Music : 21 Number Ones

Binding: Audio CD
EAN: 0094634046923
Format: Original recording remastered
Label: Capitol
Manufacturer: Capitol
Number Of Discs: 1
Publisher: Capitol
Release Date: January 24, 2006
Studio: Capitol
Sales Rank: 6317
MPN: 40469

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Editorial Review:

Amazon.com:
The gravel-and-grits voice of Kenny Rogers ultimately came to define the "Urban Cowboy" era of pop excess, even as the earlier "Lucille" and "The Gambler" were some of the most galvanizing story songs in country music's history. Looking back at this body of hits, it's easy to poke fun at the treacley "You Decorated My Life" or wince at the cheesy string arrangements on "Through the Years." It's also natural to wish Rogers had never heard of Sheena Easton, his misguided duet partner on "We've Got Tonight," and recorded more with the soulful, sad Dottie West ("Every Time Two Fools Collide") and the randy Dolly Parton ("Islands in the Stream"). (A bonus track, "Don't Fall in Love with a Dreamer," pairs him with old pal Kim Carnes.) As the years went by, Rogers got fatter, lazier, and more content to make crappy TV movies and wallow in the flaccid sentimentality of adult contemporary pop ("Buy Me a Rose"). He also got smug--the worst of sins for a man in his business. But behind the microphone, he always knew how to make even the hoariest of lyrics resonate with feeling. And at his peak, he was the perfect male country superstar, equal parts swagger and sweet, sweet promise. --Alanna Nash

Customer Reviews

Average Rating: out of 5 stars

Rating:

- Pretty Much Delivers What It Says In The Title
In many of my CD reviews I belabor the point regarding what constitutes an artist's "greatest" or "best" hits, offering up the argument that, to most fans out there, the term denotes those songs that made the national singles charts, whether the Billboard Pop Hot 100, Adult Contemporary (AC), R&B or Country. Now, sifting through the 2- and 3-star reviews for this release I see there are some who beg to differ. In the 2-star assessment the reviewer states flat out that these are "not Kenny's best" ... Read More

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- A satisfying journey down memory lane
Kenny Rogers was at the peak of his career when I was growing up and he's always been a big favorite of mine. I've been looking for a good digitally remastered compilation to replace "20 Greatest Hits" which has got pretty poor audio quality when played alongside of music that was recorded more recently. I came across the CD "21 Number Ones" at Target. I was tempted to buy it but decided to wait until I got home and check the reviews on Amazon. After reading about the improved audio quality, I ... Read More

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- Not Gambling Here
Don't hesitate to pick up this CD if you love Kenny Rogers like I do. It's the best. I knew each & every song. Great CD!

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- NOT KENNY'S BEST
Frankly I am disappointed with this CD. I'm not sure why since all 21 songs were #1 hits.

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- Very very very good Collection;-)
Hey!...just wanted to point out that this cd-collection are GREAT!!!!...i have listen to this album lots lots of times....and there is so many favorite-songs...one of them are "Coward of the County" and "The Gambler"...to name a few of Kennys great songs!!!..So thankyou Kenny for brought out so great songs!..Cheerz from Bina;o)

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