#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
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.
"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.
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.
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 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."
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.
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 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.
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
“You never count your money when you’re sitting at the table” can mean a lot. Your life isn’t over yet - don’t get too hyped on what you have now, don’t get too low on what you don’t have. There will be ups and downs. When you’re at the end you can look back with a clearer eye.
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."
The saying, "Know when to hold 'em, know when to fold 'em" originated with this song. It became an instant cultural phenomenon in America. People were saying it left and right, and still say it to this day, like your uncle. And you're right, it's game. I took it to mean, "Don't throw your energy willy-nilly toward everything. Be selective. Your life is too valuable. Know what to throw away, and what to keep." So very wise.
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.
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.
"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 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
My opinion is when people are young, they tend to really not care about the words, they'll pick up little quips that are fun to say but they basically could care less about any story. As we mature and understand just how important life is and the struggles and the principles we need to follow, then the more mature listener will actually begin to care more about the words and the story or the theme of the songs. Hence as people mature in their music appreciation they will gravitate to Country music because most good Country songs tell amazing stories and make us think about our own lives.
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.
@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!
The best songs, country or any other, tell a story. Heartbreak, life, romance, love, sorrow, the story has to be told with an economy of words and fit the music so that people sing it years later without realizing it, just out of nowhere.
As a young child growing up in the 1970's I listened to country/western music. I love his song _Ruby_ about a man whose wife would go to town to find other men because he got badly injured in the Vietnam war.
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.
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.
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!
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!
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.
I took my beautiful grandmother to see Kenny Rogers decades ago in Melbourne Australia I too loved Kenny Rogers & I will never ever forget that concert absolutely 1 of the best story teller .
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.
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.
When you consider it, each of the three biggest music types we have, have their own areas of life and meanings. And that is why at times in your life, you start to resonate with the messages they give. In Rock and Roll, (at least older types,) you have a type of rebellion which is more about being young or going against authority. Rap, is more about current aspects, and making money and buying things to show your worth.) And then you have country which is more about looking back at the past and having regret or what you have done that made your time memorable.
Most Country Music is intertwined with life. The story telling is heart felt and makes you take a step back and think. Life is not just about yourself it's about everyone and everything around you.
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.
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.
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.
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
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!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
@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. ❤❤
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."
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!
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!
