Three things a wise man fears: - A moonless night - A storm at sea - The anger of a quiet man The Gatlin boys learned that lesson
@iamjenniferjames2 жыл бұрын
♥ The best thing about country music is the storytelling. All you need is three chords and the truth.
@catwhisperer94892 жыл бұрын
...and a twang---don't forget the twang!! LOL
@neutraliz32462 жыл бұрын
This song had a massive impact on me as a child. I have a great imagination and i always pictures a mini-movie in my head when we were traveling with the music. needless to say this created a very big drama movie with a great ending that sometimes almost makes me cry.
@Melody-bourbonite4life2 жыл бұрын
Chase rice has a song titled that...it's pretty good
@finallythere100 Жыл бұрын
Maybe he would like Big John and King if the Road ..
@evalehde3869 Жыл бұрын
The difference is the words, “to be a man” and “when you’re a man”
@Princess_karen Жыл бұрын
Kenny was a master storyteller
@sheilaakridge49442 жыл бұрын
There was actually a TV movie made of this song starring Kenny Rogers which was really good. Another good song by Kenny is “the greatest “. Another good story.
@lynnschook61242 жыл бұрын
I second that suggestion. The Greatest is one of my favorites.
@harry59842 жыл бұрын
I use to get on my rocking horse racing to help him 😁
@sweettea56922 жыл бұрын
it's here on KZfaq I watched some yrs back on here.
@jamescoleman89542 жыл бұрын
I used to love that movie
@mamabear-gu4oo2 жыл бұрын
They were Awesome songs and movies... my mother in law had the honor of going to a Kenny Roger's concert backpasses etc as his. Personal guest cuz she helped his nephew in school....
@DewayneGore2 жыл бұрын
You are correct, Kenny Rogers was a true class act.
@geoffbruce28242 жыл бұрын
I love that the two messages of this song are not mutually exclusive. Yes, it better to turn the cheek when you can, bit when it's no longer your cheek to turn then "sometimes you have to fight when you're a man" Every reactor I see with this song at the beginning is like "Yep, great message, turn the cheek!" And then "they took turns at Becky" comes up and suddenly it's all "kill those a-holes" and that is the entire message of the song.
@catwhisperer94892 жыл бұрын
When he says "this one's for Becky, as he watched the last one fall", it chokes me up, every time. No one advocates bar-room brawls, of course---my husband had a few, before I got ahold of 'im---but, there are times.... I, like someone else, said, am surprised he didn't take a gun---as many times as I've heard this song, I still think, when he says "he reached above the fireplace, and took down his daddy's....", I still think he's gonna say "gun", cuz every house in the South has a gun over the fireplace!!
@oldermusiclover2 жыл бұрын
a side bit about this song there is a group called The Gatlin Brothers who took umbridge with Kenny for being the last name in this song evidently they had a large falling out because of it
@catwhisperer94892 жыл бұрын
@@oldermusiclover: 😯
@kevinsharpjr2 жыл бұрын
I heard that one of the songwriters who had an fallout with the Gatlin Boys is the one who add them in the song, and that Kenny Rogers didn't realize tho who the songwriter was referring to.
@oldermusiclover2 жыл бұрын
@@kevinsharpjr interesting I do know from an interview Kenny gave that the song caused a rift between him and the guys
@maryannanderson22132 жыл бұрын
I've heard this song countless times and I still get a jolt when he reached above the fireplace and takes down his daddy's...picture. I was raised in South and I too expected him to say "gun".
@danwilliams92992 жыл бұрын
Just because a man avoids fighting.. doesn’t mean he wont fight! Underestimate a man at your own peril! Good for tommy!👍🥴 dan. 5/19/22
@tcme1111 ай бұрын
In the US, most everyone loves Kenny. Black, white, young people, older folks. People who love Country, people who love Rap. He was just that talented. He is widely loved and respected. RIP, Kenny. ❤
@melissaisloud74042 жыл бұрын
A classic tale of ‘F#%k around and find out’ for the Gatlin boys.
@jasonmistretta42952 жыл бұрын
Kenny Rogers is such a great storyteller with his music. He is one of those artists that as a listener you are focusing just as much on the verses as you are on the melody & the singing.
@Tinkerbellstune2 жыл бұрын
When Kenny died a part of country music died with him. It was because of him (and Glenn Campbell) that made me fall in love with country music
@dagmar.69542 жыл бұрын
Love Kenny Rogers music from when he was with the First Edition (60's-70's) to his solo career. He was a great story teller in many of his songs like "Coward Of The County" & "The Gambler". He had so many hits "Lucille", "Lady", "Through the Years" etc. He did a lot of duets such as with Kim Carnes "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer", with Sheena Easton "We've Got Tonight" & with Dolly Parton "Islands In The Stream". He also did quite a few duets with Dottie West.
@_griffin82_46 Жыл бұрын
You don't have to fight to be a man but sometimes you have to fight when you're a man. As a woman, this is my favourite lesson in this song.
@karenmaynard79992 жыл бұрын
One of my all time favorites from Kenny Rogers is "The Greatest". A song to make you smile. 😁❤
@kathenavarro68502 жыл бұрын
Even I didn't know I could pitch like that!
@KittCrescendo2 жыл бұрын
I could tell when you realized what happened to Becky and that you were hoping for the smack down he laid on the Gatlin boys. Like you said about life lessons… There are times and reasons when fighting is the right thing to do.
@zapataattack58432 жыл бұрын
Two Kenny videos you have to watch are... 1) SWEET MUSIC MAN live at International Country Festival 2) RUBY, DON'T TAKE YOUR LOVE TO TOWN when he was known as Kenny Rogers & The First Edition. He's young in this video with long hair and an earring. PS I will also suggest the song, THE GREATEST. It's a very sweet song and you will absolutely love the ending!
@pamspead90902 жыл бұрын
one of my favorites is the greatest....video is awsome
@user-vl4fx5wf1q3 күн бұрын
I'm loving your reactions and comments to Kenny Rogers singing ( The Coward of the County)!.❤
@edithdavis28482 жыл бұрын
We lost an amazing talent when we lost Kenny. Love just about all of his songs. They did a marvelous Movie out of this song, Kenny played Tommies Uncle. Absolutely love the last video he did with Home Free, Children Go Where I Send Thee So awesome and his comments at the end.
@MissSunriseDawn Жыл бұрын
I was raised on country music and Kenny has always been my favorite (along with Dolly). I cried when I found out he died. This song has always given me chills in the best way possible, and I always smile when he says Tommy turned and locked the door, because I know the Gatlin boys are about to get what's coming to them. Lol
@karend15772 жыл бұрын
This is one of my favorites. Another song, Lucille, has that heart wrenching quality. Even as a teenager, I always felt so sad after this was played on the radio.
@calamityjayne41642 жыл бұрын
I think you would enjoy "The Greatest" and "Buy Me a Rose" by Kenny Rogers. They are both songs from his later years, but are lovely Kenny Rogers songs. 😁
@Tammy-km5uf2 жыл бұрын
Both of these were going to be my suggestions.
@joycegobeille2 жыл бұрын
No one could sing a story like Kenny ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️
@jeannieschmidt22172 жыл бұрын
Through the Years, She Believes in Me, and Love Will Turn You Around are my three favourite Kenny songs. I think you'd love all of them. There is another Canadian country band called Emerson Drive that I think you'd love as well. They have a song called Moments - that's almost iconic now. It is super emotional - very deep and impactful with an AMAZING message. Need to watch the official video to get the true meaning. Would LOVE to see your reaction to it. Cheers from Canada!
@roniboyd6132 жыл бұрын
Love Emerson Drive!
@myowndrum2862 жыл бұрын
This song brings back so many memories for me. I come from a musical family. We love to harmonize, play guitars and piano. We sang this a lot when it was on the charts. It is a great one to harmonize with! Kenny Rogers had a great storytelling voice.
@catwhisperer94892 жыл бұрын
Me, too (musical family)! We sang, all the time---nothin' better than blood harmonies!! ❤️
@leeanne71692 жыл бұрын
Thank you for reacting to this one. "Lucille" should be the next one...that tells a story too.
@JoeyBlueTx2 жыл бұрын
Check out "The Baseball Song" by Kenny Rogers.
@krazycatz2 жыл бұрын
This song was not just played on country music stations. It was also played on pop/rock stations and top 40 stations in the 1980s.
@minneyruth2 жыл бұрын
He's a great story teller. Very nice reaction 🥰🥰🥰
@larynanntapp63332 жыл бұрын
As a rape survivor, when the song starts, my stomach always rolls. I love his voice and Tommy not turning his cheek. But this song hits hard.
@TenderHearted32 жыл бұрын
So sorry to hear this, Laryn! I trust you have been experiencing what love and belonging feels like in a world that can be so painful and evil. If it helps, just know that Righteous Justice is coming, as He Promises in His Word. There is a path that leads to Peace and REST from fear. I pray you know THE Way, THE TRUTH, and THE LIFE (John 14). 💙Hugs and blessings on your day!!
@oldermusiclover2 жыл бұрын
i'm so sorry God bless
@jimreilly9172 ай бұрын
I can’t hit like because of what happened. Peace and continued healing.
@julien.4617 Жыл бұрын
For everyone, there are lines you don't cross. For some it's merely pride, but for most, it's a matter of mess with me and I'm man or woman enough to take it, but mess with my family/friends or weaker, and you've got a fight.
@treyskrabanek54 Жыл бұрын
Kenny was one of the greatest
@SA-hf3fu2 жыл бұрын
I know all music has a story but Country music is steeped in story telling and even when it's not a pretty story it's told anyway.
@StevenEverett72 жыл бұрын
I'm glad you enjoyed this. Another great storyteller you should listen to is Bob Seger. He's not country but more of a crossover between light rock and pop. He has a great voice/singing style that I think you'd enjoy. Shame on the Moon, Hollywood Nights, Night Moves, Turn the Page are just a few of many great songs
@Mark_MOORE_VFL2 жыл бұрын
Roll me away if I can add to your list
@Me-wk3ix4 ай бұрын
You know it's a great song when it inspires a movie. Harper Valley PTA, Ode to Billy Joe, Coward of the County, and 9-5 are just a few great examples!
@bekahms2 жыл бұрын
I was waiting for the look on your face when that change came, then the puzzlement as you tried to figure out where it was going. He was a great ballad singer. One of the all-time greats.
@jaylaw69702 жыл бұрын
Love Kenny. Many years of bliss with his voice. Lady.... Gets me every time
@johnmacbride34982 жыл бұрын
Grew up listening to Kenny Rogers, great American story teller through music. He was truly legendary in his own time.
@robinrogowski16323 ай бұрын
Yes, He was !!!
@ronaldschronce4875 Жыл бұрын
The song plays like a movie in your minds eye. That's a storyteller.
@Melody-bourbonite4life2 жыл бұрын
This is a fantastic song and you can actually see it.... they did make a movie of this one.
@fabian4ever69 Жыл бұрын
Great storytelling...one of my moms favorites. RIP Mom.
@MissAmazanda2 жыл бұрын
Everything this man has done is pure gold. He used to sing with Dolly a lot and they have a library of music together. Their voices are incredible apart and even more so together. Islands in the Stream, and You Can't Make Old Friends, and then there's Kenny's the Greatest, the Rose, and I can just go on and on.
@josephbaggett9258 Жыл бұрын
20 years ago was another great kenny rogers song
@velvetplatz10242 жыл бұрын
The first concert I ever went to when I was a kid was Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton and they were amazing, both separately and together. I would love to see you do a reaction to "You Can't Make Old Friends" by Kenny & Dolly. It's a great song with an even better meaning since Kenny passed away.
@graceparker70032 жыл бұрын
How can you not love Kenny Rogers? I always loved that he never shied away from duets or partnering with other groups to bring them into the country fold....like Home Free and Kenny singing "Children Go Where I Send Thee" and then there were all the ladies that he sang with. Thankfully we still have all his music to listen to. He left a HUGE hole in the country music fabric when he passed away. Thanks for the great reaction! Love your channel!!!
@paulyoung73722 жыл бұрын
Country music has and always had great storytellers, Kenny Rogers, Tom T. Hall, etc.
@eclecticwitch66692 жыл бұрын
The Gambler is my favorite of his!
@sallyintucson2 жыл бұрын
This was another one that crossed into what was called “soft rock” in the “70’s.
@jamesbarnes4966 Жыл бұрын
Jerry Reed singing Amos Moses. You will love it.
@michaelcamp55132 жыл бұрын
Loved this song as a kid. This was very popular at school.
@Falconer11282 жыл бұрын
I just found your channel thanks to the algorithm. Many reactors do Kenny, but very few do this track, which is my favorite Kenny song. So im happy to find this. And as Sheila Akridge mentioned in her comment, in my childhood, they made a movie based on this track as well as a movie based on his track "the Gambler". And Kenny is the star of both. He's actually a pretty good actor. I've found both movies free right now on Tubi.
@Heatsauce70506 Жыл бұрын
Life lessons for every boy and man.
@trudywolfe27952 жыл бұрын
Great story teller. Great song. You can visualize everything he is saying. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
@zackplyler32262 жыл бұрын
I really was hoping this would be the next rogers song you did. my absolute favorite. similar vibe to the gambler by kenny with the whole knowing when to hold em or fold em except this time with knowing when it is right and proper to let into your emotions for the better. great song.
@jerrywalters88852 жыл бұрын
They made a movie of this song in the 80s. Also the Gambler and a great one called Six Pack
@darkwitnesslxx2 жыл бұрын
The song most associated with SixPack is Love Will Turn You Around.
@edithdavis28482 жыл бұрын
The song The Gambler, Was made into a series of movies which Kenny Stared in.
@cindystreeter20202 жыл бұрын
When he was with the First Edition they were a pop band. Listen to the song Ruby dont take your love to town. He looked amazing with his colored glasses. Wore them til he turned country.
@patswanson28702 жыл бұрын
Another Kenny Rogers song with a good story is Reuben James.
@thekingcobra632 жыл бұрын
Kenny Rogers favorites, " Through the Years" "Islands in the Stream" with Dolly Parton, and "Long Arm of the Law."
@vinnieblair85762 жыл бұрын
Some songs don't need a avideo. Thank you for the reactiom. Hadn't herd that song in about 20 years, Cheers!
@LulyRockerBabe652 жыл бұрын
There is a movie that Kenny Rogers played the uncle. The Coward of the County. Great movie.
@SRHS832 жыл бұрын
Like Sheila said (her comment below) there is a movie that was made of this. Kenny Rogers stars in it as a preacher and Tommy's uncle. There's a side story with him that happens too. It's a good movie.
@warrenburlingame11722 жыл бұрын
They actually made a movie about this song called Coward of the county. Kenny played a back sliding preacher. You should really try to watch it. I guess the Gatlin boys were lucky. Most men would have taken a gun with them. I know I probably would. The greatest is a song I think you will enjoy
@minneyruth2 жыл бұрын
Yess! 💯❤️
@titansfan232 жыл бұрын
but me a rose by Kenny is a often overlooked song
@stephanietip2 жыл бұрын
There is actually a movie that goes with the song (same name)and Kenny is Tommy's uncle in it.Its worth watching
@heather6668 Жыл бұрын
I was lucky enough to see him in concert 3 times and he was so good. It seemed so easy for him to just convey the story of the song. Hats off to the incredible songwriters who made us actually see the scene as he sang.
@cwickner12 жыл бұрын
There is a movie based on this song, and Kenny is in it
@alanneel13692 жыл бұрын
kenny rogers was in a rock band in the early 70s... i cant remember the bands name but the song i like is ... I just dropped in to see what condition my condition is in
@fortizhalbert2 жыл бұрын
What a GREAT reaction! 💖💖
@chriscalfee95932 жыл бұрын
You said it felt like a film in your ears. They made a movie from this song.
@momD6122 жыл бұрын
Kenny was the best story teller. He asked Home Free to sing "Children go where I send thee" with him. They admire him so much, after his passing they covered Kenny's huge hit "The Gambler". 🥰🥰
@billofalltrades2633 Жыл бұрын
A great story line! Great song!
@PetroniloPocaspulgasАй бұрын
ONE IF NOT THE BEST COUNTRY SON OF THE 20th CENTURY.
@debbers25 күн бұрын
Please react to Marty Robbins "Big Iron" this is a gunfigther ballad! He also will put the whole movie in your head!
@steveblythe3544 Жыл бұрын
The greatest is up
@dalehammers44252 жыл бұрын
They made a pretty decent movie out of this song actually. And Kenny Rodgers plays the uncle in it like the song.
@carolchatham77662 жыл бұрын
This song is fire 🔥 FACTS. GO KENNY
@mattmusselman50552 жыл бұрын
I think he has like 40 #1 hits..
@SuperCookinggirl2 жыл бұрын
It's a good movie also
@darleendionne64032 жыл бұрын
Next in the storytelling songs by Kenny Rogers should be Lucille and/or Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town. To hear a completely different side of Kenny Rogers, listen to him with the First Edition with their psychedelic Just dropped in. Lots of fun!
@oldermusiclover2 жыл бұрын
love this song when you live a life that is not the same as others, you are looked upon as strange. it is like the saying I have heard all my life and cringe at Real Men Dont Cry Baloney knew many who did including my late dad so you dont have to fight all the time to be tough just pick your battles
@pfcampos70412 жыл бұрын
LUv, Luv, Luv Kenny Rogers! Growing my sister and I loved to sing Ruben James we would cry our eyes out. Ruby is one of my all time favorites. But everything Kenny does is gold!
@lincolnlewis69792 жыл бұрын
Enjoyed your reaction as usual..another great song of Kenny's you may enjoy is LUCILLE
@rustycook729 Жыл бұрын
I just found you. And I’m glad I did. I love your reactions!! Keep up the good work. Much love from Texas!!!
@acorrado55292 жыл бұрын
Thanks for your reaction--I always loved Kenny Rogers.
@babyboomermemories6150 Жыл бұрын
I really love your reactions. You have become my favorite reactor. I saw that look of anger cross your face when you realized what happened to Becky. The other time I saw anger on your face was during Concrete Angel by Martina Mc Bride. I feel your wife and boys are in kind and gentle hands. They are blessed.
@MommaBird522 жыл бұрын
The Coward of the County and The Gambler were made for TV movies featuring Kenny. Check out him singing You Can't Make Old Friends with Dolly. Another good one is with Dottie West -- Everytime Two Fools Collide.
@paulajones11772 жыл бұрын
Kenny Rogers was a great talent when it came to story telling. His songs always had a way of drawing you into the stories. In listening, you were immediately able to visualize the story as it unfolded. Another legend in country music is Randy Travis. His song, Three Wooden Crosses, is a great one that shows his ability to tell a story through songs.
@arrow5599 Жыл бұрын
THERE IS ALSO A MOVIE MADE FROM THE SONG GAMBLER WITH KENNY IN IT
@ArianaH3ART10 ай бұрын
One of the best storytellers for sure.
@ThePatriotPoet23 Жыл бұрын
Her is one of the BEST STORY TELLERS
@Trifler500 Жыл бұрын
I recommend listening to Kenny Rogers "If You Wanna Find Love"
@jankreps51152 жыл бұрын
Kenny had an amazing story tellers voice! Is daddy tried to living with a great life lesson but everyone was rooting for him to turn around and let the gallons have it! both barrels!! Great Reaction!!
@adam.44872 жыл бұрын
I usually try not to listen to this song, it always makes me cry. Every darn time I will tear up. Darn it.
@lynnschook61242 жыл бұрын
I’ve recommended Kenny Rogers ‘The Greatest’ many times and I really wish you’d react to it. You will love it.
@christinestricklin89822 жыл бұрын
❤️ Kenny
@zacharyjoyner70102 жыл бұрын
You got yourself a new subscriber thank you for understanding what true country Is
@lorisurface24462 жыл бұрын
Lucille is another good one. An old, funny country song is Harper Valley PTA by Jeannie C. Riley. PTA stands for Parent Teacher Association. You should check that one out. Love your clips!