To commemorate “The Gambler” hitting No.1 45 years ago and the 45th anniversary of the legendary namesake record, Kenny Rogers’ The Gambler album has been mixed in immersive Dolby Atmos from the original masters by engineer/producer David Leonard (Paul McCartney, Prince, Elton John, Stevie Nicks, John Mellencamp).
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The new Dolby Atmos mix retains the feel of the classic album but offers a fresh perspective, putting listeners in the center of the music while revealing details with unparalleled clarity and depth. Leonard previously handled the stunning Dolby Atmos mix of Kenny’s first posthumous album, Life Is Like A Song, released earlier this year. The Gambler is available to stream in Dolby Atmos on Apple Music, Amazon Music Unlimited, and Tidal as of today, December 15.
“We are so excited that Kenny’s iconic album The Gambler is now available in Dolby Atmos and fans can experience these songs like never before,” said Wanda Rogers. “This was one of Kenny’s absolutely favorite albums he ever made, and I know he would have been thrilled to be able to hear the music surround him just like it did when he recorded it in the studio with all the amazing musicians and the great Larry Butler producing.”
The Gambler in Dolby Atmos follows the release of Life Is Like A Song, Rogers’ first posthumous album, released in June via UMe. Curated and executive produced by the late Country Music Hall of Famer’s widow, Wanda Rogers, the 10-song heartfelt collection is filled with songs that were near and dear to the late legend but in most cases never released.
The deeply personal songs culled from Kenny’s personal archives include eight never-before-heard recordings, spanning 2008-2011, and showcase his range through an array of original material and covers, including interpretations of Eric Clapton’s “Wonderful Tonight” and Lionel Richie’s “Goodbye,” as well as the artist’s long-sought-after duet with Dolly Parton, “Tell Me That You Love Me.”
