Who Wrote Islands in the Stream

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Islands in the Stream topped the charts when it came out in 1983. Released by Kenny Rogers on his album Eyes That See in the Dark, the song fits the country genre perfectly. Rogers was a country singer-songwriter, and the hit could have easily been one of his. But what if we told you that the tune was not a Kenny Rogers original? Hop on the cruise for the curious as we jump headfirst into the stream and discover the true songsmith. Swipe up!

Who Originally Wrote Islands in the Stream?

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What Was the Bee Gees’ Creative Process for the Song?

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Who First Recorded Islands in the Stream?

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Dolly Parton

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Who Wrote Islands in the Stream

(Hint: It Wasn’t Dolly or Kenny)

Who Originally Wrote Islands in the Stream?

Who Originally Wrote Islands in the Stream?

What Was the Bee Gees’ Creative Process for the Song?

What Was the Bee Gees’ Creative Process for the Song?

Who First Recorded Islands in the Stream?

Who First Recorded Islands in the Stream?

Barry Gibb and the Bee Gees worked on all of the songs on Rogers’ Eyes That See in the Dark album. Islands in the Stream took longer to record than other songs because Barry thought it was missing something. That something was Dolly Parton.

Dolly Parton

Dolly Parton

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