These were the days when we sang to women and not about them.

Kenny Rogers set the standard for this song!!! In my opinion, no matter how many covers are done on the song, Kenny is the one who kills it! He owns this song! RIP Kenny

That is a grown man singing to a grown woman, today’s kids aren’t ready for this.

I can't imagine anyone singing this song, other than Kenny and Lionel.

Performed Live! No autotune! An absolute real vocalist!

I cry everytime I hear this song has special meaning to me. This was the song I played when I proposed to my late wife in 1984 she died just a few weeks after Kenny. I was just a guitar player in my band but I sung this song with all I had at the end of our gig then I proposed to her. Think God she said yes.. it was the best 35 years. Rip Teresa baby. 😭

There’s no one that can sing it any better than Kenny!!

Written by a lyrical genius Lionel Ritchie sung by a legend. RIP Kenny. There is no other.

Kenny had such a great gravelly voice. RIP.

I'm a 63 year old mother/grandmother and I have a daughter who is now 35. I remember loving the hell out of this song when she was roughly 2 or 3 and I would dance with her around the kitchen with her in my arms, singing to this song and rocking her to sleep. Yes even today, she is still my little lady.

Lionel wrote this song for the Commodores and they turned it down ...Kenny accepted - and the rest is history as they say. BANGER !!!!!

They didn't call him the Silver Fox for a joke

In a 2012 Lionel Richie tribute (where Lionel & Kenny beautifully sing Lady together), Kenny begins with the back story. He & Lionel didn’t know each other, when Kenny called Lionel, to write a song for his new album. When they met for the 1st time, in Kenny’s hotel room in Vegas, Lionel had a bit of a song (just 1 word, “Lady” & a bit of melody), which had been rejected by the Commadores. 6 months later, in the studio, Kenny recorded the 1st verse, asked where the 2nd verse was, & found out that Lionel was in the toilet, writing the rest of the song. In a later interview, Lionel adds to the story, making it even funnier. He said, the 1 word he had was actually “Baby”, but when they met, Kenny kept going on & on about his wife, repeatedly calling her “a Lady”, so when Kenny asked the name of the song, Lionel blurted out “Lady.”

I sing this to my wife every anniversary twenty years and still she cries , and yes I am hers forever

Kenny had such a soulful voice wrapped in a country suade. Lionel Richie wrote it..... Just a beautiful song....

You can so hear Lionel Ritchie’s influence on this song…amazing

RIP Kenny...i grew up listening to him ..that raspy vibrato was his signature...and he and Lionel Ritchie became best friends..Lionel wrote alot of Kenny's number 1 hits over the years...both of them fantastic singers but a duo of them is mind blowing ..there are a few videos of them singing together if you want to check them out

You should check out the version with Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie singing it as a duet.

Kenny Rogers...all day long. The only other versions for me are when he sings it with Lionel. RIP Kenny you great man.

This song came out when I met my husband-we danced in the bar to it. Married 27 years when he died & this song will forever remind me of his love for me.

My Mom is Kenny's age. Back in the day... they called him the Silver Fox... His style, his rasp, his confidence... many a woman melted to his charm

First of all, kudos to Lionel Ritchie for writing such a beautiful song. You have two great singers from two totally different genres who interpret this song in their own styles. For me, Kenny's version is more refined and romantic, whereas Teddy's version is very raw and hella sexy! Both men did an outstanding job with this incredible classic, but because Lionel wrote it with Kenny in mind, he may have a slight edge IMO. Miss them both.

I admire how effortless he sings...

Kenny was a force. RIP

The way Kenny sings this song, just makes me melt - IF I ever met a man who touched my emotions like this, I would be his forever.

One of my favorite videos on KZfaq is watching Kenny share a tribute to Lionel Ritchie and tell the audience about how he asked Lionel to write the song for him, and parts of the story were really funny. Then Lionel gets on stage, and he and Kenny sing this song together. It was so good! You should watch it.

"Lady" belongs to Kenny Rogers. It was written for him.

Incredible #1 song. Written by Lionel Richie. Kenny's voice is awesome. ♥️🎼🎵🎶🇨🇦

If this song doesn't float a woman's boat, nothing can

No matter who sings this song we always gonna picture Kenny singing. RIP Kenny thanks for the memories

I've probably sang this song to my steering wheel more times than Kenny ever sang it live lol. My all-time favorite love song...

RIP Kenny ... All of us ladies still want to be your lady!!! ❤💔❤

When I was a teenager I was a rocker girl but man I swooned over this song. When I hear it still today, I can almost cry every time.

When I hear Kenny singing this song, it's like I'm hearing Lionel in there too, which makes it extra special to me. Kudos to Mr Richie for writing such an amazing, timeless song!

This is definitely Kenny's song!!!! Teddy and so many others sang their hearts out on this one, and they did beautiful renditions of it, but what can I say... Kenny Rogers also did some amazing songs with Dolly Parton. And yes Kenny, growl at me some more! Good morning, Kenny 🤣😝🥰 You did it again, Royce!

Remember Kenny’s was the first version, Teddy was working off of what he saw Kenny do.

You need to watch Kenny and Lionel singing together and Kenny telling about getting Lionel to write the song!

Kenny really presents this song to that audience. A perfect example of how an artist sings a new song to his fans.

My fiance has changed every aspect of my life. I spent the first half being the center of my universe with walls a mile high and a mile thick. After 15 years of friendship we got closer, closer, closer during my Covid layoff. We spent many days on messenger for hours and sometimes a majority of the day. She is everything to me and I have given her the second half on my life. I have yielded my heart and soul to her. She is making me a husband and a daddy. That's more than I ever accomplished. She is more than just the love of my life - she's my lady.

Kenny murdered women with his performances!!! Many of them died right there at the concert. The musical arrangement in this is as special as Kenny is! Take care and stay safe. Thank you for this reaction!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Is adorable watching your movement and facial expressions as you melt to love songs. How great it would be if the world shared this love.

The name of that GROWL in music is called a "Vocal Fry"

In concert he used to play the video of his wife Marianne giving birth...it was AMAZING! Thank goodness I was blessed to see him in concert 6 times!! ALWAYS fantastic!! RIP Kenny!!

Man that’s some love he sings with, it’s palpable. Kenny is one of the best country has to offer, Teddy is that to R&B, each masters of their artistry 👏👏👏♥️

Don't let Kenny's appearance fool you...anyone who grew up during this Era and on R&B music would never connect Teddy to this song! This song was not only a HUGE success, its an iconic song. Yes, Kenny Rogers AND Lionel Ritchie were that great. Legends in the music industry!

No issues with Teddy...brilliant talent. But this is truly Kenny Rogers song...thru and thru.

Lionel Richie wrote this song specifically for Kenny Rogers Kenny also sing this song with Lionel who was his best friend for 32 years or more because Kenny Rogers passed away back in March of this year

I sang this to my wife our wedding. She had no clue it was coming. My former bandmate payed acoustic guitar. I had to hold myself together AND remember the lyrics. Wasn't easy

The gravel in his voice singing this song is what sets it apart from any cover that has been done and/or will be done. It's sensational. Also lovely just to sit and see you react as he's singing that song. All round your video just made my day! Keep up the great channel.

When I first heard this song I was wishing he was singing it to just me.

Kenny Rogers first released this song on a Greatest Hits Album. That's how much he knew it would be a monster hit.

I get choked up and cry everytime I hear Kenny sing this..it is the most beautiful song EVER!!

Teddy put his heart into this song He definitely put his mark in it. I understand how hard it would be to chose the best. But to me it would have to be Kenny because it was his song. Really there was only a few songs that I liked by Kenny I wasn't a big county guy but the one he did with dolly Parton showed his skills. My band was Strictly hard rock southern rock.. lynard skyrnd. ZZ Top. and of course my friend Stevie ray Vaughan that i was lucky enough to jam with a few times in Austin Texas in the early 80s. I would love to see you react to him doing Texas Flood live if you never seen him check him out...when the king of blues BB King is blowed away that's saying something.. RIP Stevie 😇🤘😎

This was such a big hit for Kenny Rogers who sang it with so much passion and with such a sexy voice. It is one of the best love songs of all time! Lionel Ritchie is a genius for writing it!

He will be always with us, once created it can not be uncreated only forgotten , but he just like the rest of us will be with our creator for ever . God bless you all

I like the fact that they have their styles ... that is what I like about artists ...

This was my husband's and my song. We danced to our first dance at our reception. My husband has since passed but still love it

And NOW you need to react to two more versions. First Lionel singing it solo, and then both Lionel and Kenny singing it together as they were best friends

All I know is Kenny Rogers & Lionel Ritchie are two classy guys, who can really sing. What’s cool is they became good friends after Lionel wrote this song, and gave it to him. Btw, I personally met and drove Lionel Ritchie, and I have nothing but good things to say about him.

The way he uses his vocal fry… He has one of the best bedroom voices I have ever heard, lol.

Hard to beat the original singer when he has so much feeling already invested in a song since it is so close to his heart. Lionel is such a unbelievable writer and wrote this perfectly for Kenny about his new love in his life. Kenny could take the song to its zenith.

I love Lionel Richie but the passion and execution of "Lady" by Kenny Rogers is something else. This song was made for him and him for this song... ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥💥

Hell I'm not gonna lie I cried a little to this song.. I'm so bless to have finally found My Lady

"LAYDAAAAAAAY..." Thats my fave part.

You should check out the Commodores song “Still.” Lionel Richie wrote the song Kenny just sang but he also wrote a lot of other songs for The Commodores. Some of the most beautiful music I’ve ever listened to. Lionel was born and grew up about 30 miles from my hometown.

Lionel wrote it. Kenny changed the word "Baby" to "Lady". Kenny was newly married I believe at the time of this song.

I am all for a new Generation discovering old music for the first time .. And KR is a legend ..

Brings me back to the days when I just used to listen to Kenny's songs on repeat. RIP Kenny Rogers.

My mom was a huge Kenny fan (my dad could’ve been his twin and was a musician himself). This his brings back the memories of countless beach trips with her! Thanks for piloting this time machine ❤️

Kenny had one of the most amazing voices I have ever heard no one can sing this song better than him R.I.P Kenny

My husbands song for me at our wedding. He has been gone for 11 ears and he is still the love of my life.

Kenny..All Respect. R.I.P..This Song,,WOW..One of my top ten For Real Love songs. You Can’t Go Wrong With This...😎

Kenny was a pure gift to us all. Thank you for sharing this review.

How about Bee Gees song they wrote for Kenny and Dolly Parton. "Islands in the stream" I think it was called.

One of the most memorable voices to ever perform! This song always gets me tearing up, because Kenny Rogers will never perform for anybody again! RIP Kenny Rogers!

That growl and rasp- it’s to die for. He let us know it’s his song!

Kenny and Teddy ; both great singers, two unique voices. Every singer is challenged in making the song “their” song, their version. Good review and you are correct in the fact that it’s a hard choice to make on who does it the best! Keep up the good work.

With permission , it’s the way men once were! And maybe they still are. For those are the guys that are sincere and express themselves honestly . This tune is from the heart wanting ,yet asking. You get that Angel and I appreciate your reaction for it is deeply felt, understood and known to those who see love for what it’s supposed to be, always .

VOICE AMAZING. ONE OF THE MOST BEAUTIFUL SONGS OF ALL TIME. RIO DE JANEIRO, BRAZIL.

Great reaction to a timeless love song! I agree with your analysis of both Kenny and Teddy. The one thing that may give Kenny the edge, is that he was truly singing to his wife. The feels where real. Also, many don't know that Lionel and his wife stayed in Kenny's guest house when they initially moved to LA. They developed a great friendship.

There is another version of this where kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie sang this song together

I can tell you this. When he originally sung it in an evening show on TV all my friends and I couldn’t stop talking about his performance in school. He really nailed it!

An old family friend of mine passed away recently. Her name was Patty Krantz, and she loved Kenny Rogers so, so much. This is for you Patty, rest in paradise.

Yes it's true Lionel Richie did write the song but the truth be told the story behind the song. Kenny had said that him and Lionel had always wanted to write a song together so one day Lionel went over to Kenny's place and sometime after Lionel got there he ask if he could use the bathroom. So Kenny was waiting patiently for Lionel to returned and he did, Lionel came back with one of the most beautiful songs ever written. Just think this song came from Kenny's bathroom, I guess you could say that's where Lionel does his best work. Lol

Great reaction! I’ve always loved this song especially Kenny’s version. When him and Lionel perform this at the tribute show was the best! But this song is written for beautiful women like you! You can see the joy of music and of life on your face 😘 when you hear something that sounds good! Thanks for the OG reactions 🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽🤙🏽

With all due respect to Teddy and even the MAN himself who wrote this ballad.............Kenny ..OWNS this song . :)

Micheal McDona;d- I Keep Forgetting. I think you would love it. He was the lead for the Doobie Brothers this was one of his solos.

I was fortunate to see Kenny Rogers sing this Live In Las Vegas. (Back when a Friday Night date meant catching a Show, out on the Strip) Love seeing you, talking about a powerful love, and really putting sincere thoughts into your reaction. I'm a fan. (of YOU) ;)

This was written by Lionel Richie. The song, She believes in me, is great too.

Sending this song to a girl was a way to express and pledge all of your heart. Even for rockers like me. I think Kenny Rogers voice was part of his style of narrative songs where the imperfections in his voice were part of his authenticity.

I have to admit that I still feel the pain of the passing away of Bobby Hatfield and Kenny Rogers and the pain of losing my all-time favorite singers still makes me listen to their music more often since they passed away.. RIP Bobby Hatfield and Kenny Rogers

Actually Kenny Rogers goes wave way back in the 60s called the first edition

I just discovered your channel and I’m in love. Thanks for reviewing some of these old classics that always stay in the heart.

The late but never forgotten legend . PLEASE play his song GOODBYE so emotional x

I like Royce's voice it's so calm and chill

Both artists took this song and made it their own.

This was written by Lionel Ritchie for Kenny Rogers. I’m pretty sure this was Kenny Rogers biggest hit. He and Lionel were good friends and performed many times together. Many others have performed this song after Kenny, but in my opinion Kenny’s is the most iconic version. Thanks for all the great reaction videos! 😉

The original. Lionel did write this for Kenny. It was number one for a long time.

Lady was written by musical genius Lionel Richie and sung by Kenny Rogers, a country music singer with R&B and soul.

you and your reactions have REALLY grown on me ...you get into the mood bigly .....you 're a " sucker " [ meant in the very best way } for the romantic tune ......CIAO !!!!