Don Schlitz - The Story of "The Gambler"

www.ascap.com The Kenny Rogers version of "The Gambler" is one of 25 recordings inducted this year into the Library of Congress's National Recording Registry, for their cultural, historic and aesthetic importance to the American soundscape. In this interview, shot at the ASCAP office in NYC, the song's writer Don Schlitz tells the story of its creation, and how Kenny Rogers's classic recording came to be.
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[@tomgabel99]

The lyrics of this song are pure genius. It's a whole story in itself and so well written and crafted. Well done, Don. 🌟

[@jaimeibanez1219]

My all time Favorite Country Song: "The Gambler" thanks Don, saludos desde Monterrey, Mx

[@richardattemborg2823]

New lyrics to Gordon Lightfoot's 10 degrees and getting colder. Surprised that it never went to court?

[@LivKarin123]

Also one of my favorite country songs. Thank you Don Schlitz for writing it.

[@AGENTARMES]

If I never did anything in my life other than write 'The Gambler', I think that's ok.

[@GustavoLovato]

Stunning writing. And a great performance and production made that dream a wonderful reality.

[@richardattemborg2823]

Maybe thank Gordon lightfoot 10 degrees and getting colder.

[@scottyk200]

One of the first songs I ever was conscious of hearing as a child - my pop bought me a compilation album of country hits and Schlitz's version of this was on it. Loved it. Kenny R's is great version too, but Don's hits the mark.

[@justingoodnow851]

I love the song, the imagery, and the lesson. I am a bit sad however, that it's not a recounting of an actual experience.

[@justingoodnow851]

@@GGucciPJsDrippinTMWut that doesn't even make sense. He said himself the event did not happen as its written.

[@richardattemborg2823]

Listen to Gordon Lightfoot 10 degrees and getting colder and find out where the the melody and chord progressing came from. for this song.