Something's Burning cover

Something's Burning

Kenny Rogers · 1970

28 min · 10 tracks · soft rock · adult contemporary music · country pop

A melodic blend of country and pop infused with heartfelt storytelling and smooth vocal delivery.

Is this for you?

Good fit if you like

  • heartfelt storytelling in every track
  • steady mid-tempo flow throughout
  • for afternoon relaxation
  • short tracks for quick enjoyment

Maybe skip if you want

  • prefer high-energy, fast-paced music
  • seek complex, lengthy compositions

Where this album fits

Career context
Released in 1970, 'Something's Burning' marked Kenny Rogers' transition from the folk-rock group The First Edition to a solo career. This album followed his successful singles with The First Edition, setting the stage for his emergence as a prominent figure in country pop music.
Stylistic neighbors
John Denver· Glen Campbell· James Taylor

Tracklist

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

  • 1 Something’s Burning 4:00
  • 2 She Even Woke Me Up to Say Goodbye 2:42
  • 3 Then I Miss You 2:45
  • 4 My Washington Woman 3:22
  • 5 Just Remember You’re My Sunshine 2:36
  • 6 Sunshine Joe 2:30
  • 7 A Stranger in My Place 2:59
  • 8 It’s a Crazy Afternoon 2:00
  • 9 Momma’s Waiting 3:20
  • 10 Elvira 2:37

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