What Are We Doin' In Love
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"What Are We Doin' in Love" is a popular duet Countrypolitan song by Dottie West
and Kenny Rogers
.
and Dottie West
in over two years and "What Are We Doin' in Love" would be the duo third and final number one on the country chart . Since 1978, West and Rogers had been together as a duet partnership. It was Rogers who revived the career of Dottie West
when their song "Every Time Fools Collide
" became a hit in 1978. They became one of the most successful duet partnerships since then. However, in 1980, both went their separate ways to become solo artists again. "What Are We Doin' in Love" was released on Dottie West
's highly successful 1981 album Wild West
. The duet hit was probably the reason for its success. West also had a #1 hit that year with "Are You Happy Baby
", which was on her Wild West album. The song became a crossover
hit for the two, reaching number fourteen on the Top 40 . as well as number seven on the Adult Contemporary charts.
The song became Dottie West
's first Pop hit and one of many Pop hits for Kenny Rogers
. The song became one of their signature duet hits. It also won the two a CMA
award. After the song's success, the duet partnership between West and Rogers vanished forever, though they remained friends. Both singers went back into their solo careers.
Dottie West
Dottie West was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists...
and Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
.
Summary
This song had been the first duet hit for Kenny RogersKenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
and Dottie West
Dottie West
Dottie West was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists...
in over two years and "What Are We Doin' in Love" would be the duo third and final number one on the country chart . Since 1978, West and Rogers had been together as a duet partnership. It was Rogers who revived the career of Dottie West
Dottie West
Dottie West was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists...
when their song "Every Time Fools Collide
Every Time Two Fools Collide (song)
"Every Time Two Fools Collide" is a country music song written by Jan Dyer and Jeff Tweel, and recorded by Kenny Rogers and Dottie West. Released in 1978, the song reached No...
" became a hit in 1978. They became one of the most successful duet partnerships since then. However, in 1980, both went their separate ways to become solo artists again. "What Are We Doin' in Love" was released on Dottie West
Dottie West
Dottie West was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists...
's highly successful 1981 album Wild West
Wild West (album)
Wild West is the name of a Country album by Dottie West, released in 1981.This was one of Dottie West's best-selling albums as a solo artist. The album reached not only the No. 5 spot on the "Top Country Albums" chart, but also reached No. 126 on the "Billboard 200". The boasted two no...
. The duet hit was probably the reason for its success. West also had a #1 hit that year with "Are You Happy Baby
Are You Happy Baby
"Are You Happy Baby" is a 1981 single written by Bob Stone and performed by Dottie West. The song became one of West's signature tunes.-About the Song:...
", which was on her Wild West album. The song became a crossover
Crossover (music)
Crossover is a term applied to musical works or performers appearing on two or more of the record charts which track differing musical tastes, or genres...
hit for the two, reaching number fourteen on the Top 40 . as well as number seven on the Adult Contemporary charts.
The song became Dottie West
Dottie West
Dottie West was an American country music singer and songwriter. Along with her friends and co-recording artists Patsy Cline and Loretta Lynn, she is considered one of the genre's most influential and groundbreaking female artists...
's first Pop hit and one of many Pop hits for Kenny Rogers
Kenny Rogers
Kenneth Donald "Kenny" Rogers is an American singer-songwriter, photographer, record producer, actor, and entrepreneur...
. The song became one of their signature duet hits. It also won the two a CMA
Country Music Association
The Country Music Association was founded in 1958 in Nashville, Tennessee. It originally consisted of only 233 members and was the first trade organization formed to promote a music genre...
award. After the song's success, the duet partnership between West and Rogers vanished forever, though they remained friends. Both singers went back into their solo careers.
Chart performance
| Chart (1981) | Peak position |
|---|---|
| U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs | 1 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot 100 | 14 |
| U.S. Billboard Hot Adult Contemporary Tracks | 7 |
| Canadian RPM Country Tracks | 3 |
| Canadian RPM Adult Contemporary Tracks | 9 |