What Are We Doin' in Love

Dottie West, Kenny Rogers

About What Are We Doin' in Love

"What Are We Doin' in Love" is a song written by Randy Goodrum and recorded by American country music artist Dottie West with the uncredited vocals of Kenny Rogers. It was released in March 1981 as the second single from the album Wild West. "What Are We Doin' in Love" was the duo's third and final number one on the country chart. Since 1978, West and Rogers had been together as a duet partnership. Rogers revived the career of Dottie West when their song "Every Time Fools Collide" became a hit in 1978. They became one of the most successful duet partnerships since then. However, in 1980, both went their separate ways to become solo artists again. "What Are We Doin' in Love" became a crossover hit for the two, reaching number fourteen on the Top 40 as well as number seven on the Adult Contemporary charts. The song became Dottie West's first top 40 Pop hit after a few modestly charting solo records on the Billboard Hot 100 over the years. The single proved to be the final Rogers and West recorded duet, although they did occasionally perform together in later years on stage. 


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2009
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We're like summer and winter
We're not one bit alike
We're like satin and cinders
I'm definitely not your type
Well, then what are we doin' in love
What are we doin' in a mess like this
What are we doin' love
Why were you someone I couldn't resist
What are we doin' in love.

We're like paper and matches
Well probably have our share of fights
We're like roses and switches
It's gonna be hard but we've got to try
Oh, what are we doin' in love
What are we doin' in love in a mess like this
What are we doin' in love
What are we gonna tell all our friends
You don't have to like someone to love someone
That rule was made to be broken
But if we have to say goodbye to a life we've gotten used to
What are we doin' in love then.

We're like sun up and sun down
People say we're never gonna last
We're like uptown and downtown
You like it slow and I like it fast
So what are we doin' love
What are we doin' love in a mess like this
What are we doin' love
What are we gonna tell all our friends
You don't have to like someone to love someone
That rule was made to be broken
But if we have to say goodbye to a life we've gotten used to
What are we doin' love then.

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Written by: RANDY GOODRUM

Lyrics © MIRANDA MILLSAP D/B/A IRONSIDE MUSIC, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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7 facts about this song

Release and Ranking
"What Are We Doin' in Love" was released in 1981. - The song was a top hit and reached No. 1 on the Billboard Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart. - It also reached No. 14 on the Billboard Hot 100, making it a crossover success.
Collaboration
This song is a duet between country singers Dottie West and Kenny Rogers. - This was the third and last duet between the pair to reach No. 1 on the country charts. - Before this song, West and Rogers had previous hit duets with "Every Time Two Fools Collide" and "All I Ever Need Is You".
Song Background
The song was written by Randy Goodrum - an American songwriter who has penned hits for an array of artists, from DeBarge to Steve Perry. - It portrays a dilemma of two friends who are now caught in a romantic relationship and are unsure of how to deal with it.
Impact on Dottie West's Career
"What Are We Doin' in Love" offered a revitalization for West's career, during a time in which she had considered retirement. - The song’s success allowed her to transition from country-pop style to a more mainstream sound, attracting a wider audience.
Album Information
The song was included in Dottie West's studio album "Wild West". - The album was successful and peaked at No. 12 on the Billboard Top Country Albums chart.
Music Video
A music video was made for this song, featuring West and Rogers singing in a recording studio. - It's one of the earliest examples of a music video in the country music genre.
Performances
Dottie West and Kenny Rogers had performed this song live many times, mostly at their joint concerts. - Their performances usually received amazing responses from audiences due to their charismatic stage presence and strong vocal harmonies.

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