Islands In The Stream
Kenny Rogers
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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, uh huh Makin' love with each other, uh huh 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, uh huh From one lover to another, uh huh I can't live without you if the love is gone Everything is nothing if you got no one And you did walk in the night Slowly losin' 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, uh huh Makin' love with each other, uh huh 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, uh huh From one lover to another, uh huh 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, uh huh From one lover to another, uh huh 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, uh huh From one lover to another, uh huh Islands in the stream that is what we are
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Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
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15 facts about this song
Composition and WritingThe song 'Islands in the Stream' was written by the Bee Gees. It was primarily composed by the Gibb brothers - Barry, Robin, and Maurice.
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Initial IntentionInterestingly, the song was originally written for Marvin Gaye, with the intention of it being an R&B song.
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Changed GenreHowever, it ended up being a country song, recorded by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
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Release Date'Islands in the Stream' was released in August 1983.
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DuetThis is one of the most successful duets in history, showcasing Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's amazing blend of vocals.
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Chart PerformanceThe song rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
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Naming OriginThe song is named after "Islands in the Stream," a novel by Ernest Hemingway.
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Grammy AwardsThough it did not win, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1984.
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Different VersionsThe song has been covered by various artists in diverse genres, depicting its universal popularity.
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Rogers' CommentsKenny Rogers stated that "Islands in the Stream" is one of his favorite songs in his career.
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Remix VersionThere's a rap version of the song, featuring Pras of The Fugees, which hit No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
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Parton's CommentsAccording to Dolly Parton, the song was a surprise hit and that she had no intention of singing it with Kenny Rogers in the first place.
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Billboard Recognition"Islands in the Stream" was named by Billboard in 2017 as the greatest country song duet of all time.
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Cross-Genre SuccessNot confined to its success in the US country charts, the song also reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, Adult Contemporary, and Country charts, bolstering the crossover appeal of country music in the 80s.
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Impact and LegacyDolly Parton and Kenny Rogers’ rendition of 'Islands in the Stream' is considered a classic in both pop and country music genres.
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