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Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers · 1977

35 min · 11 tracks · soft rock · adult contemporary music · country pop

Smooth melodies intertwine with heartfelt storytelling, embodying the warmth of country and pop sensibilities.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for relaxed listening
  • heartfelt storytelling in every track
  • warm melodies for cozy evenings
  • for nostalgic moments

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
  • seek experimental or avant-garde sounds

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1977, this self-titled album marked Kenny Rogers' emergence as a solo artist after years in various bands. Following his successful stint with The First Edition, this album showcased his transition into the mainstream country-pop scene, setting the stage for his later commercial peaks.
Stylistic neighbors
John Denver· Glen Campbell· James Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Laura (What’s He Got That I Ain’t Got) 2:52
  • 2 I Wasn’t Man Enough 3:30
  • 3 Mother Country Music 2:49
  • 4 Why Don’t We Go Somewhere and Love 3:30
  • 5 Green Green Grass of Home 3:35
  • 6 Till I Get It Right 3:05
  • 7 Lucille 3:42
  • 8 The Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp 3:12
  • 9 Lay Down Beside Me 3:55
  • 10 Puttin’ In Overtime at Home 3:00
  • 11 While I Play the Fiddle 2:41

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