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Evening Star (Kenny Rogers song)

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Wikipedia article




"'Evening Star'" is a song written by Barry and Maurice Gibb, and recorded by American country music artist Kenny Rogers. It was released in June 1984 as the third single from the album 'Eyes That See in the Dark'. The song reached No. 11 on the 'Billboard' Hot Country Singles & Tracks chart.

This track, along with "Buried Treasure" have backing vocals by the Gatlin Brothers. No bass guitar is credited, but it appears to be the work of Maurice Gibb, judging by the match to the demos and the slap bass sound on this song.

Personnel



*Kenny Rogers vocals

*Barry Gibb - background vocals, guitar

*Maurice Gibb guitar, bass, synthesizer

*Larry Gatlin background vocals

*Steve Gatlin background vocals

*Rudy Gatlin background vocals

*Albhy Galuten piano, synthesizer

*Fred Tackett guitar

*Mitch Holder guitar

*John Hobbs piano

*Paul Leim drums

Chart performance



Barry Gibb version



Barry Gibb's original version of "Evening Star" was released on 'The Eyes That See in the Dark Demos' in 2006. This song is a country singalong, with harmony vocals and Maurice Gibb contributing both a slap bass and a snappy lead guitar break. But on Kenny Rogers' version, the vocals would again be done by the Gatlin Brothers for release, and the break was eliminated.

Personnel

* Barry Gibb lead and harmony vocals, guitar

* Maurice Gibb guitar, bass, synthesizer

References



Category:1984 singles

Category:1983 songs

Category:Barry Gibb songs

Category:Kenny Rogers songs

Category:Songs written by Barry Gibb

Category:Songs written by Maurice Gibb

Category:Song recordings produced by Barry Gibb

Category:RCA Records singles

Category:Song recordings produced by Albhy Galuten


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