Islands In the Stream

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About Islands In the Stream

"Islands in the Stream" is a song written by the Bee Gees and sung by American country music artists Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Named after the Ernest Hemingway novel, it was originally written for Marvin Gaye in an R&B style, only later to be changed for the Kenny Rogers album. It was released in August 1983 as the first single from Rogers' album Eyes That See in the Dark. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States, giving both Rogers and Parton their second pop number-one hit (after Rogers' "Lady" in 1980 and Parton's "9 to 5" in 1981). It also topped the Country and Adult Contemporary charts. It has been certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over two million physical copies in the US. In 2005 the song topped CMT's poll of the best country duets of all time; Parton and Rogers reunited to perform the song on the CMT special. Rogers and Parton went on to record a Christmas album together, and had an additional hit with their 1985 duet "Real Love". 


Year:
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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
And 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, ah ha
From one love to another, ah ha

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, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha

I can't live without you if the love was gone
Everything is nothing when you got no one
And you walk in the night
Slowly losing 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, ah ha
From love to another, ah ha

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, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha

Oh baby alright
Ghetto superstar superstar that is what you are
Coming from afar reaching for stars
Fly away with me to another place
And we rely on each other, ah ha
From one lover to another, ah ha
Oh baby alright
Tonight, tonight, tonight
By the by, all right

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Bee Gees

The Bee Gees were a musical group founded in 1958. The group's line-up consisted of brothers Barry, Robin, and Maurice Gibb. The trio were successful for most of their decades of recording music, but they had two distinct periods of exceptional success: as a pop act in the late 1960s/early 1970s, and as prominent performers of the disco music era in the late 1970s. The group sang three-part tight harmonies that were instantly recognisable; Robin's clear vibrato lead was a hallmark of their earlier hits, while Barry's R&B falsetto became their signature sound during the late 1970s and 1980s. The brothers wrote all of their own hits, as well as writing and producing several major hits for other artists. more »

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Written by: Maurice Ernest Gibb, Robin Hugh Gibb, Barry Alan Gibb

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15 facts about this song

Composition and Writing
The song 'Islands in the Stream' was written by the Bee Gees. It was primarily composed by the Gibb brothers - Barry, Robin, and Maurice.
Initial Intention
Interestingly, the song was originally written for Marvin Gaye, with the intention of it being an R&B song.
Changed Genre
However, it ended up being a country song, recorded by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
Release Date
'Islands in the Stream' was released in August 1983.
Duet
This is one of the most successful duets in history, showcasing Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton's amazing blend of vocals.
Chart Performance
The song rose to number one on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States.
Naming Origin
The song is named after "Islands in the Stream," a novel by Ernest Hemingway.
Grammy Awards
Though it did not win, it was nominated for a Grammy Award for Best Pop Performance by a Duo or Group with Vocals in 1984.
Different Versions
The song has been covered by various artists in diverse genres, depicting its universal popularity.
Rogers' Comments
Kenny Rogers stated that "Islands in the Stream" is one of his favorite songs in his career.
Remix Version
There's a rap version of the song, featuring Pras of The Fugees, which hit No. 2 on the UK Singles Chart.
Parton's Comments
According 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.
Billboard Recognition
"Islands in the Stream" was named by Billboard in 2017 as the greatest country song duet of all time.
Cross-Genre Success
Not 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.
Impact and Legacy
Dolly 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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