The beauty of what Jamal is doing, He is giving us old folks who have heard these songs for years I know them totally. You are giving them a new life to them for us. Again great channel.
I saw him live 8 years ago when I was doing security at the concert. I was like “oh cool ok” by the end of the concert I can hands down say one of the best entertainers I have ever seen live and his pipes were still clean as a whistle. Rest easy Kenny 🙏
Jamel, this song is a metaphor for how to live your life by relating it to poker. Life is a gamble and in those situations you need to know when to hold your ground, when to walk away, and when to run. It's all in how you play life's cards. After dealing with life's trials and troubles and your life / the game is over, if you played your cards right, the best you can hope for is to die peacefully in your sleep like the gambler did in the song. The gambler gave Kenny those last words of advice to help him through life cause he could see Kenny was down on his luck / "out of aces". Kenny says in the gambler's "final words I found an ace I could keep" - the good life advice. This is a master class in songwriting and storytelling.
Agreed. The aspect of gambling is only the vehicle to give the deeper lesson about going through life itself. "The Gambler" is a highly parodied, highly laugh-at song, and yet it's also deeply respected. There are many leaders out there who said it's one of their favorites. One in particular is Rudy Guiliani, legendary mayor of New Your City. You want a good example? Look at the catchy chorus itself. Let's apply it to serious dating. You know, actually looking for someone to love, who will love you, and you will share your life. You got to know what to hold them. (You can say that as both when to hold on to them, and when to hold them physically close when they're having heartbreak). ... know when to fold them. (Know when to concede in an argument, even if you are sure you are 'right.') ... know when to walk away. (Know when the relationship is over, even if it's breaking your heart. You still love them, they may still love you, but it is over. Walk away. MAYBE you can come back. Who knows? Walking away doesn't always mean walking away for good). ... know when to RUN. (Self explanatory. If I can be a little 'mean, one name. Amber Heard.) Now stop and mentally apply this to a lot of aspects of life. Another good, but quick example -- where you work. Know when to hold it -- know when to RUN. To me, my favorite part is the gambler "he broke even." It's bittersweet. Who knows what his life had been like. Good or bad, we don't know. He wasn't rich, obviously. He wouldn't have 'bummed off a cigarette.' He was at least a little down on his luck, too. But self-serving or not, he gave some very good advice, and more to the point he truly wished the other man well. "Learn from me. I may not have much time, but learn what I can tell you. Live a good life." And then he broke even. He left at least one lifelong good deed, and died peacefully. Thanks for the ace, "Gambler."
And all of that comes across so much more powerfully when sung by the guy who wrote it. I only heard him once and it was years ago...but that was the first time I realized the actual depth of the lyrics. I mean, I got the meaning and the ability of the writer from Kenny, but his version was too easy to let bounce off your ears. I got the genius from the writer.
Yes! R.I.P Kenny. Only the people that can understand the meaning beyond the lines in this Gambling song can truly know the metaphor of life this really stands for!👍♥️
Jamel just mentioned something that fans of country music have known for decades. When someone can sing, he doesn't need all the half naked girls twerking in the background...he just sings! RIP, Kenny. We loved your music!
“...And somewhere in the darkness, the gambler he broke even, but in his final words I found an ace that I could keep”. Absolute chills every time. One of the best songs ever written.
"Every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser." It's not the cards you are dealt, but how you play them that matters. In the end, we all _break even._
mdiem So true bc guess what that’s all we can do. Some things in life we choose but somethings are handed to us. My parents died, one when I was 15, the other when I was 19, and I’ve been asked how did you manage to get ahead and my answer what choice did I have. You do what you have to.
@Wikkitt Klown All of them were called the Gambler. Second was the Adventure Continues, third was The Legends Continues, Fourth was Luck of the Draw, and fifth was Playing for Keeps.
The thing is Kenny Rodgers was not only a great singer, but I would consider him one of the best storytellers ever. When you listen to his songs if you close your eyes you will see a movie in your head because he just paints that picture so well. It's almost impossible not to feel like you have seen a movie while just hearing him. RIP Kenny
@@michaelsears9513 fun fact about "Islands In The Stream": When Kenny was originally recording the song, with Barry Gibb in the control booth Kenny was originally recording the song as a solo performance and Barry felt that something was missing and suggested bringing Dolly Parton in and recording the song as a duet
I always think of Kenny Rogers as more of a storyteller than a singer! He had an amazing voice, perfect delivery, and he could draw you in like no other!
It's a one-man act, because he's now The Gambler, and he's talking to _you,_ giving you the same advice he was given....And like his teacher, he has now broken even. . Good night, Kenny. RIP
therealjaxon before that he was around since the 50s new Christy minstrels then the first edition before crossing over to country.. a fav song,,' just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in' loved that song when I was a kid :)
Go farther back to Kenny Roger's and The First Edition song "I Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In". It's a Psychedelic Rock song.
Kenny had a way of writing a song where it sounded great while you listened Until you got to that amazing line (gambler breaking even, coward of the county locked the door). And when you heard it, and understood the wisdom in the words, you just knew that song would stick with you for life. That's how I grew up listening to Kenny Roger's, and why I'm so grateful for his work.
"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In). Kenny doing psych with his band The First Edition. It was featured prominently in The Big Lebowski.
He was my Mom's favorite singer, she used to love listening to his albums. Don't know why, but seeing you genuinely appreciate his artistry, brought a tear to my eye.
Hate to break it to this guy, but he's the only person I know that's incapable memorizing the lyrics to the chorus of this song. It's not complicated dude, and I believe he says it pretty clearly?
@@ckobo84 You got to understand, African Americans of his age group probably all heard the song but partially, at a distance or maybe in the background of movie scene or a over a mall loudspeaker or something like that.
The song is about life, my friend. It starts out from Kenny's perspective meeting the old gambler. Kenny isn't literally gambling but he has the look on his face as a man who lost all his money at the tables. It's the depression and loss that hits the Gambler. So the Gambler tells him, you got to treat life like you are Gambling. Because you are. Everything you do, it is a risk and you can win or lose based on what is in your hand, what is on the table, and what the other people playing around you have. You just got to know when to hold 'em, when to call the loss, and when to say you're done. Minimize the losses and when to maximize the winnings... Then the song moves on to Kenny is now the Gambler. And he isn't alone at the table, you are there with him. That's why he looks at the "Camera" he isn't looking at the camera, he is looking at you. He is seeing your pain, your losses, the troubles you've been through. And now an old gambler himself, he is telling you the same advice he got back on that train. Focus on these things, and you'll be better for it.
I thought that was obvious, guess not. Although I wouldn't even go so far as to bring gambling into this at all. That was already taking it a bit too literally. To me Kennys character was just down on his luck in life, it could have been gambling, but there is no reason why this could not encompass any and everything else life has to offer. So whatever hand you've been dealt, try to make the best of it, in everything.
That's exactly right, OP!! My uncle, whom I had never seen cry, in my whole life, used to absolutely BAWL when I put this record, on---did't weep, didn't sob, BAWLED!! Gotta know when to walk-away, know when to run!!
the muppets did a version of this song on their show and it was absolutely amazing and wonderful -- is it out there -- if so you might enjoy it. thanks for the reaction to this smiles and love to you
Back in the 80's, I took my nephew who was a HUGE Kenny Rogers fan, to a Kenny Rogers concert. I don't think I've ever seen anyone as excited or happy as he was that night. It was an amazing concert!!
That's crazy you said that. No lie, my fiance's favorite artist is Prince and he died on her b-day in 2016 . I've never seen a person look so absolutely confused and viciously refusing to believe it was true at the same time. That's wild.
@@charlesrobinson8514 ;Thats not a good memory to have. Get this, my best friends dad died on his birthday. That was the only time i ever gave my friend a hug. Thats all i could do.
You are absolutely right, it's about the cards you're dealt in life and how u play the ups and downs your dealt with in your journey. We'll miss u Kenny Rodgers 💔♥️
That man had a voice like liquid chocolate sliding down silk. Not even a huge country fan, but Kenny's voice lives in that same range as David Draihman, Morgan Freeman, or that guy who does voiceovers for movie trailers. Things of beauty.
I grew up with this stuff. Imagine growing up in Los Angeles and your parents blasting Kenny Rogers out of their '78 Pinto while everyone else is listening to the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.
Henry Bemis, never had the Pinto, but yes...Kenny Rogers, Eddie Rabbitt, Anne Murray, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton...that’s what my parents had blaring out of their Ford Thunderbird. Lol! Thankfully, they liked the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, too! 😄
I was born in the '90s, but my mom grew up listening to him When I was a kid, she bought a kenny CD I loved it! Nowadays, i go on youtube and pandora to enjoy kenny R.I.P., kenny rogers!
Thank God he did. Reacted to it so did LostInVegas check them out. I have the movie on BluRay that's how hardcore I am. That movie n Convoy from late 70s early 80s...damn
You are right. No deep meaning to this song. A story. Something Kenny did best. In songs, movies, tv shows. In photography which showed in movies and shows he played in. I remember a tv special where he played a photographer who ignored his family. I can't remember the name of it and cannot find it anywhere. Everything he did was real to life
That technique when he makes his voice sound rough is called "vocal fry". As a singer, it sometimes adds more interest or emotion to the song you are singing.
Kenny guest starred on THE MUPPET SHOW, where he performed this with a life-sized human Muppet, voiced by Jerry (Count von Count) Nelson singing the gambler's advice lyrics.
Yes, please do Jerry Reed. Recognized but unknown "East Bound and Down" (Smokey & The Bandit theme). Most of his songs are fun stories guaranteed to make you smile. Suggestions - The Bird; When You're Hot, You're Hot; & Preacher and the Bear.
When we do kareoke at the bar I sing this and look my wife. She gets so pissed and I laugh. Especially the part about working 2 shifts and eating balonie.
“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.”
I grew up listening to Kenny Rogers and I love that you picked one of my favourite songs of his to do, also I subscribed because of your reaction to his song
Kenny was an amazing "storyteller" every song had a meaningful back story to it.....RIP KENNY....thank you for the catalogue of Great music....which will forever be your legacy 👍👍👍
So true Jamel. They would ruin this if a remake was made, they feel all the bs makes up for their lack of originality my friend. Thanks for the reaction. Rest in peace Kenny...
That's one of the greatest country songs ever written by one of the greatest country singers there ever was. He's my favorite male country singer of all time.
"The Gambler" is a song written by Don Schlitz, recorded by several artists, most famously by American country music singer Kenny Rogers. Don Schlitz wrote this song in August, 1976 when he was 23 years old. It took two years of shopping the song around Nashville before Bobby Bare recorded it on his album "Bare" at the urging of Shel Silverstein. Bare's version did not catch on and was never released as a single, so Schlitz recorded it himself, but this version failed to chart higher than No. 65. However, other musicians took notice and recorded the song in 1978, including Johnny Cash, who put it on his album Gone Girl. However, it was Kenny Rogers who made the song a mainstream success. His version was a No. 1 Country hit and made its way to the Pop charts at a time when Country songs rarely crossed over. It was released in November 1978 as the title track from his album The Gambler which won him the Grammy award for best male country vocal performance in 1980.[1] In 2006 Don Schlitz appeared in the Kenny Rogers career retrospective documentary "The Journey", where he praised both Rogers' and producer Larry Butler's contributions to the song, stating "they added several ideas that were not mine, including the new guitar intro"
He made country music cross the borders of the United States, a unique label in his style, "The Gambler" the country style anthem and so many other hits, like not forgetting his movies. thanks to you in my country and in the world country music was known, feel proud americans for having had this legend and great artist Without a doubt, the legend, the king of country music, thanks for you beatiful music. RIP Kenny Rogers. From Chile
Also some notable big songs to check out Lucille as in you picked a fine time to leave me Lucille Islands in the stream with Dolly Parton Don’t fall in love with a dreamer Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes You decorated my life He does a cover of Bob Seger’s we’ve got tonight with Sheena Easton
Please do “Just dropped in (to see what condition my condition is in)”.... and if you can.... it would be awesome if you did the Big Lebowski video on it!!!!!!!
Jamel, the chorus goes: You've got to know when to hold'em Lnow when to fold'em Know when to walk away Know when to run You never count your money When you're sitting at the table There'll be time enough for counting When the dealings done
I absolutely applaud your appreciation of music! I certainly admire your humble ability to admit not knowing the words to a song you clearly enjoy listening to. The world needs more ears like yours that get excited when they hear something pleasant, regardless of how popular it is. The audience is always right, but a good ear is hard to find...
This song reminds me of my mom who was a huge fan of Kenny Rogers and would play his albums all of the time when I was a kid growing up in the '80's. Great reaction, thanks for sharing!
Kenny Rogers checking out at the beginning of the apocalypse is the most “Know when to fold ‘em” moment of all time
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Know when to walk away and know when to run.
Great comment....but we will endure....love from England! Stay safe!
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"The gambler broke even" R.I.P Kenny Rogers, the song is so fitting right now.
Very first line I thought of when I heard of His Passing...
Amen my friend. This song was the same song I went to listen to when I heard the news.
Oh, the irony
@@pbarnwell same here 😢
What a man, he will be missed. Rip man
The beauty of what Jamal is doing,
He is giving us old folks who have heard these songs for years I know them totally.
You are giving them a new life to them for us.
Again great channel.
I agree!
I saw him live 8 years ago when I was doing security at the concert. I was like “oh cool ok” by the end of the concert I can hands down say one of the best entertainers I have ever seen live and his pipes were still clean as a whistle. Rest easy Kenny 🙏
He came to Gatineau ,quebec for the first time ever a few years ago and crushed an attendance record for the Ballon festival ,92.000
Every time I hear a Kenny tune ,mom pops into my head and I start crying again,every time.
I saw him when he was with the first edition, he was great!
Jamel, this song is a metaphor for how to live your life by relating it to poker. Life is a gamble and in those situations you need to know when to hold your ground, when to walk away, and when to run. It's all in how you play life's cards. After dealing with life's trials and troubles and your life / the game is over, if you played your cards right, the best you can hope for is to die peacefully in your sleep like the gambler did in the song. The gambler gave Kenny those last words of advice to help him through life cause he could see Kenny was down on his luck / "out of aces". Kenny says in the gambler's "final words I found an ace I could keep" - the good life advice. This is a master class in songwriting and storytelling.
Thanks, Gunny.
Outstanding
Agreed. The aspect of gambling is only the vehicle to give the deeper lesson about going through life itself. "The Gambler" is a highly parodied, highly laugh-at song, and yet it's also deeply respected. There are many leaders out there who said it's one of their favorites. One in particular is Rudy Guiliani, legendary mayor of New Your City.
You want a good example? Look at the catchy chorus itself. Let's apply it to serious dating. You know, actually looking for someone to love, who will love you, and you will share your life.
You got to know what to hold them.
(You can say that as both when to hold on to them, and when to hold them physically close when they're having heartbreak).
... know when to fold them.
(Know when to concede in an argument, even if you are sure you are 'right.')
... know when to walk away.
(Know when the relationship is over, even if it's breaking your heart. You still love them, they may still love you, but it is over. Walk away. MAYBE you can come back. Who knows? Walking away doesn't always mean walking away for good).
... know when to RUN.
(Self explanatory. If I can be a little 'mean, one name. Amber Heard.)
Now stop and mentally apply this to a lot of aspects of life. Another good, but quick example -- where you work. Know when to hold it -- know when to RUN.
To me, my favorite part is the gambler "he broke even." It's bittersweet. Who knows what his life had been like. Good or bad, we don't know. He wasn't rich, obviously. He wouldn't have 'bummed off a cigarette.' He was at least a little down on his luck, too.
But self-serving or not, he gave some very good advice, and more to the point he truly wished the other man well. "Learn from me. I may not have much time, but learn what I can tell you. Live a good life."
And then he broke even. He left at least one lifelong good deed, and died peacefully.
Thanks for the ace, "Gambler."
I couldn't have said it better myself. That's a very good explanation :)
And all of that comes across so much more powerfully when sung by the guy who wrote it. I only heard him once and it was years ago...but that was the first time I realized the actual depth of the lyrics. I mean, I got the meaning and the ability of the writer from Kenny, but his version was too easy to let bounce off your ears. I got the genius from the writer.
This song is about so much more than gambling, life lessons we can all use right now
Yes! R.I.P Kenny. Only the people that can understand the meaning beyond the lines in this Gambling song can truly know the metaphor of life this really stands for!👍♥️
Mary Marin, things are so crazy right now, he picked a good time to fold em, and walk away :)
RIP to the legend.
@@marymarin3277 I completely agree with you Mary. For years I have had it planned to have this song played at my funeral. R.I.P. Mr. Rogers.
@@bf13137 "And somewhere in the darkness, The Gambler he broke even..." I think we all found an Ace we can keep with this song.
Jamel just mentioned something that fans of country music have known for decades. When someone can sing, he doesn't need all the half naked girls twerking in the background...he just sings! RIP, Kenny. We loved your music!
Jamel, I just adore you. Your energy is so positive, and it's clear that you're such a lovely person. Wish I could buy you a cup of coffee!
Agree!
I totally agree. Jamel is just a very likeable guy. I wouldn't care if he was green with two heads. He just makes me happy.
I wish I could adopt him!! Jamal, you give me so much joy, and you're cute as a button!!!
I second that ilove this dude he's so chill
“...And somewhere in the darkness, the gambler he broke even, but in his final words I found an ace that I could keep”. Absolute chills every time. One of the best songs ever written.
Yeah, I don't even like country, but this is one of my favorite songs ever.
"Every hand's a winner and every hand's a loser."
It's not the cards you are dealt, but how you play them that matters.
In the end, we all _break even._
mdiem amen 🙏🏽 💜❤️💯
mdiem So true bc guess what that’s all we can do. Some things in life we choose but somethings are handed to us. My parents died, one when I was 15, the other when I was 19, and I’ve been asked how did you manage to get ahead and my answer what choice did I have. You do what you have to.
Well said!👏🏻
It’s not the hand your dealt that matters, it’s the hand you finish with
Gotta live life for today, because nobody gets out alive
This song has FIVE tv movies made from it, all set in the wild West and starring Kenny as "The Gambler."
I thought it was three. LOL I missed a couple.
Kenny Rogers was a huge star back then. EVERYBODY from all walks of life knew this song.
@Lord Hugenstein lmfao
Only the first one was worth watching.
@Wikkitt Klown All of them were called the Gambler. Second was the Adventure Continues, third was The Legends Continues, Fourth was Luck of the Draw, and fifth was Playing for Keeps.
The thing is Kenny Rodgers was not only a great singer, but I would consider him one of the best storytellers ever. When you listen to his songs if you close your eyes you will see a movie in your head because he just paints that picture so well. It's almost impossible not to feel like you have seen a movie while just hearing him. RIP Kenny
I totally agree, I'm a big Kenny fan...but this song was written by Don Schlitz.
Kenny Rogers is an underrated vocalist. Just got so much richness and depth and range, does great harmonies, just an amazing talent.
He was a master storyteller and could sing some great ballads and duets. Try Islands in the Stream with Dolly Parton.
Yes you’re going to know the hook Jamel please do it it’s a duet with Dolly Parton
My favorite duet ever
And "We've Got Tonight" with Sheena Easton
Written by none other than the Bee Gees.
@@michaelsears9513 fun fact about "Islands In The Stream":
When Kenny was originally recording the song, with Barry Gibb in the control booth
Kenny was originally recording the song as a solo performance and Barry felt that something was missing and suggested bringing Dolly Parton in and recording the song as a duet
RIP Kenny Rogers.
Whenever I hear "The Gambler" I just got to sing along 😊
I always think of Kenny Rogers as more of a storyteller than a singer! He had an amazing voice, perfect delivery, and he could draw you in like no other!
It's a one-man act, because he's now The Gambler, and he's talking to _you,_ giving you the same advice he was given....And like his teacher, he has now broken even.
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Good night, Kenny. RIP
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Kenny goes way back to the late 60's or maybe it's 1970. Check out 'Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town'.
therealjaxon yes. Check out that song, followed by the CAKE version
therealjaxon Agood one for sure👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
therealjaxon before that he was around since the 50s new Christy minstrels then the first edition before crossing over to country.. a fav song,,' just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in' loved that song when I was a kid :)
Go farther back to Kenny Roger's and The First Edition song "I Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In". It's a Psychedelic Rock song.
Shit I forgot about that song! I'll have to go find it and listen to it again!
OMG i love his vocal intro. It is a polyphonic dual tone vocal where two notes are done at the same time. Love it.
Kenny had a way of writing a song where it sounded great while you listened Until you got to that amazing line (gambler breaking even, coward of the county locked the door). And when you heard it, and understood the wisdom in the words, you just knew that song would stick with you for life. That's how I grew up listening to Kenny Roger's, and why I'm so grateful for his work.
And somewhere in the darkness
The gambler he broke even
R.I.P. Mr Rogers
You don't bring anything with you and at the end of the day, you take nothing away.
"Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In). Kenny doing psych with his band The First Edition. It was featured prominently in The Big Lebowski.
Robert Saul yes!!!!!!!!
Yeah! Yeah! Ohh yeah...
I remember my mom telling that was Kenny when we watched Big Lebowski. I didn’t believe. I was schooled that day for sure b
I had no idea that song was done by Kenny either, until my Dad told me! I was like, “Whaaaat?” That was before The Big Lebowski came out. 🤣
Absolutely awesome choice. Most people don't know Kenny was in rock first.
React to "Islands in the stream" by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton. Two iconic country voices in one.
Yes to "Islands in the Stream"
A song written by the Bee Gees (two of them anyway)
and performed by two country legends.
@@jacobwilson5142 i never knew the Beegees wrote it. They are my favorite! And I love Islands in the Stream. Thanks for sharing.
Love that song
Yea
He still gives me goosebumps. When I was little I listened to that with my dad on 8track.
RIP Kenny Roger's!
Requesting "She Believes in Me".
Lawrence Ramirez Another good one👍🏻👍🏻
Lawrence Ramirez Beautiful song!
Lawrence Ramirez great song... then again.... none of his songs were bad.
Belted that one out in the shower yesterday. The man is a legend.
Yep it’s great !
He was my Mom's favorite singer, she used to love listening to his albums. Don't know why, but seeing you genuinely appreciate his artistry, brought a tear to my eye.
Same here!
My mom loved kenny and i hated every second of it growing up now i just miss my mom
He was my mom's favorite too. Seeing Jamel react the way he did...I know my mom is smiling.
I grew up with this REAL music and it made me a better person
Jesus died for for you so live for him
He will be sadly missed one of my all time favourites!!
Dying in the middle of this pandemic is the most “know when to fold them” move I’ve ever seen.
He knew when to walk away. And when to run.
@Dawn B well stated. :)
But in his final moments... we found an ace that we could keep. His music. And we are richer for it.
This is one of those songs that EVERYONE knew, regardless of the type of music they were normally into.
Carl Stawicki yes regardless of age, ethnicity or geography we all knew this song !!!
Hate to break it to this guy, but he's the only person I know that's incapable memorizing the lyrics to the chorus of this song. It's not complicated dude, and I believe he says it pretty clearly?
@@ckobo84 You got to understand, African Americans of his age group probably all heard the song but partially, at a distance or maybe in the background of movie scene or a over a mall loudspeaker or something like that.
The song is about life, my friend. It starts out from Kenny's perspective meeting the old gambler. Kenny isn't literally gambling but he has the look on his face as a man who lost all his money at the tables. It's the depression and loss that hits the Gambler. So the Gambler tells him, you got to treat life like you are Gambling. Because you are. Everything you do, it is a risk and you can win or lose based on what is in your hand, what is on the table, and what the other people playing around you have. You just got to know when to hold 'em, when to call the loss, and when to say you're done. Minimize the losses and when to maximize the winnings...
Then the song moves on to Kenny is now the Gambler. And he isn't alone at the table, you are there with him. That's why he looks at the "Camera" he isn't looking at the camera, he is looking at you. He is seeing your pain, your losses, the troubles you've been through. And now an old gambler himself, he is telling you the same advice he got back on that train. Focus on these things, and you'll be better for it.
insightful
YEAH
thx
I thought that was obvious, guess not. Although I wouldn't even go so far as to bring gambling into this at all. That was already taking it a bit too literally. To me Kennys character was just down on his luck in life, it could have been gambling, but there is no reason why this could not encompass any and everything else life has to offer. So whatever hand you've been dealt, try to make the best of it, in everything.
That's exactly right, OP!! My uncle, whom I had never seen cry, in my whole life, used to absolutely BAWL when I put this record, on---did't weep, didn't sob, BAWLED!!
Gotta know when to walk-away, know when to run!!
the muppets did a version of this song on their show and it was absolutely amazing and wonderful -- is it out there -- if so you might enjoy it. thanks for the reaction to this smiles and love to you
I know this song from the office
I always loved this Kenny Rogers tune. He had great music, was a good actor, and a good humanitarian. Great job.
The video of Kenny recalling how Lionel Richie pitched him Lady, and their duet is what the world needs these days. Please check it out.
If I'm not mistaken i think he did the reaction video for lady already. RIP Mr. Kenny Rogers❤
i still can't believe The Commodores said, No to the song,Lady.
“Lady” is my husband’s favorite Kenny Rogers song and he had it played at our wedding.
R.I.P. Kenny Rogers!!! Thank you for the childhood memories!!!!! 😥
He was fantastic in concert!!!! I was lucky enough to see him in the 80’s. In the round.
Back in the 80's, I took my nephew who was a HUGE Kenny Rogers fan, to a Kenny Rogers concert. I don't think I've ever seen anyone as excited or happy as he was that night. It was an amazing concert!!
"love will turn you around" a song kenny did for a movie called six pack in the 80s. good song. good movie.
I love that song! I used to watch that movie all the time when I was little.
Loved version of Rocky-Top they were singing in the rv
He’s my favorite singer, and he passed on on my birthday. That’s the worst birthday present in history.
Dominic Horton 2020 has really sucked, so far!
That's crazy you said that. No lie, my fiance's favorite artist is Prince and he died on her b-day in 2016 . I've never seen a person look so absolutely confused and viciously refusing to believe it was true at the same time. That's wild.
That really stinks! So sorry 😐
Damn 2020
@@charlesrobinson8514 ;Thats not a good memory to have. Get this, my best friends dad died on his birthday. That was the only time i ever gave my friend a hug. Thats all i could do.
I remember listening to this song as a little boy on a record my mom had. One of my favorites.
R.I.P Gambler!
Nobody could sing and tell a story better than Kenny Rogers! The world lost a great artist when he passed.
Classic !!! RIP Kenny Rodgers. The gambler -he broke even.
The best part about this song is.....it has nothing at all to do with playing cards. At all.
Listen again.
its about life !
Yeah he needs to really listen to the meaning of the lyrics
You are absolutely right, it's about the cards you're dealt in life and how u play the ups and downs your dealt with in your journey. We'll miss u Kenny Rodgers 💔♥️
It also is good poker advice as well
You can use that advice in many places, car dealerships, banks, house buying and many more.
I am sitting here bobbing my head back and forth to Kenny. What a great voice & a handsome man. RIP Kenny.
That man had a voice like liquid chocolate sliding down silk. Not even a huge country fan, but Kenny's voice lives in that same range as David Draihman, Morgan Freeman, or that guy who does voiceovers for movie trailers. Things of beauty.
twang free country singer
Thank you for doing this, Kenny Rogers was one of my favorite singers
I grew up with this stuff. Imagine growing up in Los Angeles and your parents blasting Kenny Rogers out of their '78 Pinto while everyone else is listening to the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac.
Henry Bemis, never had the Pinto, but yes...Kenny Rogers, Eddie Rabbitt, Anne Murray, Ronnie Milsap, Dolly Parton...that’s what my parents had blaring out of their Ford Thunderbird. Lol! Thankfully, they liked the Eagles and Fleetwood Mac, too! 😄
I was born in the '90s, but my mom grew up listening to him
When I was a kid, she bought a kenny CD
I loved it!
Nowadays, i go on youtube and pandora to enjoy kenny
R.I.P., kenny rogers!
My dad was blasting the bee gee's.
RIP Kenny Rogers I Was Born In 97 But My Mom RIP Was Born In 1950 & The 60's & 70's Is What I Grew Up With Thank You Kenny Rogers & Farewell.
That is pure talent. Don’t need anything else in the video. RIP Kenny. You are missed! 😪❤️🎵
He is sitting there, just telling a story. That is what most all of his music was about. Telling stories. Try, "Coward of the County."
Thank God he did. Reacted to it so did LostInVegas check them out. I have the movie on BluRay that's how hardcore I am. That movie n Convoy from late 70s early 80s...damn
You are right. No deep meaning to this song. A story. Something Kenny did best. In songs, movies, tv shows. In photography which showed in movies and shows he played in. I remember a tv special where he played a photographer who ignored his family. I can't remember the name of it and cannot find it anywhere. Everything he did was real to life
@@michellediaco3092 and yet it is deep as a kind of simple life wisdom
Omg that’s one of my favorite songs
llriv Ummm....Elvis??
"She Believes In Me" and "Love The World Away" are two of his best. RIP, Kenny Rogers.
Yes please!!
I sure as hell hope no one remakes this classic beauty! RIP Kenny Rogers..A fan for life!
Classic Kenny Rogers voice. It was part of what we loved. Thank you for your reaction video.
Another great Kenny Rogers song is "Daytime Friends and Nighttime Lovers"
You should check out Islands in the Stream with Dolly Parton
Yes!!
Absolutely!!!!
Written and produced by Barry Gibb.
Reminds me of an old joke: What do you call Dolly Parton in a bathtub?
Faith Mckay whomp whomp 😂😂😂
The simplicity is perfection, like Johnny Cash's "Hurt"
geriatricraver originally a song by Nine Inch Nails, written by Trent Reznor
@@lornahadley5545 and Trent said it was Johnny's song now
I love that you can appreciate all these different types of music.
The Gambler was also a movie he starred in. This was the song he did for the movie.
You should check Kenny Rodgers Just dropped in, you won't believe it's the same person.
he didn't do this song for the tv or movie, the song preceded those.
I thought the song came first and the movies were based on the character.
I'm pretty sure they wrote the movie based on the song.
Wrong.
That technique when he makes his voice sound rough is called "vocal fry". As a singer, it sometimes adds more interest or emotion to the song you are singing.
My fave of his lady written by lionel Richie just magic with his voice
Nobody tells a story with song like the late, great Kenny Rogers. The Gamble is my favorite. It has a great message.
Riding the Kenny Rogers train. Look up Rueben James
Kris Euribe GREAT SONG
That song will bring Jamal to tears.
Technically it was The First Edition, or Kenny Rogers, and the First Edition, but yeah it was Kenny's song, and a great one.
Kris Euribe ahhh yes!
By saying 'he broke even' he means he died. The Gambler gave his dying words.
Wow! Thx for that explanation.
One of my favorite songs!
RIP Kenny Rogers
Kenny guest starred on THE MUPPET SHOW, where he performed this with a life-sized human Muppet, voiced by Jerry (Count von Count) Nelson singing the gambler's advice lyrics.
That's my favorite version of the song.
@@werbeagle same
*_"You picked a fine time to leave me, Lucille...!"_*
Four hungry children and the crops in the field.
@@gypsyqueen411 I've had some sad times, been through some bad times...
"You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel."
April Simnel YES,
"And sometimes the hurtin don't heal, you picked a fine time to leave me Lucille"
Do the country song "She Got The Gold Mine, I Got The Shaft" by Jerry Reed.
Yes, please do Jerry Reed. Recognized but unknown "East Bound and Down" (Smokey & The Bandit theme). Most of his songs are fun stories guaranteed to make you smile. Suggestions - The Bird; When You're Hot, You're Hot; & Preacher and the Bear.
Do any Jerry Reed. I can listen to him play guitar all day.
Amos Moses is a must.
When we do kareoke at the bar I sing this and look my wife. She gets so pissed and I laugh. Especially the part about working 2 shifts and eating balonie.
vonVile lol! Talking about allegorical songs dispensing good advice! “ WHY DIDN’T I JUST LEARN HOW TO COOK!?!!”
He's up there counting. The dealing's done.
“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.”
Great Kenny reviews. I also recommend, "Lucille" and "The Greatest"
He'll love Lucille!
The Greatest is one of my favorites!
I grew up listening to Kenny Rogers and I love that you picked one of my favourite songs of his to do, also I subscribed because of your reaction to his song
Has been a favorite of mine since childhood. His voice was one of a kind.
Kenny was an amazing "storyteller" every song had a meaningful back story to it.....RIP KENNY....thank you for the catalogue of Great music....which will forever be your legacy 👍👍👍
His first wife left him cause her mother said he would be nothing. After that he made millions millions started out playing little bars clubs etc
i've listened to Kenny since the 60's. He never had a bad song. Try, "Sweet Music Man" Great song!
Jamel, watch Lionel Ritchie and Kenny singing “ Lady” together- the love 💕 between those two was something to behold.
Next artist: Johnny Cash. He was a storyteller too. “I Walk The Line”, “The One On The Left Is On The Right” & so many more great songs.
So true Jamel. They would ruin this if a remake was made, they feel all the bs makes up for their lack of originality my friend. Thanks for the reaction. Rest in peace Kenny...
Daaamn 💪🏽🤙🏽 love this song and the coward of the country
The comment you made about him just being alone is absolutely spot on!!! Talent. True talent does not need all the bells and whistles. !!
That's one of the greatest country songs ever written by one of the greatest country singers there ever was. He's my favorite male country singer of all time.
"The Gambler" is a song written by Don Schlitz, recorded by several artists, most famously by American country music singer Kenny Rogers.
Don Schlitz wrote this song in August, 1976 when he was 23 years old. It took two years of shopping the song around Nashville before Bobby Bare recorded it on his album "Bare" at the urging of Shel Silverstein. Bare's version did not catch on and was never released as a single, so Schlitz recorded it himself, but this version failed to chart higher than No. 65. However, other musicians took notice and recorded the song in 1978, including Johnny Cash, who put it on his album Gone Girl. However, it was Kenny Rogers who made the song a mainstream success. His version was a No. 1 Country hit and made its way to the Pop charts at a time when Country songs rarely crossed over. It was released in November 1978 as the title track from his album The Gambler which won him the Grammy award for best male country vocal performance in 1980.[1] In 2006 Don Schlitz appeared in the Kenny Rogers career retrospective documentary "The Journey", where he praised both Rogers' and producer Larry Butler's contributions to the song, stating "they added several ideas that were not mine, including the new guitar intro"
Thanks, Wikipedia.
Don Schlitz was born and raised in my home state, Durham, NC 🎉
Kenny Rogers was also a decent Movie Actor.
RIP Mr Rogers I grew up listing to you and you are MISSED Dearly
Lady would be a great reaction by Kenny Rogers. I was lucky enough to see him in concert as a Teenager and simply great.
He was in a pretty good movie, six pack, back in the early 80's.
Great movie
Check out Kenny Rodgers and the First Edition "Just Dropped In"
The Dude abides
That's not country. That's Acid Rock.
He's been around making music for some time.
Yes Sir!! A one man show. RIP to one of the greatest. So many memories❤
He made country music cross the borders of the United States, a unique label in his style, "The Gambler" the country style anthem and so many other hits, like not forgetting his movies. thanks to you in my country and in the world country music was known, feel proud americans for having had this legend and great artist Without a doubt, the legend, the king of country music, thanks for you beatiful music. RIP Kenny Rogers. From Chile
Now you need to check the flip side to Kenny's career: "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)"
I really want you to react Kenny Roger's doing Reuben James.
"You gotta know when to hold them, and know when to fold them" 😍😍
R.I.P. Kenny...A forever legend. GOD Bless
You really need to do a reaction to Kenny singing “Ruben James”. I cry every time I hear it
Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town
I LOVE Ruben James, but I never hear it anymore.
Also some notable big songs to check out
Lucille as in you picked a fine time to leave me Lucille
Islands in the stream with Dolly Parton
Don’t fall in love with a dreamer Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes
You decorated my life
He does a cover of Bob Seger’s we’ve got tonight with Sheena Easton
Lora A you’ve a cute and adorable smile 😊
Another great story about life! RIP KENNY🙏🏽
Semper Fi 🙏🏽👍🏽
Love kenny rogers and his music r.i.p man🇬🇧uk
Please do “Just dropped in (to see what condition my condition is in)”.... and if you can.... it would be awesome if you did the Big Lebowski video on it!!!!!!!
Jamel, the chorus goes:
You've got to know when to hold'em
Lnow when to fold'em
Know when to walk away
Know when to run
You never count your money
When you're sitting at the table
There'll be time enough for counting
When the dealings done
I absolutely applaud your appreciation of music! I certainly admire your humble ability to admit not knowing the words to a song you clearly enjoy listening to. The world needs more ears like yours that get excited when they hear something pleasant, regardless of how popular it is. The audience is always right, but a good ear is hard to find...
Yes!!!!
This song reminds me of my mom who was a huge fan of Kenny Rogers and would play his albums all of the time when I was a kid growing up in the '80's. Great reaction, thanks for sharing!