Tommy showed that there's an important difference between having to fight "to be a man" and having to fight "when you're a man". Such a subtle switch in the words of the song conveys a very different meaning.
You ever see the movie? It basically shows the fight I LOVE IT as the father had step in to help the gaitlin brothers and so Tommys uncle who Kenny Rogers steps in and prevents him from helping them
I always cried for Becky in this song. To have three men force her must have been terrifying. Tat her gentle Tommy was willing to lay them all out on a barroom floor, that's a real hero.
He didn't walk in on her being 'finessed'. He walked in after the fact, yes. And his daddy died in prison asking him to always try to avoid trouble. But the end of the song is Tommy realizing, sure you don't ALWAYS have to fight to be a man, but sometimes yes, you do have to fight to defend what you believe in.
I have heard this song all of my life. It is another example of a good story telling song. I have mentioned a few times about Marty Robbins. He is another legendary country storyteller. He also was a pioneer in Nascar. He has an entire album titled "Gunfighter Ballads". Any song on that album is awesome. I recommend "El Paso" to start with, but you could also do "Big Iron". All of those songs are Western and have a strong Mexican influence. You will love them.
Love Kenny Rogers music from when he was with the First Edition (60's-70's) to his solo career. He was a great story teller in many of his songs. You've done a few of them already. He had so many hits "Lucille", "She Believes In Me", "You & I", "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town", "Reuben James" etc. He did a lot of duets such as with Kim Carnes "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer", with Sheena Easton "We've Got Tonight". He also did quite a few duets with Dolly Parton & Dottie West.
Ya know, our Home Free fellas dud a song with Kenny before he passed: "children go where I send thee". Then they did a cover of "the gambler" after he passed, to honor him. They're both outstanding! 😉🥰🥰🥰🥰
Harrison Ford! They made a movie about this song, and Kenny was in it. I love that movie, and I own a DVD of it! Tommy walked in after it happened. His daddy was already dead. You need to listen to Lucille and Ruby don't take your love to town.
When my Daddy played music this was my song I sang onstage with him, I wasn't very good but I loved me some Kenny Rogers!!!! Great memories ❤️ Thank you AB for this reaction....
My favorite reaction to this song so far! I love the head fake that Kenny does making us all think Tommy might back down and then, Aww, just kidding, LOL, still gives me chills at the "...when Tommy stopped and locked the door..." Also love the subtle transition of his Dad's voice talking through most of the song and then Tommy replying back to him in the end.
This song and The Gambler were both made into movies. Actually, there are (I think) 5 Gambler movies. Kenny ruled the 80s. He has tons of great songs, so really, any one you pick to listen to will be great If you want the romantic Kenny, listen to either LADY or YOU DECORATED MY LIFE. (live versions are best) If you want more storytelling, listen to RUBY DONT TAKE YOUR LOVE TO TOWN, LUCILLE, or THE GREATEST. ***Also, check out a younger, groovy Kenny before he went solo. His band was called KENNY ROGERS AND THE FIRST EDITION. Great songs from them include... 1) Tell it all Brother 2) Just Dropped in to See What Condition my Condition Was in
You come on out to the country. We’ll throw it down for you. BBQ, fish fry, cookout. Hell we can sit around a fire and drink and listen to music. We’ll have a good ol time. Love the channel. Love the reactions. Keep ‘em coming.
The greatest thing about Kenny Rogers was the story delivery. He made you listen REALLY and it was some pretty good lessons. I know my Dad would make sure that my brothers understood the meaning and took it to heart. Not just the being a coward, or the treatment of someone weaker, or women, but also to make sure you take care of your own. Thank you again AB, every time you post one of these older country ones I’m flooded with memories of Dad and he’s been gone over 5 years. I hope one day soon you will do Merle Haggards “Silver wings” for me, that was a favorite and it’s a beautiful song. *You should totally do the Teddy Bear trucker song, by Red Sovine. OMG! His voice gets me every time!
Kenny is amazing & has a ton of great music & is great at story telling. 'Fine time to leave me Lucille' is another good one like this. For a beautiful song, check out 'Through the years'. Stunning song. Also, it looked like Harrison Ford in that clip. ~ And, You need to check out Hardy singing 'wait in the truck'. Similar subject, much more serious consequences. Amazing powerful song.
I was raised on country music and Kenny has always been my favorite (along with Dolly). I cried when I found out he died. This song has always given me chills in the best way possible, and I always smile when he says Tommy turned and locked the door, because I know the Gatlin boys are about to get what's coming to them. Lol
Tommy walked in on the aftermath of Becky getting... assaulted... by the three Gatlin brothers. Also, the name you're trying to come up with is Harrison Ford.
You need to check out his song called "" Lucille "" that's another one of his story telling songs, you'll get out of it🤣 love your reactions and I hope you have a Blessed Day 🙏
That movie is "Coward of the County". Yes, she was raped by the Gatlin brothers! All three of them took turns with her! They thought Tommy would do nothing! Boy were they surprised!
Your reaction when you figured out what was going on totally made my day. That moment you lit up and started dancing... Best reaction to this song! Thanks for this! Much love from a fellow Kansas Citian... Stay warm!
You mentioned Kenny was about to tell a movie. That makes me want to point out that I don't know of anyone else that they have made two full length movies out of songs they made but this is one of them and Kenny Rogers holds the other one which is the gambler
Please react to Marty Robbins. He is known for his wstern story teller songs. Among the el pas , The cowboy in the Continental Siut, Big Iron and Ballad of the Alamo!
You need to react to “Lady” It’s one of the best love songs of all time!!! ❤ Also, Becky was used and abused so Tommy and every other man in town should have taken them out! Period
Oh!! I see ppl are really upset about me saying “Country instead of County..” it’s just a joke ppl but either way great song! 🙌🏾🤣
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Great reaction. I got a great laugh
Please do "Lady" by Kenny next. Written by Lionel Ritchie. Panties hit the floor with this song
@@dustyhead3126 He did listen to that one 😁 here's the link
ua-cam.com/video/2m3WS8es4Dc/v-deo.html
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when I hear the part about tommy locking the door, I think of a bronx tale "now you's cant leave"
They probably got that from this or at least got the idea
Tommy showed that there's an important difference between having to fight "to be a man" and having to fight "when you're a man". Such a subtle switch in the words of the song conveys a very different meaning.
You ever see the movie? It basically shows the fight I LOVE IT as the father had step in to help the gaitlin brothers and so Tommys uncle who Kenny Rogers steps in and prevents him from helping them
Also, in his father's words, "walk away IF you can" implies there may be times when he can't
I always cried for Becky in this song. To have three men force her must have been terrifying. Tat her gentle Tommy was willing to lay them all out on a barroom floor, that's a real hero.
Not a hero. Just a man taking care of business.
"Lady" by Kenny is ultimate love song. Written by Lionel Ritchie for Kenny for Kenny's wife
It's pure catnip
He didn't walk in on her being 'finessed'. He walked in after the fact, yes. And his daddy died in prison asking him to always try to avoid trouble. But the end of the song is Tommy realizing, sure you don't ALWAYS have to fight to be a man, but sometimes yes, you do have to fight to defend what you believe in.
And I always took it that she was forcibly "finessed".
@@aprylembry5900 "took turns" is an olden days term for gang rape
His daddy went to prison for life because in a drunk brawl he killed someone there's a movie that goes into more details about stuff
I have heard this song all of my life. It is another example of a good story telling song. I have mentioned a few times about Marty Robbins. He is another legendary country storyteller. He also was a pioneer in Nascar. He has an entire album titled "Gunfighter Ballads". Any song on that album is awesome. I recommend "El Paso" to start with, but you could also do "Big Iron". All of those songs are Western and have a strong Mexican influence. You will love them.
Start with El Paso, then Feleena, then El Paso City. A great trio of stories I know you will thoroughly enjoy
Lol rubbing your hands together 🤣 them Gatlin boys got what they deserved 🤘😁🤘
Always amazing to see reactors boppin' along until "they took turns at becky" and the whole mood changes
Wasn't there a movie about this where Kenny Roger's was the preacher? And, kinda ironic, my family are Gatlins.
Love will turn you around. Great Kenny song.
Yes "Cowboy's and Aliens"! And yes it's the quiet one's you need to keep your eye's on! Any Kenny Rodgers song
Love Kenny Rogers music from when he was with the First Edition (60's-70's) to his solo career. He was a great story teller in many of his songs. You've done a few of them already. He had so many hits "Lucille", "She Believes In Me", "You & I", "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town", "Reuben James" etc. He did a lot of duets such as with Kim Carnes "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer", with Sheena Easton "We've Got Tonight". He also did quite a few duets with Dolly Parton & Dottie West.
Buy me a Rose and The Greatest are great ones too :)
@@missfire1291 not sure the name but it goes 'I just stopped in to see what condition my condition was in'. Great song!
Ya know, our Home Free fellas dud a song with Kenny before he passed: "children go where I send thee". Then they did a cover of "the gambler" after he passed, to honor him. They're both outstanding! 😉🥰🥰🥰🥰
Harrison Ford! They made a movie about this song, and Kenny was in it. I love that movie, and I own a DVD of it! Tommy walked in after it happened. His daddy was already dead. You need to listen to Lucille and Ruby don't take your love to town.
Wasnt Kenny also in a mini Series back in the mid 1980s about a soviet takeover called "Amerika"?
You keep saying Coward of the country but it's actually Coward of the county lol .. great song and reaction non the less
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Haha it’s a joke! But all good Rob 🙌🏾👍🏾👍🏾‼️
@@ABtheKreator do you take requests off here or only your Patreon page
Don’t have the Patreon page up yet…. I take them here/CashApp
Kenny Rogers is his own genre! If you haven't listened to LADY live it is a must.
Ruby, don't take your love to town was the first song I heard outta the old Ken Rodg that made me start payin attention to him
Great reaction. Another song with a message that tells different views of the same thing is : Some Gave All by Billy Ray Cyrus.
Kenny rogers duet with dolly parton islands in the stream is a must and any of his duets with dolly are great!!!
Kenny is a storyteller. That song is classic! Thank you! ❤️🙏😇
Lots of Kenny's songs told stories. For others of his songs you might enjoy, check out "Ruby" and "Lucille" and "Reuben James."
More of Kenny's life lessons packaged into a captivating song.
His ‘Lady’ should shoot to the top of your wedding playlist for REAL.
This song inspired a "Made for T.V" movie ... same name. The Gambler did the same. I loved this song when it came out.
When my Daddy played music this was my song I sang onstage with him, I wasn't very good but I loved me some Kenny Rogers!!!! Great memories ❤️ Thank you AB for this reaction....
song to check out is ISLANDS IN THE STREAM
Already did lol… check out my country playlist
Kenny Rogers is an icon. God rest his soul. Love your reaction!
One part many don't catch... Tommy's dad said "walk away from trouble IF you can". He never expected his son to never fight if it was called for.
I love ❤️ Kenny Rogers
My favorite reaction to this song so far! I love the head fake that Kenny does making us all think Tommy might back down and then, Aww, just kidding, LOL, still gives me chills at the "...when Tommy stopped and locked the door..." Also love the subtle transition of his Dad's voice talking through most of the song and then Tommy replying back to him in the end.
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Ppl when they hear he reached above the fireplace thinking he was getting his dads gun his dad was a convict and felon so he wouldn't have a gun
This song and The Gambler were both made into movies. Actually, there are (I think) 5 Gambler movies. Kenny ruled the 80s. He has tons of great songs, so really, any one you pick to listen to will be great
If you want the romantic Kenny, listen to either LADY or YOU DECORATED MY LIFE. (live versions are best)
If you want more storytelling, listen to RUBY DONT TAKE YOUR LOVE TO TOWN, LUCILLE, or THE GREATEST.
***Also, check out a younger, groovy Kenny before he went solo. His band was called KENNY ROGERS AND THE FIRST EDITION. Great songs from them include...
1) Tell it all Brother
2) Just Dropped in to See What Condition my Condition Was in
Kenny was also in a movie 6pack about dirt stock car racing
@@jbs454 yes and also another one called ... well, I can't remember the name but I think it was called WILD HORSES.
(something like that)
You come on out to the country. We’ll throw it down for you. BBQ, fish fry, cookout. Hell we can sit around a fire and drink and listen to music. We’ll have a good ol time. Love the channel. Love the reactions. Keep ‘em coming.
Gotta do Lionel and Kenny's duet of "She Believes in Me"
Your reaction was priceless. Thank you so much for keeping classic music alive.
First heard this song, Coward of the County, as a child. I couldn't understand why the Gatlin Brothers hurt Miss Becky.
Me either.
Kenny Rogers was a huge inspiration to many of the country singers you hear today.
Country music is all about stories, and Kenny was a story teller like no other.
Love love love your reactions. You always make me laugh 😂 and smile.
The greatest thing about Kenny Rogers was the story delivery. He made you listen REALLY and it was some pretty good lessons. I know my Dad would make sure that my brothers understood the meaning and took it to heart. Not just the being a coward, or the treatment of someone weaker, or women, but also to make sure you take care of your own. Thank you again AB, every time you post one of these older country ones I’m flooded with memories of Dad and he’s been gone over 5 years. I hope one day soon you will do Merle Haggards “Silver wings” for me, that was a favorite and it’s a beautiful song.
*You should totally do the Teddy Bear trucker song, by Red Sovine. OMG! His voice gets me every time!
its what you think, they forcibly "Finessed". As you suspected
Love your reaction to this song. Awesome
Kenny is amazing & has a ton of great music & is great at story telling. 'Fine time to leave me Lucille' is another good one like this. For a beautiful song, check out 'Through the years'. Stunning song. Also, it looked like Harrison Ford in that clip. ~ And, You need to check out Hardy singing 'wait in the truck'. Similar subject, much more serious consequences. Amazing powerful song.
Love Kenny Rodgers !!!! 🔥🔥 Love this one he does too ( Kenny Rogers - She Believes In Me )
Your so right on about Kenny's story telling. I'm picturing the Bikers in the bar scene from a Bronx Tale. OUCH!
I was raised on country music and Kenny has always been my favorite (along with Dolly). I cried when I found out he died. This song has always given me chills in the best way possible, and I always smile when he says Tommy turned and locked the door, because I know the Gatlin boys are about to get what's coming to them. Lol
♥️♥️ u and this reaction... this is one of his more famous songs coward of the County.. 😉
Tommy walked in on the aftermath of Becky getting... assaulted... by the three Gatlin brothers. Also, the name you're trying to come up with is Harrison Ford.
Oh man the legend kenny
There’s actually a movie with him called “coward of the county”
He walked in on her crying and distressed, with her clothing torn;and NOT from being "finessed".
She was forcibly "finessed"😥
You need to check out his song called "" Lucille "" that's another one of his story telling songs, you'll get out of it🤣 love your reactions and I hope you have a Blessed Day 🙏
The simple truth is that real men know when to fight and when not to fight.
There is also a tv movie starring Kenny Rogers in called “Coward of the County” just like his tv movies “The Gambler”
It was turned into an excellent movie
Tommy turned the other cheek when it came to him.. they hurt his women that's another story
Great reaction.
You want to hear a story..... 'Alyssa Lies' or 'Teddy Bear'
There was a TV movie made of this song in the 80’s. It’s on UA-cam.
I swear I just love you to pieces 😂😂😂
Coward of the county was also a movie too great reaction video!!!!
DUDE CHECK OUT THE MOVIE OF THE SAME NAME, KENNY HAS BIG PART IN IT,
I always loved that movie, even as a little girl back when it came out
It’s a movie!?!?!?? 👀👀👀
@@ABtheKreator yes and a good one follows the song exactly but of course with more detail
I loved your reaction
Come to Mississippi our family will give your family great food an lots of laughs 😊
That movie is "Coward of the County". Yes, she was raped by the Gatlin brothers! All three of them took turns with her! They thought Tommy would do nothing! Boy were they surprised!
They made a movie about this song, also several movies for the gambler.
I just love your reaction ✌️!!
Your reaction when you figured out what was going on totally made my day. That moment you lit up and started dancing... Best reaction to this song! Thanks for this! Much love from a fellow Kansas Citian... Stay warm!
Another great one of Kennys story songs is the baseball song . Another good song for men to listen to and consider is Buy me a Rose .
Great song.❤
Love the reactions my friend💙
I love your reaction I really like you
You mentioned Kenny was about to tell a movie. That makes me want to point out that I don't know of anyone else that they have made two full length movies out of songs they made but this is one of them and Kenny Rogers holds the other one which is the gambler
Theres a movie that based on this song Kenny Rogers plays the Uncle and I love the fight XD favorite part of the movie
I love when you dance
Some would say calling rape finesse is the real crime.
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He walked in after the Gatlin boys left, but you are the first reaction to this song that reacted to what happened to Becky
Kenny has a song Lionel Richie wrote for him called Lady. Great song
Have you reacted to Kenny and Dolly Parton live.. Islands in the stream???❤
Yes ma’am!! Already did it
They made a tv movie out of this, too.
Because you love a good storyteller, may I recommend 'Sam Stone' by the late and beloved John Prine.
Thank you for adding your voice to the world.
Harrison Ford and Daniel Craig "Cowboys and Aliens". No, he walked into the aftermath.
You should check out Long Black Train official video by Josh Turner
There is actually a movie of this song and its free to watch on this platform Kenny also stars in it you should check it out brother.
EVERY County could use a Coward like Tommy.
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Hey AB, you just listened to Coward Of The County, Not Country and old mates name is Harrison Ford
Cowboy vs. Aliens and the "old guy" was Harrison Ford.
You have got to watch the movie
Try “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town” 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Please react to Marty Robbins. He is known for his wstern story teller songs. Among the el pas , The cowboy in the Continental Siut, Big Iron and Ballad of the Alamo!
Also please add this one to your list - KENNY ROGERS “REUBEN JAMES”
If you haven't done his song "Lady" yet, the live version is great!
There’s an old saying…… There’s nothing more dangerous than a gentle man provoked to violence.
HARRISON FORD Is who you were trying to think of.❤
You need to see the movie that was based on this song.
You need to react to “Lady”
It’s one of the best love songs of all time!!! ❤
Also, Becky was used and abused so Tommy and every other man in town should have taken them out! Period
John Wick situation in the bar!
no he walked in AFTER the deed was done