Every time I hear somebody say, "The best that you can hope for", I interrupt them and say, "is to die in your sleep." Literally, every...single...time!
Glad you love Kenny! This song is a metaphor for life. Life is a poker game. We all start life with the hand God gave us. "Every hand is a winner and every hands a loser." The choices you make for good or bad (to hold, fold, walk away or run.) Will determine whether you succeed in life. "You never count your money when your sittin at the table. They'll be time enough for countin when the dealings done." Never assume who the winners or losers are or sit on your laurels. Because you don't know the final outcome until the end of your life and your reconning with God. Next up is Lady PLEASE!!! 😛🥰
If you like story songs, you'll love "Coward of the County" by Kenny. He's got some really great duets with Dolly also. Kenny Rogers and Lionel Ritchie singing "Lady" puts me in a happy place... their voices go so well together.
Kenny was huge back in the day. Two of his songs were made into tv movies. The Gambler and Coward of the County. The Gambler had 5 movies in all. Trust me, his looks and voice had every woman swooning. He is known for his beautiful love songs. React to LADY and you will fall in love. (Live version in white suit) Also, YOU DECORATED MY LIFE is a beautiful song but really listen to the words, absolutely beautiful.
That voice is butter. One of the great things about Kenny Rogers is that he doesn't oversing. Pretty straightforward, often even simple. But he can somehow still hold his place in a duet with a mega-voice like Dolly Parton.
Love your reactions, always bring a smile. On a side noteIn 2018 The Gambler was put into the national archives. As of 2022 only 600 songs have been allowed.
It’s a metaphor for life. Don’t admire your accomplishments. Keep grinding and there will be time to look back at what you accomplished when you are old. Make the best of the hand you are dealt!
if you love his storytelling, he made 5 tv westerns about this very character in the song. they feature a whose who of movie western actors and country singers. i mean it's wild. they are a little campy/predictable but honestly a great wholesome watch. highly recommend them.
This was everywhere in the late 70's when it came out. You couldn't turn on the radio or be where a jukebox was without hearing it a few times. I didn't mind because I loved it so much.
In the 80s I worked for a company that sold light fixtures, refrigerators, washes, dryers. We delivered some stuff to Kenny Rogers house in Alpharetta Ga. And Kenny was like an every day kinda guy! Cool reaction!
What a trip man. I bought this single in high school. And also another one of his, Coward of the County. Which is a fantastic song. But this is a masterful song it's a complete allegory for life, and it's got foreshadowing and just so much double entendre and yet like you say, the way he delivers it and the backing vocals especially that deep bass and it just works so well.
You also said you love Dolly Parton, so you should check out some of Dolly and Kenny's duets... They were a very popular as a couple act back in the day, even did a few "big" movies together.
For years I carried the refrain of this song in my head, thinking it was timeless wisdom passed to me by my grandfather. Only recently I learned it was the lyrics to this song...the old bugger is laughing at me from beyond the grave. I miss that onery old fart.
Brit..... LADY!!! Has to be the next Kenny Roger's song you do. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO WATCH THE 1980 LIVE VERSION HE PERFORMED 10 DAYS AFTER THE SONG WAS RELEASED. YOU ARE THE BEST NEW REACTOR!
I love this song because of course ultimately it's not a song about how to play poker but a song about how to live life. Storytelling with a message at its best.
I am loving watching someone experiencing songs I grew up on for the first time!!! My mama had Dolly,Kenny,CDB, Johnny Cash and the other GOATs on the radio all the time! Then I grew up in the era of Tim and Garth.
Oh Britt, you've got to react to the live version of his song called "Lady". He's wearing a white polyester suit from the 80's and your just gonna melt. It is still one of my favorite songs even after 40+ yrs. I was not country back then but I liked The Gambler. Catchy tune.
Check out Roy Orbison, "Running Scared"... Amazing vocals, and a story to tell. Also, his song "Crying", for the same reasons. Also check out K.D. Lang's cover of "Crying" as well. She is a perfect example of a cover done right. They also did a duet version of this song before Roy passed away in 1988.
You should react to other Kenny Rogers songs. Many are stories. Coward of the County, Lucille, Don't Take your Guns to Town. One of my favorite country singers.
Awww no girl listen to the story again its not even about great Gambling advice it is great LIFE advice. One of the best life lesson songs ever. Think about it.
People have already told you about how huge the song was, then the movies that came. But in 1991 they made the movie "The Gambler Returns" starring Kenny Rogers and your girl Reba McEntire. Definitely worth the watch!
Kenny, was a great entertainer with a great voice made some great songs, this was one, Britt, I would like to request a song by Kenny Rogers, the song is"LADY" THINK YOU WILL LOVE IT. THANKS
This song is such an ear worm I almost didn’t watch your video, being afraid it would haunt me all night, but you’re reactions are so fun I had to see what you thought if it, lol.
Hi Britt! New subscriber from Down Under here! Thanks for reacting to my favourite Kenny songs! It’s not really about poker, it’s about life! Thanks again! Peace and Blessings from Australia.
My Uncle is a dead ringer for Kenny Rogers, one time he and my aunt were on vacation and stopped at a wax museum, when they were in the country music wing my Uncle had the genius idea of grabbing a guitar and holding completely still while people walked by and 100% believed he was a Kenny Rogers wax statue! Lol When he finally couldn't stay still he burst out laughing and scared the crap out of everyone 😂
One of my favorites from Kenny Roger's he definitely had an amazing voice what a legend he is I also like islands in the stream that he sings with dolly parton
Hi Britt - I really loved the excitement you brought to this wonderful homage to a tremendous talent - Mr Kenny Rogers.... These guys know how to give "justice" and pay full honor to the "Greats" ! Check out their time with Don McLean with "America Pie"... Speaking of "Heavenly Harmonies" - you need to go ahead and react to their beautiful version of "How Great Thou Art" - it will literally transport you to Heaven! The video alone is worth the reaction but the "Angelic" harmonies gives me a glimpse of what I so long look forward to in Heaven!! Love your channel and the stand you take for "Right"ness!!! God Bless! RichieC (Atl/Ga) ps - I get to see the guys in Atl on March 3rd - saw them last November as well - I just can't get enough of these guys and their music!
The song is actually a metaphor for life💯🔥
Indeed!
Yup.
He was called the silver fox. He was a really great man and a true gentleman
Wait til you hear him sing "Lady". You'll melt.
It wasn't really about gambling. It was about life using gambling as a metaphor.
She's got to react to Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town, and Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In.
@@mikemaricle9941 And Long Arm of the Law
@@rickwelch8464 Don't forget Rubin James.
You beat me to it! 😁💯
How about she believes in me and Lucille
Every time I hear somebody say, "The best that you can hope for", I interrupt them and say, "is to die in your sleep." Literally, every...single...time!
Glad you love Kenny! This song is a metaphor for life. Life is a poker game. We all start life with the hand God gave us. "Every hand is a winner and every hands a loser." The choices you make for good or bad (to hold, fold, walk away or run.) Will determine whether you succeed in life. "You never count your money when your sittin at the table. They'll be time enough for countin when the dealings done." Never assume who the winners or losers are or sit on your laurels. Because you don't know the final outcome until the end of your life and your reconning with God. Next up is Lady PLEASE!!! 😛🥰
Amen, well said and......you bet😏
If you like story songs, you'll love "Coward of the County" by Kenny. He's got some really great duets with Dolly also. Kenny Rogers and Lionel Ritchie singing "Lady" puts me in a happy place... their voices go so well together.
Kenny was huge back in the day. Two of his songs were made into tv movies. The Gambler and Coward of the County. The Gambler had 5 movies in all. Trust me, his looks and voice had every woman swooning. He is known for his beautiful love songs. React to LADY and you will fall in love. (Live version in white suit)
Also, YOU DECORATED MY LIFE is a beautiful song but really listen to the words, absolutely beautiful.
I remember loving those movies in my childhood.
Kenny Rogers "Coward of the County" . You'll LOVE it ! ❤
YES! This! ☝ 💜
💙💙💙🎼💙💙💙 my parents were in a Country Music band when I was young , and I heard this song about 24,589 times. Loved it then 🧡 Love it now 💛
24,590 now.
Just trying to help you not lose count
That voice is butter. One of the great things about Kenny Rogers is that he doesn't oversing. Pretty straightforward, often even simple. But he can somehow still hold his place in a duet with a mega-voice like Dolly Parton.
Iconic song. Lot's of great covers, but no one has THAT voice.
It's mind-boggling that someone could make it into adulthood without hearing this song. Life is 🤪
the most mind-boggling to me is those who react to BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY and say its their first time hearing it..
First time hearing this song 😅 (I'm 41 and have been playing music since I was 14...) Life is indeed 🤪
I grew up on Kenny, and I went with my parents to see him live probably 8 or so years ago and he still sounded awesome! RIP Kenny!!♥️♥️♥️
Love your reactions, always bring a smile.
On a side noteIn 2018 The Gambler was put into the national archives. As of 2022 only 600 songs have been allowed.
It’s a metaphor for life. Don’t admire your accomplishments. Keep grinding and there will be time to look back at what you accomplished when you are old. Make the best of the hand you are dealt!
if you love his storytelling, he made 5 tv westerns about this very character in the song. they feature a whose who of movie western actors and country singers. i mean it's wild. they are a little campy/predictable but honestly a great wholesome watch. highly recommend them.
This was everywhere in the late 70's when it came out. You couldn't turn on the radio or be where a jukebox was without hearing it a few times. I didn't mind because I loved it so much.
Please listen to Lady by Kenny Rogers
In the 80s I worked for a company that sold light fixtures, refrigerators, washes, dryers. We delivered some stuff to Kenny Rogers house in Alpharetta Ga. And Kenny was like an every day kinda guy! Cool reaction!
It's not about gambling. It's a song about making good choices in life.
Take what he says use it in arguments, some are best to walk away from some you need to double down. Songs a great life lesson.
I just love watching your face light up listening to these songs. Keep ‘em coming, Britt!
What a trip man. I bought this single in high school. And also another one of his, Coward of the County. Which is a fantastic song. But this is a masterful song it's a complete allegory for life, and it's got foreshadowing and just so much double entendre and yet like you say, the way he delivers it and the backing vocals especially that deep bass and it just works so well.
Kenny Rogers is the master of musical story telling.
I think it's about life
Rip Kenny Rogers thanks for all the great memories, 🙏🤠 you should check out his song Lady, I'm sure you'll love it.
His song Lady is amazing. Try to do the live version. Amazing song and voice.
100% one of the best to react to. In my opinion.
You have an incredible personality and energy, which makes you a beautiful person! Keep up the great reaction! From Canada!
You also said you love Dolly Parton, so you should check out some of Dolly and Kenny's duets...
They were a very popular as a couple act back in the day, even did a few "big" movies together.
Luv all your reactions. Kenny Rogers' live version of "Lady" is one of the best live versions of any song. You won't be disappointed.
For years I carried the refrain of this song in my head, thinking it was timeless wisdom passed to me by my grandfather. Only recently I learned it was the lyrics to this song...the old bugger is laughing at me from beyond the grave. I miss that onery old fart.
Brit..... LADY!!! Has to be the next Kenny Roger's song you do. PLEASE MAKE SURE TO WATCH THE 1980 LIVE VERSION HE PERFORMED 10 DAYS AFTER THE SONG WAS RELEASED. YOU ARE THE BEST NEW REACTOR!
I love this song because of course ultimately it's not a song about how to play poker but a song about how to live life. Storytelling with a message at its best.
Kenny Rogers Live Version of “ LADY” !!!!! Great reaction as usual:)
You should check out his live version of Lady! ✌️✌️
Well said, This song is about Life Lessons... R.I.P. Mr Rogers 🙏🏼✝️✌🏼☮️💯...
Thank you for reminding me how smooth his voice is!
I love this song. Even as a kid, I couldn't ignore the this is a hell of a clever metaphor for life as I've ever heard. Incredible
An absolute classic.
Kenny Rogers is an American classic, such an iconic voice, one of a kind!
"Somewhere in the darkness, the Gambler he broke even", He passed on to a better life! Great song by a Great Man, thanks Britt!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I am so happy I found your channel love your energy.
Wanted to welcome to the group she's fantastic
I am loving watching someone experiencing songs I grew up on for the first time!!! My mama had Dolly,Kenny,CDB, Johnny Cash and the other GOATs on the radio all the time! Then I grew up in the era of Tim and Garth.
Oh Britt, you've got to react to the live version of his song called "Lady". He's wearing a white polyester suit from the 80's and your just gonna melt. It is still one of my favorite songs even after 40+ yrs. I was not country back then but I liked The Gambler. Catchy tune.
Check out Roy Orbison, "Running Scared"... Amazing vocals, and a story to tell. Also, his song "Crying", for the same reasons. Also check out K.D. Lang's cover of "Crying" as well. She is a perfect example of a cover done right. They also did a duet version of this song before Roy passed away in 1988.
You should react to other Kenny Rogers songs. Many are stories. Coward of the County, Lucille, Don't Take your Guns to Town. One of my favorite country singers.
Kenny is one of my all time favourite singers. And, my favourite song of his is "Desperado", an fantastic Eaglles song.
I'm sure if I read all the comments most will be recommending that you react to Kenny Rogers - Lady. It's a GREAT vocal performance.
You GOTS hear Lady and Coward of the County! You will LOVE them both!
Awww no girl listen to the story again its not even about great Gambling advice it is great LIFE advice. One of the best life lesson songs ever. Think about it.
Lady!!! Live! Pleeeeseee! ❤❤❤
Timeless legend
People have already told you about how huge the song was, then the movies that came. But in 1991 they made the movie "The Gambler Returns" starring Kenny Rogers and your girl Reba McEntire. Definitely worth the watch!
If you want a great story song from Kenny Rogers check out “coward of the county”
Kenny, was a great entertainer with a great voice made some great songs, this was one, Britt, I would like to request a song by Kenny Rogers, the song is"LADY" THINK YOU WILL LOVE IT. THANKS
can not wait to hear coward of the county by Kenny Rogers.
One of my favorites! My daddy used to sing this to us❤
RIP. Kenny. so blessed I got to see you live.
Kenny's voice is like honey-butter.
" Ruben James " by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, you should hear, also " Lady " is a must.
check out a fine to leave me by kenny rogers
Lady and Coward of the County are fabulous! Enjoy the journey
This is a lesson in life. Toxic be gone, happy become!!
kenny rogers The Greatest...is a must hear
I am sure you would love Kenny Rodgers " Ruby don't take your love to town "
Nice one, Britt! Love Kenny. 🙂 He was a master of that vocal fry.
Your reactions is so adorable
he is talking about life in the song
This song is such an ear worm I almost didn’t watch your video, being afraid it would haunt me all night, but you’re reactions are so fun I had to see what you thought if it, lol.
Check out his hit Coward of the county.
This is about LIFE!
Used to sing this with the family when I was a kid. Dad on the guitar. Sis singing harmony.
Hi Britt! New subscriber from Down Under here! Thanks for reacting to my favourite Kenny songs! It’s not really about poker, it’s about life! Thanks again! Peace and Blessings from Australia.
COWARD OF THE COUNTY... another great story
Oh, I loved when she sang in southern accent.
My Uncle is a dead ringer for Kenny Rogers, one time he and my aunt were on vacation and stopped at a wax museum, when they were in the country music wing my Uncle had the genius idea of grabbing a guitar and holding completely still while people walked by and 100% believed he was a Kenny Rogers wax statue! Lol When he finally couldn't stay still he burst out laughing and scared the crap out of everyone 😂
"Lady"; "Through the Years"; "You Decorated My Life"; "She Believes In Me" are must listens too
It's a life lesson!
Lady!!!! Next Kenny song
This the title track for his movie called the gambler as well
Lady-Live Kenny Rogers
Great reaction
One of my favorites from Kenny Roger's he definitely had an amazing voice what a legend he is
I also like islands in the stream that he sings with dolly parton
Kenny Rogers musik was so good that they made full movies out of at least four of them. Worth the watch too.
His voice is like warm caramel.
It’s also a song about life. It’s such a brilliant song. Great reaction as always 😊
Check out "Lucille" by Kenny Rogers. It is a great story and is my very favorite song by Rogers.
Hi Britt - I really loved the excitement you brought to this wonderful homage to a tremendous talent - Mr Kenny Rogers....
These guys know how to give "justice" and pay full honor to the "Greats" ! Check out their time with Don McLean with "America Pie"...
Speaking of "Heavenly Harmonies" - you need to go ahead and react to their beautiful version of "How Great Thou Art" - it will literally transport you to Heaven!
The video alone is worth the reaction but the "Angelic" harmonies gives me a glimpse of what I so long look forward to in Heaven!!
Love your channel and the stand you take for "Right"ness!!!
God Bless!
RichieC (Atl/Ga)
ps - I get to see the guys in Atl on March 3rd - saw them last November as well - I just can't get enough of these guys and their music!
Some of Kenny Rogers early work was with a band called the First Edition. Check out "I just checked in to see what condition my condition was in"
He’s one of the greatest ever he’s my personal favorite
This song is about life.
His song Morning Desire and Goodbye ❤❤
Made a tv movie out of this song starring kenny !
Coward of the county is my favourite song of his
My father useto Listen to this kenny Rogers song R.I.P Dad 😢
Listen to "20 Years Ago." Really powerful piece of arrangement.
Listen to his “Coward of the County” both songs were both made into a movies starring Kenny Rogers!
don't get much into country but certain ones I love, like Kenny Rodgers! His songs really tell a story 🙂
Thanks for doing Kenny. Now, you gotta react to my favorite KG hit, "Coward of The County"; No Kenny Rogers experience is complete without it.
this is a legit song about life