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Love Is What We Make It

Kenny Rogers · 1985

35 min · 10 tracks · country music

A blend of heartfelt ballads and polished pop that encapsulates the emotional depth of mid-80s adult contemporary music.

Top tracks — play these first

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    Love Is What We Make It Start here — This title track serves as an anthem of resilience and hope, featuring a catchy melody that showcases Rogers' warm vocal delivery.
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    Twentieth Century Fool — The song reflects on feelings of regret and nostalgia, featuring poignant lyrics that resonate with those grappling with lost opportunities.
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    Still Hold On — This track stands out for its emotional depth and vulnerability, highlighting Rogers' ability to convey complex feelings through simple yet impactful storytelling.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • steady pacing for casual listening
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment
  • heartfelt themes of love explored
  • ideal for afternoon relaxation

Maybe skip if you

  • seekers of longer compositions
  • prefer high-energy, fast tempos

Where this album fits

In the catalog
Late Career Highlight — Released during a successful period, it reinforces Kenny's established sound and popularity.
Themes
mid-80s nostalgia· heartfelt ballads· lost opportunities
Career context
Released in 1985, Love Is What We Make It marked Kenny Rogers' continued success as a mainstream artist following his commercial peak in the late 1970s and early 1980s. This album came after his hit record, Eyes That See in the Dark, showcasing his transition into more introspective themes while maintaining broad appeal.
Stylistic neighbors
John Denver· Glen Campbell· James Taylor

Tracklist

  • 1 Love Is What We Make It Start here 3:29
  • 2 Twentieth Century Fool 3:42
  • 3 Still Hold On 4:09
  • 4 Tie Me to Your Heart Again 3:13
  • 5 Maybe in the End 3:48
  • 6 It Turns Me Inside Out 3:08
  • 7 It Happens in the Best of Dreams 3:23
  • 8 A Stranger in My Place 2:57
  • 9 Starting Today, Starting Over 3:47
  • 10 Born to Love Me 3:50

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