Blake Shelton ~ "The Gambler"

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  • Опубліковано 23 сер 2024
  • Cracker Barrel Country Songs Of The Year Concert 2006
    Låtskrivere: Don Schlitz
    "The Gambler" is a song written by Don Schlitz, recorded by several artists, most famously by American country music singer Kenny Rogers.
    Blake Tollison Shelton (born June 18, 1976) is an American country singer and television personality. In 2001, he made his debut with the single "Austin". The lead-off single from his self-titled debut album, "Austin" spent five weeks at number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. The now Platinum-certified debut album also produced two more top 20 entries ("All Over Me" and "Ol' Red").
    #BlakeShelton #TheGambler #HonkyTonk #CountryClassic #RonjasCountryMusic #CountryMusic #GuriMalla2010

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  • @GuriMalla2010
    @GuriMalla2010  4 роки тому +682

    Lyrics :
    On a warm summer's evenin'
    On a train bound for nowhere
    I met up with a gambler
    We were both too tired to sleep
    So we took turns a-starin'
    Out the window at the darkness
    'Til boredom overtook us
    And he began to speak
    He said, "Son, I've made a life
    Out of readin' people's faces
    Knowin' what the cards were
    By the way they held their eyes
    So if you don't mind my sayin'
    I can see you're out of aces
    For a taste of your whiskey
    I'll give you some advice"
    So I handed him my bottle
    And he drank down my last swallow
    Then he bummed a cigarette
    And asked me for a light
    And the night got deathly quiet
    And his face lost all expression
    Said, "If you're gonna play the game, boy
    You gotta learn to play it right"
    You've got to know
    When to hold 'em
    Know when to fold 'em
    Know when to walk away
    And know when to run
    You never count your money
    When you're sittin' at the table
    There'll be time enough for countin'
    When the dealin's done
    Now, every gambler knows
    That the secret to survivin'
    Is knowin' what to throw away
    And knowin' what to keep
    'Cause every hand's a winner
    And every hand's a loser
    And the best that you can hope for
    Is to die in your sleep"
    So when he'd finished speakin'
    He turned back towards the window
    Crushed out his cigarette
    An' faded off to sleep
    And somewhere in the darkness
    The gambler, he broke even
    But in his final words I found
    An ace that I could keep
    You got to know
    When to hold 'em
    Know when to fold 'em
    Know when to walk away
    And know when to run
    You never count your money
    When you're sittin' at the table
    There'll be time enough for countin'
    When the dealin's done
    You've got to know
    When to hold 'em
    (When to hold 'em)
    Know when to fold 'em
    (When to fold 'em)
    Know when to walk away
    And know when to run
    You never count your money
    When you're sittin' at the table
    There'll be time enough for countin'
    When the dealin's done

    • @amazing5129
      @amazing5129 4 роки тому +12

      Very good job blake 😘💙

    • @douglasmcconnell8116
      @douglasmcconnell8116 4 роки тому +8

      Great Job Blake..

    • @hectorconte5753
      @hectorconte5753 4 роки тому +8

      Grrrrreat job Blake!!!

    • @cesardipp1976
      @cesardipp1976 4 роки тому +3

      Very, very good!!! 👍

    • @davesmith9805
      @davesmith9805 3 роки тому +1

      Who sang the original I'm a gambling man it's quicker to spend your time rather than spend my own hope you have the time to reply.

  • @kimsekoll6698
    @kimsekoll6698 4 роки тому +1343

    NO ONE will ever replace Kenny. But Blake did awesome with this song.

  • @Capzzzz882
    @Capzzzz882 4 роки тому +230

    Who's watching this after The legend of country music Kenny Rogers passed away. As much as I will always love Kenny's version I must say Blake did a good job.

  • @NickoLulea
    @NickoLulea 2 роки тому +101

    Blake is the king, but Kenny will always be the ace!

  • @evanboone205
    @evanboone205 8 років тому +663

    In my opinion the greatest country song of all time

    • @warakibho7803
      @warakibho7803 7 років тому +2

      BooneVille yes

    • @ryan11.11
      @ryan11.11 7 років тому +16

      BooneVille I use to think so but then I listen to
      George Strait Amarillo by morning and realized just how narrow and confined my world was

    • @4scharoba732
      @4scharoba732 7 років тому +1

      Evan Boone hfj

    • @timobrien8809
      @timobrien8809 7 років тому +3

      Yep !!

    • @michellemichaud1284
      @michellemichaud1284 7 років тому +9

      I absolutely LOVE this version!

  • @kudzaingozo-chapata8079
    @kudzaingozo-chapata8079 3 роки тому +46

    Blake Shelton has got the right voice for the Gambler Country song

    • @stephieirene1
      @stephieirene1 3 роки тому

      Blake is as good as anyone not named Kenny Rogers. He can't hit the depths Kenny can plumb, but it's a good facsimile.

  • @ulrikethalhammer4197
    @ulrikethalhammer4197 3 роки тому +3

    Great Song 👍🎤🤠🎸
    Super Musik 👍🎤🤠🎸

  • @joymcdonald8240
    @joymcdonald8240 3 роки тому +41

    Blake sings it well. However, NOBODY could ever sing it better then kenny. He owned The Gambler.

    • @philwatson6659
      @philwatson6659 7 місяців тому

      Almost always the first is the best. In fact I can only think of two that weren't

    • @MrJgreig72
      @MrJgreig72 3 місяці тому +1

      True!

    • @MrJgreig72
      @MrJgreig72 3 місяці тому +2

      Although this sounds really good!

  • @albus4043
    @albus4043 6 років тому +51

    I love that Blake didn't try to change it, to make it his own, but sang it the way it was meant to be sang. Love it!!

  • @marieasparling6717
    @marieasparling6717 2 роки тому +86

    This just proves what I've always said about Blake right from the beginning. If anybody could sing anyone's songs, it's Blake Shelton. He nailed this Kenny Rogers classic, nailed the Elvis classic, Suspicious Minds; Kenny Loggins classic, Footloose; amongst others. Great job, Blake. Love it. :)

    • @harrythehammer
      @harrythehammer 2 роки тому +2

      NO ONE will ever replace Kenny EVER there is only one KENNY ROGERS

    • @ronelmostert3589
      @ronelmostert3589 2 роки тому +2

      OMG Blake is so good with anything he sings. This is one of my favorites, so HANDSOME.

    • @muhammadrizvi5691
      @muhammadrizvi5691 Рік тому

      He's good but can'g do Willie

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому

      @@harrythehammer ciao Harry!🙋😍😘💘🍀

    • @anelladambrosio2513
      @anelladambrosio2513 Рік тому

      ​@@willockrudger6710ciao amico! 🙋‍♀️😍😘💘🍀

  • @tyshonjones8263
    @tyshonjones8263 2 місяці тому +4

    They don’t make these timeless country hits anymore.

  • @Dani-km7mb
    @Dani-km7mb 4 роки тому +42

    We lost the legend Kenny rogers

  • @popeyethesailorboy8905
    @popeyethesailorboy8905 2 роки тому +122

    No cell phones out, nobody ruining the show. Just a bunch of good people purely enjoying the music. RIP kenny

    • @anglishbookcraft1516
      @anglishbookcraft1516 2 роки тому +2

      Why record on your phone when you can just rewatch after on UA-cam.

    • @cm2324
      @cm2324 Рік тому

      Coz in some shows you sign a contract not to coz of copyright

  • @pastexpiry2013B
    @pastexpiry2013B 4 роки тому +72

    Even us non-Country Music fans miss Kenny today.

    • @manoncauvier4295
      @manoncauvier4295 4 роки тому

      Kene ranger partager avec amis Manon cauvier

    • @manoncauvier4295
      @manoncauvier4295 4 роки тому

      Black Shelton guri malla partager avec amis Manon cauvier

  • @graceflasha5941
    @graceflasha5941 4 місяці тому +4

    Beautiful job there Blake. We used that song at my father’s funeral.

  • @graemeclark8697
    @graemeclark8697 2 роки тому +5

    This man could fill a stadium

  • @jaysontaylor71
    @jaysontaylor71 3 роки тому +26

    And in his final words... I found Aces. Yes I did Dad. The very first song I remember hearing with you and 40 plus years later in our final days together this song played for the both of us, and I realized it was never about a poker player, but about a son and father's relationship. I will hold the aces tight dad. Thank you and love you.

  • @diannedodd2922
    @diannedodd2922 5 місяців тому +4

    My grandmother loves Kenny Rogers songs rip both of you

  • @jenniferrouse9071
    @jenniferrouse9071 3 роки тому +63

    No one can sing this song like Kenny but Blake was in fire with this song

  • @manolisyiannakas7279
    @manolisyiannakas7279 2 місяці тому +3

    Amazing!! But...still Kenny kills!!

  • @rebecasalinas9434
    @rebecasalinas9434 3 роки тому +5

    Kenny you are the Gambler FOREVER...♥️

  • @enriquewilliams8486
    @enriquewilliams8486 11 місяців тому +6

    Best cover of the song i've heard.👏

  • @dixonrudman2570
    @dixonrudman2570 2 роки тому +4

    Blake? You sing like I would love to,..lucky bugger.🎵🎶🎶Kenny would be proud of you. Sing on...

  • @weathervanerc8147
    @weathervanerc8147 4 роки тому +65

    Mad respect for attempting such a great song. He pulled it off extremely well. Absolutely loved it.

  • @andren.5126
    @andren.5126 3 роки тому +5

    He did the song Justice...Awesome!

  • @tonyclarke8569
    @tonyclarke8569 11 місяців тому +8

    A brilliant tribute to the late Kenny Rodgers.

  • @oldscoolgaming6700
    @oldscoolgaming6700 2 роки тому +7

    This is just as great as Kenny Rogers!

  • @sherrieventi125
    @sherrieventi125 Рік тому +16

    “Knowin what to throw away, and what to keep”. Words to live by!!

    • @larryroman3203
      @larryroman3203 Рік тому +2

      Hello, how are you doing?

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩💯

    • @sherrieventi125
      @sherrieventi125 Рік тому +2

      @@oscarlandrum thank you, that was very kind! I don’t chat much on here! I just happen to be a music lover, it is my first love! Hope you are having a lovely day!

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому

      @@sherrieventi125 oh that very good to know. If I may ask where are you from..?

    • @sherrieventi125
      @sherrieventi125 Рік тому +1

      @@oscarlandrum I don’t give out personal info on here! Have a great night!

  • @grumpyvet7670
    @grumpyvet7670 7 років тому +69

    Singers have a tendency to change songs to fit their style, which (more often than not) destroys the song. It's a breath of fresh air to see him sing it like it should be. Nice rendition!

  • @teresamay6981
    @teresamay6981 3 роки тому +9

    This is awesome blake can sing anything i know he made kenny Roger's proud amen 🙏 💯

  • @joncoots7196
    @joncoots7196 4 роки тому +3

    Blake did this song justice

  • @Razeel25
    @Razeel25 6 років тому +5

    Never thought a cover of this song could ever do it justice.
    I stand corrected

    • @almakomi5655
      @almakomi5655 6 років тому +1

      Wilton Burger you’re talking about Blake Shelton here....he makes every cover song sound much better

  • @stephengiordano6959
    @stephengiordano6959 2 роки тому +7

    Kenny will always be the top; but this is an excellent tribute

  • @EsperanzaMartinez2609
    @EsperanzaMartinez2609 Місяць тому +4

    Blake shelton el jugador.kenny rogers❤❤

  • @lmfs4032
    @lmfs4032 3 роки тому +11

    Blake and Keith are the only 2 people that have done the song on Kenny’s level!

    • @dunjakasanda5933
      @dunjakasanda5933 3 роки тому

      and Keith Urban

    • @waterdroplets1627
      @waterdroplets1627 3 роки тому +1

      @@dunjakasanda5933 he said Blake n Keith 😑

    • @tonybiddle6668
      @tonybiddle6668 2 роки тому

      Discovered Home Free singing it the other day, they are well worth listening to, here on You Tube

  • @jasonbowen4923
    @jasonbowen4923 4 роки тому +25

    Kenny Rogers would be proud of this cover of his song. Blake did it great.

    • @brianmurtha9651
      @brianmurtha9651 4 роки тому

      He probably is proud. You do know he is still alive right?

    • @ceciliaramos2280
      @ceciliaramos2280 4 роки тому +2

      Murtha Man Not as of today. RIP Kenny Rogers.

    • @brianmurtha9651
      @brianmurtha9651 4 роки тому +1

      @@ceciliaramos2280 wth I just started to get into his music

    • @battlingbugs3612
      @battlingbugs3612 4 роки тому +1

      "Thinking about Kenny Rogers tonight and remembered this. He was there that night." --- Blake Shelton on twitter April 16, 2020

  • @fakiola9184
    @fakiola9184 3 роки тому +4

    He did it justice

  • @nelmaaglubat7362
    @nelmaaglubat7362 6 днів тому +1

    The Legendary

  • @brendaholland4102
    @brendaholland4102 19 днів тому +1

    Love Kenny,but this is great

  • @2011scrappy
    @2011scrappy 3 роки тому +17

    May God Bless Kenny ... Blake was quality as ever

  • @salimbelkacemi4365
    @salimbelkacemi4365 3 роки тому +7

    he couldn't have done it any better ❤ perfect

  • @toninapendaliday2182
    @toninapendaliday2182 11 днів тому +1

    All the best songs of Blake Shelton we love you♥️♥️♥️ Allahu Akbar

  • @sadiabano48
    @sadiabano48 3 роки тому +5

    Classic voice, gorgeous face, handsome look! What a complete package 😍😍😍

  • @dorothym.mcdonald6975
    @dorothym.mcdonald6975 3 роки тому +5

    Blake Shelton wow love rendition of Kenny Rogers the Gambler. My Dad is who got me into his music and other Older Country music.

  • @christophers5510
    @christophers5510 4 роки тому +20

    great version.
    today, the Gambler broke even.
    *RIP Kenny Rogers*

  • @wesleymcjunkin687
    @wesleymcjunkin687 4 роки тому +34

    He gave Kenny Rogers a spectacular run for his money with his cover of this masterpiece!! Dang!! Didn't know Blake Shelton has such a wonderful voice and it has such great range too. 3-29-2020

    • @almakomi5655
      @almakomi5655 4 роки тому +4

      This song and every country song is very easy for Blake....he’s to good.....you should listen to his cover of “She talks to Angels” or the duet with Christina Aguilera “Just a Fool “ or even some of his mega smash hits....he’s to good

    • @tennispack6225
      @tennispack6225 2 роки тому

      Greeting from 21.05.2022 :) Masterpieces live forever

  • @lennardsubayar
    @lennardsubayar 4 роки тому +10

    The gambler has closed his eyes and faded off to sleep now.....RIP Kenny Rodgers

  • @nilsonpompeo3322
    @nilsonpompeo3322 4 роки тому +5

    Wow ! This is a real handsome Guy !!!! and besides he sings so well !

  • @tokej3
    @tokej3 4 роки тому +12

    R:I:P Kenny Rogers, bot U play the song sooo good.

  • @swagrobloxgamer1531
    @swagrobloxgamer1531 3 роки тому +3

    Perfect cover

  • @condoriano7125
    @condoriano7125 3 роки тому +2

    Shelton covering Kenny....legendary

  • @chasestringer757
    @chasestringer757 4 роки тому +100

    Rip Kenny Rogers

    • @bevviecat1306
      @bevviecat1306 4 роки тому

      He died on my birthday 😖😥😥😭

  • @annegriffin6172
    @annegriffin6172 3 роки тому +6

    I’m still coming back...work is crazy but Blake is still class

  • @ashleyclark1894
    @ashleyclark1894 4 роки тому +28

    He did this song so well... Love Blake

  • @leiaskywalker4216
    @leiaskywalker4216 Рік тому +4

    Very beautiful Blake+

  • @jenniferdijames1671
    @jenniferdijames1671 4 роки тому +27

    Good job Blake. R I p Kenny.

  • @carableu
    @carableu 3 роки тому +8

    This song is a metaphor for life…

  • @jennybandhu5724
    @jennybandhu5724 Рік тому +5

    Blake Shelton my favourite county singer

  • @annward4149
    @annward4149 2 роки тому +20

    Blake Shelton did a really great job. Kenny Rogers would be proud of this performance 👏. No one will take Kenny's place. Kenny just had that voice. He'll forever be missed. But Blake you did good 👍

  • @brandonadams1783
    @brandonadams1783 3 роки тому +5

    Kenny is the man at this song but Blake did a good job

  • @emmanuel4174
    @emmanuel4174 4 роки тому +14

    I just like Blake . such wonderful gentleman

  • @spidertikky413
    @spidertikky413 3 роки тому +4

    My dear Kenny Rogers no one ever will replace you in country musics...

  • @palwinder_kaler
    @palwinder_kaler 3 роки тому +10

    RIP Kenny. This is great tribute to legend ❤️

  • @sandysumner1134
    @sandysumner1134 3 роки тому +23

    Blake Shelton has a great voice .
    Excellent tribute to one of the best songs ever recorded !

  • @oliviafantini6574
    @oliviafantini6574 3 роки тому +7

    I love blake shelton because he is the best country singer!

  • @mozartr.k4177
    @mozartr.k4177 4 роки тому +6

    Nobody can replace Mr. Kenny Rogers. But this one is amazing too!!

  • @skeeterstanley1272
    @skeeterstanley1272 4 роки тому +6

    did a Great Job Blake

  • @hudsonbailey674
    @hudsonbailey674 4 роки тому +9

    This song "The Gambler" is a classic. Thank you, GuriMalla2010. R.I.P. Kenny Rogers.

  • @noeliajaime7656
    @noeliajaime7656 3 роки тому +19

    His performance was spotless. Just perfection.👏❤

    • @meekdavid6455
      @meekdavid6455 3 роки тому +1

      You're looking pretty.. how're you doing?

  • @Alnilam82
    @Alnilam82 2 роки тому +5

    Best cover ever!

  • @earlyrisersteph
    @earlyrisersteph Рік тому +6

    This is great! I forget Blake is more than someone who plays a musician on tv.

  • @magpinyburaoloyo6940
    @magpinyburaoloyo6940 4 роки тому +12

    Rip legend ...We will miss you Rogers ..Blake did thia cover very well

  • @annadavid1272
    @annadavid1272 2 роки тому +9

    What a great tribute to the Immortal Kenny Rogers! Good Job Blake!

  • @Johanna-tz9mg
    @Johanna-tz9mg 3 роки тому +9

    Come on Blake ...sing songs like Willie...George...Waylon ...don't let country die pls

    • @marlucesoares5099
      @marlucesoares5099 7 місяців тому

      Não deixe morrer, country é sua essência!!!!

  • @mrcash-pu8uz
    @mrcash-pu8uz 5 років тому +3

    You nailed .. master

  • @joyoung4829
    @joyoung4829 4 роки тому +5

    Lord I ❤️ this guy

  • @noeliajaime7656
    @noeliajaime7656 Рік тому +6

    Just impeccable. Bravo Blake!

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩💯

  • @sheilavanduynfote5539
    @sheilavanduynfote5539 4 роки тому +4

    This is the Blake Shelton I remember “Cowboy Hat” and his hair ❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

  • @lisaborland7801
    @lisaborland7801 4 роки тому +4

    Heaven didn't gain an angel, they gained a legend. Rest In Peace Kenny ❤️🙏

  • @cajuncountryboy7569
    @cajuncountryboy7569 4 роки тому +41

    Not many people have the gift of singing someone else's song and make it sound good, but Blake has the talent like a few select singers.

  • @viking956
    @viking956 3 роки тому +23

    I do believe this version is just as good as the original from '78. And that's kind of hard to do. Taking a classic that most ALL country fans know the words to and delivering it with the same grace and warmth that Kenny did way back when. Good job Blake! Good job indeed.

    • @mikematthews31
      @mikematthews31 2 роки тому

      Actually, Kenny was a cover too. Bobby Bare put out the first and best version, then Johnny Cash, bothering before Kenny Rogers.

  • @annegriffin6172
    @annegriffin6172 Рік тому +3

    Blake is fine as it gets

  • @teresarose2824
    @teresarose2824 4 роки тому

    Kenny would be proud!

  • @traceyatdefiningelegance1250
    @traceyatdefiningelegance1250 2 роки тому +4

    He did a great job of Kenny’s song. That extra twang.

  • @firefly4724
    @firefly4724 3 роки тому +4

    Kenny R.I.P 🙏
    GREAT JOB BLAKE

  • @garryclark3945
    @garryclark3945 3 місяці тому +1

    Good cover

  • @taracochran4266
    @taracochran4266 3 роки тому +3

    I grew up on the Kenny Rogers version and Blake Shelton did an excellent job

  • @jimmyayub
    @jimmyayub 6 років тому +6

    Blake Shelton is one of the best country singers :-)

  • @lstorm2003
    @lstorm2003 4 роки тому +15

    Rest easy Kenny.. Thanks for the music, your legacy will live on!

  • @laurahays407
    @laurahays407 3 роки тому +4

    Wow. Sounds and looks great

  • @nikkistanfield
    @nikkistanfield Рік тому +4

    Wow! It can sing anything! He’s so handsome..❤️❤️❤️

    • @oscarlandrum
      @oscarlandrum Рік тому

      I always enjoy what you share here on UA-cam but we're not friends yet, I will love to be friends with you.. how are you feeling today.🤩🤩

  • @StephanieGouldson
    @StephanieGouldson 2 роки тому +5

    Good tribute to Kenny rogers

  • @irenedontoh3539
    @irenedontoh3539 4 роки тому +8

    Great rendition, Blake. R.I.P.P, Kenny Rogers. #Legend🌷

  • @savannahbarrett4148
    @savannahbarrett4148 2 роки тому +3

    Great job Blake. I'm you're #1 fan. You're my favorite singer.
    Savannah from Canada 🇨🇦

  • @PenusDrippings
    @PenusDrippings 3 роки тому +3

    the dryness in Kenny rogers voice made this song so much more better .

    • @robertalexbiro267
      @robertalexbiro267 6 місяців тому

      I can agree to this, true. But good one this is, too🙂

  • @chameleon257
    @chameleon257 4 роки тому +5

    A country legend

  • @charlesmorland750
    @charlesmorland750 3 роки тому +23

    Excellent, Blake Shelton has a voice one of a kind. He is such a pleasure to listen to.

  • @MichaelMyers689
    @MichaelMyers689 10 годин тому

    There’ll be time enough for countin’ when the dealin’ is done

  • @samwaggoner7614
    @samwaggoner7614 3 роки тому +3

    Thank you Blake no one will ever replace Kenny but I know you did it in rememberance. Good job .

  • @mariann2293
    @mariann2293 4 роки тому +14

    Greetings from Croatia; I realy love Blake and his voice and music. Well done.