Blaze of Glory

Kenny Rogers

About Blaze of Glory

"Blaze of Glory" is a song written by Danny Morrison, Johnny Slate, and Larry Keith, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in November 1981 as the third single (following I Don't Need You and Share Your Love With Me) from the album Share Your Love. The song reached number 66 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in early 1982. The song peaked at number nine on the country chart.


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Let's go out in a blaze of glory;
All good things must end;
Like two heroes in a story,
Let's go out like we came in –
In a blaze of glory.

Here we are, broken-hearted;
We thought our love would never end;
We fell hard when we got started,
Falling out like we fell in.

Let's go out in a blaze of glory;
All good things must end;
Like two heroes in a story,
Let's go out like we came in –
In a blaze of glory.

Let's don't lie and hurt each other –
That would be our worst mistake;
Once again, let's act like lovers,
One more time for old time's sake

Let's go out in a blaze of glory;
All good things must end;
Like two heroes in a story,
Let's go out like we came in –
In a blaze of glory.

Let's go out in a blaze of glory;
All good things must end;
Like two heroes in a story,
Let's go out like we came in –
In a blaze of glory.

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Kenny Rogers

Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers (born August 21, 1938) is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, entrepreneur and author. Though he has been most successful with country audiences, he has charted more than 120 hit singles across various music genres and topping the country and pop album charts for more than 200 individual weeks in the United States alone. more »

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Written by: DANNY MORRISON, JOHNNY SLATE, LARRY KEITH

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15 facts about this song

Songwriter and Singer
"Blaze of Glory" is a song by American country music artist Kenny Rogers.
Album Information
The song appeared on his album "They Don't Make Them Like They Used To" which was released by RCA Records in 1986.
Chart Performance
"Blaze of Glory" reached number 9 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.
Song Duration
The duration of the song is 2 minutes, 39 seconds, making it one of the shorter songs on the album.
Song Theme
The song, like many of Rogers' others, centers around themes of love and loss, in this case, a relationship ending in a 'blaze of glory'.
Collaborative Effort
It was co-written by Dave Loggins and Lisa Silver.
Multiple Formats
The song was released in multiple formats, including a 7" vinyl and cassette single.
B-Side Of The Record
The B-side of the record was the title track from the same album, "They Don't Make Them Like They Used To".
Popularity Over Time
Despite never achieving the widespread popularity of other Kenny Rogers' hits, the song has retained a dedicated fan base.
Cover Versions
Several artists have covered the song over the years, a testament to its enduring appeal.
Track Number
On the original album, "Blaze of Glory" is track number 5.
Success of the Album
The album itself stood at number 18 in Top Country Albums chart of 1986 and was well-received by critics.
Legacy
The phrase "Blaze of Glory" has since become a common euphemism in country music circles for the end of a love affair or career.
Unique Fact
Despite the name, it is not to be confused with the similarly-titled song "Blaze of Glory" from Jon Bon Jovi's 1990 album of the same name which was written for the movie Young Guns II.
Music Video
There was no official music video made for "Blaze of Glory" by Kenny Rogers.

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