The Bee Gees wrote this song, and Barry Gibb offered it to Rogers, who said it sounds like a duet. Barry had agreed to produce his album Eyes That See in the Dark and write songs for it. Rogers thought Parton would want to sing "Islands" with him, and the rest is pop/ country history.
You guys should have actually reacted to the iconic 1985 performance of Islands in the stream when both these legends were in their prime. Kenny was ill here and Dolly was deliberating toning it down so he could keep up.
IMO "reaction" videos should ALWAYS try the studio cut FIRST, the "release" that made it popular. Example: saw a reaction video of Queens Bohemian Rhapsody in which there backing tracks from the band were NOT in play. So if you never heard the ORIGINAL studio cut, you'd have no idea what you were missing!!!
I SING TO EVERY SINGERS SO WITH MINE UGLY VOICE THAT THE GOD HAS GIVEN ME. THAT SONG THERE I STILL HAVE ON CASSETTE AND PLAYS IT EVERY NOW AND THEN. KENNY ROGER AND DOLLY PARTON SUNG GREAT ON THAT SONG TOGETHER. THEY ARE TRULY ONE THE GREATEST RECORDING ARTIST OF THE 3 DECADES OR MAYBE MORE.
Who would of thought... 1) that disco legends, the Bee Gees, could write and produce a iconic country hit that was recorded by country legends Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton... 2) that a country song written by disco legends could be sampled in the late 1990's and become a hit hip hop/rap hit? "Islands In The Stream" was sampled by Pras and became the hook for his song "Ghetto Superstar" (Islands In The Stream, that is what we are = Ghetto Superstar, that is what you are) ua-cam.com/video/gP3zuuGav-Y/v-deo.html
"{Who would of thought... 1) that disco legends, the Bee Gees, could write and produce a iconic country hit that was recorded by country legends Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Someone who isn't aware of all who recorded Bee Gees written songs for decdes.
I love the fact that Dolly is so tasteful that her skirt was see through, but her under drawers went to her knees and not sone bikini nonsense. Tasteful and classy!!! Love both Kenny and Dolly!! Grew up on em both❤
Amazing stage presence vocal and chemistry together ICONIC
You guys are such a beautiful couple and inspiring to see enjoying your time together.
The Bee Gees wrote this song, and Barry Gibb offered it to Rogers, who said it sounds like a duet. Barry had agreed to produce his album Eyes That See in the Dark and write songs for it. Rogers thought Parton would want to sing "Islands" with him, and the rest is pop/ country history.
This was written by the amazing Bee Gees!
I was at this show. It was a top 100 duets countdown, with the top 10 performed live. What a great night.
You guys should have actually reacted to the iconic 1985 performance of Islands in the stream when both these legends were in their prime. Kenny was ill here and Dolly was deliberating toning it down so he could keep up.
Yes!
IMO "reaction" videos should ALWAYS try the studio cut FIRST, the "release" that made it popular.
Example: saw a reaction video of Queens Bohemian Rhapsody in which there backing tracks from the band were NOT in play.
So if you never heard the ORIGINAL studio cut, you'd have no idea what you were missing!!!
Oh My! Look at these two listening to Islands in the Stream! 🙂
I SING TO EVERY SINGERS SO WITH MINE UGLY VOICE THAT THE GOD HAS GIVEN ME. THAT SONG THERE I STILL HAVE ON CASSETTE AND PLAYS IT EVERY NOW AND THEN. KENNY ROGER AND DOLLY PARTON SUNG GREAT ON THAT SONG TOGETHER. THEY ARE TRULY ONE THE GREATEST RECORDING ARTIST OF THE 3 DECADES OR MAYBE MORE.
Awesome song yall love from Wisconsin God bless
They did a great duet. Hard to believe Dolly has never had a child. She sure is a character
She was unable too
Yall should have reacted to them performing that 30 yrs ago
Beautifu.l. And I am talking about the two of you.
Rumour has it... Dolly wrote this song while laying in the Bathtub.
nope...the Bee Gees wrote this song
If she did it would have been two islands in the stream😁
@@sampono1962 Missing the sarcasm
Nice reactoin
Oh by the way today and this song is my first reaction to yall. Nice meeting yall.
You guys please react to Kenny Roger "Lady" writing by Lionel Richie
Who would of thought... 1) that disco legends, the Bee Gees, could write and produce a iconic country hit that was recorded by country legends Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton... 2) that a country song written by disco legends could be sampled in the late 1990's and become a hit hip hop/rap hit? "Islands In The Stream" was sampled by Pras and became the hook for his song "Ghetto Superstar" (Islands In The Stream, that is what we are = Ghetto Superstar, that is what you are) ua-cam.com/video/gP3zuuGav-Y/v-deo.html
"{Who would of thought... 1) that disco legends, the Bee Gees, could write and produce a iconic country hit that was recorded by country legends Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
Someone who isn't aware of all who recorded Bee Gees written songs for decdes.
I love the fact that Dolly is so tasteful that her skirt was see through, but her under drawers went to her knees and not sone bikini nonsense. Tasteful and classy!!! Love both Kenny and Dolly!! Grew up on em both❤
Oh please react to Dolly parton with Nora Jones singing Grass is blue ... it's the most beautiful calibration.
2:54 you're still talking about bouncing dolly and your wife is still listening patiently....lol. xo
Not so much a reaction as reminiscing.
Yaw beautiful
Written by by Barry Gibb. I wrote this post before I watched your reaction so forgive me if you mention this after the song is through.
The Bee Gees really.
That I didn't know....
@@maritalfuntvwithkng bee gees wrote heaps of songs for other artists
They seem off in this one. Still good but there's another live version that is much better.
You're such a beautiful and REAL couple!!
Dolly is a transgender
Not yet, but stay tuned
Have some respect for this lady. She is a country legend.
Don't be a dick !