Two superstars that can give a live performance that sounds just as good as their recording. No auto tune, no fancy production. Just two incredibly talented performers.
May the peace of God rest upon those who listen to this song. Who is still listening to it in 2024? I want to tell the person who is reading this message, that I wish them in 2024, a good life, blessings, peace and harmony, that you know that you deserve the best, that you are the best
I remember when this first came, my (then) wife and I danced to this at our wedding - this was OUR song! 8 years she’s been dead and I still remember that dance like it was yesterday. Love you all ❤️
i am sorry as well. but you got a once in a lifetime chance to spend life with a great person. hope youre doing well. much love to you as well. i couldnt imagine how to get through that, you tough sob
Such a natural, powerful duet. I like how right in the middle of singing Dolly says "excuse me kenny!" Both artists at the top of their craft, complete professionalism with that genuine personal note/ friendship/ intimacy. Probably the absolute best version of this song.
@@karlsmith2570 Lol awesome! So cute these two are! I didn’t catch her stepping on his foot and was trying to figure out why she had said excuse me Kenny 😂👍.
The audience should have been on their feet and giving Dolly and Kenny the biggest Standing Ovation of their lives! No performers like this anymore. Two sublime irreplaceable star studded and talented individuals. Just love them. This is their song always … Pure Americana! ❤️
Well Pure Britannia if we are truly nit picking and you are referencing the writers as they were all born in the UK , however I was referring to Kenny and Dolly 😊@@fergusof
Dolly's way of singing and her energy keeps the audience alive and kicking. No dull moment with her performance. They match well. Can't get enough of this song. I just love the song.
Elia Clemente .. dolly and Kenny didn’t lip sync in this , however back then a lot of artist did, go back to solid gold, soul train ,America bandstand and mid night special. It happened then and will continue. By the look of your pic I say you were that decade, because I am as well.
i agree even though i didnt grow up to his music i love his songs expecialy this song this was my nans faviourte song and she has passed and this song is truly amazing but now kenny has passed it just makes the song sadder to me and if you play the song in 0.75 playback speed i find its alot better to listn to i think everyone will agree kenny will be missed
What’s crazy about her voice and will always boggle my mind , is how her voice is not inherently powerful, but somehow she can come across as singing a whisper or complete vocal powerhouse in the same breath .
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb I was soft inside There was something going on You do something to me that I can't explain Hold me closer and I feel no pain Every beat of my heart We got something going on Tender love is blind It requires a dedication All this love we feel needs no conversation We ride it together, ah ha Making love with each other, ah ha Islands in the stream That is what we are No one in between How can we be wrong? Sail away with me To another world And we rely on each other, ah ha From one lover to another, ah ha I can't live without you if the love was gone Everything is nothing if you got no one And you did walk in the night Slowly losing sight of the real thing But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt Too deep in love and we got no way out And the message is clear This could be the year for the real thing No more will you cry Baby, I will hurt you never We start and end as one In love forever We can ride it together, ah ha Making love with each other, ah ha Islands in the stream That is what we are No one in between How can we be wrong? Sail away with me To another world And we rely on each other, ah ha From one lover to another, ah ha Sail away Oh, come sail away with me Islands in the stream That is what we are No one in between How can we be wrong? Sail away with me To another world And we rely on each other, ah ha From one lover to another, ah ha Islands in the stream That is what we are No one in between How can we be wrong? Sail away with me To another world And we rely on each other, ah ha From one lover to another, ah ha Islands in the stream That is what we are No one in between
No one could have done this song better then Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. This song will go down in history as a great duet done by two of the greatest voices ever to sing... Rest Easy Kenny
She is a national treasure.and a living legend .if your listening Dolly,and if you decide to do some concerts in Europe we would love to see you back in Ireland again.best wishes from the" Emerald Isle " ☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚🇺🇸🇺🇸.
I was thinking he copped a feel just before that moment...."maybe this is the year...." Her cuteness is overwhelming and this is a true treasure of a song.
What a beautiful country music song of all time. Barry Gibb is such a talented song writer. He has outdone himself with the lyrics and music for this song!!!
I love this clip, this song and theese to people so very much. So pure, genuine a wholesome... I gets me every time. Dolly's giggle is just the best, she is a treasure.
KENNY RODGERS: A TRIBUTE Dear Kenny, Even though I was “The Gambler”, And a “Coward of the County”, Eventually, “You Decorated My Life” With “Islands in the Stream”. Today, I join Dolly Patton in whispering: “But You Know I Love You,” For we thought we had “Got Tonight” To enjoy the “Blaze of Glory” As we reflect “Through the Years” To testify the power of “Buy Me a Rose”. But alas! All we can do today is dream, Yet you told us that: “Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer” For “Love Will Turn You Around” Even though “She Believes in Me”. The world rejoiced on August 21, 1938; But March, 20, 2020 is a sad day For a life of about 82 years has ended.... Yet, “The Greatest Gift of All” Came through you, for: “Once Upon a Christmas”, You were our “Evening Star”. Like “Lucille”, You picked a sad time to leave us, Rodgers! What a “Buried Treasure” we have lost! It is hard for us to believe you are gone! Even "Every Time Two Fools Collide", Your " Handprints on the Wall" are clear And your "Real Love" still tells us that "You Can't Make Old Friends". REST IN PEACE
My dad is a giant metalhead and he thinks all other music sucks, however when this is playing and mom and him are in the car together it turns into a karaoke mobile. You can just feel the love in the air. Almost maried for 25 years and still going strong :)
@DaFuMiquel I'm happy for your mom and dad. ❤ This also inspires me and my partner. Please watch our live acoustic version of this song : ua-cam.com/video/KiZCndsXW-k/v-deo.html
When I was 7 my mom took me to Dollywood, and Kenny Rogers was there to do a concert with Dolly. My mom sent me up to the stage with a gift for Dolly when the concert started because Dolly is her favourite musician ever, and Kenny pouted and went backstage when he realized I didn't have a gift for him. He was so funny about it you would have thought the entire scene was planned out beforehand. It's one of my favourite childhood memories! RIP Kenny!
I truly feel like having lost someone very dear. Kenny was there with his voice through my young years, since late 1970's. Peace to his soul. He must have had a great one. The honesty in his singing always showed that.
There are good singers. There are good performers. Not everyone is both. This performance is so wonderful. The energy level! Thank you for sharing this. I love this song and this performance in particular.
No need for fancy dance moves, video projections, or distractions just a great melody and two fabulously charismatic singers relating with joy. Perfection!
This is my favourite live duet of all time. Dolly’s banter surprisingly adds a lot to the performance. The banter brings a real genuineness not easy to portray in video. She and Kenny have beautiful voices and stage presence. Thanks for posting this!
Islands in the Stream Lyrics Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb I was soft inside, there was somethin' going on You do something to me that I can't explain Hold me closer and I feel no pain Every beat of my heart, we got somethin' goin' on Tender love is blind, it requires a dedication All this love we feel, needs no conversation We ride it together, ah ah Makin' love with each other, ah ah Islands in the stream, that is what we are No one in between, how can we be wrong Sail away with me to another world And we rely on each other, ah ah From one lover to another, ah ah I can't live without you if the love was gone Everything is nothin' if you got no one And you did walk in tonight Slowly loosen' sight of the real thing But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt Too deep in love and we got no way out And the message is clear This could be the year for the real thing No more will you cry, baby, I will hurt you never We start and end as one, in love forever We can ride it together, ah ah Makin' love with each other, ah ah Islands in the stream, that is what we are No one in between, how can we be wrong Sail away with me to another world And we rely on each other, ah ah From one lover to another, ah ah Sail away Ooh, sail away with me Islands in the stream, that is what we are No one in between, how can we be wrong Sail away with me to another world And we rely on each other, ah ah From one lover to another, ah ah Islands in the stream, that is what we are No one in between, how can we be wrong Sail away with me to another world And we rely on each other, ah ah From one lover to another, ah ah Islands in the stream, that is what we are No one in between, how can we be wrong
I'm watching this after the announcement of his passing. And it is funny, because there was always rumors for years that him and Dolly were real lovers, both of which consistently denied. Both of them consistently expressed genuine love, adoration and respect for each other as people and artists, without the romantic entanglements and to be honest, I find that more beautiful.
Two awesomely talented singers whose chemistry combined for an incredible performance of this delightful song! Thank you both and thank The Bee Gees for composing it!
I love how this song came about with Kenny and Barry Gibb in the studio working on it, tweaking it and Kenny wasn't happy with it. Kenny was ready to give up on it and Barry said "Lets get Dolly." She lived down the street from the studio and came over and they laid the track that day.
Dolly Parton makes me feel so much better about everything. She’s such a beautiful soul. I have endless respect for her talent and the way she’s tastefully portrayed herself with feminine power and grace while always commanding respect and never losing poise for a single moment.
oh man just found he just passed away...sucks knowing ppl you "know" growing up are passing away... :( i was a 10 year old boy--vietnamese refugee when i came to this country (almost 40 yrs ago) and heard this song and just liked it...not knowing a lick of english but good music just transcend
For my wife Meldan - When we married so many years ago we made a pact that it'd never end in divorce, but rather a fight to the finish and the winner take all. Well we're still together and still enjoying life and each other. Love ya, Babe
Now that's well written, good ol classic CWM! Dolly Parton has so much positive energy in her performance and I am glad she's returned to her old roots of singing christian music lately. Kenny Roger is energetic and has that phenomenal sound that just makes you smile and feel good. This number takes me back to when my mom would be doing her hair up in the morning and I was getting ready to go off to 3rd grade class. I'm 52 now and I appreciate it through a new set of eyes and ears. Most people don't know that this number was written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb for Marvin Gaye.
I have memories too with my Mom, she would clean the house every saturday morning blasting this song. She had the records and 8-tracks. Just pure amazing memories.
This was their best version together ever......she was crisp, energetic and in total command,...her southern charm is mesmerizing......I feel like moving to Tennessee now!
Partons and Rogers voices fit perfectly together. Beautiful harmonies and a very "full" tone. This is really a masterpiece. Thank you Kenny! Thank you Dolly!
The Bee Gees really knocked it out of the park with their writing, and Kenny and Dolly were beyond perfect to perform this song. Everything about it works.
March 2020, by far the cutest thing ever is dolly doing a little giggle. Im thirteen and this is my second favourite song, being beaten by 9 to 5, obviously.
There is so much sweetness in this world. Some songs are almost too much. They might be played a lot, yet they're so sweet! Soak it up - even with this shit going down right now, we're lucky to be alive.
Definitely" Coo Doos" to the Bee Gees I love this song and to tell you the truth I didn't know the Bee Gees wrote this song lol learn something new every day it was probably before I came along in the 70s?? Anyone ?? Anyways Thank You. GREAT SONG!!!
In truth, since listening to music from Mr. Kenny Rogers, love his music, listening to him next to the beautiful Dolly Parton is a true wonder and blessing, a hug to heaven for Mr. K. Rogers. Greetings from the country of Guatemala
I love Dolly Parton's laugh and I love the way she said excuse me Kenny and it's just funny she's she's a fantastic person love her too but Kenny Rogers you're one of my all-time favorites I compare you right next to Michael Bolton I've been to a couple of your concerts in Jacksonville Florida you were great I think I went to you in Atlanta as well I have a memory issue so I have problems remembering I'll have to look it up but just wanted to say thank you for sharing your post and God bless you for loving these wonderful iconic singers
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Two superstars that can give a live performance that sounds just as good as their recording. No auto tune, no fancy production. Just two incredibly talented performers.
Two superstars. 😍
No silly dance routines, just pure authentic singing ❤ I could feel it in my heart.
😊
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Came here after hearing the sad news of Kenny’s passing. Beyond sad. A magnificent voice. 🥺❤️
Me too
Same another legend has gone😥
True legend.
Same here. They are really enjoying themselves on the stage. Makes me happy.
Me too😥
Dolly’s voice is like a gift from the heavens.
Truly a thing behold.
Amen!
Dolly is a gift from the heavens
So is her chest.
Rite on rite on
Anyone in 2024❤
I love this song
Sunday the21 april 2024,in my living room.Jozé from Canada ❤
Here! 👍
New Zealand 23 April 2024❤
Yes....here I'm
“Sail away with me, to another world” RiP legend Kenny Rogers
Amen.
What another sad day!
Rip
Dolly better live forever...
@@chuckjones7218 agreed
Bee Gees + Dolly Parton + Kenny Rogers = FLAWLESS!!!
🙏⚘💚⚘🙏
I'd love to see Barry, Dolly and Kenny do this song together just once.
Barry's voice would've definitely added to the song@@keithplumley2054
May the peace of God rest upon those who listen to this song. Who is still listening to it in 2024? I want to tell the person who is reading this message, that I wish them in 2024, a good life, blessings, peace and harmony, that you know that you deserve the best, that you are the best
I am, June 10th 2024. Love it, one of my favourites.❤❤
June 13th, bring back the 80’s life today is missing the style and class of Ken and Dolly.
Thank you
That is very kind and very generous.
July 4th ❤ Thank you so much
Sung by 2 legends and written by 3 more legends.
RIP Kenny, Maurice and Robin.
Can’t agree more forever!
Can we have some respect for the Bee Gees for writing this song and getting these two legends to sing it!
The Bee Gees are responsible for dozens of iconic songs, sung by legends like Barbra Streisand. They were and are some of the world's best.
I was just wondering who wrote it x
Wow,I did not know that and I live in Australia
Saw BeeGees before all brothers died in Cincinnati! A hell of a concert in Cincinnati!
No
I remember when this first came, my (then) wife and I danced to this at our wedding - this was OUR song! 8 years she’s been dead and I still remember that dance like it was yesterday. Love you all ❤️
She’s still with you every day my friend
I am sorry. And I know that she's always be with you
i am sorry as well. but you got a once in a lifetime chance to spend life with a great person. hope youre doing well. much love to you as well. i couldnt imagine how to get through that, you tough sob
Aww, so sad.
My deepest condolences on your loss
Such a natural, powerful duet. I like how right in the middle of singing Dolly says "excuse me kenny!" Both artists at the top of their craft, complete professionalism with that genuine personal note/ friendship/ intimacy. Probably the absolute best version of this song.
Dolly mainly said "Excuse Me, Kenny" because she'd stepped on his foot
@@karlsmith2570 Lol awesome! So cute these two are! I didn’t catch her stepping on his foot and was trying to figure out why she had said excuse me Kenny 😂👍.
Thank you!
💯
@@karlsmith2570 no! Hahaha she said that because she did the riff “that is WHAAAAT we are” too early (it supposed to be in the final chorus).
The audience should have been on their feet and giving Dolly and Kenny the biggest Standing Ovation of their lives! No performers like this anymore. Two sublime irreplaceable star studded and talented individuals. Just love them. This is their song always … Pure Americana! ❤️
NO CRAZY LIGHT'S + Dressing LIKE NOWADAY'S.
Not pure Americana! Pure Australiana! Still, I'm nitpicking! Great performance -- I love this!
Well Pure Britannia if we are truly nit picking and you are referencing the writers as they were all born in the UK , however I was referring to Kenny and Dolly 😊@@fergusof
R.I.P KENNY ROGERS , THE COUNTRY IS HEART BROKEN , LIONEL RITCHIE AND DOLLLY MUST BE CRYING LIKE US.
I'm so sad 😢
@ I cried when I heard Kenny passed! He was one of my favorites!
Yes, they were all very close......😢
Yes, they're all very close
So sad rip Kenny
Dolly's way of singing and her energy keeps the audience alive and kicking. No dull moment with her performance. They match well. Can't get enough of this song. I just love the song.
Great song. If you watch the shots of the audience, almost no one is applauding. It seems to have been added later.
Fantastic song, Fantastic duo. I love this song and can never hear enough of it. Love you Dolly and Kenny.😊
Yup I fell in love three month's ago.
Ali njen ovaj dečiji osmeh. Preslatka je...
Both legends
This was Hazel and Maurice's fav song . This
and through the years.
oh my....you have the best response..
@Lucy Slekys only singers, fuckin idiot
@Lucy Slekys
Legend Singer's and Performers!!!
WTH!!?
@Lucy Slekys they were song WRITERS , not " just" performers/singers.
Kenny's voice is sublime.
Hello Susan
How are you doing today?
@@ThompsonSmith207hello Mr smith
Dolly has an incredible voice. Such an amazing singer.
and an adorable giggle
And the best of us in kindness.
I love this song last year I learned how to cycle and taught my grandfather how to us UA-cam and he would play this song. I miss those days.
Since she was a kid on the Cas Walker show
Her hips don't lie..
No one ever rocked a grey beard better than Kenny. RIP
Ben Tree specialist and no one ever will.
I was watching a few reaction videos to some Kenny songs, and they all commented how he was rocking the beard, and they were right.
hell yeah!!
That is a hell of a beard
No truer words have been spoken.
Theres never been a more iconic and inspirational duo such as these two.
You're not wrong there
They were great together. Great singers together
Sadly, as of March 20, 2020 there will never be another proper live version of this song.
No one will EVER do it better than these 2 amazing people!!❤
Rite on
🙏⚘💜⚘🙏
Brett and meghan gave it justice though. Just as good
The Gibb Brothers did do an acceptable job!
No lip syncing here. When artists could sing and preform. This chemistry is amazing.
Elia Clemente .. dolly and Kenny didn’t lip sync in this , however back then a lot of artist did, go back to solid gold, soul train ,America bandstand and mid night special. It happened then and will continue. By the look of your pic I say you were that decade, because I am as well.
It's the little giggle when she says, "excuse me Kenny" and asking if they should do it again that really sells that live performance. Love it!
Sounds better live then the recorded record !!
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Elia Clemente so right!!! The real thing!!
Rest In Power Kenny Rogers 😇💞 Sunrise: August 21,1938 Sunset: March 20, 2020 💞
The best live performance ever! Such incredible talents, and awesome voices! Kenny, Dolly and The BeeGees, how can we be wrong?
❤
The Bee Gees wrote so many iconic songs. Some of the greatest songwriters ever. Late 70's/Early 80's they were at the top of their game.
You're exactly correct. Kudos!
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Absolutely genius….Bee Gees are one of the greatest…hugely missed these days.
Barry Gibb was the sole creator as allways, & the one that suggested Dolly, when Kenny was annoyed w/ the song singing it by himself...
I was always a big 🐝 Gees fan and I always will be, but I ❤ ed this 🎵 before I even knew they wrote it.
Can’t believe Kenny has passed. Grew up listening to his music. What a legend he is, he will be greatly missed
i agree even though i didnt grow up to his music i love his songs expecialy this song this was my nans faviourte song and she has passed and this song is truly amazing but now kenny has passed it just makes the song sadder to me and if you play the song in 0.75 playback speed i find its alot better to listn to i think everyone will agree kenny will be missed
I did as well Robin! They're both amazing to me. Search Kenny Rogers and the first edition "Ruby". Great song. He's much younger though.
same here.
He did not pass away
Hello how are you doing
RIP Mr Rogers you where and are The greatest. May your songs plays for ever. We Will miss you. Greatings from Sweden
Yesss the best country singer.. xoxo from Germany
Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers make a beautiful couple .
Her little laugh just shows how much she loves performing and you can tell how genuine it is
Yeah, love her.
She can act on the stage :)
Its adorable! Wish i could meet a women like that!
LOVE her!!!!
@@jdog7797 you can... Go to the Southern States of America!
Can't stop smiling the whole duration of this video.
Same
Me too
Same
Same 😆🙈
Same!
At around 2:19 Dolly steps on Kenny's foot, why she "sings", "Scuze me Kenny"... lol Too cute!
Better it was that way round.
Didn't notice that...hahaha i was then confused why she said that. I was thinking she's reacting to the lyrics of the song. Thank you.
Thank you for explaining that. When hearing the live version on audio only, I was wondering why she said that when her notes were on key!
Oh! THAT'S why she said that - I didn't get it at first...thanks for pointing that out.
Didnt even phase her true pro's
Kenny Rogers was a very attractive man. He pulled off the gray hair look like no other.
Dolly Parton is eternally beautiful
They were pure magic on stage
What’s crazy about her voice and will always boggle my mind , is how her voice is not inherently powerful, but somehow she can come across as singing a whisper or complete vocal powerhouse in the same breath .
Some people just have a natural gift. Dolly received that gift in spades.
Dolly is legend.
She is from Tennessee.
Agreed, and no one else on the planet sounds like Dolly. I’d always know her voice.
castrato
It's magical.
How can you be human and not like this song?
You are so very right.
im from venus and i like it
so true😂
because, 24% of biengs living on the earth are from other planets,there is a movie about them,"men in black",i heard it was a true story.
I'm a fruitcake, and like it!
Kenny Rogers
1938-2020
Rest in Peace!
Thanks for the music!
Já 4 anos?🥹
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside
There was something going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart
We got something going on
Tender love is blind
It requires a dedication
All this love we feel needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing if you got no one
And you did walk in the night
Slowly losing sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry
Baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one
In love forever
We can ride it together, ah ha
Making love with each other, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Sail away
Oh, come sail away with me
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
How can we be wrong?
Sail away with me
To another world
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Islands in the stream
That is what we are
No one in between
Their voices go brilliantly together
one of the best songs the Bee Gees ever wrote
Myndstorm I agree and Barry Gibb was a damn good producer too!
Well to be fair Barry wrote 98% of them. And this is probably in the top ten. But it's not the right time for this discussion.
@@TravelinBand747 He is the greatest. Better than George Martin better than Arif Mardin and on par with Brian Wilson.
Those 3 Manxonions were so so very generious guys! :)
I agree
No one could have done this song better then Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. This song will go down in history as a great duet done by two of the greatest voices ever to sing... Rest Easy Kenny
really one of the most beautiful songs of the time today we don't have so many singers with this mastery
I Feel so sad that he has left us.....R.I.P Kenny Rodgers😪😣😣😣😣
Dolly is so sweet she broke song to say sorry to Kenny, that’s so adorable.
Very sweetl! Her name suits her, she's a doll.
She is a national treasure.and a living legend .if your listening Dolly,and if you decide to do some concerts in Europe we would love to see you back in Ireland again.best wishes from the" Emerald Isle " ☘️☘️🇮🇪🇮🇪💚💚🇺🇸🇺🇸.
I was thinking he copped a feel just before that moment...."maybe this is the year...." Her cuteness is overwhelming and this is a true treasure of a song.
No lip syncing, pure, raw greatness as a singer and a lady with manners.
@@jmhydn58 Same - "s'cuse me!" sounded a little shocked.
R.I.P. Kenny Rogers. I adore this song, the chemistry between them is absolute. This must be a part of any playlist.
They were amazing together!
What a beautiful country music song of all time. Barry Gibb is such a talented song writer. He has outdone himself with the lyrics and music for this song!!!
@@judycoplon405 good to know
@@judycoplon405 how are you doing
I love this clip, this song and theese to people so very much. So pure, genuine a wholesome... I gets me every time. Dolly's giggle is just the best, she is a treasure.
Hi how are you beautiful
Dolly’s voice is uniquely beautiful. With regards from Singapore.
KENNY RODGERS: A TRIBUTE
Dear Kenny,
Even though I was “The Gambler”,
And a “Coward of the County”,
Eventually, “You Decorated My Life”
With “Islands in the Stream”.
Today, I join Dolly Patton in whispering:
“But You Know I Love You,”
For we thought we had “Got Tonight”
To enjoy the “Blaze of Glory”
As we reflect “Through the Years”
To testify the power of “Buy Me a Rose”.
But alas!
All we can do today is dream,
Yet you told us that:
“Don’t Fall in Love with a Dreamer”
For “Love Will Turn You Around”
Even though “She Believes in Me”.
The world rejoiced on August 21, 1938;
But March, 20, 2020 is a sad day
For a life of about 82 years has ended....
Yet, “The Greatest Gift of All”
Came through you, for:
“Once Upon a Christmas”,
You were our “Evening Star”.
Like “Lucille”,
You picked a sad time to leave us, Rodgers!
What a “Buried Treasure” we have lost!
It is hard for us to believe you are gone!
Even "Every Time Two Fools Collide",
Your " Handprints on the Wall" are clear
And your "Real Love" still tells us that
"You Can't Make Old Friends".
REST IN PEACE
I love this thank you for writing it
@@tar_rock642 Thanks
RIP Kenny Rogers. You gave this world many, many times of joy & happiness!
This was thoughtful and kind, I appreciate it the very effort, thank you for this kind piece, he will never be forgotten
@@kydrabrock9646 You are welcome, thanks. Kenny will be fondly remembered forever
The way that they trade off from singing melody and harmony, and from low to high. Pure magic. Rest easy Kenny.
I can't get enough of this song. Absolutely fabulous!! 👌❤
My dad is a giant metalhead and he thinks all other music sucks, however when this is playing and mom and him are in the car together it turns into a karaoke mobile. You can just feel the love in the air. Almost maried for 25 years and still going strong :)
Every man has a soft side, this was my wedding song. I have a huge soft spot for this one.
DOPE!!👍
DaFuMiquel great to read your post.Best wishes to you and your great sounding parents.
@DaFuMiquel I'm happy for your mom and dad. ❤
This also inspires me and my partner. Please watch our live acoustic version of this song :
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That is wonderful, he does have taste in music!
When I was 7 my mom took me to Dollywood, and Kenny Rogers was there to do a concert with Dolly. My mom sent me up to the stage with a gift for Dolly when the concert started because Dolly is her favourite musician ever, and Kenny pouted and went backstage when he realized I didn't have a gift for him. He was so funny about it you would have thought the entire scene was planned out beforehand. It's one of my favourite childhood memories! RIP Kenny!
Hello friend, how are you doing today?
I truly feel like having lost someone very dear. Kenny was there with his voice through my young years, since late 1970's. Peace to his soul. He must have had a great one. The honesty in his singing always showed that.
ABSOLUTELY THE BEST SONG WRITERS EVER! THE BROTHERS GIBB!!! THEY HAD PURE LOVE AND ROMANCE WITHIN THEIR HEARTS!!! ❤❤❤
"The Gambler" has played his final hand. R.I.P. Mister Kenny Rogers. And thank you for the music.
Love form holland too this kind of music
I wonder if Dolly and Kenny know how happy this video makes people even today?
I am sure they do, they love singing it! Will always love this song!
Yes they do
Healthy MBS brings back such good times. Just good old fashion singing entertainment no one trying to be sensual or twirling.
I like jimmy fallon and her god daughters rendition better
I still smile all the way through the video.
"The Gambler," Will Never Be Forgotten....
Cantava muito, descanse em paz.
Cute duets,rip Kenny loved yr music so much watching from Bahrain shine on yr way Kenny
There are good singers. There are good performers. Not everyone is both. This performance is so wonderful. The energy level! Thank you for sharing this. I love this song and this performance in particular.
Dolly is the brightest star ever and Kenny has the best voice EVER for male/female duets❤️
I concur, but I must point out our perspective is subjective
0:41 that verse Kenny sings is so beautiful...its timeless
One of the greatest performances ever!
One of the most beautiful duet's in the world, it's like a fine wine gets better with age
No need for fancy dance moves, video projections, or distractions just a great melody and two fabulously charismatic singers relating with joy. Perfection!
the rift does it....wouldnt get it now
Mrs. Smith....agree exactly!!! Meaning we don't need sluts like Beyonce & the others slutting on stage instead of just singing great music!!
@@trumpgirl440 That's because most of today's "music stars" couldn't really carry a tune in a bucket.
Those aren't distraction, those are productions.
@@trumpgirl440 Shut the fuck up lol
Why does this song always give me the cool chills? So good.
Scott Brydle cause the heart n soul n there stage bond is amazingly engulfed them in what u see
Scott Brydle me too
So much chemistry between these two. Love you both. RIP Kenny
LOVE this performance! No other voices can do justice with this wonderful composition!
Am here ..so unfortunate .I loved Him and His songs too.May His soul RIP
Who's here after finding out about Kenny's passing?
RIP
me 😔
Me too. Love all his songs. Another legend lost :-( Rest in Peace, Kenny
Me. RIP Kenny
😓😓
May he rest in peace.
One of the sweetest love songs, ever. Kenny and Dolly had a real chemistry here. RIP, Kenny.
"No more will you cry, baby I will hurt you never".
When dolly's says those words to Kenny with eye contact! The emotion is so Amazing...
lol I thought she was on the verge of forgetting the words and saved it. I will always love Dolly. 🩵
The world has lost another magnificent talent. So few left. RIP Kenny.
This is my favourite live duet of all time. Dolly’s banter surprisingly adds a lot to the performance. The banter brings a real genuineness not easy to portray in video. She and Kenny have beautiful voices and stage presence. Thanks for posting this!
Islands in the Stream Lyrics
Baby, when I met you there was peace unknown
I set out to get you with a fine tooth comb
I was soft inside, there was somethin' going on
You do something to me that I can't explain
Hold me closer and I feel no pain
Every beat of my heart, we got somethin' goin' on
Tender love is blind, it requires a dedication
All this love we feel, needs no conversation
We ride it together, ah ah
Makin' love with each other, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothin' if you got no one
And you did walk in tonight
Slowly loosen' sight of the real thing
But that won't happen to us and we got no doubt
Too deep in love and we got no way out
And the message is clear
This could be the year for the real thing
No more will you cry, baby, I will hurt you never
We start and end as one, in love forever
We can ride it together, ah ah
Makin' love with each other, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
Sail away
Ooh, sail away with me
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Sail away with me to another world
And we rely on each other, ah ah
From one lover to another, ah ah
Islands in the stream, that is what we are
No one in between, how can we be wrong
Thank you thank you💕💕💕💕
I'm watching this after the announcement of his passing. And it is funny, because there was always rumors for years that him and Dolly were real lovers, both of which consistently denied. Both of them consistently expressed genuine love, adoration and respect for each other as people and artists, without the romantic entanglements and to be honest, I find that more beautiful.
David Ober ❤️❤️❤️
David Ober “island in the stream that is what we are, no one in between, how can we be wrong?
I always though they were husband and wife. Until the age of Google did I realize not
Yes, much like Leo and Kate in the acting sphere. Many of us thought it, wished it, maybe even hoped for it, but it was still beautiful.
No. Kenny always wanted a relationship but Dolly refused. She knew it would just be a fling. She was married once & still is. He was married 5 times.
Peaked at #1 on the US Top 40 Billboard Hits, the song spent 18 weeks on the charts reaching the top position on 10 September 1983.
And it gave The Bee Gees another #1 song this time as writers.
i can't thank the Beegees enough for this great written song.
Legends.
Didn't they sing back up too?
mark nvt actually, I think Prince wrote this. Believe it or not.
mark nvt my error. Bee Gees indeed 👍
CM
Hahah Prince. 😉
Kenny Rodgers and dolly parton are living legends.so much spiritual power in their music. great stuff for the human spirit
Farewell Mr Kenny Rodgers, always remembered, heaven will sound so glorious.
It a pity we come to leave the earth but I cry when good once left
Two awesomely talented singers whose chemistry combined for an incredible performance of this delightful song! Thank you both and thank The Bee Gees for composing it!
I love how this song came about with Kenny and Barry Gibb in the studio working on it, tweaking it and Kenny wasn't happy with it. Kenny was ready to give up on it and Barry said "Lets get Dolly." She lived down the street from the studio and came over and they laid the track that day.
Hello Nancy
How are you doing today?
I’ve heard she was recording in
another studio when they got her. But regardless the decision to get her to sing this as a duet resulted
In a classic.
Obviously no lip-synching there. Two magnificent talents uniting for one great tune! 👍
I will never get tired of hearing this song!
+RodneyisGodney same here, its past classic x
Definitely yes! Timeless masterpiece x
yesss
yes, indeed !
You got it Rod......
Dolly Parton makes me feel so much better about everything. She’s such a beautiful soul. I have endless respect for her talent and the way she’s tastefully portrayed herself with feminine power and grace while always commanding respect and never losing poise for a single moment.
RIP Kenny Rogers your music will live on forever in our hearts
oh man just found he just passed away...sucks knowing ppl you "know" growing up are passing away... :( i was a 10 year old boy--vietnamese refugee when i came to this country (almost 40 yrs ago) and heard this song and just liked it...not knowing a lick of english but good music just transcend
Glad you're here.
For my wife Meldan - When we married so many years ago we made a pact that it'd never end in divorce, but rather a fight to the finish and the winner take all. Well we're still together and still enjoying life and each other. Love ya, Babe
I love that... a fight to the finish!
God Bless and be with you both!
Love it 💙💙👥👥🙏🙏🙏
izmir55izmir awe you both won the best lottery of all 💕💜❤️💜
Lovely ❤️
Now that's well written, good ol classic CWM! Dolly Parton has so much positive energy in her performance and I am glad she's returned to her old roots of singing christian music lately. Kenny Roger is energetic and has that phenomenal sound that just makes you smile and feel good. This number takes me back to when my mom would be doing her hair up in the morning and I was getting ready to go off to 3rd grade class. I'm 52 now and I appreciate it through a new set of eyes and ears. Most people don't know that this number was written by Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb for Marvin Gaye.
I have memories too with my Mom, she would clean the house every saturday morning blasting this song. She had the records and 8-tracks. Just pure amazing memories.
This was their best version together ever......she was crisp, energetic and in total command,...her southern charm is mesmerizing......I feel like moving to Tennessee now!
Pure magic on stage together and owning the moment
Partons and Rogers voices fit perfectly together. Beautiful harmonies and a very "full" tone.
This is really a masterpiece.
Thank you Kenny! Thank you Dolly!
For those of you who missed out on 1983, it totally kicked 2020’s butt
Lol
Facts!
I loved this song in my aerobics class
Was born is '94 but wished I was born in '60, missed out on tons of great hits
The two years shouldn't even be mentioned in the same sentence.
Beautiful vocals between the pair, beautiful harmony! Such a peak of the music industry.
hes a big nonce
Que cantor maravilhoso, seu legado será eterno.. Kenny R. I. P
🙏⚘💚⚘🙏
E mesmo uma dupla 👫
Rest in peace Kenny, I grew up with this music. My mom had the best taste ever. I still know all the lyrics ❤️
Same, my mom played his records
Supa g songs
The Bee Gees really knocked it out of the park with their writing, and Kenny and Dolly were beyond perfect to perform this song. Everything about it works.
Hilarious! The energy of the two superstars come together, smash, but keep it smooth, all at once! One of the best duets ever.
Kenny will be remembered through his music.
March 2020, by far the cutest thing ever is dolly doing a little giggle. Im thirteen and this is my second favourite song, being beaten by 9 to 5, obviously.
My personal favourite still is; Jolene.
May his soul rest in peace ,your songs we will always enjoy
There is so much sweetness in this world. Some songs are almost too much. They might be played a lot, yet they're so sweet! Soak it up - even with this shit going down right now, we're lucky to be alive.
You got some timing.
RIP Kenny Rodgers 🙏
2019 anybody??..Now it's 2020..R.I.P Kenny Rogers. And we're still listening now in 2021
And every day week month and year
Im playing it in the UK right now
You know it
Yes
10 Feb 2019
11:39am
😊❤😙
Christopher Acosta Shawn and Miley took me here aha
Definitely" Coo Doos" to the Bee Gees I love this song and to tell you the truth I didn't know the Bee Gees wrote this song lol learn something new every day it was probably before I came along in the 70s?? Anyone ?? Anyways Thank You. GREAT SONG!!!
They also wrote
Woman in love and guilty for Barbara Streisand
Heartbreaker- Dionne Warwick,
Chain reaction - Diana Ross
Immortality- Celina dion
Listening from Kenya. May 4th 2019. They got the best chemistry. If u ain't listening to country you missing out a lot.
Type n celtic women
@Natalie You suck even more.
Hahaha what a coincidence I've watched this video for the first time in kenya a month ago!!!
@Natalie nasty
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This live moment on stage with these two, this song... pure magic. It always brings me joy
In truth, since listening to music from Mr. Kenny Rogers, love his music, listening to him next to the beautiful Dolly Parton is a true wonder and blessing, a hug to heaven for Mr. K. Rogers. Greetings from the country of Guatemala
I love Dolly Parton's laugh and I love the way she said excuse me Kenny and it's just funny she's she's a fantastic person love her too but Kenny Rogers you're one of my all-time favorites I compare you right next to Michael Bolton I've been to a couple of your concerts in Jacksonville Florida you were great I think I went to you in Atlanta as well I have a memory issue so I have problems remembering I'll have to look it up but just wanted to say thank you for sharing your post and God bless you for loving these wonderful iconic singers