I’ve seen a lot of comments saying that they didn’t sing it as well as Kenny Rogers and I agree but I don’t believe that they were trying to do it better. They were paying tribute to a friend, a mentor they knew each other and Kenny had much respect for Home Free. I think they paid respect to Kenny’s memory very well with this version! I think they knocked it out of the park!
The song that made me a fan of Kenny, was "Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town", but that was way back when he was 'Kenny Rogers and The First Edition'. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-2ChPI5pAet8.html
My Ace card is beating stage 4 pancreatic cancer.. I'm blessed. I enjoy your reactions. You make my day. So Keep On Keepin' On, Much love to you and your family, Kenny
I'm a 45 year old man who's Mom rocked him to sleep to great country tunes such as these. I hear these songs and I'm instantly transported back to those simple days. I love Home Free as well, and I am glad they paid homage to their friend and mentor in this fashion. Also, Gitana and Donovan...HI!! I love this channel and Iook forward to each new reaction you put out. Keep up the good work!
Lot of people are getting hung up in the "They didn't sing it as well as Kenny". Personally I think you are missing the point. I really don't think they were even trying to out sing Kenny, they were trying to take the song and make it more upbeat and I think they did exactly that. I really enjoyed this version. If you, forget that you heard the song before and just listen to this version as if it was a brand new song... It works and it makes you smile. Ya'll need ta relax. Thanks Gitana
Another thing Gitana they are still in Quarantine and are all over the USA. How they were able to get the set to look alike so much is awesome....and they again hit the ball out of the ballpark ! A HOME RUN....great tribute to the Late Mr. Rogers. My ace card was my late wife !!! My soulmate
I was amazed at how they did all of the songs during quarantine. They had a hard time with some of them if you watch the BTS videos trying to look the right way or with Mert in the Middle getting the phone the right way. I think they have done a wonderful job during this time
There’s no doubt that HF holds Kenny in the Highest regard!! Kenny became a mentor / friend to the group! He invited them to appear with on late night TV. Because of bad weather, etc it didn’t happen. After he gave them this advice; He said had a slow rise in his career, but that career lasted a lifetime!! So interesting that his sons teacher originally told Kenny about HF,& then asked them to collaborate on “Children Go Where I Send Thee”!! No, they didn’t sound just like Kenny but performed aa awesome version for their friend!!!
Hey darling love the reaction, I love this one too. May I suggest since you love harmonies so much helplessly hoping, in the blood and seven bridges road. I know you'll love them. Thanks so much I'm looking forward to it.
I've loved this song since I heard Kenny Rogers sing it on a Time/Life tape when I was a kid. Home Free did a good job. Their Ace in that song was Chance, my favorite Home Free member and MY only Ace in life is the love of my life. He's certainly the reason I'm alive at this moment, though the hasn't always been...but he is now. With that, I'll quit rambling lol
Beautiful way to honor Kenny Rogers ( R.I.P.) They did the song justice ! Loved your reaction and your interpretation was an eyeopener :) , never looked the lyrics this way , but you are so right !!
@@dougmore526 Totally agree :) ! Their collab with Kenny "Children , Go Where I Send Thee " was AWeSOME !! And... Gitana and Donovan are awesome too :)
i think you might love seeing Tim's Faust (the bass guy from Home Fee) Texas food reviews it is so much fun too see all the good food and how it is so different from food from any where
I just watched your reaction to PTX original And now Home Free I always wondered wish one I like Best. And now hearing them back to back I think Iike Home Free more. This is a Kenny Roger's song who passed not long ago. Would love for you to do a reaction to him doing this. But as always Stay Safe 😍 😍
Thanks for this channel Home Free are so good I would never of heard of them if I hadn't subscribed. There Honky Tonk track cheers things up brilliant thanks again.
My ace is music. Thank you! With all the troubles - they still deliver. Feel better about facing the next week. I am heavy construction. Concrete. Someones got to do it. I make shure I do it right. Your spirt uplifts every time. Give hubby a hug. And blessing to You! Just one of the millions who are so happy you post.
So glad to see you doing more Home Free! Would you like a very funny one of theirs? Maybe it's time for the "Butts Remix"! Or "Country Fried Pop" - another funny one! Both have Chris Rupp - the guy in the country hat. He's Adam Rupp's (beatboxer's) brother, but left the group and was replaced by Chance.
I really wondered how they would blend this song with a group. Once again they did a good version. It is its own version and not a clone of Kenny's. Great job. and thanks for the reaction. As to my aces in life. I'd say mine are the standard ones, God, family, and friends.
As you said keep yout ace close to your chest, but then you said to tell you what it is in the comments. I'm so confused, which one should I do???? Oh yeah you also said " get me a towel then Tim started to sing and you said no get me a mop" Hahahaha Too funny. Love this channel. TFS
And, to realize...each filmed & sang at their own homes across the U.S., then Darren Rust put it together .....& Tah-Dah !!! A video !!! I think it’s pretty Great !!!
Home Free did an amazing job with this, but call me old, I prefer Kenny's version. I remember hearing it as teen and loving it. And I'm lucky, I have three aces. My two daughters and my son.
I liked this cover, (Not as much as some of their other work) but again your reaction was delightful as always. Yes it was a metaphor for life, Most Country Western songs carry some broader meaning in the lyrics, Like Keith Whitley's "I'm no stranger to the rain" the rain and storms are bad times in life and how you persevere to get to the better times in life. Keep up the good work lovely lady.
I'm holding what's known as pocket aces. My faith in God and my wife. Both have got me through some rough times. I'm very blessed. If you could react to Kenny Roger's original version of this song I think you'll see why the wanted to pay tribute to him. Love your reactions and say howdy to Donovan.
My ace card is my guardian angel. This is a cool arrangement of The Gambler. I think Kenny Rogers would be proud of this arrangement. R I P Kenny Rogers. I liked the arrangement. Keep up the great work on your reactions. The facial expression on your are cute and funny. Love your vids.
love how you react to all of your videos actuallty both you and your husband. i am disabled cannot become a money patron but i am now and will always be a supporter of you guys.
You definitely need to check out the original by Kenny Rogers....Homefree did a great job but can’t compete with the original! My wife and kids are my ace in the hole! Love you and your channel....keep them coming!
Hi gitana, and Donavon, I 💯 percent with you a great home free performance of the Gambler ( from the original by none other then Kenny Rogers . And gitana and Donavon I would love it if you both would react to home free & Kenny Rogers duet children come go with thee. The song they did with Kenny Rogers will have you both dancing from start to finish. I guarantee it. And gitana my ace is my lovely wife Teena as well. So I hope you both reply back and if you both get a p.o.box I love to send you both cards or letters to keep in touch love making friends and I'm hope I'm your new friend have a great rest of the night Bob .
I enjoyed Home Free's version of "The Gambler", but I love Kenny's original. People who whinge and say it doesn't sound as good as or like Kenny's, they shouldn't sound the same. Different artists, different arrangement. Life is not about cloning, it is being an original, no copies. As others have said it was a tribute to a friend in their own style.
Love your reactions! My 4 aces are my cousins (who are my 3 best friends) , and my class that I teach in preschool... winning hand of "life poker" on most days!
My ace card is persistence and most of the time, it makes me a winner. But sometimes persistence can make me make lose by causing me to not know what to throw away or know what to keep, when to fold and when to walk away, "Every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser "
I normally don't respond to reaction videos but I got on your channel after the Jinjer Pisces reaction which was hilarious to seeing a new metal head get so surprised at the talents of metal singers and musicians. Congratulations on your 30,000 subs and keep up the good work. If you don't mind could you please do a reaction Pantera Domination as you would love the break down as it is considered the best break down in metal.
Been told my ace card is my sense of humour Because of the way i am in tense situation i can make other who are down and upset smile I have one aim and that is if i can make someone smile everyday that is worth the world to me x
Home Free did great with this song, but I prefer Kenny. It was such an iconic song for Kenny that it's hard for me to replace it with Home Free's version.
Don't have to like one more then the other. They are different not identical, Both are first rate. Kenny would be honored, fr them to do his song this way. From along time Kenny fan.
This is a very nice tribute to Kenny Rogers! I like the original myself better but they did the song justice! Maybe Gitana can do a review of the original version of The Gambler by Kenny Rogers in the future?!.
Hi Adelle...I ask you to react to home free about 5 mins ago not knowing you have watched them before...they are my favorite. If you’ve not watch Gos bless the USA...both versions are fantastic
No NO NO if your gonna do this song you gotta do Kenny Rogers; There is also a very GOOD movie by the same name with Kenny Rodgers in the lead, not sure which came first.
THIS SONG IS A TRIBUTE TO THE MAN WHO SANG IT FIRST. KENNY RODGERS. THE MAN WAS ONE OF A KIND, AMAZING TALENT, WENT FROM $6 IN HIS POCKET TO MULTI MILLIONS. AND HOME FREE IS IN THE SAME PATHWAY. GITANA RUN OFF WITH ME. HEHE
If I were to compare the two, I would take Kenny Rogers' version. But then again I am guilty of being a bit of a purest. I almost always lock onto the original version as best. However, there is no comparing the two. Kenny's is done with instruments, Home Free's is not. Taken by itself, the Home Free version is fantastic, and I love it.
Gitana they did a wonderful job I grew up on Kenny Rogers that's one of the many great artists I grew up listening to. I thought just for the hoot of it I'll give you the link to the original music video for The Gambler. Just so you know Kenny Rogers did a series of movies based on the Gambler song as well as a couple of other songs but he did movies with like Coward of the County. It is wonderful to see someone across the pond enjoying American country music like you do it does my heart good. Now here's the link to the original video for Kenny Rogers The Gambler I hope you get to watch it and enjoy it. Oh and tell Donovan hello from Texas. ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-7hx4gdlfamo.html