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Personnel: Kenny Rogers (vocals); Dolly Parton, Dottie West, Kim Carnes, Ronnie Milsap, Sheena Easton, Billy Dean, Whitney Duncan (vocals). Kenny Rogers compilations tend to drift in and out of print, yet in a sense it doesn't matter much, because most featured most of the big hits. However, very few contained them all and, as of 2004, the only collection in print that contained all his big hits, from the First Edition through the mid-'80s, was 1999's four-disc box set Through the Years, which was too exhaustive for all but dedicated Rogers fans. So, there was a need for a new, relatively concise collection that featured all the hits; hence Capitol's 42 Ultimate Hits, a double-disc set that spans Kenny's entire career, from the First Edition to two new tracks, including a duet with Whitney Duncan. There's not much missing -- a few First Edition singles, along with several post-Eyes That See in the Dark hits that weren't all that memorable, neither of which are missed -- and it could even be argued that it stretches a little bit too far into the present on its second disc, which loses its momentum halfway through. Nevertheless, these are minor complaints, since the bulk of the collection provides Kenny Rogers' biggest songs -- among them "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)," "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," "Lucille," "Every Time Two Fools Collide," "The Gambler," "Coward of the County," "You Decorated My Life," "Lady," "Love Will Turn You Around," and "Islands in the Stream" -- in a chronological order and a listenable sequence. It may fall a little short of definitive, but it's still the best compilation on the market as of this writing. ~ Stephen Thomas Erlewine Though the sheer number of Kenny Rogers hits suggests that best-of compilations will continue to endlessly appear over the years, few of the many collections issued have attempted to capture the full range of the bearded country/pop singer's art. For listeners not quite ready to commit to Capitol/EMI's mammoth four-disc THROUGH THE YEARS: A RETROSPECTIVE box set, 42 ULTIMATE HITS provides a nicely comprehensive overview. Beginning with the trippy backwards guitar of the First Edition classic "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)," the collection offers a five-track sampling from Rogers's late-1960s/early-70's folk-rock years. The collection then delves into a broad selection of his best-known work, from the country tale of "The Gambler" to the smash Dolly Parton pop duet "Islands in the Stream." In addition, 42 ULTIMATE HITS includes key tracks from the '90s and three previously unreleased songs, making this double-disc package one of the most satisfying Kenny Rogers sets available. 42 Ultimate Hits Music Review Average Rating: (4.8 out of 5 stars)   Kenny Kenny Has always been wonderful, But this Cd has all the hits all the ones you grew up loving and more. I loved this CD!!! Submitted by shannon (Iowa)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Great CD!! I love it!!! You cannot resist the voice of this man, he is so talented and he his songs are such story-like which really shows us how talented he is. Thanks Kenny for releasing this CD for us to enjoy ALL your songs!!! Submitted by sahsc (Trinidad, West Indies)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
IT'S GREAT. THIS IS A GREAT 2 CD SET OF KENNY ROGERS 42 ULTIMATC HITS. AND CD UNIVERSE HAS THE BAST PRICES FOR IT. ON TV THERE ASKING $20.95, BUT YOU GET A FREE POSTER, BUT YOU DON'T NEED TO BUY A $5.00 POSTER FROM TV. WHEN ALL YOU NEED IS A GREAT 2 CD SET. I LIKE ALL KENNY ROGERS GREAT HITS, ALONG WITH DOLLY'S HIT. KENNY HAS ALL HIS GREAT HITS ON THIS CD SET, AND A LOT OF LOVE SONGS.
THANKS CD UNIVERSE.
GARY LARZIK. Submitted by GLELVIS324 (ORLANDO, FLORIDA.)  Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Best ever... What a great CD this one is. So nice to have the duets with Dolly, Dottie, Sheena, and Kim. You won't want to turn this one off! Submitted by Cathy (Wilmington, Delaware) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
Great stuff, for country AND pop music fans I'll be the first to admit I'm NOT a country music fan, but Kenny Rogers, who traditionally fell under the category of country music, has put out some wonderful music that crossed over into the pop category. It's all on this disc, and while much of it still has that country flavor, some of his ballads, like "She Believes In Me", You Decorated My Life", and "Crazy" are just so pleasing to listen to when I'm in the mood for something mellow and easy. Submitted by Tony (Mansfield, Oh. USA) Was This Review Helpful? Yes No
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