#kennyrogers #thegambler #reaction Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Kenny Rogers - The Gambler! This is SO GANGSTER! Join this channel to get access to perks: / @blackpegasusraps
You're gravitating towards Country because you're older--and you have enough life experience now to understand what they're singing about. And that speaks to you, now.
That's facts.. he's learning why all these old time music stars are legends.. dolly Parton will be his next probs but I hope he gets to George Jones and Conway Twitty.
@@graemeo3440I have never felt rap and country were similar. Maybe the new terrible country that is NOT country. I cannot stand rap, and I cannot stand newer country.
@@SpecterNeverSpectatorthis is what gets me every time-he shared his wisdom, said what he thought the best way to go was, and karma gave it to him, because he gave up the most precious thing he had-his wisdom.
@@andrewschliewe6392 What he's talking about is in poker there's no good or bad hands to an expert. You're playing the people at the table, not the cards. If you have high cards you make it seem like you don't so they keep running the pot up. If you have low you make them think you have high so they are more reserved. In life the hand you're dealt matters little either. Take Eminem, born in a trailer park in detroit, into poverty, into a drug laden household. Didn't let anyone tell him he was dealt a losing hand, made himself a millionaire and one of if not the best rappers of all time. Plenty of stories like that. It's not your hand you're dealt, it's what you do with it. in the words of Eminem: "That goes for you too, so what the f@ck you gon' do? Use the tools you're given! Or you're gon' use the cards you're dealt As an excuse for you to not do sh$t with 'em?" - Eminem, Believe
The writer of this song, Don Schlitz, wrote it about his father's life advice to him. Relationships, jobs, everything. Know when to walk away. The train was "bound for nowhere". It wasn't two guys who met gambling. It was two guys on a life journey, one older and wiser than the other, hitching a ride on a train. The poker talk is just a metaphor.
"And somewhere in the darkness...the gambler he broke even....but, in his final words I found an ace that I could keep"...has always been my favorite part of this song.
I still love the meme that said something like, "Kenny Rogers quietly dipping out during the pandemic, is the most "know when to fold 'em" shit, I have ever seen."
I love this song. It was 30 years before I realized that the whole song was a metaphor for life. Know your limits. Be the best at whatever you do, and know when to cut your losses and walk away. Kenny was a legend.
The source of the phrase "Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em" was this song. Kenny Rogers' recording was such a huge hit that the phrase went viral. The rest is history. The phrase is still with us, and people who never heard or even know about the song might still know the phrase.
You said “chills”. That means life and soul. I feel bad for folks who never get chills from music. My whole life is based on those chills. When the chills stop, life will be over.
Coward of the County. Suprised mr. I have to pace myseldf because otherwise I would by up all the Kebnny Rogers Vinyl and CD's in the thrift stores here in The Netherlands.
When I was a kid, whenever Rogers showed up on tv, whether it was a movie, concert, even a commercial, we'd say "Mom, you're boyfriend's on tv!" and she'd come running.
U just made me crack up … my 2 daughters who are in their early 30’s and myself do the exact same thing…. My grandson, said one day to his mom….. gee how many boyfriends to u have ???? 😂😂😂😘
I'm not a country fan but Kenny Rogers will always hold a place in my heart because of how much he reminds me of my granny and grandpa. They use to LOVE listening to his music when I would stay with them
Kenny Rogers (1938-2020) first got famous as the lead singer of the psychedelic band The First Edition. Take a listen to "Just Dropped In" (1967) sometime. But shortly after that, he broke out as a solo act and went Country. His sad story songs include "Coward of the County," "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town," and "[You Picked a Fine Time to Leave Me] Lucille." He had a hit with "Islands In the Stream" [written by The Bee Gees], recorded as duet with Dolly Parton. He starred in a movie adaptation of "Coward of the County," where they toned down the climax a bit (compared to the implied meaning in the song). He also starred in the movie Six Pack, as a racecar driver who's trying to get custody of six orphan kids. And he sang the film's theme song "Love Will Turn You Around."
Coward of the County is a great one. The most profound lines he only says once. "Every gambler know the secret to survivin' is knowing what to throw away knowing what to keep, cause every hand's a winner, and every hand's a loser, and the best you can hope for is to die in your sleep." That's life, right there.
Best line “every hands a winner and every hands a loser”. Even a bad hand in life can become a good one (and vice versa) depending on how you play it. Even if we all break even in the end. Great Reaction!
"The best that you can hope for is to die in your sleep." I lost it when I heard that. I had to put my terrier dog down two days ago, my best friend. I watched as they injected him and he went to sleep. It was the best we could hope for.
I am a 66 year old boomer and lifelong fan of music, any genre, as long as it’s music. I absolutely admire and appreciate the way you do your reactions, especially ones you have never heard of previously. Thank you for your excellent work, and I’m grateful you are a father and a fellow American. I’m thinking you will find Kenny’s “Lucille” to be another classic song story, came out about the same time, maybe 1977 or ‘78. Rock/Rap on, Pegasus!
In 1978, on Sunday, the 10th of December, we were going to church. This song came on the radio and my little sister, Shelley, asked for the volume to be turned up. Early in the morning, on the 16th of December my mom found Shelley dead on the couch in our living room. She had been stabbed to death. I learned the lesson of this song then. And I always think of Shelley when I hear it.
Curious if you noticed the gambler died in his sleep? "Somewhere in the darkness the Gambler he broke even, and in his final words of wisdom I found an ace I could keep." And "Lady" and "Coward of the County" those two are on par with The Gambler. Kenney had a crystal voice that could tell a story that sank into your soul.
This was my late brother's favorite song. He was a storyteller, this was what he loved. He was also a reenactor, loved westerns and military history stuff. He would sing that song when he was doing things at the house or when he was driving. I was quietly crying listening to it, I can hear him doing it. And yes, it's great advice for life.
I WAS JUST GONNA SAY BECAUSE THIS SAYs “THE MOST GANGSTER SONG” AND THAT SHIT IS SOOOOOO GANGSTER ITS FUCKING CRAZZZZYYYYY THAT STORY IS VIVID!!! Good call my brother
As you get older your mind opens to more things! You now have a life resume so you can understand the meaning of these songs. Country music is comprised of life lessons and stories! My Mother and Dad made me listen to country music growing up, I hated it until I got older!
In 1980, Kenny called up this guy named Lionel Richie. The two didn't know each other, but Kenny wanted Lionel to write a song for him. Lionel originally said that he didn't have time. Kenny told him that he wanted to add it to a Greatest Hits Album that he was working on, and it would sell 4-5 million copies. Lionel asked if 7:00 the next night would be good. The story gets funnier from there. But the song went on to be a huge hit for Kenny, and later on in the decade, Lionel included it on one of his albums. The two became the absolute best of friends to the day Kenny passed away. The song was Lady.
Country almost always tells a story. Rogers came out of an era of pop ensembles & tight harmonies. Like Willie Nelson, a lot of his stuff was just flat profound. I was a kid when this came out and even in my teens I heard what he was really saying.
You are drawn to (good) country songs because they are life songs. Relatable stories that anyone can see themselves in. The great ones can even make you look at life a little differently, either yours or someone else's. I believe that is the strength of country music as a genre.
When this song first came out, EVERYONE was singing and quoting this song. I just turned 60 and people my age STILL use this song when they want to make a point. So glad you found it, enjoy the rest of his library!
I've heard this a thousand times. Still get chills. I became a country fan through watching reactions on RU-vid. There's so many great artists! Good music is good music regardless of genre.
I love Scarlet Fever, but I can't believe someone wrote a song like that. You'd be treated like you were Epstein if you tried to release that song today. Really strange that I was listening to that at about 10 years old.
Listen the amount of people I’ve seen convert to country in insane. Good country is all about the story telling and great writing. That’s why it grabs you.
The best Country music tells stories. Stories that are wholly relatable to the average person. Country can be funny, whimsical, tragic, philosophical, spiritual, trivial, observational, nostalgic, and/inspirational. Country also often employs turns of phrases, witty word plays, symbolism, and analogies. It is not "simple" music as some think. Country can be very sophisticated. John Cash and The Statler Brothers are absolute Masters of storytelling, as is Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers, and a good many others. Like most genres of music, Country is not monolithic and frequently it's more complex and poignant than many of its critical recognize.
I saw Kenny Rogers in concert back in the 1980s. He was a huge country star putting out hits in that period. Great concert. He enjoyed knowing that the audience was enjoying themselves. The Gatlin Brothers opened for him. Funny incident. Larry Gatlin did a number without his brothers. Just him, his guitar & a wooden stool. He strummed a few chords, then stopped playing and looked out into the audience right there by the stage, shaded his eyes from the lights. "Are those BINOCULARS?" he asked. Then: "Day-um, lady, you're in the second row. What the h*ll you lookin' at?" Biggest laugh of the night.
I was BLESSED to see Kenny live in concert 6 times!! He was ALWAYS just as good LIVE or better! Going down the Kenny Rogers rabbit hole is a deep but amazing ride!!❤
My fav. song by Kenny was written by Lionel Ritchie and he asked Kenny to sing it. Imo it's so good I always got chills the way he sang it. Song of love🧡it's called Lady
As others have said, Lady, the live version, written and produced by Lionel Ritchie, and Coward of the County. Other hits include She Believes in Me, Ruby, Through yhe Years, Islands in the Stream with Dolly Parton, Lucille, You Decorated my Life, We've got Tonight, Dont fall in Love with a Dreamer, and Love will turn you around. RIP Silver Fox 😢 One of the best Singer/Song writers ever. Almost every song is a self-contained story.
@6:44 ish, ya ask "Why Country music!?".. I too didn't grow up listening to that genre, but as age sat in, respect for everything was found.. These old school bands are real musicians and that's where the love is shared!
We were young with our little family of five. We didn’t have much money but we were okay and things didn’t much matter when had each other. We owned one cassette and the kids wanted it playing when we hopped in the car. I can still my children singing along with Kenny Roger’s The Gambler at the top of their voices. Good memories.
I love getting excited like you do about new music. Coward of the County is a great song. Kenny known for smooth tones and his groomed beard. His work with Dolly was great too.
I don't listen to rap music, but after finding your reaction videos of country and rock & roll, I immediately subscribed. I grew up in the 50's & 60's (I'm a 78 yo Baby boomer). Thank you for bringing back memories of my youth.
I love how much some of these songs get you with the lyrics, as a lyricist. When someone knows how to arrange them words to grab you, you recognize it!
Kenny was born in Houston and had a local group called the Scholars, after that he became a member of the folk ensemble the New Christy Minstrels, playing double bass and bass guitar as well as singing. In 1967, he and several members of the New Christy Minstrels left to form the group the First Edition, with whom he scored his first major hit, "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)", a psychedelic rock song which peaked at number five on the Billboard charts. They followed that success with 1969's "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town."
I never thought Id hear The Gambler again in 2024 and its quite enjoyable seeing younger generations discovering and enjoying music from the last 50 or so years!
Kenny Rogers was a legend! I saw him in concert numerous times and met him twice as I was doing a lot of concerts promoting back in my day in my hometown.. He was so down to earth and funny I am happy I had the chance to meet him and shake his hand.
I absolutely love your reaction to watching Kenny sing this song. He has absolutely captivated you. Welcome to the wonderful world of country music. Cant wait to see you appreciate it as you delve into our icons of country
I paid attention. The wife is raped by three men because he is a coward. Then he finally grows a pair and gets revenge. Maybe he should have been tougher from the start.
It is not a surprise the country music hits your soul, country is storytelling at its best, lessons in life, songs about love, heartbreak, happiness, anger, loss, patrotism, all facets of life. It has country, blues, rock influences. It is about our experiences as humans. It includes all the muscians, great song writers, entertainers. Rap is storytelling too, just different rythyms. Cpuntry has music for crying in your beer, celebrating life, dancing in your boots or sneakers. It has great sing alongs for its listeners. It is just about all facets of life.
I was never a big country fan, but some music is so powerful that it transcends genre, and this is one of them songs. Another is The Boxer by Simon and Garfunkel. Just classics that make us feel all the things.
Kenny used to hang out in Houston at a joint called The Village Inn. My parents hung out there. It was a bar…but a family friendly bar. Kenny always got root beer. When my sister was like 3 years old, circa 1970, she climbed up on Kenny’s lap and took a sip of his drink. My dad loved his music and I grew up with this song and Lady…and well all of them. He’s the only country artist my dad ever liked.
@dom6512 THIS!! It's not about the hand you're dealt, because "every hand's a winner, and every hand's a loser." It's how you choose to play your hand. ❤❤
“Lady” live. The imperfections make it perfect!(Lionel Ritchie said he wrote the last half of the song in the bathroom while Roger’s waited!!😂 He said he does his best work under pressure!!😄)
