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A fictional story of a man abandoned by his wife
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14 catalog entries, grouped by year.
ARTIST ESSENTIALS
Explore Artist EssentialsKenny Rogers: a curated listening guide
Twenty-five solo and duet performances connect the story songs, intimate ballads and pop-facing recordings of the late seventies and early eighties.
25 selections with release evidence; 9 beyond the yearly lists.
About Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers was a Houston-born singer whose husky voice connected country storytelling with pop ballads. Before his solo country career, he sang in vocal groups, played jazz bass and performed with the New Christy Minstrels and the First Edition. Lucille and The Gambler helped establish his later repertoire, followed by songs such as Lady. Duets with Dottie West, Kim Carnes and Dolly Parton formed another important part of his catalog, alongside television appearances and films built around The Gambler.
Artist background sources
Kenny Rogers - Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum
Houston background, vocal and instrumental work before solo country recordings, named repertoire, duets and television work. First Edition and duet credits remain distinct retained identities; only the reviewed direct Rogers credit is mapped. | Retrieved 2026-10-17
Profile reviewed: 2026-10-17. Artist background does not establish a song's creative origin or release date.
1977
1978
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Rogers wrote this song about the challenges faced by struggling musicians.
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A narrative song about standing up against injustice.
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Kenny Rogers was a Houston-born singer whose husky voice connected country storytelling with pop ballads. Before his solo country career, he sang in vocal groups, played jazz bass and performed with the New Christy...
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Life lessons learned through gambling metaphors
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Kenny Rogers was a Houston-born singer whose husky voice connected country storytelling with pop ballads. Before his solo country career, he sang in vocal groups, played jazz bass and performed with the New Christy...
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A narrative song about standing up against injustice.
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Written for the movie "Urban Cowboy," about escaping into love.
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Kenny Rogers was a Houston-born singer whose husky voice connected country storytelling with pop ballads. Before his solo country career, he sang in vocal groups, played jazz bass and performed with the New Christy...
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Written by Steve Dorff and Rick Carnes, this country-pop crossover hit showcased Rogers' versatility.
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Written by Lionel Richie, this song crossed over from country to pop charts in 1981.
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Written for the film "Six Pack," about the transformative power of love.
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A romantic ballad about enduring love over time.
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The album was inspired by Rogers' desire to explore different musical styles and themes.
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1960-2025. Each year contains 150 selections.