Country singer, who died in March, is the subject of a new two-hour A&E ‘Biography’
, of the Commodores, to write him a song. “Lady,” also produced by Richie, would soon become the biggest hit in Rogers’ solo career and one of the best-selling songs of the decade.Biography: Kenny Rogers
special. Premiering April 13th, the episode features Dolly Parton, Chris Stapleton, Reba McEntire, Little Big Town, Lady Antebellum, Jamey Johnson, and others recalling the impact of Rogers’ career. In the exclusive clip above, Richie recounts the genesis of their first collaboration, which would eventually result not only in a six-week run at the Number One spot on“I’m not used to pitching songs, but I had this song called, ‘Baby,’” Richie says.
As Richie starts playing an out-of-tune piano in the dressing room, Rogers begins talking to him about having recently married his fourth wife, Marianne Gordon. “I married a lady, a real lady,” he tells Richie. “A country boy like me from Houston, Texas, what I am doing with a lady… she’s got such taste, such class, such style and she’s such a lady. Oh, by the way, what’s the name of your song?” “I said, ‘Lady,’ Richie says with a laugh. “I’m no fool.
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