Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton – You Can’t Make Old Friends
“You Can’t Make Old Friends” is a song written by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. It was first recorded by Rogers for his 1980 album Gideon and later released as a duet with Parton on her 1981 album Heartbreak Express. The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States and won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1982.
Background and composition
“You Can’t Make Old Friends” was written by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. The song is a ballad about the importance of friendship. The song’s lyrics are simple, yet powerful, and they speak to the universal experience of friendship.
Recording and production
The original recording of “You Can’t Make Old Friends” features Kenny Rogers on lead vocals. Rogers’ vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a gentle acoustic guitar arrangement.
The duet version of “You Can’t Make Old Friends” features Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton on vocals. Rogers and Parton’s voices blend perfectly, and they create a beautiful and moving harmony. The song’s instrumentation is the same as the original recording, with a gentle acoustic guitar arrangement.
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“You Can’t Make Old Friends” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
- The song was first recorded by Rogers for his 1980 album Gideon.
- The song was later released as a duet with Parton on her 1981 album Heartbreak Express.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in the United States.
- The song won the Grammy Award for Best Country Vocal Performance by a Duo or Group in 1982.
- “You Can’t Make Old Friends” has been covered by many artists, including Don Williams, The Oak Ridge Boys, and Brad Paisley.