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The Kenny Rogers Country Playlist

Ben Earle from The Shires celebrates the music of the late Kenny Rogers with an hour long playlist of his greatest hits, songs you may not know and records that may surprise you!

Ben Earle from The Shires celebrates the music of the late Kenny Rogers with an hour long playlist of his greatest hits, songs you may not know and records that may surprise you!

Amongst the music is Kenny's first ever single from 1957, hits from his days with the First Edition, his solo classics and duets with the like of Sheena Easton, Kim Carnes & Don Henley of The Eagles.

And of course, the very best of his hits with Dolly Parton!

For over half a century, Kenny has kept us entertained with some of the best-known and best-loved music ever recorded.

He was one of the biggest country stars of all time, selling over 120 million records. With a career spanning everything from jazz to folk, 60s psychedelia to R&B, perhaps his real legacy lies in the fact that he introduced a trailblazing pop sensibility to country music.

He died on March 20th, at the age of 81. 大象传媒 4 are celebrating his legacy with the documentary "Kenny Rogers: Cards On The Table" which is currently available on the 大象传媒 iPlayer.

Ben Earle - one half of top British country band the Shires with musical partner Crissie Rhodes - is the Country Music Association's International Broadcaster of the Year, and a regular presenter on 大象传媒 Radio 2.

57 minutes

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Sun 12 Apr 2020 03:00
大象传媒 Radio 2

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Music Played

  • The Shires

    Islands In The Stream

    • Sounds Of The 80s: Unique Covers Of Classic Hits CD1.
    • Warner Music TV.
    • 14.

  • Kenny Rogers

    That Crazy Feeling

    • Hey! Look What I Found Volume 1.
    • Mavis.
    • 5.

  • Kenny Rogers & The First Edition

    Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

    • 20 Golden Greats.
    • Wise Buy.

  • Kenny Rogers & The First Edition

    Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town

    • Country Collection (Various Artists).
    • Arcade.

  • Kenny Rogers

    Lucille

    • Country Ballads (Various Artists).
    • Virgin.

  • Kenny Rogers

    She Believes (In Me)

    • The Very Best Of.
    • Reprise.

  • Kenny Rogers

    The Gambler

    • Kenny Rogers - The Very Best Of.
    • Reprise.

  • Kenny Rogers

    Coward Of The County

    • Country Roads (Various Artists).
    • Polygram Tv.

  • Kenny Rogers & Sheena Easton

    We've Got Tonight

    • Duets - 36 Of The World's Greatest Ev.
    • Telstar.

  • Kenny Rogers & Kim Carnes

    Don't Fall In Love with a Dreamer

    • Kenny Rogers Love Songs.
    • Emi.

  • Kenny Rogers & Dottie West

    Every Time Two Fools Collide

    • Every Time Two Fools Collide.
    • United Artists.
    • 1.

  • Kenny Rogers

    Calling Me (feat. Don Henley)

    • Water & Bridges.
    • Capitol Nashville.
    • 05.

  • Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers

    You Can't Make Old Friends

    • You Can't Make Old Friends.
    • Warner Bros.
    • 1.

  • Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

    Love Is Strange

    • Love Is Strange.
    • Reprise.
    • 1.

  • Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton

    Islands In The Stream

    • The Greatest Love (Various Artists).
    • Telstar.

Broadcast

  • Sun 12 Apr 2020 03:00
    大象传媒 Radio 2