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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 18:21:29 GMT -5
“Love Will Turn You Around” was released in June 1982 as the first single and title track to Kenny’s thirteenth studio album of the same name and was yet another number one hit on both the country and adult contemporary charts. This only dipped outside of the top ten once over the course of its run as it picked up a steady stream of support with the majority putting this somewhere inside their top 15. Three more lose a top 10 while gardyfan , fearlessarrow , and myself all lose a top 5. taylor , bboat11 , and Kanenrá:ke were the only three to put this in their bottom 5.
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 18:30:49 GMT -5
All but two participants placed the next song inside their top 15 making this the sixth least polarizing song. Eight participants lose a top 10 while only two lose a top 5.
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 18:31:01 GMT -5
And the more that he lives the less that he tries To show her the love that he hold inside And the more that she gives the more that he sees This is a story of you and me 7. “Buy Me a Rose”
featuring Alison Krauss and Billy Dean Released: 1999 Total: 182 Average: 11.37 Std Dev: 5.05 (5th Lowest) {Songs Remaining}Coward of the County Islands in the Stream Lady Lucille The Gambler You Can’t Make Old Friends
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 18:31:18 GMT -5
“Buy Me a Rose” was released in October 1999 as the third single to Kenny’s twenty-third studio album She Rides Wild Horses. The song reached number one on the Billboard country chart in May 2000 therefore making then 61-year old Kenny the oldest country singer to have a number one hit. "Buy Me a Rose" was not only his first Number One single since 1987's "Make No Mistake, She's Mine" (a duet with Ronnie Milsap), but also the only Number One for both Alison Krauss and Billy Dean. It was also Rogers' only Number One for his personal label, Dreamcatcher Records. I really thought that this stood a decent chance of being a top 5 contender, but it just never could quite make it over that hump. All but two participants placed this inside their top 15 making this the sixth least polarizing song. Eight participants lose a top 10 while George Strait Junkie and .indulgecountry are the only two to lose a top 5.
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 18:40:29 GMT -5
Before revealing the final song to make it just shy of a top 5 appearance I want to go ahead and take a short pause to highlight some of Kenny's work in the 2000's and 2010's.
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 18:41:57 GMT -5
In 2009, he celebrated his long career with Kenny Rogers: The First 50 Years, a musical retrospective. By that point, he had recorded dozens of albums and sold more than 100 million copies worldwide.
In 2012, Rogers published the autobiography Luck or Something Like It. He received recognition for his substantial musical contributions in 2013 when he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame. At the CMA Awards held that November, he also received the Willie Nelson Lifetime Achievement Award.
That same year Rogers released the album You Can't Make Old Friends, followed in 2015 by the holiday collection Once Again It's Christmas. Starting in December and going into 2016, the iconic singer/songwriter embarked on his farewell tour called The Gambler's Last Deal.
”He Will, She Knows” Released: 2000 from There You Go Again ”Harder Cards” Released: 2002 from Back From the Well ”The Last Ten Years (Superman)” Released: 2006 from Water & Bridges ”My World Is Over” with Whitney Duncan Released: 2004 from 42 Ultimate Hits ”When You Love Someone” Released: 2013 from You Can't Make Old Friends ”Will the Circle Be Unbroken” Released: 2019 from The Love of God
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 18:43:47 GMT -5
And here is your Top 6!
Coward of the County Islands in the Stream Lady Lucille The Gambler You Can’t Make Old Friends
Any guesses on which song exits before the top 5??? Stay tuned to find out!
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Post by taylor on May 5, 2020 19:22:52 GMT -5
The #6 song has to be "Coward of the County" or "Lady"
As for the Top 5:
1. The Gambler 2. Islands in the Stream 3. You Can't Make Old Friends 4. Lucille 5. Lady
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 20:11:57 GMT -5
It's hard to believe that only two participants have lost their top ranking song this far into the rankdown, but all of that changes next as two others will see their #1 leave just shy of the top 5 while two others lose a bottom 5.
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 20:12:28 GMT -5
In my eyes, I see no one else but you There's no other love like our love And yes, oh yes I'll always want you near me I've waited for you for so long 6. “Lady” Released: 1980 Total: 164 Average: 10.25 Std Dev: 8.01 (2nd Highest) {Songs Remaining}Coward of the County Islands in the Stream Lucille The Gambler You Can’t Make Old Friends
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 20:12:43 GMT -5
“Lady” was released in September 1980 as a single from Kenny’s second Greatest Hits compilation. The song was written by Lionel Richie and is listed at #60 on Billboard's All Time Top 100 songs. This leaves just before the top five as the second most polarizing song and with it takes the top ranking song from both bboat11 and Juanca . While it never quite looked like a top ten contender, it did receive a majority of its support from those putting it inside their top 15 as well as a handful of top 10 rankings. Despite two bottom 5 rankings from myself and George Strait Junkie , this managed to surge into the top 10 near the end as it was buoyed by two additional top 5 rankings from Mirago and Kanenrá:ke with it receiving one from gonecountry earlier on.
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Post by tim on May 5, 2020 20:14:44 GMT -5
Ladies and Gents, may I present the Top 5!
Coward of the County Islands in the Stream Lucille The Gambler You Can’t Make Old Friends
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Post by taylor on May 5, 2020 20:41:45 GMT -5
1. The Gambler 2. Islands in the Stream 3. You Can't Make Old Friends 4. Lucille 5. Coward of the County
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Post by gonecountry on May 5, 2020 21:09:35 GMT -5
While I do like the two Dolly duets, it would be wild to see Coward or Lucille win it all (not likely IMO).
The Gambler has never been one of my favorites. I've probably heard it too many times in my life to take it seriously.
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Post by Juanca on May 6, 2020 1:45:11 GMT -5
10. Sweet music man (14): this was my third favorite discovery. Pretty strong melody and good lyrics.
9. Daytime friends (19): this had a nice classic rock vibe. Nice discovery but not strong enough for me to rank it a bit higher
8. Love will turn you around (9): I discovered this recently in one of the 80s RDs, and it was good discovery. It’s quickly become one of my favorites from Kenny. The melody and production sounded inspired by a few other KR hits, but different enough to stand out.
7. Buy me a rose (23): I wasn’t a big fan of the more traditional production. The harmonies and lyrics are good, but I just didn’t like it as much as other songs.
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Post by mamooshka on May 6, 2020 5:24:31 GMT -5
“Buy Me a Rose” was ... ... also the only Number One for ... Alison Krauss. Interesting. I'd always assumed that such an accomplished and critically-acclaimed artist would have had several #1s on the Country Singles chart. I had no idea.
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Post by someguy on May 6, 2020 16:46:58 GMT -5
“Buy Me a Rose” was ... ... also the only Number One for ... Alison Krauss. Interesting. I'd always assumed that such an accomplished and critically-acclaimed artist would have had several #1s on the Country Singles chart. I had no idea. For as critically acclaimed as she was, she really didn't receive a lot of country airplay. "When You Say Nothing At All" (her signature hit) made it to #3 (and really felt like a #1 to me with the amount of times I heard it on the radio), and "Whiskey Lullaby" (with Brad Paisley) made it to #3 as well. Her only other top 10 was the #7 "Somewhere In The Vicinity Of The Heart", a duet with Shenandoah. As a solo artist, she only charted two top 40 songs - "When You Say Nothing At All" and "Restless" (#36).
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:32:28 GMT -5
I'm going to go ahead and reveal the first couple of songs to exit the top 5. And unfortunately the first song to exit will come as quite a surprise to most of you as it was predicted to not only be a top two contender but also one that might win the overall rankdown. This comes in as the 9th most polarizing song with two participants losing their top ranking song.
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:32:42 GMT -5
What will I do when you are gone? Who's gonna tell me the truth? Who's gonna finish the stories I start The way you always do?
How will I sing when you are gone? Cause it won’t sound the same Who will join in on those harmony parts When I call your name? 5. “You Can’t Make Old Friends” w/ Dolly Parton Released: 2013 Total: 150 Average: 9.37 Std Dev: 6.55 (9th Highest) {Songs Remaining}Coward of the County Islands in the Stream Lucille The Gambler
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:32:58 GMT -5
“You Can’t Make Old Friends” was Kenny’s first single released in six years and was featured on his twenty-seventh and final studio album of the same name. Dolly Parton also included in the song on her 2014 album Blue Smoke. This bowing out first likely surprises many of you as quite a few had predicted that this would be a contender not just of the top two but for the win as well. While this didn’t receive any bottom five rankings it does come in as the 9th most polarizing song as the rankings seemed to be quite varied overall. Overall this had a steady climb into the top ten but only managed to make it’s way into the top five towards the end of the rankdown. Both someguy and .indulgecountry lose their top ranking song while four others lose a top 5.
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Post by someguy on May 6, 2020 18:35:03 GMT -5
I'm genuinely really surprised. I thought that was a lock for at least the top 3, if not a possible winner.
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:36:33 GMT -5
Four the last showcase of the rankdown I wanted to take a moment to highlight some of the other duets that Kenny and Dolly did throughout their careers. It would've been really interesting to include more of their songs together if only to see how each one would've fared against one another.
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:36:50 GMT -5
I loved Kenny with all my heart, and my heart’s broken. And I think I can speak for all his family, his friends, and fans that I say I will always love you. I know you’re sad as I am. God bless you, Kenny. ~ Dolly Parton
”Real Love” ”Christmas Without You” ”Love Is Strange” ”Tell Me That You Love Me” ”Undercover”
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:39:08 GMT -5
The next song to leave is one of only two that remained a top 5 contender for its entire run as is also the oldest song remaining that Kenny released. Everyone but one participant put this inside their top 20 and two more participants lose their top ranking song.
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:39:24 GMT -5
She was a beauty but when she came to me She must have thought I'd lost my mind I couldn't hold her 'cause the words that he told her Kept coming back time after time 4. “Lucille” Released: 1977 Total: 131 Average: 8.18 Std Dev: 6.13 {Songs Remaining}Coward of the County Islands in the Stream The Gambler
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:39:39 GMT -5
“Lucille” was released as the second and final single to Kenny’s self-titled album. It became Rogers’ first major hit as a solo artist after leaving the country/rock group The First Edition. The song became an international hit reaching number one on the Billboard Country Singles chart and topping the UK Singles Chart in June 1977, the first of Rogers’ two number one singles there. This is only one of two songs that remained a consistent top five contender for its entire run and even snuck into the top two early on. Everyone but bboat11 put this inside their top 20 and it racked up six top 10’s and four top 5 rankings. George Strait Junkie and Kanenrá:ke are the next two participants to lose their top ranking song.
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 18:40:53 GMT -5
I present the Top 3 Songs!
Coward of the County The Gambler Islands in the Stream
I'll be swinging back around later this evening to unveil the winner!
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 20:15:31 GMT -5
Let's find out what the top two songs are shall we! Coming in at #3 is a song that remained a top 5 contender for the majority of its run with everyone putting it inside their top 15.
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 20:15:50 GMT -5
Promise me, Son, not to do the things I've done Walk away from trouble if you can Now it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek I hope you're old enough to understand Son, you don't have to fight to be a man
I promised you, Dad, not to do the things you've done I walk away from trouble when I can Now please don't think I'm weak, I didn't turn the other cheek And Papa, I should hope you understand Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man 3. “Coward of the County” Released: 1979 Total: 116 Average: 7.25 Std Dev: 4.73 (4th Lowest) {Songs Remaining}Islands in the Stream The Gambler
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Post by tim on May 6, 2020 20:16:01 GMT -5
“Coward of the County” was released as the second single from Rogers’ multi-platinum album Kenny. It became a major crossover hit, topping the Billboard Country chart and reaching #3 on the Hot 100 chart. It was also a Top 10 hit in numerous other countries worldwide topping the chart in Canada, the UK, and also in Ireland where it stayed at #1 for six consecutive weeks.
Much to the surprise of many this song leaves as the third top ranking song of the rankdown and remained a top five contender for most of its run. There was not a single bottom five ranking for it and in fact everyone put this inside their top 15 which in turn made this the fifth least polarizing song. While it didn’t receive a #1 rank it did rack up six top 10’s and seven top 5’s with four of those participants putting it as their second top ranking song!
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