Kenny Rogers - 42 Ultimate Hits
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Free Music Review: If you are thinking about buying this disc, ignore the negative reviews on here!
Hit: 5 Stars
I wanted a good collection of Kenny Rogers music to use for my DJ service. The only disc that I had was full of lousy re-recordings. In my mind, if they are not the original recordings that actually became hits, then they are worthless to me. I read all of the mixed reviews here on Amazon regarding this collection, but decided to take a risk and purchase it. I have listened to the full collection 3 times in full. Many reviewers are saying that this collection is full of re-recordings, but that is not true. These ARE the original hit recordings. This is a great, quality collection. Yes, the first 5 tracks are Kenny Rogers & The First Edition- but the package states that they are. Besides, he made those particular songs hits when he WAS with The First Edition. Those ARE the originals. You won't find a better Kenny Rogers collection out there; believe me- I've searched. The only things that could have made this collection better, are if they would have given us Kenny's solo version of Ruben James ALSO, along with the First Edition version. They also could have left off the last song on the 2nd CD. It's a new one called "We Are The Same", and it's a real stinker. The last thing that could have made this collection even better, is if it could have also included the beautiful song "I Can't Un-Love You"....but it didn't even exist at the time that this collection was released, so that wouldn't have been possible.Free Music Review: A GREAT COLLECTION FOR FANS TO OWN!
Hit: 5 Stars
This intense collection validates the claim that Kenny Rogers as a vocalist knew how to select strong material that would bridge many musical styles and trends. The first part of this double collection is his material from his brief stint in the late 60s as front man for the top 40 pop/folk group THE FIRST EDITION. You will also find numerous hits from his most celebrated epoch as the most successful pop/country cross over artist during the late 70s early 80s (LADY, COWARD OF THE COUNTY, LUCILLE & YOU CELEBRATED MY LIFE).
His numerous chart successful duets with 80' Top40 Divas KIM CARNES and SHEENA EASTON are also included in this collection not to mention the #1 Pop Hit ISLANDS IN THE STREAM composed by THE BEE GEES. The only single missing is his collaboration on the anthem WE ARE THE WORLD. If you have ever been a fan of KENNY ROGERS, this is the collection to own. This double cd gives to you an impressive overview of a massive career that crossed most musical genres. This is a great collection to own for anyone wanting to collect MOR pop/country music.
Free Music Review: This Is An Awesome Overview
Hit: 5 Stars
It's easy to see that with all the hits Kenny Rogers produced over the years, this collection could have been released as a three part series, one volume of hits a year. However that was not an option and we are graced with a two disc set that boasts all the hits, as hit collections do. Any fan of Kenny will recognize the missing songs, and his album of standards recorded with David Foster and Johnny Mandel has been totally overlooked. Still, this collection is damned impressive. Other reviews mentioned by name the missing songs, mentioning them now would be redundant. I must mention a favorite of mine that wasn't mentioned before, "If I Knew Then What I Know Now," recorded as a duet with Gladys Knight and was a huge hit. The label tried to be as comprehensive as possible, including a track from "Back To The Well," Kenny's last studio album to date and knowing him, he'll make this current hits collection obsolete by next year. If more Kenny is wanted, try the four disc set "Through The Years."Free Music Review: Vintage goods at a bargain price
Hit: 5 Stars
You don't have to be a Kenny Rogers fan to enjoy this collection. I mean, it's got 42 great songs, including two new ones - two cds for the price of one!
I knew all the favorites of course, lustily and badly singing along to "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town", "Reuben James", "Lucille", "The Gambler", "She Believes In Me", "You Decorated My Life", "Coward Of The County", "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer", "Lady", "Through The Years", "We've Got Tonight", "Buried Treasure", "Buy Me A Rose" and of course "Islands In The Stream".
This is karaoke heaven, especially if you have a singing partner who sounds and looks like Dolly Parton.
Like him or not, Kenny Rogers is an integral part of country music, and this album nicely summarises all his best work in one compact package.
Highly recommended for every collection (even if you don't play it everyday)
Amanda Richards August 8, 2004
Free Music Review: 42 songs! More songs than the 20 GH album from '78!
Hit: 5 Stars
Haven't gotten the album, but this collection couldn't be timely! Kenny Rogers transcended both country and pop with his songs and his duets. I loved his duets with Dottie West, Dolly Parton, Kim Carnes, Sheena Easton and others. But his solo hits I definitely liked. This is a better collection of 42 songs put together than the set 20 he did in 1978. I would say from '78 to about '83-84, he had this incredible string of hits, most times on the pop charts. His ballads are beautiful as well as silky. He even did two new songs, so he's still hungry for it in 2004. I think that his most recent hits like The Greatest and Buy Me a Rose will rank among his best along with his older hits years from now. A very high-class and dedicated artist and performer and this album proves it!