Every Time Two Fools Collide
Dottie West, Kenny Rogers
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You want things your way And I want these mine And now we don't know Just where you draw the line How can love survive If we keep cheers and sights And who picks up the pieces Every time two fools collide You lay the blame on me And I put the blame on you But why do we keep finding faults In everything you do And how long can we keep right in wrongs So cut and cry And who picks up the pieces Every time two fools collide We can save our love We still have the time Oh, I know there must be a way But we still haven't tried To keep our hearts from breaking Every time two fools collide
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Written by: JAN DYER, JEFF TWEEL
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
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10 facts about this song
SongwritersThe song "Every Time Two Fools Collide" was penned by Jan Dyer and Jeffrey M. Tweel. Neither Dyer nor Tweel wrote any other notable songs apart from this one.
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Release DateThe song was first released on January 29, 1978, as the lead single from the album of the same title.
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Chart PerformanceThe song was a hit and topped the Billboards Hot Country Songs chart in April 1978.
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Genesis of the DuetThe collaboration between Dottie West and Kenny Rogers happened by chance. Kenny Rogers was already recording for the song when Dottie West came into the studio. She joined him in the booth on the spur of the moment, and the song turned into a duet.
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Success of CollaborationThe successful performance of "Every Time Two Fools Collide" led to more collaborations between West and Rogers. They released several albums together and recorded many hit songs as a duo.
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Impact on CareersThe massive success of "Every Time Two Fools Collide" gave a significant boost to Dottie West's career. Kenny Rogers, already a major star at the time, gained even more recognition due to this collaboration.
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AwardsAlthough the song did not win any major music awards, it is still considered one of the greatest country duets of all time.
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Re-recordings and Cover VersionsIn 1993, Kenny Rogers re-recorded the song with Dottie West's daughter, Shelly West. Many artists have covered the song, further attesting to its enduring popularity.
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Influence on Music IndustryThe song is often credited with being one of the first successful country music duets and has influenced many artists to pursue similar collaborations.
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Death of SingersBoth Kenny Rogers and Dottie West have passed away. Kenny Rogers died in 2020, while Dottie West died in 1991. But their song "Every Time Two Fools Collide" left an indelible mark on the world of Country Music.
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