The 1981 single "What Are We Doin' in Love" features West in a duet with Kenny Rogers, finding the pair in top form on a track that showcases their vocal chemistry. It was a significant moment for West, marking a commercial peak in her later career.
- The song was produced by Rogers and Kim Carnes. It reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in 1981. West and Rogers also won the CMA Award for Vocal Duet of the Year for this song.
- This was West's first number-one hit in five years. The song was the lead single from her album of the same name. West had previously worked with Rogers on his 1978 album "The Gambler."
- The B-side to the single was "You're the Reason I Couldn't Have Been Your Lover." The song was written by Dottie West and Byron Hill. It was released on EMI America Records.
Dottie West was a country and gospel singer from McMinnville, Tennessee, best known for her Grammy-winning duet "Whenever and Ever, Amen." She was a fixture of the Nashville scene for decades, known for her glamorous image and powerful voice.
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