The Heart of the Matter (album)

The Heart of the Matter is the title of a 1985 album by Kenny Rogers, released by RCA (see 1985 in music).

Overview

The Heart of the Matter is to date Rogers' final studio album to reach #1 on the country charts. It also peaked at #51 on the Billboard 200. The album was produced by George Martin.

Track listing

1. "I Don't Wanna Have to Worry" (Steve Crossley, Michael Smotherman) [3:40]
2. "The Heart of the Matter" (Michael Smotherman) [4:36]
3. "You Made Me Feel Love" (John Goin, Dave Loggins) [3:41]
4. "Morning Desire" (Dave Loggins) [4:09]
5. "Don't Look in My Eyes" (Brian Potter, Frank Wildhorn) [3:34]
6. "The Best of Me" (David Foster, Jeremy Lubbock, Richard Marx) [4:01]
7. "Tomb of the Unknown Love" (Michael Smotherman) [4:03]
8. "People in Love" (Mike Dekle, Byron Hill) [3:03]
9. "I Can't Believe Your Eyes" (Graham Lyle, Troy Seals) [3:02]
10. "Our Perfect Song" (David Briggs, Linda Thompson-Jenner) [4:01]

Chart performance

Singles

Two singles came from this album. "Morning Desire" reached the top of the country charts, as well as #8 on the adult contemporary chart and #79 on the pop charts. His next single Goodbye Marie came from the Short Stories album (also released after Rogers signed to RCA). The final single from this album followed; "Tomb of the Unknown Love" was a #1 hit in the country charts.

External links

• The Heart of the Matter album page at Allmusic