While the song is undoubtedly a beloved classic, especially given the iconic duo who performed it, detailed accounts of its origins, inspiration, or recording process are scarce.

“Let’s Take the Long Way Around the World” is a song written by Archie Jordan and Naomi Martin, and recorded by American country music artist Ronnie Milsap. It was released in September 1978 as the second single from the album Only One Love in My Life. The song was Milsap’s eleventh number one on the country charts. The single stayed at number one for a single week and spent ten weeks on the chart.^[1]

Potential Reasons for Limited Information

Several factors could contribute to this lack of information:

• Song Age: Released in 1979, it’s a relatively old song, and detailed records of the music industry from that era might not be as readily accessible as for more recent songs.
• Country Music Genre: While country music has a rich history, in-depth documentation and analysis of individual songs, compared to other genres, might be less prevalent.
• Lack of Extensive Solo Careers: While Kenny Rogers had a prolific solo career, Dottie West’s career was more focused on duets. This might limit the amount of solo-focused research and documentation available on her.

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