In 1982, I got a visitors visa to visit friends in Canada. Kenny Rogers was coming to Edmonton a month after my visa expired. We got tickets, and I went to Immigration Services and convinced them to let me stay longer so I could go to the concert. It was a great time!

Kenny was huge in the 80s with songs like The Gambler and Love Will Turn You Around. He also did some acting. He is worth digging into more. Great reaction.

He was too cool for school. We loved Kenny back in the 80s. Sad that we lost him last year. Such a loss.

He and Lionel Ritchie became great friends after he recorded this song

@wnsafford1854

Жыл бұрын

Right after Kenny died, Lionel was on the Bobby Bones show. He said “I just lost 1 of my heroes”, that he met Kenny when he was trying to figure out leaving the Commodores & going solo & said, “God sent me an angel.” He credited Kenny as 1 of the people who taught him how to treat others saying, when they met, “you couldn’t get any bigger than Kenny Rogers” but “within 15 seconds, he made me feel like we grew up together.”

@sivonni

8 ай бұрын

If you haven't watched it there is a video (from some sort of award show) where Kenny Rogers was asked to sing this song and he called Lionel Richie up to sing it with him and it is amazing and so special.

Kenny called Lionel and asked him to write him a song for his Greatest Hits album. He agreed and wrote it AS Kenny was recording it.

I’m 69, but always thought he was such a handsome man!

During the 80's Kenny Rogers was the absolute top performer in Country Music. He was so popular that his music crossed over to the other music charts. I mean straight country music on the pop and r&b charts. And, Lionel Richie was one of the top 5 song writers of the 80's. His music helped the Commodores one of the best bands of the time. Lionel's solo career, there are not enough words to describe. So wether you start with Kenny, The Commodores, or Lionel, you are in for a fantastic ride. A few suggestions: KENNY: COWARD OF THE COUNTY LUCILLE THE GAMBLER LIONEL: TRULY DANCIN ON THE CEILING ALL NIGHT LONG HELLO THE COMMODORES: BRICK HOUSE STILL THREE TIMES A LADY ZOOM EASY JESUS IS LOVE

Kenny has this commanding presence onstage. Amazing singer. Bless his soul. 🕊🌈

His song THE GAMBLER was made into a movie staring Kenny.

love this song my husband sang this to me on my wedding day 34yrs married

Kenny Rodgers and Dolly parton - islands in the stream. Quality performance.

Kenny's career spanned more than 60 years and 21 number 1 hits. That growl in his voice was so recognizable and made women everywhere swoon. If you have to pick a genre, he's generally considered country, but his early career (with the group The First Edition) was more rock and throughout his career he had many cross-over (mostly pop) hits. He had great storytelling songs such as "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town", "Lucille", "The Gambler" and "Coward of the County" among others, as well as love songs like this one ("Lady"); "She Believes In Me,", "Through The Years” and "Buy Me A Rose" come to mind. He did duets with a number of artists, probably best recognized for those with Dolly Parton including "Islands in the Stream" and "You Can't Make Old Friends". He passed in 2020 at 81.

I love his voice too....its perfect with the raspy, souls outdoors. To say nothing of how sexy he is...

The video is over 40 years old and that is how people in the 70s-80s looked😁. Great song and appreciate your reaction and review! Appreciate also you share your own personal experiences. I think we discount our own feelings too much! There is nothing wrong with wanting to love and be loved!!!

You know you're getting old when you're suprised when someone says they've never heard of Kenny Rogers... (I'm only 48 but still...)

You should watch “the Gambler” and “ Coward of the County”. He was such a treasure! Did duets with Dolly Parton like Islands in the Stream written by the BeeGees. Check him out!

To me the best in the world kenny RIP will never forget him 40 yrs. Of loving his music died during pandemic RIP

You should watch the live video of Kenny and Lionel singing this song together! It is so good

I was 15 when this song came out it was everywhere

Crazy to hear someone not honestly know Kenny Rogers or Lionel Ritchie …. Hall of Famers in the music world. Both prominent in “ We are The World”. Too..

Before he became a country star, he was with a rock group called The First Edition, which had a number of top ten hits in the late 60s and early 70s.

This was a great performance

Soulful music of the 70's and beyond, such as that offered by The Commodores, is yet another wonderful rabbit hole to explore. BTW, there is a wonderful video of Kenny and Lionel collaborating on this song late in Kenny's life. They were great friends.

It was so nice to see your smile while listening! Special Thanks for analyzing the lyrics afterwards! Lyrics are so important - they can make a song, that I don’t like musically really great!

Great voice! Anton, it is worth checking out his duet with Dolly Parton, “Islands in the stream” and his duet with Sheena Easton “We’ve got tonight”. Epic!

@susanpeterson9947

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Yes! Also with Dolly, You Can’t Make Old Friends. 😢😔😚

@ttaitt

10 ай бұрын

Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamer, with Kim Carnes. Stunning.

@sivonni

8 ай бұрын

Islands in the Stream is such a fun song! There's also a hilarious version that Dolly did with Bette Midler.

I love that you pointed out the ominous, minor key. I noticed before, but never really dealt with it... THEN he sings, "You have gone..." And right now, I was like 'WELL, YEAH... that's that reason." She's gone and he's just sitting there, pining....

Beautiful song.

Most unique song Lady love you

One of the greats.

Hi Anton, this is my first time sitting in with you today, thank you for allowing me to do that! I enjoyed the time I spent here with you so I subscribed and left a big thumbs up for you while I was here! Yes, he was a great showman, he has quite a catalog of fabulous songs, I hope you'll check out some more by him,! "Coward of the County" "The Gambler" "Lucille" and when he was with the First Edition "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town"!

@debbers

12 күн бұрын

Thank you for the heart, I appreciate it very much!

Welcome to the wonderful world of Kenny Rogers. A true class act, treasure, and absolute MASTER of country music. And besides Reba - one of the BEST storytellers. The Gambler and Coward of the County are a MUST listen. And my favourite ballads are Through the Years and Love Will Turn You Around. His duet with Dolly Parton is also a classic. Lionel Ritchie is also an amazing rabbit hole to go down. All Night Long, Dancing on the Ceiling (awesome video), and Only You are my favourites. Enjoy the ride!!

I was shocked to hear you say you have never heard of Kenny Rogers my friend! This song is a great intro to an amazing gentleman soul with a voice of an angel I can’t wait to see you react to this, enjoy!

@lydmarl.475

Жыл бұрын

Same here, has he been living under a rock, hahaha!

Dude, you never heard of Kenny Rogers? :) You've been missing out. He has to be the king of country-pop crossover songs of his time. Definitely had charisma--masculine yet tender--with that husky, intimate voice that makes women feel as if he is singing just to them. In addition to love songs, he did some great storytelling songs. "The Gambler" is perhaps the most well-known and memorable of them, and a great one to check out.

He has so many great songs. Ton of hits.

One of the best, love this song so much❤

*** Must see 👀 ****. Lionel and Kenny perform “Lady” together 10yrs ago….. from tv special Lionel Richie and Friends

Lionel Richie's solo career was fun in the 80s. check out Dancing on the Ceiling. My parents loved Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton

Check out Kenny Roger's when he was rock -Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition is In)

I grew up on his music. My Dad was fan

You should check out Ralph Stanley “O Death” one of his last performances he did it a cappella at like 85 years old and commanded everyone in that audience.

You should watch the tribute to Lionel Richie, Kenny explains how the song was written very funny. He and Lionel sing a duet od this song. They became very close friends. Kenny's group was The First Addition .( before he went country). Their song Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In. Also check out his duet with Home Free Children Go Where I Send Thee. This was towards the end of his career and still had it

I think men don’t recognize, appreciate ot express it. as much today as when this song was released. Teen boys and men could express vulnerability and respectful intimacy back then. It was really a thing.

Its hard for me to think of Kenny Rogers and not think of Dolly Parton. Kenny and Dolly's duet, Islands in the Stream is iconic.

That was a panty dropper 🤣 🤷‍♀️ Kenny is my all time favorite country singer. You should check Kenny Roger's and Dolly Parton singing islands in stream. Kenny was a hottest LOL

Wow I can't believe it tooked you so long to hear Kenny, he is gone now for 2 yrs. You don't know what you've been missing. You need to follow the two of them together singing this song, the writer Lionel Richie and Kenny, singing Lady together.They were very close.

He was backup for Sonny and Cher!

About the Piana and guitar comment....I think it's that not many singers (especially current singers) don't have the TALENT. If they are great singers they can do exactly what you were referring to.

Great song written by Lionel Richie

Also, since it is Christmas check out the video "CHRISTMAS WITHOUT YOU" by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.

Beautiful reaction, Anton.

Kenny is a goat of country. Tons of great hits & a voice that sounds like no one else. He has some really cool 'story' type songs like 'Coward of the county', 'The Gambler' & 'Fine time to leave me Lucille'. My fav by him is 'Through the years', another beautiful tune like this one. He also has a few great hit duets with Dolly Parton. He has also acted in a few westerns. You also need to look into Lionel Richie. In fact, the performance of this song by the two of them a couple years before Kenny passed was amazing. Both artists had recorded it & then back in 2018 maybe, at a county music award show, they did it together & the friendship between the two made me cry. It was a beautiful thing to see. Lionel was in the band the Commadores with great hits like 'Brick house' years ago & then went solo & has a ton of hits like 'Hello?' & 'Dancing on the ceiling' to name a few. Now he is also a judge on American Idol.

Absolutely one of the best singers of all time. I recommend "Coward of the County" and "She Believes in Me". Great reaction.

Check out Lionel Richie and Kenny Rogers together singing Lady!

More songs from Kenny and also Lionel Ritchie, please. I have four CDs by each of them that I still listen to, and I know I’m not alone.

I definitely see the L Richie in this. Sounds like he could have done it himself. Rogers is a legend as popular and well known as Dolly Parton. Country music superstar. Check out The Gambler & any of his GH. (Also a duet w/ Dolly in Islands in the Stream).

Absolutely love your reactions! Kenny did a song with an acapella group Home Free called Children Go Where I send Thee. It was done shortly before he passed away. You should check it out. If you do not know who Home Free are you should check them out as well. They are an all-vocal group. Everything you here comes from their mouths. Their beat boxer is in a class by himself. Please check them out you will not be disappointed. By the way Home Free did The Gambler in memory after Kenny passed away.

Anton, please watch the live performances of Kenny Roger's and Dolly Parton singing the 2 different duet songs, "WEVE GOT TONIGHT" and "Islands in the Stream". You will be blown away how amazing he sounds singing with Dolly. They look so good together they look like they would have made a great couple but they were just best friends with good chemistry. And Kenny and Dolly were also so funny joking around on stage after they sang We've Got Tonight. You will see another side of Kenny amd hiw he can entertain a crowd even without singing. The same way Dolly can. Because they have such great personalities and character.

Love the song and video. The video with Kenny sings this song with Lionel Richie is amazing too. You probably know this already. Many don't. There is 2 types of country music. Southern country Tennessee, Alabama as examples of the area. Southwestern Country. Texas, Arizona, etc. There is the group of singers called the Outlaws, because of actually been locked up for some reason or another. Johnny Cash, Willie Nelson, Waylon Jennings, etc. Then like Brooks & Dunn, Lonestar...... Out of curiosity in Canada how do you classify ShaniaTwain and Mariah Carey (back in the day lol)?

@antonreacts

Жыл бұрын

Not gonna lie, I never grew up with them so I really don't know!

@gesundheit602

Жыл бұрын

I saw Kenny in concert along with the Righteous Brothers back in the 80s. It was a great concert.

The bee gees wrote an entire album for Kenny Rogers

See him with home free

you should look into Lara Fabian that is presence X10!!

I appreciate your comment very much! First of all you don't judge a song firstly by his lyrics, like me. Further i like ,when you speek of his Maskulinity. Nowadays in our cazy woke times is this Maskulinity handelt very negativ. Me as a german women already in the 50, i miss these maskuline Guys a Lot. Today we have artist, where we dont know, if there are woman or me Musicly i am trally glad, to grow up in 70/80 Margret

Have you reacted to usa to africa song we are the world,there you will find lr there. He also sing all night long. kr another song gamber.

Written by Lionel Ritchie if you didn't know.

Superficial lol thats always been him

@Dannysssss

13 күн бұрын

That's how ppl thought back then ppl worked harder on there relationships back then, it's just easier to speak through music for a guy that's why couples have there one song together (at least they did then)

You’ve never heard anything by Lionel Richie 🤯

Can you please react to You cant deny it by Lisa stansfield Please

This is one of my favorite songs. Please also check out "She Believes in Me" - kzread.info/dash/bejne/ooeE2NhrdbjKc6Q.html Thank you.

Until Darren Hayes ❤

Kenny r. had another song coward of the county.