O/T-Kenny, Dolly "Once Upon A Christmas"
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Topic: O/T-Kenny, Dolly "Once Upon A Christmas"
Posted By: Scanner
Subject: O/T-Kenny, Dolly "Once Upon A Christmas"
Date Posted: 12 October 2021 at 12:55pm
This album has been reissued a few times, but Kenny's
solo songs have been omitted since its original release.
(They even added Dolly's "Hard Candy Christmas" from
"The Best Little Whorehouse in Texas" soundtrack.) Does
anyone know why? Both Kenny and Dolly were signed to
RCA at the time. So, it should not be a licensing issue
or other label nonsense. When the album was reissued on
vinyl last year, I hoped they would finally address this
especially after Kenny's passing. But, no change....
Appreciate any info - thanks!
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Posted By: mlyles
Date Posted: 12 October 2021 at 6:56pm
I've listened to this album (original CD) during the
holidays for years. One of my faves. I agree it's a real
bummer what they've done with Kenny's songs. I keep hoping
for a remaster with all tracks restored. Oh well, maybe
one day.
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Posted By: AndrewChouffi
Date Posted: 13 October 2021 at 5:20am
Could someone tell me what songs are now missing (and if
any of them made an alternate CD)?
Thanks!
Andy
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Posted By: AutumnAarilyn
Date Posted: 13 October 2021 at 12:43pm
Missing from original release: The Christmas Song,
Silent Night
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Posted By: Scanner
Date Posted: 13 October 2021 at 12:51pm
They also added Dolly's "Hard Candy Christmas" and
changed the order of the songs.
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Posted By: BSharp
Date Posted: 13 October 2021 at 3:17pm
There's a thread in the Steve Hoffman forum about Kenny's
solo songs being omitted from the reissue. It's because
Kenny was unhappy about the way he was treated at RCA (and
made it well known). Their answer was to stop promoting
Kenny's records and decrease his royalty share by removing
these songs from the album.
https://forums.stevehoffman.tv/threads/friday-music-kenny-
dolly-once-upon-a-christmas-lp-still-no-kenny-rogers-solo-
tracks.628033/
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Posted By: Scanner
Date Posted: 13 October 2021 at 7:15pm
Interesting read...thanks for the link. Sounds like all
involved could use some Christmas spirit! You would think
enough time has passed that they would move beyond such
nonsense.
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