I've been watching your reaction videos and sharing with my 86 year old mom. She has dementia, but every time she sees you, her smile is huge! She keeps saying how cute you are and how you're so happy. Thank you for being part of some of my last memories with her.
The version with Lionel is the one I hear all the time because I have it on my computer. This old version is SO MUCH BETTER! I never realized it until watching this video. No wonder this song was such a sensation back in the day! He did a masterful job!
I watched an interview with Kenny and he told the reporter that he didn't consider himself a good singer but rather he considered himself a good storyteller. I personally think he is both. Thanks for your reaction, NLT. I always stop to listen to Kenny when I see him around. Take care and be well. Peace.
Kenny was a legend and had some seriously great hits! Some of his songs are so touching they make me cry! RIP Kenny As for Lionel Richie, it makes me sad and incredulous you do not know who he is. He too is a legend. He and Michael Jackson always had hit songs all through the 80's ( just to let you know how popular he was) and of course he was in the Commodores before his solo career. He is a singer and brilliant songwriter. He and Michael wrote "We Are The World" as part of USA for Africa in the 80's. You might want to look up that video as it is FULL of musical legends in it all in one place to sing one song!
I swooned. When my hubs would put this in and sing to me, he got whatever he wanted. It was like catnip. You want a steak, baby? Alright You want a boat, baby? Sure. You want me to wear that and do that thing? Let me go change
#NoLimitNation Twon!!! I told you to react to this!!! 🤦🏻♂️😂💯. Kenny Rogers is a Legend RIP 🙏💔 Passed away earlier this year. He’s my Moms Favorite singer since I was a kid. I used to get jealous and tell my dad when I was like 5 😭😂💔🙏 RIP Kenny!!!
When Kenny went to the studio to record this...Lionel Richie...who pitched this song to Kenny, was suppose to have the completed song for that session. Kenny found out that only one verse as done and Lionel was in the studio's bathroom writing the rest of the song. LOL. So, one of the prettiest love songs out there, had the second part of it written in a room with a toilet in it...lol
Kenny Rogers Chicken !!!! Kenny was awesome !!! Everyone liked Kenny..even old metal heads like me. The man could, and DID in this song...sing the wholly loven bejebus of a song with just a piano plucking a few keys. THATS talent !!!!
Agree 100% I was just commenting the same thing. I'm an old hard/classic rock woman and even I can't deny Kenny his dues. Nobody could do this song as he did, and that's coming from me, someone who hates country music; but only Kenny holds a soft spot in my heart RIP Kenny.
This is what happens when you have two true artists come together, one to write, another to give it that sound, and you wind up with the perfect song. Lionel Richie is no slouch when it comes to singing, but there is something about Kenny's voice that gives it just an edge and raw emotion that sends chills.
I have heard every Kenny rodgers song growing up. He was my mom's favorite artist, to this day every year when she decorates the christmas tree she plays his christmas album. Even now she still plays his music all the time and watches his movie sixpack. Check out through the years, the gambler, coward of the county
I appreciate you gave such good props to Kenny Rogers. Chris Stapleton has a much wider musical range. Kenny knew how to use his voice exactly for the songs he sang.
If you don't know who Lionel Richie is, you should check him out. He's amazing solo and with The Commodores. Anything he does is great! As for Kenny, try "Just Came In To See What Condition Was In".
Check out “She Believes in me”. Me. Kenny was an incredible performer, songwriter, and actor as well. I love the movie “Six pack” but you NEVER see it replayed...🙁 You should also check out nearly any of The Bee Gees, “Nights on Broadway” is just great as are most of their tunes. Barry Gibb wrote SO many tunes for several genres country, pop, and rock
This was a HUGE hit back in the day! Kenny Rogers had an amazing, long career in music. For another love song, check out "She Believes In Me." For a story song, listen to "Coward of the County." It's about a boy whose dad had taught him he didn't have to fight to be a man. Everybody thought he was a coward because he wouldn't fight. By the end of the song, he had found something worth fighting for. "Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man." Very moving song. Also, please dive down the rabbit hole of Lionel Richie!! He's had so many great songs! My personal favorite is "Hello." #nolimittwon #nolimitnation
"Decorated my life", Through the years", "The Gambler" are the popular songs. But hidden gems are "Turn the light on", " Let it be me", "Santiago midnight moonlight" and "One man's woman".
It would be wonderful if we could all just really come together in a positive way and see beauty within each other it would be a much better world today.
Kenny Rogers and Lionel Ritchie were actually REALLY GOOD FRIENDS AS WELL .. Lionel Ritchie finish writing this song in the bath room right before they recorded it .. lol
The BEST love song on the planet. He cuts right into YOUR SOUL with the words, his voice, and how he delivers each syllable of every word. LADY is timeless. It will affect people until the end of time.
Kenny had a one time voice like no other. We lost a great one In him. He had many great songs left to us to enjoy him for years and generations to come.
YES! Kenny was a legend! From singing DooWoop in the 50; Rock in the 60-70’s; Country in the 80’s is where he found his fame as a storyteller AND singing partner of Dolly Partner! A must....Kenny and Dolly - Islands in the Stream (written by Barry Gibb of the Bee Gees) Fire: his 60’s rock hit - What condition my condition was in.
Kenny Rogers is a national treasure. Literally. His song, The Gambler, has been selected to be included National Registry of Music in the library of Congress. That is a huge honor.
This song...omg...this song not only gives me goosebumps throughout my entire body, but brings tears to my eyes each and every time I listen to it. The combination of Kenny Rogers voice and the heart touching lyrics...omg!! I love this song!!
The dude has been revenant in the music business for a long time! He has sold more than 100 million records worldwide. He's one of the best selling music artists of all time!
My bff's brother sang this song as his bride to be walked down the aisle at their wedding. There wasn't a dry eye in the whole church! It was BEAUTIFUL! 💒
Lionel Richie wrote this song especially for Kenny Rogers and they remained lifelong friends. This song really revitalised Kenny's career. He had such a strong and emotional voice. I love your reactions! You are so excited and it's great to see younger people listening to older music.
There are ,millions of people alive today who were conceived thanks to this song.. Its like the stars aligned when Lionel & Kenny got together to make this song..
You may have heard of the Gambler .. Kenny was also an actor .. but I know you love Dolly and him and Dolly did a duet Islands in the stream !! Honored as the best duet ever in country music ..
I've heard a few different female reactors say 'He says everything that every woman wants her man to say to her!' I've seen some of them fan themselves and practically start panting! Another great love song from him is "She Believes In Me"!