Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County (Audio)

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  • Опубліковано 12 тра 2021
  • The official audio video for Kenny Rogers’ “Coward of the County” off of Kenny's album '21 Number Ones' and originally from the album ‘Kenny’
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  • @jameysummers1577
    @jameysummers1577 3 місяці тому +171

    This song makes me think about how important a father is. I never thought a dad was an important thing. I didn't have a dad. Now I am a dad, and you better believe I try to be the best dad I can be. Protective, loving and supportive. Strong and stable as a rock. Honest and Dependable. That's the father I hope I am to my daughter.

    • @Dale-pb9pe
      @Dale-pb9pe 2 місяці тому +5

      Love this

    • @leestan5570
      @leestan5570 Місяць тому

      Thats the proper way. She wont have daddy issues like half the nutcases do

    • @austindenotter19
      @austindenotter19 Місяць тому +5

      God bless you sir.

    • @jameysummers1577
      @jameysummers1577 Місяць тому +1

      @@austindenotter19 Thank you Austin! God bless you!

    • @jameysummers1577
      @jameysummers1577 Місяць тому +1

      @@Dale-pb9pe Thanks Dale!

  • @LegendsCountryMusic8888
    @LegendsCountryMusic8888 13 днів тому +12

    Anyone listening still in 2024???

  • @Akenfelds1
    @Akenfelds1 2 місяці тому +91

    "But you could've heard a pin drop when Tommy stopped and locked the door". That line always sends shivers down my spine.

    • @elmurcyperezaguilar1001
      @elmurcyperezaguilar1001 2 місяці тому +6

      Thats when they realized they were f...up

    • @jessicaharrison9764
      @jessicaharrison9764 Місяць тому

      Exactly what I came here to say

    • @wildcoyote34
      @wildcoyote34 Місяць тому +3

      @@elmurcyperezaguilar1001 i find this ironic hearing this song now ,, i'm almost 50 and it nearly word for word chronicles events that happened in my youth ,,,I was tommy ,,and the gatlin boys were known as the hicks brothers that terrorized my county throughout the late 80s and most of the 90s ,,the incident that led to their downfall was them beating up my then boyfriend in 1997 ,,it ended with a barroom fight in the dining room of the local pizza hut ,,3 of them VS me with a 3 foot crowbar i was 23 at the time and i am 6ft tall and built like a gorilla ,,not 1 of them is smaller than me ,, the fight lasted 15 minutes and ended with the last one falling just as the local PD arrived
      something i'm not proud of but it needed to be done,,not 1 of the hicks boys has said a word to me in the 28 years since , johnny , jim and jeremy the youngest one ,, jim died in a work place accident 10 years later , jeremy died in a DUI crash in 2020 ,,and johnny ,the last one that fell he hasn't been right in the head since he got hit with that crowbar all those years ago

    • @madmarduk1936
      @madmarduk1936 Місяць тому +1

      “I’m not locked in here with you. You’re locked in here with me” long before Rorschach and the Watchmen.

    • @Mike-fd7dq
      @Mike-fd7dq 17 днів тому

      Yes!

  • @user-vk3ti7bm8h
    @user-vk3ti7bm8h Місяць тому +266

    Who is here 2024😁☺️

  • @alexanderblackburn4520
    @alexanderblackburn4520 24 дні тому +25

    These old country songs could be turned into movies so easily. They play out an entire life in 1 song.

    • @user-cz2gg7fk1i
      @user-cz2gg7fk1i 15 днів тому +1

      That's probably why they already did starring "Kenny"

    • @weston06.
      @weston06. 12 днів тому +2

      I would *love* to see a movie based off of this.

    • @TheRealMrMajestic
      @TheRealMrMajestic 6 днів тому +1

      Thats cause almost all older music tells stories

  • @BluesCollections88
    @BluesCollections88 9 місяців тому +316

    Everyone who reads this, we don't know each other and probably never will but I wish you all the best in life and all the luck in the world 💖

    • @Lyndee73
      @Lyndee73 4 місяці тому +5

      Wish u the best as well ❤

    • @nelicea474
      @nelicea474 3 місяці тому +4

      Gracias

    • @lorrieannesilvey474
      @lorrieannesilvey474 3 місяці тому +4

      You as well

    • @user-tx6kn9gb5n
      @user-tx6kn9gb5n 3 місяці тому

      A😅😅😅😅😅😅😊❤qa​@@nelicea474

    • @evandromadeira3114
      @evandromadeira3114 3 місяці тому +4

      May God bless you, your family and your home powerfully, dear *"@BluesCollections88"* , in the name of Jesus !...

  • @johnbehaylo6704
    @johnbehaylo6704 3 місяці тому +76

    Some of you people don’t get the message. You don’t have to be a hell raising bully to be a man….but, sometimes you you have to stand up and fight.

    • @silikon2
      @silikon2 2 місяці тому +9

      That might have been the intended message but another interpretation is show strength to protect what you care about. There's a fair implication they did what they did because they didn't think Tommy would do anything.

    • @aeronnutley364
      @aeronnutley364 15 днів тому +3

      As my grandfather used to tell me "Any idiot can start fight only a man knows how to end it, be it with words or fists", he said "You don't fight every battle, but when there is no other option you fight like you are the 3rd monkey on the ramp to Noah's Ark it's just started raining".

    • @wildcoyote34
      @wildcoyote34 14 днів тому

      i got the message to this a long time ago ,, i was the coward of the county that got beaten by the local bullies until someone i cared for was attacked by the local bully clan and i stood up to do something about it

    • @weston06.
      @weston06. 12 днів тому

      I’m going to remember this. Very wise words.

  • @Avicenna10
    @Avicenna10 2 роки тому +253

    I'm 61 and have heard this song at least several hundred times, but I still get teary-eyed every time I listen to it. And I'm pretty sure I'm not the only one. What a classic. And what a simple but powerful statement about the traditional conception of manhood in America, something that's in danger of extinction it seems these days.

  • @scottconnor8867
    @scottconnor8867 2 роки тому +420

    One of the best songs ever written, In my humble opinion.

  • @obiwan2112
    @obiwan2112 2 роки тому +88

    "You coulda heard a pin drop when Tommy stopped and locked the door." Just magnificent!

    • @82dorrin
      @82dorrin 2 роки тому +18

      The moment the Gatling Boys realized Tommy wasn't trapped with them, _they_ were trapped with *him*

    • @obiwan2112
      @obiwan2112 2 роки тому

      @@82dorrin A great observation!

    • @caseyporter499
      @caseyporter499 2 роки тому

      Have u even ever listened to the song? Lol. They gang raped his wife then he just went to the bar and beat them up as opposed to what he normally does and just coward and mope around. You should hear “ruby don’t take your love to town” even worse

    • @markbranstrator9602
      @markbranstrator9602 2 роки тому

      Larry Gatlin and The Gatlin Brothers

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому

      @@caseyporter499 because
      He wasn't a Coward.
      I remember something similar, I was attacked by three guys in Highschool, all bigger than I, and I layed them all out lickety split.

  • @xdtdmusic2840
    @xdtdmusic2840 Рік тому +97

    Rest in peace, Mr. Rogers. Your contributions to the art will never die.

  • @alisonn7200
    @alisonn7200 Рік тому +299

    This was one of my dad's favourite songs. We used to listen to Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton when I was a child. That line "and there were three of them," still gets me. All these years later and this song still gives me chills. It will never grow old. One of the best songs ever written. Miss you dad and miss you KR.

    • @xuansolomonnguyen
      @xuansolomonnguyen Рік тому +1

      Hi 👋, how are you doing

    • @LarryBill233
      @LarryBill233 Рік тому +7

      l agree with you, indeed Kenny Rogers is a great and
      talented artist who's songs never goes out of style,
      he's one of my favorites artist, he's songs still and
      always heals the Soul, I pray God gives you lot of
      beautiful days.

    • @brockdanoob9746
      @brockdanoob9746 8 місяців тому +3

      your dad seems like a smart bloke

    • @bundybet
      @bundybet 6 місяців тому +2

      So sieht es aus!!!

    • @ruthgirukwayo6725
      @ruthgirukwayo6725 5 місяців тому

      11 10 10
      😊😊😊

  • @blessed1167
    @blessed1167 3 роки тому +77

    May Kenny 'rest in peace'🥲🥲

    • @williamrobert7838
      @williamrobert7838 2 роки тому

      This is still so much better than any of the garbage release in modern country. Cool and lovely music 🎶🎵 Hi, how're you doing?

    • @AndreaJames-eh1mv
      @AndreaJames-eh1mv Рік тому

      Amen
      His contribution to this art will live forever

  • @edlull8652
    @edlull8652 10 місяців тому +54

    Kenny had that distinct "growly" voice, and it was not only unique, but his trademark voice. Just love hearing him. R.I.P. Kenny

  • @joshostrander8707
    @joshostrander8707 2 місяці тому +15

    My grandfather always played this song in the truck, while we were on the way to feed and count the cattle. He died in 2020, and it tears me up inside that I didn't listen to his advice or the advice in this song. I enlisted in the Army when I turned 17, and made a career as a martial arts instructor by 21. It just hit me that I've built a life surrounded by violence, and I could have had a more peaceful life up to this point.

    • @Bee-mw5jt
      @Bee-mw5jt 2 місяці тому +5

      I may be some stranger on the internet, but I just want to say you don’t have to be ashamed of it. I don’t know if such a life means you were fighting just for the sake of fighting. In this song, Tommy waited for a really good reason before fighting, and as a martial arts instructor you’d probably know more than I that learning these skills are so you can protect things - to walk away from trouble when you can, but to make the trouble stop when you need to use force.
      I’m sure you could still make your grandfather proud if you remember the advice going forward - knowing how to fight, and choosing not to, says a lot more about a person than you might think.

    • @bluewater5620
      @bluewater5620 25 днів тому +2

      Thank you for your service 🫡

  • @666kismett
    @666kismett Рік тому +105

    This was a song me and my dad loved to sing in the car. My dad died of cancer 4 years ago,this song makes me cry but means so much to me. We all sang to it at his funeral.

  • @isaacidheileh7575
    @isaacidheileh7575 2 роки тому +177

    I miss my dad so much. I never knew the depth of what a man he was till I had to do prison time in 2009. Dad visited me and said. Listen. Prison is for men. Don't ever think of not doing your time even if they gave you 100 yrs. Do them. I will do as much of them as I can with you. Those words are still in my ears.
    May God have Mercy upon his soul. I love you Dad. He passed away Friday 25 2015. I was released May 22nd 2018 to the halfway house and left that shit hole Sept 17 2018 on a 10 yr bid.
    He truly was a man's Man.

    • @isaacidheileh7575
      @isaacidheileh7575 2 роки тому +1

      @Afnaan Mahdi drug Conspiracy

    • @venkeeful
      @venkeeful 2 роки тому +1

      God bless him and you ...

    • @isaacidheileh7575
      @isaacidheileh7575 2 роки тому +9

      @@venkeeful THANK YOU BRO!
      My entire life has changed since my dad passed and my experience in prison. Hind sight is a valuable tool in life. I do feel it only comes after one had gone through adversities and learned. If there is no learning there is no hindsight clarity.

    • @sherrie.112
      @sherrie.112 2 роки тому

      🖤

    • @neylacrengamo9373
      @neylacrengamo9373 2 роки тому +3

      may his soul rest in peace and hope you are doing good

  • @craigblanchard872
    @craigblanchard872 2 роки тому +713

    I haven't heard this song in 40 years and it brought tears to my eyes listening to it today. I realized that this song helped me deal with anger issues as a child. I used to get into a lot of fights and would regret it later. My mom introduced this dong to me when I was 11 or 12 and it helped me understand that fighting does not always solve problems and you can be a man without fighting.

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому +51

      On the other hand, I was a pacifist as a Child, taught not to fight, and the Bullies hit me every day, and one fine day, I manned up and beat up my first Bully, and never looked back, never went to Jail for standing up for myself and others.
      "It don't mean you're weak, if you turn the other cheek, sometimes you gotta fight, when you're a Man"
      (or Woman)
      I have never regretted any of fights I was in, I never started them, but I sure ended them.
      I learned how to fight, and how to ride, shoot straight and speak the truth.
      Paraphrased from a Colonel Jeff Cooper book.
      "To ride, shoot straight and speak the Truth".

    • @Link_Hyrule211
      @Link_Hyrule211 2 роки тому +14

      I’m just a teen and ngl I love this song

    • @loklindtingrid5665
      @loklindtingrid5665 2 роки тому +6

      @@carminemurphy4836
      True Word s

    • @loklindtingrid5665
      @loklindtingrid5665 2 роки тому +2

      @@carminemurphy4836
      Can you teach a lady to ride?

    • @vwolfee5046
      @vwolfee5046 2 роки тому

      Ayo, your mum introduced you to what?!

  • @takudzwakelvin1923
    @takudzwakelvin1923 19 днів тому +7

    Shoutout to my Dad he plays this song for me

  • @Lyndee73
    @Lyndee73 4 місяці тому +22

    I haven't heard this song in 40yrs. I hv tears in my eyes because this song reminds me of my dad who I lost to skin cancer when I was 12 yrs old. Thinking of my childhood and feeling sad about how the world is today.

    • @vanessah.9420
      @vanessah.9420 3 місяці тому +2

      I lost my dad to skin cancer too 😢 bloody awful disease. I looked up this song because my son just got attacked at school today for defending his friend. My son didn't fight back but he's okay, just a bloody lip and a cut on his forehead. I'm way more upset about it than he is.

    • @Lyndee73
      @Lyndee73 3 місяці тому +1

      @@vanessah.9420
      I'm sorry for ur loss. I agree it's an awful way to suffer. My dad was a roofer. I watched him suffer for 1 year. That breaks my heart to hear about ur son. Bullying has gotten so bad now days cause there is no consequences for them and certainly no discipline.

    • @vanessah.9420
      @vanessah.9420 3 місяці тому +1

      @@Lyndee73 thank you. I'm sorry for your loss.

    • @traceybignell8620
      @traceybignell8620 Місяць тому

      Sorry❤xx

  • @pandulenijacobs
    @pandulenijacobs 2 роки тому +851

    The world is a sadder place without Kenny Rogers in it. Rest Well, old friend. You've left quite a legacy.

    • @josephschultz3301
      @josephschultz3301 2 роки тому +18

      He was a "real" sorta guy. He wrote all sorts of songs, and while some were just fluff, he had these gems like this one to prove what he could do.
      This song doesn't need a complicated mixing. It doesn't need more instruments in general. It doesn't even really need the music at all. It's the story of a beaten man finally standing up, and not only that, but standing up for a _damn good reason._
      Sure, he promised his Dad. But there's times where you have to fight to be a man.
      Good fucking song. Rest in peace, Kenny. You did well.

    • @PaulChapmanPcTech
      @PaulChapmanPcTech 2 роки тому +18

      Best storyteller that was a musician I belive, his songs put a movie in your head

    • @anthonyyy3566
      @anthonyyy3566 2 роки тому +1

      @@PaulChapmanPcTech how the fuck are you verified

    • @PaulChapmanPcTech
      @PaulChapmanPcTech 2 роки тому +6

      @@anthonyyy3566 I have been for years, I think that I have been on UA-cam since before Google bought it out actually. I haven't done much in creating videos as of yet but I might start doing some reaction stuff. But pretty sure that I was verified long time ago and was then grandfathered in.

    • @anthonyyy3566
      @anthonyyy3566 2 роки тому +2

      @@PaulChapmanPcTech oh well good luck on your UA-cam content and videos

  • @jackspry9736
    @jackspry9736 2 роки тому +116

    RIP Kenny Rogers (August 21, 1938 - March 20, 2020), aged 81
    You will be remembered as a legend.

  • @majorlazer2132
    @majorlazer2132 2 роки тому +433

    There’s no way not to get goosebumps when Tommy stops and locks the door. My grandma bumped this in her 8-track player in her car. That record was on every day when she picked me up from school. Pretty sure she was trying to tell me something. I miss her. And Kenny.

    • @hilariacastillo4207
      @hilariacastillo4207 Рік тому +3

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    • @la5081
      @la5081 Рік тому +13

      My dad used to listen to country music. So I grew up listening to this and other country hits....in Brookyn, NY! Always loved this song...and Gambler.

    • @Zenoithegreek
      @Zenoithegreek Рік тому +8

      You had a wise grandma.

    • @TheJofrica
      @TheJofrica Рік тому +6

      My theory is this: The guy on the train in The Gambler is the dude whose wife left him in Lucille. He is also Tommy and Becky is his first love.

    • @shanaynay336
      @shanaynay336 Рік тому +1

      I see what ur saying you could be on to something. Gambling gave Lucille’s ex some advice who later ends up being Tommy dad who dies in jail.

  • @dokkenratt
    @dokkenratt 9 місяців тому +16

    This was one of my grandads favourite songs. He's been gone 40 years this year. A WWII veteran. He's at rest with his fallen comrades.

  • @morganphoudiah6506
    @morganphoudiah6506 3 роки тому +259

    I love how even when a legend is gone someone is still posting the incredible music

    • @DianasStudioDesigns
      @DianasStudioDesigns 3 роки тому +1

      Totally 🙏🌸🌼😊🌺

    • @freddave9330
      @freddave9330 3 роки тому

      @@DianasStudioDesigns Hey

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому +1

      Yet, in the collective consciousness and archives, he is ever present.

    • @davidohara5626
      @davidohara5626 11 місяців тому

      ​@@DianasStudioDesigns call today David O'Hara ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

    • @davidohara5626
      @davidohara5626 11 місяців тому

      ​@@DianasStudioDesigns love xoxo David O'Hara 😊❤

  • @time4me2fly94
    @time4me2fly94 2 роки тому +79

    I've been crying over this damn song since 1979. I still cannot listen to it without tears. I wish it was a movie so I could cry over some popcorn. RIP Kenny 💔

  • @robertderham
    @robertderham Рік тому +86

    A true storyteller - he not only takes you to the scene, but he allows you to see Tommy's world. Songs like this deserve billion of views

    • @lemonon7149
      @lemonon7149 Рік тому

      These kids and young adults wouldn't understand the kind of love Kenny sings about here. These were the days Dads words and love was the world, His love for His girl Becky? Defending Honor? these young adults are so insecure, they don't fist fight, they shoot or stab ya, the true cowards. They text the girl they are with even when she is only across the table. They love thier phones. These days are gone. But for I ? well I understand where your understanding and emotion comes from.Peace

    • @tonihamilton9406
      @tonihamilton9406 Рік тому +1

      When my brother was 15 he had no idea what music he enjoyed until I played him this track, and before playing it I told him to listen as tho he was being sung a story.... He's been listening to him ever since!. Fabulous story tellers don't exist anymore unfortunately

    • @tonihamilton9406
      @tonihamilton9406 Рік тому +2

      @@lemonon7149 not ALL of today's youths are the same... I could respond by saying "all folk over the age of 40 are pompous and ignorant" but I personally don't stereotype a person based on what I'm going to assume was a bad experience with a youth for you? . Next time you see a young person try talking to them and graciously suggest some genres of music you may be surprised, I'm 38 and never been to a rave, I've been to 1000s of rockabilly nights out tho!. Sending you some peace brother, love others as you wish to be loved 💜

    • @lemonon7149
      @lemonon7149 Рік тому +1

      @@tonihamilton9406 peace Toni, my comment was a little selfish and assuming. I sometimes don’t think before I speak it’s a character defect of mine that I try to work on and sometimes has to be brought to my attention. Thank you for your humble insight and gentle delivery. You show signs of wisdom for such a young age. Peace

    • @tonihamilton9406
      @tonihamilton9406 Рік тому

      @@lemonon7149 I was a little harsh and apologies are on their way to you in the form of a comment .... I meant no disrespect, I just find it disheartening when we judge others before knowing eachother..

  • @sherwinfitz
    @sherwinfitz Рік тому +45

    Kenny Roger was the ultimate storyteller. Rest in peace Sir

    • @matt0xx76
      @matt0xx76 Рік тому +1

      Yes and marty robbins

  • @daniellaenisan3587
    @daniellaenisan3587 2 роки тому +469

    I'm just 15 years old but Kenny Rogers songs have been a huge part of my life. I never realized how deep this lyrics is until today

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому +17

      Daniella Enisan; you are very wise.
      This song reminds me of my Daddy gone these many years now.
      Tell your Mom you love her. 😭
      Before it's too late 😭

    • @DavidCartuxo
      @DavidCartuxo 2 роки тому +13

      45 and felt the same at your age (younger 11), Good songs never get old

    • @wissenschaftenundpraxishan1952
      @wissenschaftenundpraxishan1952 2 роки тому +6

      I fully agree, the lyrics is awesome! And I am quite a bit older than you.

    • @DavidCartuxo
      @DavidCartuxo 2 роки тому +2

      @@wissenschaftenundpraxishan1952 Great.. We can agree that age is not a issue

    • @harold9381
      @harold9381 2 роки тому +6

      ive been listening to this guy since i was 4 (im 12 now lol) but kenny rogers has been there through all the stages of my short life

  • @steveemoto8420
    @steveemoto8420 2 роки тому +595

    This song humbled me during youth and even now.

    • @jjjjjj9410
      @jjjjjj9410 2 роки тому +8

      The same my brother

    • @WCLCooke
      @WCLCooke 2 роки тому +5

      Respect!

    • @PaulChapmanPcTech
      @PaulChapmanPcTech 2 роки тому +14

      You know it's sad that people like him aren't truly appreciated till we lose them.

    • @Kiozhe-Merr
      @Kiozhe-Merr 2 роки тому

      ☠️😷💢🕵️🕵️🕵️

    • @wilfredhaggart7657
      @wilfredhaggart7657 2 роки тому +1

      @@jjjjjj9410 thank you

  • @LeroyRay0
    @LeroyRay0 Рік тому +10

    I'm a massive hip hop head; never been a fan of country, but God this is a great song

    • @jamesjerry910
      @jamesjerry910 11 місяців тому

      Oh this music is awesome from the vocal, to the Organ plus the Harmonies, i love it so much, so pretty, are you a lover of good music like i do?

  • @maxymillah4993
    @maxymillah4993 2 місяці тому +11

    SON MY LIFE IZ OVER BUT YOURS HAS JUST BEGUN!!!😓

    • @madmarduk1936
      @madmarduk1936 Місяць тому +1

      As a dad that line sends me the message “make sure to teach your son all of the things you want him to know before you die”.

  • @travisdozier1357
    @travisdozier1357 2 роки тому +332

    I’ve used this song to teach my son about an important lesson in life.. and he listened and understood.. thank you Kenny

    • @bfg3890
      @bfg3890 2 роки тому +2

      What's that? Wait till after your girl is raped before you sort the shitheels out?

    • @TomHat92
      @TomHat92 2 роки тому +4

      @@bfg3890 hahaha only if there's three of them

    • @jacquesmoineau5591
      @jacquesmoineau5591 2 роки тому +2

      @@bfg3890 Or maybe, don't live in terrible places where verbal and sexual abuses and vigilant justice are the standard.

    • @MarkMcDaniel
      @MarkMcDaniel 2 роки тому +3

      @@jacquesmoineau5591 -- Evil people live everywhere. Don't get complacent.

    • @stevenporter6445
      @stevenporter6445 2 роки тому +1

      This song always makes me cry

  • @adamcatamco562
    @adamcatamco562 2 роки тому +39

    It’s hard to not sin as our father’s did. Especially when we inherit their nature of anger.
    Every boy, teenage boy, man experienced something like this; bullying, and always wanting to be violent in order to get revenge,
    But that’s just it. You never always have to fight to defend your pride. You never always have to be the “strongest“ person in the room;
    I love Tommy’s character in this song. He taught me to fight for what’s right, my honor; and the honor of those weaker than me. To be strong, not compensate for myself, but to be strong for others when they aren’t strong themselves.
    Kenny is the best man.

    • @markbranstrator9602
      @markbranstrator9602 2 роки тому +1

      This song is about rape and murder

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому +1

      @@markbranstrator9602
      No, it is not, First, nobody was murdered, a Rape was part of the story, and the main theme, as a pacifist, they, the Townfolk (untruthfully) labeled him as The Coward of the County, because he refused to figure fight, and yet he proved otherwise.
      This ballad contains a parable and truism, the Bible tells you to turn the other cheek,
      "It won't mean you're weak when you turn the other cheek."
      But sometimes, you gotta fight when you're a Man ( Woman )
      You did not understand this song or the moral of it.

  • @brooklynbred1460
    @brooklynbred1460 24 дні тому +2

    This and El Paso are 2 of my favorite country music songs. As a black kid growing up in Brooklyn during the 80s my taste in music varied

  • @Onlyfacts2423
    @Onlyfacts2423 10 днів тому +4

    You’re legendary if you still here 2024

  • @unathivayi5790
    @unathivayi5790 2 роки тому +290

    Who else clearly visualized the situation Tommy finds himself in?

    • @devonwilcock155
      @devonwilcock155 2 роки тому +7

      Me. Rest in paradise Kenny Rogers ❤️❤️

    • @vonhummie
      @vonhummie 2 роки тому +3

      get the papers get the papers

    • @BelRigh
      @BelRigh 2 роки тому +2

      Didn't have to visualize....was there

    • @DimondYT69
      @DimondYT69 2 роки тому +2

      @@BelRigh really?

    • @manuelcaro2458
      @manuelcaro2458 2 роки тому +3

      I don't know much inglish and don't have to visualize is what the song is saying also is a warning of things you don't have to do, be who you are.

  • @beckerqueiroz
    @beckerqueiroz 2 роки тому +57

    This brings tears to my eyes. How can a song be so beautiful and infuriating?

  • @focusnyashofficial7480
    @focusnyashofficial7480 Рік тому +7

    Walk away from trouble if You can, son you don't have to fight to be a man ♥wise words May your soul continue resting in peace

  • @louisvazquez7514
    @louisvazquez7514 Рік тому +15

    My father was that fighting man, I changed my direction in life and chose not to fight when it could be straightened out nicely (RIP Kenny)

  • @BLOODY__FATALITY
    @BLOODY__FATALITY 3 роки тому +3078

    Wise words. You don't have to fight to be a man, but sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man.

    • @AM-br4ix
      @AM-br4ix 2 роки тому +62

      Profound words!!

    • @markraj3081
      @markraj3081 2 роки тому +30

      Cry💔💔💔💔💔💔

    • @RoZita870
      @RoZita870 2 роки тому +79

      If he had only learned that lesson sooner, for Becky's sake.

    • @thomastryon9636
      @thomastryon9636 2 роки тому +14

      UA-cam that is a good song I like that

    • @debbietodd8829
      @debbietodd8829 2 роки тому +6

      You are right

  • @ravner4322
    @ravner4322 2 роки тому +230

    This man was a legend. He got a special seat in heaven.

  • @na-ve4887
    @na-ve4887 2 роки тому +6

    Bless my dad for giving me this song in my life. Makes me happy.

  • @enchantress7
    @enchantress7 2 роки тому +78

    My mom loved Kenny Rogers and I grew up listening to him and Lionel Ritchie! This was one of my favorite songs by Kenny! RIP MOM AND KENNY

    • @harbertrobert6960
      @harbertrobert6960 2 роки тому +2

      Hello friend how are you doing today and hope you are enjoying your day over there?

    • @walkerthompson753
      @walkerthompson753 2 роки тому +4

      Nice one , actually I’m really depressed right now, lost a coworker. very devastating , Needed someone to talk to

    • @grahamcheesman2252
      @grahamcheesman2252 2 роки тому +1

      Enchantress you are beautiful 🌹 😉

    • @hillarythompson5685
      @hillarythompson5685 2 роки тому +1

      Thanks for the comments, have a great day

    • @mrdjmaxvill9725
      @mrdjmaxvill9725 2 роки тому +1

      Beautiful

  • @comeoninmykitchen82
    @comeoninmykitchen82 2 роки тому +916

    My dad showed me this song when I was little. "You coulda heard a pin drop when Tommy stopped and blocked the door..." still gives me goosebumps.

    • @eneeland
      @eneeland 2 роки тому +49

      locked

    • @comeoninmykitchen82
      @comeoninmykitchen82 2 роки тому +19

      @@eneeland oh lol Thank you

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 роки тому +5

      Lol😊
      Hey Robert how are you doing ?

    • @matthewteal4431
      @matthewteal4431 2 роки тому +15

      My auntie played it for me when I was about 5 and it is a life lesson for any angry young man

    • @franceliakarle_1
      @franceliakarle_1 2 роки тому +5

      @@matthewteal4431 hmm maybe.. you are right.. where are you from?

  • @classiccountrymusic888
    @classiccountrymusic888 6 місяців тому +7

    Country music never goes out of style and suits every generation💖

  • @sarahvarey8421
    @sarahvarey8421 2 роки тому +17

    When somebody wants to fight you just walk away and you’re the honest one

  • @user-pf4fk2jx5v
    @user-pf4fk2jx5v 3 роки тому +19

    We all need kenny rogers nowadays

  • @richardkranium2944
    @richardkranium2944 3 роки тому +15

    Uncle Kenny. That uncle that gave the world the best advice through song.

  • @lynetteg4033
    @lynetteg4033 Рік тому +11

    My husband was Salvadorian and loved to tease me for loving country music....Until the day I played this song for him -- He loved it! 🥰 Over the years we must have listened to it at least 1000 times. I lost him, my soulmate in 2016. God, I miss him. This one's for you, mi amor. Until I see you again.

    • @jackwilson1409
      @jackwilson1409 Рік тому

      Guess you're a good country MUSIC lover?

    • @jameslawson7336
      @jameslawson7336 Рік тому

      Hello Lynette how are you doing today?

    • @lynetteg4033
      @lynetteg4033 Рік тому

      @@jameslawson7336 I'm well, thank you. How are you?

    • @jameslawson7336
      @jameslawson7336 Рік тому

      @@lynetteg4033 I'm good. It's really good to hear from you I hope you are having a wonderful time over there?

    • @jameslawson7336
      @jameslawson7336 Рік тому

      @@lynetteg4033 Good morning beautiful

  • @danielmelo7146
    @danielmelo7146 11 місяців тому +4

    "Magnificent". RIP Kenny Rogers.

  • @traceycampbell116
    @traceycampbell116 2 роки тому +32

    I'm 56 years old. First concert. I was 16. Went with my Mom. My best friend. I learnt all the oldies from my mom and still love them! My mom passed away 2.5 years ago. My heart is still broken. But listening to Kenny makes me feel like she is right here with me ❤

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому +2

      She is still with you, and one day, you will see her again, Kenny Rogers too.
      I am a bit older than you, I lost my Mom in 1987, and it seems like yesterday.

    • @hilariacastillo4207
      @hilariacastillo4207 2 роки тому +1

      Duele Dolor Doler de Dulce Regina

    • @hilariacastillo4207
      @hilariacastillo4207 2 роки тому

      1010-G Parte de La Familia de Casa Padre Habitación Principal Pizza Hot El Fondo de La Casa de Habitación Principal Gorilandia El Neón Rocanrol del Chango Martes 31 de Mayo de 2022 George S Clinton Peterbilt Ft Kenny Rogers Canciones Más Populares Alano Aaron Michael Jackson Morado Jacksmonjackmonse Neón y Nanelle Janelle Michael Jackson Neón Jacksmonjackmonse Morado

    • @malcolmfrost3786
      @malcolmfrost3786 2 роки тому

      Hello how are you doing

    • @williamanderson770
      @williamanderson770 Рік тому

      Hello, how are you doing today I pray you had a blessed day I hope this year brings happiness, love, peace, long life and prosperity for you and your house hold I'm from Springfield Illinois

  • @lew7197
    @lew7197 2 роки тому +27

    The way he delivers the line: "...but you could've heard a pin drop, when Tommy stopped and locked the door..." makes me feel like I could fist fight Satan.

    • @caseyporter499
      @caseyporter499 2 роки тому

      Have u even ever listened to the song? Lol. They gang raped his wife then he just went to the bar and beat them up as opposed to what he normally does and just coward and mope around. You should hear “ruby don’t take your love to town” even worse

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому +1

      @@caseyporter499
      Except he was never a Coward at all, he just honoured his Father's request, not to do the things he did, walk away from trouble if he could, It won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek, so the called him "Coward of the County" an untruthful moniker.
      You would probably hate Me, since I stood up to bustards like that all of my life.

  • @popobaba3687
    @popobaba3687 2 роки тому +5

    I truly believe in my heart that the vast majority of problems - either in one’s own life or the world as a whole - can be solved without fighting of any sort.

  • @rocky3268
    @rocky3268 Рік тому +9

    Kenny Rogers was a Poet Singer and the Best Story teller Ever R.I.P Kenny 🙏🏻 You will be Sadly Missed 💯💙✌🏻

  • @marshalllancaster2314
    @marshalllancaster2314 2 роки тому +65

    This has to be one of the most visual country songs I’ve ever heard. It was released before videos became big in the 80s. Still love it. Contender for favorite Kenny song.

  • @rsa_doluse7962
    @rsa_doluse7962 2 роки тому +31

    Tommy as he was locking the door: "manners. maketh. man."

  • @loitemulelesiit5727
    @loitemulelesiit5727 Рік тому +17

    Words of inspiration...RIP legend ,forever in our hearts .

  • @andreassilvanus1418
    @andreassilvanus1418 8 місяців тому +3

    From Namibia. Ondangwa. Kenny Rogers you are the greatest story teller in a million voices.

  • @user-yx4bo5vi7x
    @user-yx4bo5vi7x 2 роки тому +16

    Hello from Russia! 🙋‍♀️🇷🇺
    I recently got acquainted with the work of Kenny and immediately fell in love with his voice! 🎼🎵🎶🎸🎤👌🏻👍🏻💯😍❤️
    It is a pity that he is no longer with us!
    Blessed memory to him! 🙏🏼🕯

    • @nicholasmoore3939
      @nicholasmoore3939 2 роки тому

      Hello

    • @clintstewart5545
      @clintstewart5545 2 роки тому

      Hello from Portugal

    • @carminemurphy4836
      @carminemurphy4836 2 роки тому

      Kenny Rogers still lives on in our memories, on you tube, and in Heaven.

    • @ivanvolkovogorodnik8317
      @ivanvolkovogorodnik8317 2 роки тому

      Рад за знать что там есть Русские как мы которые знают что кантри музыка является.

  • @grahamcooper6538
    @grahamcooper6538 2 роки тому +30

    The best of them all, Kenny Rogers. RIP, never forgotten.

    • @hilariacastillo4207
      @hilariacastillo4207 Рік тому

      Burger King Dominic Dominica Dom Angel Fresnillo Oscar Ivan Mark Sinclair Vincent Like Dwayne Juan Elvis Michael Gardenzio Irving Ian Malcolm Vincent Ian Malcolm Delora Ian Malcolm Vincent Ian Malcolm Patricky Presley Rocky Hale Caesar Johnson Richard Benjamín Harrison Jo Anne Rhue Harrison Edgar López WWE Preston Van Owen de Mikecao Capetillo Hong King Levis Brians Kevinson Veloz Sobre Ruedas de Hamburguesa Triple Carne Triple Queso

  • @jdf4147
    @jdf4147 Рік тому +14

    There needs to be more music like this on the radio today!

    • @matthewwhite889
      @matthewwhite889 Рік тому

      Yeah, now it's just a bunch of shaking ass, glorification of drugs, and committing crimes.

    • @user-uz3eq8es6b
      @user-uz3eq8es6b 8 місяців тому

      Agreed 100%

  • @kengie121
    @kengie121 Рік тому +4

    In memory of my Uncle Sadru. Forever in our hearts. Rest with the angels. 💜

  • @xanittyy2347
    @xanittyy2347 2 роки тому +8

    Thank you uncle for showing me this song…..never had the opportunity to share gold memories with my dad….marriage problems…….glad I was raised by a true man….

    • @natashak47
      @natashak47 2 роки тому

      Love him so much my mums favourite she be listening down hearing this xx

  • @philconnors1522
    @philconnors1522 2 роки тому +47

    Kenny always told one hell of a story through his music.

    • @hilariacastillo4207
      @hilariacastillo4207 Рік тому

      Mikecao Capetillo Hong King Levis Brians Kevinson vs Kenny Rogers Grupo de Músico Guitarra de Rock

  • @donovanwilliams5424
    @donovanwilliams5424 2 роки тому +4

    There are some important life lessons in this simple song.

  • @droopmountain6510
    @droopmountain6510 9 місяців тому +6

    Saw him live in around 2013 and he was terrific. Glad I got the chance. RIP.

  • @ngillzz5147
    @ngillzz5147 2 роки тому +17

    Love Kenny Rogers !! 🥰 listened to this first when I was 8 with my Nan 👵🏻 but still listens to it now at 28 🥰💚

    • @jerryneumann6666
      @jerryneumann6666 Рік тому

      Hello there, how are you and where are you writng from?

  • @jumaantony8654
    @jumaantony8654 2 роки тому +20

    the spirit of the legend lives...rest in power the maestro

  • @uhunekpenmaoutreach676
    @uhunekpenmaoutreach676 Рік тому +6

    Great wisdom in the song..."walk away from trouble if you can" But I believe one should fight it when it comes to you or persists!

  • @lukeduffy2039
    @lukeduffy2039 29 днів тому +2

    Im only 13 but this song is a great song my dad showed it to me, shows how important dads are

  • @swarnenduroy668
    @swarnenduroy668 2 роки тому +36

    I'm on this path of exploring and glad I am, to have come across this man. A story weaved by the strumming of the guitar and the beating of the drums, mesmerized. Kenny Rogers is a legend in
    his own right.

  • @1Jason
    @1Jason 2 роки тому +4

    When Tommy stopped and locked the door. I love it

  • @alvinchereece3497
    @alvinchereece3497 2 роки тому +3

    Son my life is over 😭😭😭what a true song ❤R.I.P

  • @Mike-fd7dq
    @Mike-fd7dq 17 днів тому +2

    This song just made me remember my grandfather smiling at me 😭😭😭😭

  • @berniegallagher5716
    @berniegallagher5716 3 роки тому +40

    Love listening to kenny a legend.

    • @annmariegallagher947
      @annmariegallagher947 2 роки тому +1

      Not. Wud or. Not. Under. Stand. Word. Meain. Off fittn. + jst 4justic👍

    • @kennyrogers9847
      @kennyrogers9847 2 роки тому

      Thanks for your comment and supports, your comments and constant support has brought his legacy this far .Keep Supporting You can send us a direct message on hangouts or via gmail kennyrogers4485@gmail.com

    • @jacquesmoineau5591
      @jacquesmoineau5591 2 роки тому

      @@kennyrogers9847 megalol, that cheap phishing.

  • @aurumsau4497
    @aurumsau4497 3 роки тому +70

    "Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man"

    • @aleanapeters2330
      @aleanapeters2330 3 роки тому

      ùùù is u later he was a m in Trinidad and incisive book on your tink I am form of him in Trinidad the best of all possible values u later he was

    • @felixestevez1363
      @felixestevez1363 2 роки тому +1

      Iam dominican kenny.is the.besst

  • @EMMANUELONDIEKI-tf9uc
    @EMMANUELONDIEKI-tf9uc Рік тому +5

    I dont have a dad but Kenny Rogers has taught me alot

  • @elizabethwatkins9109
    @elizabethwatkins9109 Рік тому +20

    He told stories with his music. Love it😋

  • @joelayemere3703
    @joelayemere3703 2 роки тому +5

    My love for all the Country music singers. God bless your soul.

  • @music6666rgf
    @music6666rgf 2 роки тому +4

    *Its January 2022, lets see how many legends are listening to this masterpiece* 💚

  • @OriginalAK21
    @OriginalAK21 2 роки тому +34

    Nothing like a song that tells an actual story

  • @jennzobokela6756
    @jennzobokela6756 2 роки тому +14

    So inspiring indeed I always listen to it together with his other song the gambler great legacy Kenny left indeed 🙏 RIP

  • @duncanbest1031
    @duncanbest1031 3 роки тому +12

    Does he really have 21 number ones? That's incredible

  • @kalangwairene3195
    @kalangwairene3195 2 роки тому +6

    Ma father dedicated this song to me when i was seventeen years old now 30 years old but every time i used to get into any mistake i can hear this song sounding in ma ears so this wise words up to know am still following cos i can remember dad's words long live Mr Kalangwa John from Uganda i love u sp much dad

  • @Country_Nostalgia_1168
    @Country_Nostalgia_1168 2 місяці тому +2

    *I was born in the 90s and I grew up on all these great songs. My childhood music was the best. Friends in low places and achy breaky heart are my favorite.👍🔥🎶*

  • @snoxbox
    @snoxbox Рік тому +3

    Tommy is probably the only kid in the history of the whole world that actually listened and obeyed his dad.

  • @rymajaka7702
    @rymajaka7702 2 роки тому +11

    Rest well legend 🕊🕊🕊you left us with memories to cherish

  • @sammyzulu6463
    @sammyzulu6463 2 роки тому +4

    God thanks for creating a human being (Kenny Rogers) may he r,i,p...his words keep me going.

  • @imanoela9528
    @imanoela9528 Місяць тому +1

    Me. This was my father's favorite country song. It's 6 exactly years today he passed away, Playing the song makes me feel closer to him and remember the memory of him more vividly.

  • @ThangpongLam-ed6lu
    @ThangpongLam-ed6lu 2 дні тому

    Hearing this line "son my life is over but yours just began" My tears come out in second

  • @PrithviVenugopal-hq1lv
    @PrithviVenugopal-hq1lv Рік тому +6

    This is one song which has a lot of mixed emotions. Makes you sad happy and then satisfied too...😊

  • @raffdoon
    @raffdoon 2 роки тому +5

    Rest in peace Mr. Rogers

    • @giovannivgiovanniv2660
      @giovannivgiovanniv2660 2 роки тому +1

      Ohh yea...he's truly a legend,.. Maybe he find peace in the bossom of our creator,..nice meeting you

  • @matthewodeh4836
    @matthewodeh4836 2 роки тому +9

    Great music ever. I teach my children lessons of life to help them grow from it.
    Live forever, Kenny.

  • @RegularSinner
    @RegularSinner 2 роки тому +6

    This was the first Kenny Rogers song my father introduced to me. Being 20 years old I’ve grown to love Kenny’s music once my father passed away this song especially brings tears to my eyes when the line “Sometimes you gotta fight when you’re a man”.

  • @WCLCooke
    @WCLCooke 2 роки тому +7

    Kenny sang wise words. And for that, he's singing with the angels.

    • @johnmenju9427
      @johnmenju9427 2 роки тому

      Walk away from trouble if you can. a wise counsel from our greatest singer Kenny Ronger listening from Nairobi Kenya 20/11/2021

  • @shynedolls6090
    @shynedolls6090 2 роки тому +8

    This is my Favorite Kenny Rogers song. I grew up listening to old songs & I don't regret it. Those songs are still the best. Unlike songs now

  • @Karingithidan
    @Karingithidan Рік тому +3

    Golden voice this man had. Oh my.
    Am happy he was alive in my time

    • @joshmorgan3425
      @joshmorgan3425 Рік тому +1

      Hello how are you doing, and your family too?

  • @lincolnturner3663
    @lincolnturner3663 9 місяців тому +3

    This song never grow old

  • @judybrooke-mee7334
    @judybrooke-mee7334 2 роки тому +15

    RIP Kenny! Your songs have always inspired me!

    • @alexclever8117
      @alexclever8117 2 роки тому

      I love is songs, RIP😭😭😭😔

    • @martinsmith333m
      @martinsmith333m 2 роки тому +1

      Me too... Hi beautiful Judy 👋It’s my pleasure ☺️ to meet you, How are you doing? I hope I meet you in a peasant mood?

    • @alexclever8117
      @alexclever8117 2 роки тому

      Fine thank you, nice to meet you too

    • @alexclever8117
      @alexclever8117 2 роки тому

      Hope you and your lovely family are staying safe out there?

    • @theodoreritola7641
      @theodoreritola7641 Рік тому

      What a good song for the 1970s ,