I love the reactions to this song. Verse 1: "That's good advice! Listen to the pearls of wisdom!" Verse 2: "...okay, but there are exceptions." Verse 3: "Yep, that's the stuff right there."
That's what most country singer/story teller is all about. You are sent one direction, then abruptly, you do a sharp turn in the other direction. You agree with the father in most cases, but then, circumstances throw you in another direction.
Might not be worse if it were you, I have read that this is based on a true story. The first brother died from a crushed larynx when the first attack hit him in the throat, not a quick or pleasant (if disserved) way to die. The fellow Tommy was based on was found innocent.
Except it wasn't. _"Billy Edd Wheeler had success as a songwriter with The Kingston Trio's "Reverend Mr. Black" (#8, 1963) and the Johnny Cash song "Blistered" (#50, 1969). In 1979 he got a call from Roger Bowling, who co-wrote Kenny Rogers' hit "Lucile." They set out to write a story song, and Wheeler had an idea for an underdog tale. "For some strange reason, I was thinking of My Fair Lady, he said in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Country Music. They took this little cockney girl from the poor part of England and were going to make her over and teach her how to speak and be like a princess."_ _The plan shifted when Bowling came up with the title "Coward Of The County," which had great alliteration. They started thinking about why this guy would be labeled as such, and came up with the story of his dad dying in prison and telling him, "You don't have to fight to be a man."_ _"We were trying to figure out how Tommy, the son, would have a change of heart," said Wheeler. I had him in church praying to his father or getting a vision."_ _That got too complicated, so Bowling suggested that Tommy take down his father's picture from the mantle to communicate with him. They finished the song in a weekend and made a demo that they pitched to Rogers, who recorded the song._ _The evil brothers in this song are the "Gatlin Boys." In real life, Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin were a popular trio_ [which famously, Roger Bowling held a personal grudge against for unknown reasons.] _who performed as "Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers." Not only that, Larry Gatlin had dated a girl named Becky, which was the name of Tommy's girlfriend in the song._ _"After it came out, we started getting accused of being rapists," Larry Gatlin said. "I think they could have showed a little good taste and used somebody else's name."_ _The songwriters made the dubious claim that the name was chosen because they "liked the sound of it," and that it had nothing to do with the actual Gatlin brothers. "We tried some other names like the Barlow boys, but they just didn't have the grit of the Gatlin boys," Wheeler said._ TL;DR: completly made-up story whose villains are, in a dick move, named after a rival country trio.
Point: Never mess with a mans family and/or his woman or children, also never underestimate the wrath of a mother if her children are attacked or hurt. Watch your back!
Whenever I hear the last bit of this song where he locks the door I always think about the scene from a Bronx tale where the mafia boss locks the door and says "Now yous can't leave"
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
If you wanna explore more country, try Marty Robbins-El Paso(or Big Iron), Steve Earle-Copperhead Road, Waylon Jennings-Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way, The Highwaymen-Highwayman, Johnny Cash-basically anything, Charlie Daniels Band-Devil Went Down to Georgia, Hank Williams Jr-I Got Rights, Chris Knight-Down the River
Yes. It should be the video if he can post without copyright issues. Reba packs so much information in songs like “Fancy” and “The nights the lights went out in Georgia” that it’s best to have The music video to follow or have the lyrics available while listening to them.
Here's a couple of upbeat songs for you that no one has ever done. Ricky Van Shelton - CRIME OF PASSION and Barbara Mandrel - I WAS COUNTRY WHEN COUNTRY WASN'T COOL. Collin Raye - THAT'S MY STORY
His dad said, walk away IF you can. Tommy couldn't walk away this time. What those 3 guys done to his Becky was unforgivable. Tommy could no longer turn his away his cheek. The song gives very good advice. Don't get involved in fights, but Tommy reached his limit. Sometimes you have to fight. Good reaction Metal Heads. I got to tell you, I despise Metal and Rap. I'm strictly a country fan, but I do listen to some other music many times. Have a pleasant evening. BTW, you assumed right what those 3 guys done to Becky. I really liked your reaction. 👍❤. You deserve a 🌹.
Kenny Rogers is not around anymore. Have to watch him and Lionel Richie together. They were besties and Ritchie wrote Kenny's song, Lady. Their duet is great.
Love when you react to country! Kenny ,RIP, has a song called THE GREATEST (also known as the baseball song). Please check out the video. It's a great story!
My husband did Ruby! He did all of Kenny's songs! I love these reaction videos, seeing people SEEING what country music is about! There is a lot of country I don't like, the really old stuff! Too twangy for me! I grew up on that stuff! I like Lucille too!
There are several great country songs having to do with the attack on 9/11: Toby Keith, "Courtesy of the Red White & Blue"; Alan Jackson, "Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning". (There's another one I can't recall right now, sorry)
I’ve been watching a bunch of reactions to this, and it was fun seeing one from a reactor in a Maiden T-shirt. I’m a metal head and Maiden is my favourite band. I don’t like a lot of country, but there are a few songs and artists I enjoy. This one ranks high.
I would recommend some Miranda Lambert. Her song Vice is one of my favorites. Also if you enjoy the story telling Sammy Kershaw The Matches is a good one. Great reaction on this one.
If you haven't already heard it check out Kenny Rogers in old rock band before he became country star a song called checking in to see what condition my condition is in..
Yes Tommy did it right - he didn't Turn the other Cheek - when it mattered the most not to. Tommy proved to everyone he wasn't the coward they thought he was.
Kenny Rogers was the spokesman for the hotel and casino on the reservation I’m from in Lakeside, California. Lucille, the Gambler, Ruby, What Condition My Condition is in, are all good songs of his. Yes the Gatlin boys raped Becky.
I always felt like if Tommy's dad had been alive, and maybe released from prison on parole or something....he would have helped Tommy nail those b*****ds.
Great Reaction!! Enjoy these?, Brooks n Dunn “Hard Working Man” & “Play Me Some Country”; Alabama “40 Hour Week for a Living” & “Roll On 18 Wheeler”; Oak Ridge Boys “Elvira” & Bobbie Sue”; Brad Paisley “I’m Gonna Miss Her & “Little Moment’s “; Carrie Underwood “American Girl” & “Before He Cheats”; “The a house That Built Me” &
React to “remember” by nick nittoli it’s off his new country album : “Songs from out of your mothers country” and it’s on his youtube topic channel! Thanks
Eh, a chainsaw is an inefficient weapon. It’s heavy, cumbersome, hard to swing around, can be unreliable, and the chain would snag on clothes, skin, and flesh, eventually clogging the chainsaw or yanking it out of your hands. If you’re looking for close-up lethality, a blade of some kind is far more effective. The longer and wider the blade, the more cutting power it has, provided your edge alignment is good. Even a basic hammer is a much better weapon than a chainsaw. Of course, that’s how you end up in prison for murder, or at least assault with a deadly weapon. In this day and age, the best you can do to retaliate against those who have assaulted your loved ones, if you know who did it, is to report them to the authorities and get them sent to prison. You could try to track them down and beat them up, but you might not win that fight, and even if you do, you’re still likely to be arrested for it.
What I love about country songs is that they tell stories. If you can, please watch this video of reba .... The Night the lights went out in Georgia. Super Good Video: ua-cam.com/video/Z4GMUlCBgd0/v-deo.html
"Demons run when a good man goes to war" Never push the quiet guy.
I love the reactions to this song.
Verse 1: "That's good advice! Listen to the pearls of wisdom!"
Verse 2: "...okay, but there are exceptions."
Verse 3: "Yep, that's the stuff right there."
Indeed facts.
Right!
The key phrase from the father was "If you CAN."
That's what most country singer/story teller is all about. You are sent one direction, then abruptly, you do a sharp turn in the other direction. You agree with the father in most cases, but then, circumstances throw you in another direction.
There ya go!
This is one hell of a song, and one of the best storytelling singers who ever took to the craft.
When it came to Becky, it wasn't his cheek to turn.
Might not be worse if it were you, I have read that this is based on a true story. The first brother died from a crushed larynx when the first attack hit him in the throat, not a quick or pleasant (if disserved) way to die. The fellow Tommy was based on was found innocent.
Except it wasn't.
_"Billy Edd Wheeler had success as a songwriter with The Kingston Trio's "Reverend Mr. Black" (#8, 1963) and the Johnny Cash song "Blistered" (#50, 1969). In 1979 he got a call from Roger Bowling, who co-wrote Kenny Rogers' hit "Lucile." They set out to write a story song, and Wheeler had an idea for an underdog tale. "For some strange reason, I was thinking of My Fair Lady, he said in Chicken Soup for the Soul: Country Music. They took this little cockney girl from the poor part of England and were going to make her over and teach her how to speak and be like a princess."_
_The plan shifted when Bowling came up with the title "Coward Of The County," which had great alliteration. They started thinking about why this guy would be labeled as such, and came up with the story of his dad dying in prison and telling him, "You don't have to fight to be a man."_
_"We were trying to figure out how Tommy, the son, would have a change of heart," said Wheeler. I had him in church praying to his father or getting a vision."_
_That got too complicated, so Bowling suggested that Tommy take down his father's picture from the mantle to communicate with him. They finished the song in a weekend and made a demo that they pitched to Rogers, who recorded the song._
_The evil brothers in this song are the "Gatlin Boys." In real life, Larry, Steve and Rudy Gatlin were a popular trio_ [which famously, Roger Bowling held a personal grudge against for unknown reasons.] _who performed as "Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers." Not only that, Larry Gatlin had dated a girl named Becky, which was the name of Tommy's girlfriend in the song._
_"After it came out, we started getting accused of being rapists," Larry Gatlin said. "I think they could have showed a little good taste and used somebody else's name."_
_The songwriters made the dubious claim that the name was chosen because they "liked the sound of it," and that it had nothing to do with the actual Gatlin brothers. "We tried some other names like the Barlow boys, but they just didn't have the grit of the Gatlin boys," Wheeler said._
TL;DR: completly made-up story whose villains are, in a dick move, named after a rival country trio.
Yes, the Gatling Boys "taking turns at Becky" does mean what you thought.
Point: Never mess with a mans family and/or his woman or children, also never underestimate the wrath of a mother if her children are attacked or hurt. Watch your back!
In defense of self or others in the face of death or grievous bodily harm, the rules go out the window. That is the survival instinct.
Yes, it means exactly what you think it means. One reason it wasn't played as much on MSR when I was growing up. Which is when this song was released.
Whenever I hear the last bit of this song where he locks the door I always think about the scene from a Bronx tale where the mafia boss locks the door and says "Now yous can't leave"
Love your reaction to this song - amazing songwriting that makes you see the scene as the lyrics play out.
“Lady” written by Lionel Richie was Kenny’s biggest hits.
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
I might suggest trying Rascal Flatts - Skin (Sarabeth)
If you wanna explore more country, try Marty Robbins-El Paso(or Big Iron), Steve Earle-Copperhead Road, Waylon Jennings-Are You Sure Hank Done It This Way, The Highwaymen-Highwayman, Johnny Cash-basically anything, Charlie Daniels Band-Devil Went Down to Georgia, Hank Williams Jr-I Got Rights, Chris Knight-Down the River
Another great story from Kenny Rogers is "Lucille"
Great reaction! Fancy by Reba McEntire is another good one.
Yes!! This is a brilliant song
Yes. It should be the video if he can post without copyright issues. Reba packs so much information in songs like “Fancy” and “The nights the lights went out in Georgia” that it’s best to have
The music video to follow or have the lyrics available while listening to them.
Here's a couple of upbeat songs for you that no one has ever done. Ricky Van Shelton - CRIME OF PASSION and Barbara Mandrel - I WAS COUNTRY WHEN COUNTRY WASN'T COOL. Collin Raye - THAT'S MY STORY
His dad said, walk away IF you can. Tommy couldn't walk away this time. What those 3 guys done to his Becky was unforgivable. Tommy could no longer turn his away his cheek. The song gives very good advice. Don't get involved in fights, but Tommy reached his limit. Sometimes you have to fight. Good reaction Metal Heads. I got to tell you, I despise Metal and Rap. I'm strictly a country fan, but I do listen to some other music many times. Have a pleasant evening. BTW, you assumed right what those 3 guys done to Becky. I really liked your reaction. 👍❤. You deserve a 🌹.
one of the best story tellers ever
Kenny Rogers is not around anymore.
Have to watch him and Lionel Richie together. They were besties and Ritchie wrote Kenny's song, Lady. Their duet is great.
There Is a movie on UA-cam Kenny Rogers : Coward of the County [TV Movie]
One of the greatest songs ever
Love when you react to country! Kenny ,RIP, has a song called THE GREATEST (also known as the baseball song). Please check out the video. It's a great story!
Great reaction. Keep them coming. Please react to Kenny Rogers "Ruby" you will definitely like it.
My husband did Ruby! He did all of Kenny's songs! I love these reaction videos, seeing people SEEING what country music is about! There is a lot of country I don't like, the really old stuff! Too twangy for me! I grew up on that stuff! I like Lucille too!
One great song is Alabama 40 hour week
It's all about the real ppl that make this country great
The hard working American ppl
Really enjoying this country music ride with you, your reactions are awesome......
What a great reaction! It felt like I was watching a movie with you!💞✌️
Awesome song. Great reaction!
I am with on that metal enegisers you hits you heart more than any other hits you
My favorite Kenny Rogers song.
5:52 - The captions should say "got up and met him half way across the floor"
Thank you for your service! Cool reaction! Tommy is fist firing gun!
How about some Cody Jinks please?? My son works the pipeline and sent me Mamma song years ago. Still melts my heart every time❤
If it hasn't been suggested yet, you'll enjoy Toby Keith - Courtesy of the Red White and Blue.
There are several great country songs having to do with the attack on 9/11: Toby Keith, "Courtesy of the Red White & Blue"; Alan Jackson, "Where Were You When The World Stopped Turning".
(There's another one I can't recall right now, sorry)
I’ve been watching a bunch of reactions to this, and it was fun seeing one from a reactor in a Maiden T-shirt.
I’m a metal head and Maiden is my favourite band. I don’t like a lot of country, but there are a few songs and artists I enjoy. This one ranks high.
They made a TV movie for this song you may want to check the movie out as well
I would recommend some Miranda Lambert. Her song Vice is one of my favorites. Also if you enjoy the story telling Sammy Kershaw The Matches is a good one. Great reaction on this one.
Great reaction❤
I loved your reaction, song drew you in and played with your emotions. Not bad for a country song.
Studies show country music is thebest for driving long roads
If you haven't already heard it check out Kenny Rogers in old rock band before he became country star a song called checking in to see what condition my condition is in..
Another Excellent tune from Kenny is, The Gambler ! O’hh & Lady ! The live version is best ! 🤗🤙
Ha, Kenny has his own chicken restaurant... Colonel Kenny!🤣
good afternoon frodo.
another good one by kenny that you should check out is
long arm of the law. lt is beautiful.
ok. have a nice day and God bless.
Coward of the County
Another good one by Kenny is...
Buy me a rose
Please react to that one.
Thank you and God bless.
Have a nice day
How I picture everyone felt when "Tommy stopped and locked the door." ua-cam.com/video/PfOC-Z6wG8w/v-deo.html
I know people think its cheezy, but I like that movie.
Great reaction
Fold um like Kenny Rodgers ♡
Yes Tommy did it right - he didn't Turn the other Cheek - when it mattered the most not to. Tommy proved to everyone he wasn't the coward they thought he was.
In America by Charlie Daniels , Sink the Bismarck by Johnny Horton are other songs to consider for a reaction - if you haven't heard either yet.
There is a movie by this same name and Kenny Rogers plays in it
First time i heard this I thought he was reaching for a gun also!
The movie that was based on this song is good also.
Of course it means what you think.
I like your 'croaker' hat.
Check out When She Cries, and The Heartbreak Kid by Restless Heart.
Kenny Rogers was the spokesman for the hotel and casino on the reservation I’m from in Lakeside, California. Lucille, the Gambler, Ruby, What Condition My Condition is in, are all good songs of his. Yes the Gatlin boys raped Becky.
You don't look old enough to remember hee-haw 😂
Watch the movie of the same name starring kenny
Upbeat country songs. You may want to check out Fever by Garth Brooks as he is covering Aerosmith you may enjoy it
Did you serve on the USS Drum? Prior service myself (army, ‘04-‘08) but had a friend who was a catapult officer on the USS Reagan. What was your MOS?
Independence Day by Martina McBride
America by Waylon Jennings
marty robbins is another good country/western singer
Try Home Free, they do a lot of country covers but they are acapella.
YOU NEED TO DO HIS SONG THE GAMBLER
check out Marty Robbins - "Mr. Shorty"
A chainsaw. Wow.
there is a movie on the song called coward of the county you can watch it here on youtube free check it out you might like it
I always felt like if Tommy's dad had been alive, and maybe released from prison on parole or something....he would have helped Tommy nail those b*****ds.
Kenny rogers
Planet Texas
Where did you get country look at the title of the song
Kenny Rogers was Pop Country before Pop Country had a name.
Tommy's dad died in jail after killing a guy in a bar fight witch is way he did not want Tommy fighting.
Great Reaction!! Enjoy these?, Brooks n Dunn “Hard Working Man” & “Play Me Some Country”; Alabama “40 Hour Week for a Living” & “Roll On 18 Wheeler”; Oak Ridge Boys “Elvira” & Bobbie Sue”; Brad Paisley “I’m Gonna Miss Her & “Little Moment’s “; Carrie Underwood “American Girl” & “Before He Cheats”; “The a house That Built Me” &
If you liked this song, you would enjoy a song by Matt Mason, called “E”
I don't know if you read this comment, but this is based on a true story from Texas. He was set free after he was in court.
A good country sounding song is "Patches" by George Jones and BB King.
Thought that song was sung by Clarence Carter.
@@lynneshively3790 i dont know which one came out first, but i like the B B King version better.
Simple man by Charlie Daniels.....trust me!!
Some of the words are wrong, like, he got up and "hit" him halfway 'cross the floor, should be "met".
React to “remember” by nick nittoli it’s off his new country album : “Songs from out of your mothers country” and it’s on his youtube topic channel! Thanks
This is the part in the movie where he kicks their asses
ua-cam.com/video/ZhrnvhddwoI/v-deo.html
Eh, a chainsaw is an inefficient weapon. It’s heavy, cumbersome, hard to swing around, can be unreliable, and the chain would snag on clothes, skin, and flesh, eventually clogging the chainsaw or yanking it out of your hands. If you’re looking for close-up lethality, a blade of some kind is far more effective. The longer and wider the blade, the more cutting power it has, provided your edge alignment is good. Even a basic hammer is a much better weapon than a chainsaw. Of course, that’s how you end up in prison for murder, or at least assault with a deadly weapon. In this day and age, the best you can do to retaliate against those who have assaulted your loved ones, if you know who did it, is to report them to the authorities and get them sent to prison. You could try to track them down and beat them up, but you might not win that fight, and even if you do, you’re still likely to be arrested for it.
What I love about country songs is that they tell stories. If you can, please watch this video of reba .... The Night the lights went out in Georgia. Super Good Video: ua-cam.com/video/Z4GMUlCBgd0/v-deo.html
Coward of the County not Country
County, no R.
Bubblehead?
It's what people in the navy called Submariners.
The fact that you dont know America's greatest Export in the music industry... confirms my thought about Americans. lol
Hank Williams Jr. I got rights
County not country..
Where did you get country look at the title of the song