KENNY ROGERS & DOLLY PARTON - ISLANDS IN THE STREAM • Reaction!!!

[@mawkingjax841]

During one of her concerts someone shouted... I love you Dolly !!! Dolly said, I love you too and I told you to stay in the truck !!!

[@MTknitter22]

😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@lindaartz3297]

😂😂😂

[@angelacarter2974]

Am I the only one during covid-19 addicted to watching people watch music that they've never heard before and enjoying the hell out of it I don't know why

[@BTAColorado]

Dolly is a SAINT, pure and simple. As you learn more about her, you will understand why she is 100% a National Treasure

[@calme-dx2dp]

She'd be the first to tell you *no she ain't*

[@rviaud]

@@calme-dx2dp and that's the reason why she is.

[@bethanymurray2152]

@@rviaud Preach!! Amen!!

[@bellissiasavage3103]

I live everything about her

[@foggyhedgie]

LOL a saint dont cheat on their husband and she sure as hell did and with kenny so stop making ppl into something they are not

[@Mrs.Patriot]

The Bee Gees wrote "Islands in the Stream!" The story is Kenny and Barry Gibb were in the studio recording it and Kenny wasn't into it. Barry says, "We need Dolly Parton." They recorded several hits together.

[@sharcrum]

That's not the way I heard it. Barry said that he called in Kenny to record it because he was close to the studio and Kenny said that it needed to be done as a duet and Kenny immediately said Dolly! So they called her and she came right away!

[@Mrs.Patriot]

@@sharcrum Kenny, in an interview I saw some time back, said after 4 days of working on it, he wasn't liking it. Dolly Parton was at the studio. So Barry said they needed Dolly! I bet Dolly has a different version too. Nobody's memory is perfect. At any rate, we have a wonderful song to enjoy.

[@mjrebafan]

Ghetto Superstar is the song you are thinking of. Islands in the Stream is a country classic. Thank you so much for reacting to it!!! Check out some Reba!!!

[@andyoreo333]

Halle Berry!

[@TheLubbiGunn]

Originally it's a Bee Gees song.

[@gerriakers9448]

@@TheLubbiGunn Bee Gee's wrote Islands in the Stream

[@TheLubbiGunn]

Yeah, that's what i said

[@volcrazy89]

@@TheLubbiGunn They wrote it but never recorded it.

[@NotSoFast71]

Kenny and Dolly are one of the most popular duets in all of music history. They used to perform together on many songs for years in the 70's and 80's.

[@angellunsford2741]

Dolly's goodness & sweetness comes through in everything she does.

[@willow0828]

This song, was written by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees.

[@karenogle5385]

Dolly is class. I live in her hometown. She has done so much for the community.

[@Aunt_Bee4738]

What is her hometown? I know she grew up in the Appalachian mountains but not sure of the town ?

[@deborahgough8523]

Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton You Can’t Make Old Friends. You should watch the video that had then talking about there friendship and singing the duet. Brought me to tears.

[@jasongilbert2379]

Thanks for giving country a try.. alot of ppl hate on country for no reason... there is alot of great songs out there that country has contributed to over the yrs!!

[@jamesrose9114]

I saw one of your other vid's so decided to check out your review of Dolly & Kenny. You said you thought Dolly was a 'good person' and you're right. She has had a very long career spanning several different musical genre's, from Country, to Pop, to Rock-n-Roll. Dolly has written numerous songs which were not only big hits for her but, as you found out, one of the biggest was from Whitney Houston (I Will Always Love You). Dolly wrote the song. It made millions for her and Whitney. She is also very generous. She founded "Dolly Parton's Imagination Library", which is a book gifting program that gifts free books to children from birth to age five, within the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and Republic of Ireland. So far her foundation has gifted over 130 million books to children all over the world.

[@dianaprobst3157]

Aaron Neville and Linda Ronstadt did a beautiful duet together that was played everywhere, just like Islands in the Stream. Great vocals, great lyrics, and you could see they were friends enjoying performing together, just like Dolly and Kenny here.

[@markallen4637]

Everybody loves Dolly. You can’t watch this performance without a big smile on your face.

[@mrchips4489]

Was fortunate enough to see Kenny & Dolly together in concert 'back in the day.' They played off of each other like nothing I've seen before or since. Joyful concert that kept everyone energized & smiling throughout.

[@Sir-IKON]

they never dated or even had an affair with each other. they were true friends with awesome chemistry

[@williewaylond2080]

Like we wld know lol

[@evabyrum3327]

She is a very nice person! She grew up extremely poor in a old run down house. Very thoughtful sweet person! Check out some interviews of her. She also started a book give away for children and she reads a night time story on line for children once a week which I believe she started reading to kids when the country shut down cause of covid. She has done several movies too and they are all fantastic!

[@stacyr3743]

Did you see Straight Talk? So cute.

[@yorkiemom6144]

I believe Dolly Parton, by herself, could bring about world peace if she tried!

[@janes.1559]

She gives one book a month, to ever child in Sevier County, her home, til they are 18, to honor her dad, who never learned to read. She has done this for decades and expanded outside Sevier. After the 2016 Gatlinburg fire, she gave every resident 1k a month, for the year, to help them recover. She takes care of her people and everyone is her people.

[@nemeceka]

When I was a toddler, I sang this as "almonds in the street".

[@maryspencer4975]

Annie Nominous That's very cute!

[@justanotherwhitegirla7093]

I guess I should admit that I heard it as Highlands Industry as a kid.

[@kitty121261]

Oh no now I can't un-hear it 😭😭🤣🤣

[@nemeceka]

@@kitty121261 And we will lie on each other, uh huh. That's the other line I had wrong. 🤣😂🤣😂🤣

[@kitty121261]

@@nemeceka okay to be fair to you it does kinda sound like that 😄

[@johnrich7286]

One of my friends worked with his brother on a couple of her studio sessions about 20 years ago...he was a nobody...said she is the real deal...she was playing a show a few years back at the Hard Rock Hotel in Tulsa...decided that they wanted to go check out her show...she recognized him and even remembered his name...sat him and his wife up front...that impressed me that she remembers people, no matter how minor of a part they played

[@taylorhaggard9497]

I was there😀

[@lucaswallo8127]

what

[@lucaswallo8127]

@@taylorhaggard9497 : O

[@saragodres-tomes1032]

Love when she accidentally steps on him and apologizes without missing a beat. 😂

[@jasonmarshall4966]

Dolly and Kenny were one of the greatest combinations around. Their Christmas album is something that just is needed in everyones home at that time of year

[@enlightendbel]

I found that more people, international and non-white Americans know and heard Island in the Stream as a Beegees song, as they were such a core part of the Disco era. As for Dolly Partonn she's the heart and soul of what Country and Western should be about. She's all heart, all soul and all compassion for her fellow human beings. Among other things, her library programs have done more good for literacy in the South than even the Texas schoolboard has been able to ruin.

[@darlene9084]

I get chills listening to DOLLY sing, He's Alive, about the resurrection of JESUS.

[@AmandaPaige71]

THAT is still one of my all time fave songs too.

[@charlene8551]

Dolly is a lady one of the best country music ever had ❤

[@gemris]

I'm absolutely loving your reactions to Dolly Parton. I'm not a country music fan in general, but I have a huge respect for this woman, not only as an entertainer, but as a human being.

[@wendyswope9470]

They were best friends for years that’s why their chemistry is so good

[@silversagerae6353]

Firstly, I have the pleasure of being able to vouch for Dolly Being one of the greatest human being to walk this earth. She was known for wearing flashy stage outfits MY aunt for several years was her personal designer that designed and hand sewed them I met her several times at My Aunt's farm in Mid MIchigan when Dolly visited. She is truly a national treasure in every way. Also, She & Kenny were best of friends throughout life until he recently passed. They sang together off and on throughout the years. This song is also one of the top Duets of all time FYI Great video bud and your assessment of Dolly is spot on she is amazing!

[@dagmarwirz9424]

One of the best songs that Dolly & Kenny did together that was written by The Bee Gees wrote & Barry Gibbs of The Bee Gees wanted Dolly & Kenny to sing it

[@MTknitter22]

Thanks for sharing that! Your Aunt is to be congratulated! Dolly is an American treasure!

[@piperpearson7454]

WOW how lucky you are! It's my great dream to be able to see her in concert or at Dollywood before she retires or passes away. I am disabled so that makes things difficult both financially and logistically

[@tvdan1043]

The second Dolly walked out on stage I could see in your eyes, that dress made you feel things 😎 Imagine watching that live on the 1983 Grammys when you're 11.

[@lesliejohnson9820]

Island in the stream was written by the Bee Gees for Kenny Rodgers and Pras used the melody in Ghetto Superstar.

[@dennistyler8746]

Bee Gees do the song as well...Cheers.

[@wa2459]

Yes Ghetto Super Star!

[@thiscaintb4real989]

Incorrect. This song was written for Marvin Gaye with an R&B sound.

[@nikolacolic644]

@@thiscaintb4real989 Yeah, but Barry Gibb never contacted Marvin about the song and instead decided to change it to a country pop song and brought in Kenny to sing it and suggested that they needed Dolly and the rest is history :)

[@thiscaintb4real989]

@@nikolacolic644 Obviously. It doesn't change the original intent.

[@jessicameharg5063]

Hi my name Jessica and I'm 27 years old and love dolly and Kenny so much I was raised up listening to all this music and more ..❤

[@fantasmigorical8618]

Coat of Many Colors, I think it is. Beautiful song by Dolly❤

[@__abby]

i second this :-)

[@michaelyeomans8992]

Yep everybody knows and reacts to jolene and i will always love you. 9 to 5 and this but coat of many colors is a personnel favorite

[@kcstonemenott]

It's her most autobiographical song.. she grew up very poor and her momma did sew her clothes. It's so well written and catchy too. Definitely (obviously) a favorite of mine too

[@wendyfi1]

I was thinking of that one too! ♥️

[@annasmith6090]

Ugh that song makes me cry just thinking about it

[@glassshrimp5150]

This was sampled in Ghetto Superstar

[@patriciadowning4036]

She's a huge helper when there's any emergency she provides an amazing amount of charity and money. Generous soul.

[@sussev721]

Kenny Rogers and Dolly were truly close friends. Sadly, Kenny died on March 21, 2020. I hope Dolly stays around for years to come. She is 74 years old now and shows no signs of slowing down. Still beautiful, and sings (and continues to write) just as great as ever!

[@gingerhuff5667]

Omg I remember seeing this on TV I can't remember what show this on but everyone tuned in to watch it. I feel so old, lol.

[@katiemae1941]

It was the Grammy's in 1983! In the US, it knocked Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' off the number one spot in 1983. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over two million physical copies. After it became available for download, it has also sold a further 834,000 digital copies as of January 2019.

[@deltabob830]

I remember it too

[@uyeahu]

Dolly started a program for children in Tennessee called Imagination Library that sends any child signed up a book every month from birth until they start school. It’s now going nationwide and she also sends some of the children video messages on their birthdays. She also donated a million dollars to Vanderbilt University’s COVID team that helped develop the Moderna vaccine. She is truly a national treasure. You should react to her song Coat of Many Colors. She has said it’s her most autobiographical.

[@nyiathompson7531]

One of my FAVORITE Christmas songs is from Dolly Parton and Kenny Rogers- “A Christmas to Remember”.

[@conniehambrick9421]

This was written by The Bee Gees for Dolly and Kenny. They recorded it sometime later.

[@shannontrough2680]

Please listen to Kenny Rogers "Lady" written by Lionel Ritchie.

[@MommaBird52]

I love it when Kenny and Lionel sing Lady together. If you haven't seen it, check it out!

[@amandagray3694]

Yaaasssss!!! 😍

[@bobs.3764]

Definitely react to the duo at the award show, classic.

[@anthonyhebisen]

That’s my parents song lol

[@dennistyler8746]

Watched at least 10 different reactions in the last 3 days for Lady...

[@cyberwolf_1013]

Dolly and Kenny were the best of friends. No romance, though their stage chemistry is through the roof. They did shows together all the time and she put out a special goodbye when Kenny passed away a few months ago.

[@duncansonoryan]

Ok, your smile when Dolly sings "losing sight of the real thing." Dude. That's a great smile!

[@jasonmack2569]

I truly believe if you don't smile when you hear this song there is something wrong with you.

[@katiemae1941]

It was the Grammy's in 1983! In the US, it knocked Bonnie Tyler's 'Total Eclipse of the Heart' off the number one spot in 1983. It was certified Platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America for selling over two million physical copies. After it became available for download, it has also sold a further 834,000 digital copies as of January 2019.

[@joankisloski6972]

"Islands in the Stream" is a song written by the Bee Gees. I think the song was written for Marvin Gaye in a style suited for him & changed country for Kenny. Bee Gees have also recorded the song.

[@richardboggspc]

This was written by One of The Bee Gees. For years this was the number one hit love song and it’s the top karaoke song.

[@RaphGirl]

Fun fact: This song was written by the BeeGees. Kenny and Dolly made it a hit but I like the BeeGees version more. Also, Kenny songs to check out: Lady Planet Texas Lucille Gambler 20 Years Ago What Condition My Condition Was In

[@fgoogle5576]

LEGENDS, both of them. Before my time but my dad listened and remember all of their songs

[@katheerobinson8221]

I seen them in concert many years ago and they were definitely enjoying themselves 👏

[@DSpagan4ever]

"Islands in the Stream" is a song written by the Bee Gees They performed their version live at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas *November 14, 1997* and later sung by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. it was originally written for Marvin Gaye in an R&B style

[@patriciadowning4036]

She did one song on an Easter which is incredible. I think it was done on stage with background singers: " He's Alive." Her voice is incredible, she looks gorgeous, and it's highly emotional for people.

[@shellylauritsen5629]

A truly beautiful song

[@teriw56]

Dolly is anointed

[@gaminjunctiontv5534]

Damn I haven't heard that term in ages. "She's a brick....hoouuuse!"

[@simonhawksley817]

I just love it that Dolly, during a chat show, proclaimed ' hey, looking this cheap costs real money'

[@kimbahwood8960]

They were best friends and she released a song called Sweet Music Man after his passing, you should check that one out, it's beautiful.

[@alanh1508]

Sweet Music Man was written by Kenny Rogers.

[@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387]

I always thought they were more than friends at some point in time.

[@yorkiemom6144]

@@markcainyourfriendinthecar3387 Well never know. Kenny said he tried and she turned him down!

[@sitaward3437]

Jeri Trezak nah, Dolly stick with her hubby for 50 years, process that

[@amychesnut9824]

@@yorkiemom6144 everyone thinks they were...she has said he was her soulmate and I believe that they were truly just friends but with a love we could all use.

[@NJRinglord]

This song was written by The Bee Gees and performed by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton as a duet on his 1983 album "Eyes That See In The Dark". In 1998 the song was rerecorded by the Bee Gees themselves. In 2009 it was done by Tom Jones, Rob Brydon and Ruth Jones as part of Comic Relief. In 2011 it was again recorded by Barry Manilow.

[@JosiahMayfield_1]

Kenny Rodgers... Lady.... is a must... written by Lionel Ritchie.... live version!

[@sigmaslimez]

I watched dolly and Kenny sing this at the Hirsch colliseum in Shreveport Louisiana as a young girl , beautiful voices,

[@catherinecraig6254]

Two other great Country duets Loretta Lynn Conway Twitty and Tammy Wynette and George Jones

[@MommaBird52]

Dolly was born in 1946 in The mountains of Tennessee. At 74 she is still a fox with a wicked sense of humor. You need to watch her sing with Vince Gill.

[@beegee1960]

Do Kenny Rogers. The Gambler and Coward of the County, and Lady, and Lucille

[@pattyyoung2103]

Rogers

[@jalkabre5904]

Don't leave out "Lady". He needs to see how smooth Kenny is with the women.

[@matthewmclaughlin7000]

And "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town."

[@MamaGin]

Coward of the County is my favorite!

[@beegee1960]

@@pattyyoung2103 I hate auto correct

[@lindasikorski7605]

Barry Gibb, wrote the music. The words. and produced it. With Dolly and Kenny!!! magic!!!

[@Speenzoidotron]

Kenny Rogers “the gambler” is one of the best story telling songs ever. Great lesson

[@trudyjoejenkins9357]

Not to forget the 5 Gambler movies featuring Kenny Rogers

[@lamusiclover2264]

She's a wonderful, gracious, intelligent, open-minded and very generous lady.

[@Chualland]

Ghetto Superstar, by Pras featuring Mya and ODB, sampled Islands in the Stream.

[@lilpoohbear653]

Unbeleivable live performance...ahhh...the good ol days...I miss fun performances like this. Good reaction!! Thanks :)

[@TwistedSither]

Kenny Rogers was making music since the sixties, at least. One of the first songs I ever heard from him was Just Dropped In ( to See What Condition my Condition Was In ), which was released in 1967, or '68. He also recorded Lady, which was written by Lionel Ritchie. He's probably best known for The Gambler and Coward of the County.

[@victorbradshaw9624]

Your showing our age oh well it was amazing music growing up with

[@karenmiller9928]

Great song

[@rowaineboyd1536]

My sister and I live about 15 minutes away from her TN home. She doesn't get to just socialize often, but she loves every moment of interaction with friends or strangers. Dolly is a precious soul, loving and giving, and timelessly beautiful inside and out. Good to see your appreciation too! Hope to see your reaction to her Coat of Many Colors soon (hint hint)

[@slade2372]

This song came out in 1984, She was in her early 30's she is 74 now and still going strong! Her had 3 #1 hits in 2020!

[@foresthillcritters4114]

As far as Kenny Rogers? Lady! AWESOME love song!

[@The-Sneaky-Vampire]

Kenny and Dolly performed with each other very often, and were very close friends for forever. They always radiated that bestie vibe and always sounded PHENOMENAL together.

[@kellygreen7559]

Dolly parton and Kenny rogers are absolute country legends. You probably heard this before from the bee gees because they wrote this song for dolly and Kenny

[@doobernow]

Kenny and Lionel Ritchie singing 'Lady' together (live version)!! The story Kenny tells about Lionel pitching is just too funny!!

[@wnsafford1854]

I later saw an interview with Lionel that made it even funnier. Lionel said the one word he had was actually "Baby", but when he met Kenny, Kenny went on & on about his current wife, repeatedly calling her a Lady, so when Kenny finally asked Lionel the name of the song, Lionel blurted out "Lady." Link to Kenny & Lionel duet; kzbin.info/www/bejne/rJSbeoFje9OFn8U

[@kathyhall2627]

She is a pure and true philanthropist.

[@jodan4]

The song was written by the BeeGees

[@maxinefreeman8858]

Dolly is a national treasure. She'd say she ain't. She's given millions to charity. She donated one million dollars to the work going on to develop the Covid vaccine, last year.

[@jacobconkwright812]

ODB feat. Mya. Ghetto superstar is where they used this melody

[@yvetteblalock]

This comment needs to be PINNED!

[@astrofabio68]

they soul mates...their chemistry is great....love the interpretation!...

[@jacksonhstudios4421]

You should totally check out 9 to 5 by Miss Dolly.

[@porgyt7177]

AND See the Movie !

[@twatson6669]

For the "typewriter" sound, she is using her nails!

[@julieharden2433]

She gets to show just how funny she is in that movie. But, yes - Dolly is known for her boobs and wigs. That's a perfect movie that showcases both of those. Lol.

[@kennymccormick9292]

Ghetto Superstar but white ppl wouldnt knw tht

[@stinkbug4321]

@@kennymccormick9292 We do know that.

[@lisastevens682]

Nothing funnier than busting out in verse of the "original song" over the radio to the kids new favorite tune! The WTH look on their faces is glorious!

[@beegee1960]

Coat of Many Colors

[@davidstoner697]

The two worked together often including a Christmas special. The last song they had done was written for them by tge same guy who wrote The Gambler and is called You Can't Make Old Friends which really had special meaning to Dolly after Kenny passed last year

[@sparklyorchid]

brick house!!😂you crack me up!! Commodores!!✨🖤

[@mattroxursoul]

I always think goddess made real, but think either is apt

[@raeannaroylance5401]

😎

[@ellcajon]

its called ghetto super star by maya hiphop edition or the beegees!

[@sharonburcham25]

I went with my momma to see the two of them... I was a teen and my momma would say just look at them... they are in love!! Hahaha ❤️Tennessee

[@Royelsworth]

these two are Legends both are Icons the Late KennyRogers

[@leebassa1545]

Check out “We’ve Got Tonight” with Kenny and Dolly! Also, Dolly with “9 to 5” and Dolly with Pentatonics remake of “Jolene”.

[@marilynk30]

Sheena Eastern and Kenny Rogers did the song We Got Tonight!

[@tamifuller5407]

There is a video where dolly surprises kenny on stage. They sing we got tonight.

[@leebassa1545]

Tamaira Cordell Yes, The studio version is with Sheena Easton, but when Kenny and Dolly toured together, she came out on stage and did a duet with him.

[@marilynk30]

Oh ok. Thanks! I'll go check it out! 😊

[@leebassa1545]

Tamaira Cordell you won’t be disappointed! Dolly even throws shade at Sheena in her cute little innocent way that only Dolly can do! 😊😊😊

[@Halloween111]

Kenny Rogers once said "Dolly never walks anywhere. She marches" He was right.

[@halecj1]

Dolly Parton and Vanna White both drink from the same eternal youth fountain. Pat Sajak gets to have a few sips a year as well.

[@cmh9932]

... don't forget Deidre Hall😄❤️

[@randyduncan9782]

you heard it sang by the beegees who wrote it they sang backround back round in this version with kenny and dolly

[@beegee1960]

This song has been covered numerous times. This version is a cover. These two did a lot of duets together and appeared together a lot.

[@sukie584]

It was written by the Bee Gees and was supposed to be given to Marvin Gaye, but the first version of it was this one... The Bee Gees didn't even do a version of it until after this one.

[@rastagirlnz]

Kenny rogers a hella puffer.... I sung as a school with him as a kid in NZ....dolly is a legend....

[@sarahjsmith3897]

This was the second song at my wedding...

[@marklucas4367]

Kenny Rogers. Through the years. Beautiful song.

[@clownzzz4837]

This is a cover. Barry Gibbs of the The BeeGee's wrote and recorded it first. BTW, Kenny Rogers recently passed away.

[@TexasMagnolia]

Brad Vinchattle Barry never recorded it.

[@thomasmoody2016]

I thought Robin wrote it?

[@clownzzz4837]

@@TexasMagnolia Did they just played it in concert then?

[@clownzzz4837]

​@@thomasmoody2016 I thought Barry wrote most of their songs? It is credited to The Bee Gees so you could be right.

[@kennethtish2090]

Beegees wrote it for Marvin Gaye as an rb song but he turned it down

[@boboclown3435]

She has song fly like a butterfly and coat of many colors beautiful songs

[@Chick_N_A_Flick]

Kenny Rogers "Coward of the county" and "The gambler".

[@armadillotoe]

What Condition My Condition Was In.

[@kdk9460]

Dolly is the most polite delight. I've met her 3x And every time she was nothing but kind.

[@jcbnsa]

Kenny Rogers: Lady (live version), and The Gambler (official video), please!!!

[@boboclown3435]

I was blessed to grow up listening to them

[@Kelly30stm]

They have a Christmas special and a Christmas album from this time period. It's on of a few Christmas albums I will listen too.

[@Lee-cz7ht]

I've seen no better Christmas special made since.

[@brendalambert5764]

The song was originally written by the BeeGees and recorded by them. They "gave" them the song. I didn't know this. Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton were good friends and sang a lot together. He unfortunately passed away recently.

[@catherinecraig6254]

And want to know Dolly watch any interview she's a national Treasure