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Luck or Something Like It Audiobook Summary

A living legend of Country Music and a worldwide music icon, superstar Kenny Rogers has enjoyed a fascinating five decades in show business, and he tells the full story of his remarkable life and career in Luck or Something Like It. From his days with hit group The First Edition to his sterling solo work, the artist who “knows when to hold ’em and knows when to fold ’em” knows how to tell a captivating life story as well-bringing a golden era of Country Music to life as he recounts his remarkable rise to the top of the charts. An honest, moving, eye-opening view of a musician’s life on the road, Luck or Something Like It is the definitive music memoir-a backstage pass to fifty years of performing and recording presented by the one and only Kenny Rogers, one of the bestselling artists ever.

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Luck or Something Like It Audiobook Narrator

Taber Burns is the narrator of Luck or Something Like It audiobook that was written by Kenny Rogers

Kenny Rogers is one of the bestselling artists of all time with more than 120 million albums sold worldwide. The Country Music Hall of Fame member is a three-time Grammy Award winner, and has won eighteen American Music Awards, eleven People’s Choice Awards, eight Academy of Country Music Awards, and five Country Music Association Awards.

About the Author(s) of Luck or Something Like It

Kenny Rogers is the author of Luck or Something Like It

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Luck or Something Like It Full Details

Narrator Taber Burns
Length 9 hours 8 minutes
Author Kenny Rogers
Category
Publisher HarperAudio
Release date October 02, 2012
ISBN 9780062083913

Subjects

The publisher of the Luck or Something Like It is HarperAudio. includes the following subjects: The BISAC Subject Code is Biography & Autobiography, Entertainment & Performing Arts

Additional info

The publisher of the Luck or Something Like It is HarperAudio. The imprint is HarperAudio. It is supplied by HarperAudio. The ISBN-13 is 9780062083913.

Global Availability

This book is only available in the United States.

Goodreads Reviews

Jeff

July 24, 2016

I finished this book yesterday, just before going to see Kenny on his farewell tour. It is filled with the two things I love in memoirs, humor and humility. Kenny is such a good storyteller and it was fascinating learning the history behind all of his great music. This is a must read for anyone who loves his storytelling style. Kenny is truly a treasure and has enriched just about every musical genre. I feel so blessed to have seen him perform live before he calls it a career.

Melissa

March 26, 2021

Finally finished this one. It's not one you feel you have to read all in one sitting - - which is kinda nice. I started and stopped so many times - but it was nice to let his storyline sink in a bit. I grew up with my dad playing Kenny in our house all the time - so this was a truly enjoyable read for me. SOOOO many stories - and I can't believe he became a father so late in life! I also just watched the Bee Gees documentary on HBO - so it tied into Kenny and them writing with him for Islands in the Stream. That was pretty cool! If you are a Kenny fan - I think you would really enjoy this book!

Patti

March 23, 2020

My favorite all time Male vocalist!I think this book is wonderfully written. It was a very easy read and was clean with very few cuss words. I went into memories I've had forgotten and was reminded of so many great songs Kenny performed. I've gone to several of his concerts In Buffalo and one in Clearfield, PA. I love Kenny and he my all time favorite Male singer. I do have his CD Water and Bridges and love it. I will be going back and viewing his 50 years show and retirement show.Thank you for sharing your life with me and I would recommend this book to anyone.

Dorothy J. Kasser

March 24, 2020

Oh I love Kenny RogersThe day he died was a sad day forThe music world. I ordered this book that day and am so glad I did. It told about some of my favorite songs and tv specials and how they came about. It also,of course told about happy times,sad times and failures in his music and personal life. If you are a fan and want to know more about his music and his life, read this autobiography..

mlchael l. mosholder

March 05, 2021

Great read for any music lover.I always liked Kenny Rogers music. His book was a great read. He went through a lot in his lifetime coming from early childhood. I would recommend this book to anyone who likes music to find out what it takes to become as good as Kenny Rogers was. This would make a good movie.

Gary Goodson

April 16, 2020

Good fast read!I learned a lot about the man and his life that is interesting. Being from Houston , I remember the First Addition from some night clubs we'd sneak in with fake ID's because they always drew the best looking girls! Being married so many times proves he was hard to please and had giant ego! Most singers do!

Sherrie

February 09, 2022

Good book. I always believed by misinformation that he was an alcoholic. But in reading this book he didn’t do drugs or alcohol. It gave me a good glimpse at who he really was. I grew up listening to his music and I will always be a fan of his music. I was sadden by the fact he wasn’t family oriented. He did make excuses about abandoning his son. I believe a father should always fight to be a part of their children’s life. He did admit it was a mistake to not fight for his son.

Laurie

December 31, 2020

I enjoyed reading this book! Kenny Rogers has always been one of my favorite singers and I was saddened to hear of his passing. This book provided some insight into his adventures in life and how he became a successful "Music Man."

Adrienne

July 20, 2022

Received as a gift to remind me of my dad who loved Kenny Rogers. We would listen to him on cassette in my dads Chevy and sing along with the radio and attend his concerts in Atlantic City. Some great memories.

Susan Vlastelica

October 03, 2020

Thoroughly enjoyed this book. Easy to read. Really was pleasantly surprised at the quality of the writing. I have read other autobiographies/memoirs that are horribly written. Answered a lot of questions about what happened with the First Edition, and the “sex talk“ mess from a few years ago.

Brenda

April 13, 2020

Beautifully written and I loved it. Kenny even had pictures of his family. It's a good read of his career and through the start of his first bands and through all the tours and the good and bad times.

Robert

March 04, 2018

A memoir of the gambler is recounted by Kenny Rogers. I like music memoirs because they tell the stories behind the music and this one did as well. They all fall into the I did this and I did that from time to Time. Glad Kenny got it right after five marriages. For fans of Kenny

Gorman N. Findley

March 29, 2020

Very interesting and entertainingVery interesting and entertaining book. Makes me sad that we won't be able to see him perform anymore. If you are a fan of Kenny you'll love this book.

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