The Romance of Kenny G

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The Romance of Kenny G
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Compilation album by Kenny G
Released September 1, 2004
Genre Jazz
Length59:54
Label Green Hill Productions
Producer Kenny G
Kenny G chronology
Ultimate Kenny G
(2003)
The Romance of Kenny G
(2004)
At Last...The Duets Album
(2004)

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Contents

Track listing

  1. "Everlasting"
  2. "Going Home"
  3. "Forever in Love"
  4. "Silhouette"
  5. "Northern Lights"
  6. "Gettin' on the Step"
  7. "The Look of Love"
  8. "Moonlight"
  9. "My Heart Will Go On"
  10. "Songbird"
  11. "The Moment"
  12. "Peace"

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