Sweet Music Man - (1977) Kenny Rogers released Sweet Music Man in 1977, and it stands out as one of the rare songs he wrote entirely on his own — lyrics, melody, everything. He poured a lot of his real-life heartbreak into it, which is why the song still hits like a quiet truth bomb nearly 50 years later. Even though Kenny’s version is the original, the song’s been covered by legends like Dolly Parton, Reba McEntire, and even Millie Jackson, which shows just how universal the emotion is. | Karao

Kenny Rogers – Sweet Music Man (1985, Cassette)