 14 Green Green Grass of Home 3:34
  • 15 We’ve Got Tonight 3:52
  • 16 Something’s Burning 4:18
  • 17 Desperado 3:45
  • 18 Lady 3:51
  • 19 Abraham, Martin & John 4:16
  • 20 Everytime Two Fools Collide 3:00

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