"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 Chart (1984)PeakpositionCanadian RPM Country Tracks14
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
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