When my youngest son was 4 or 5 he used to sing "4 hundred children and caught in the field. I would say "Must be children of the corn"

@cherylhamilton6279

2 жыл бұрын

Hilarious!

@lacyharper801

2 жыл бұрын

Children are so open and honest, even when they're wrong 😆

@junerenner3509

2 жыл бұрын

😀😅🤣😄

@reneebolton6723

2 жыл бұрын

Too funny 😁

@jethro1963

2 жыл бұрын

There is a funny and very poignant story in Ken Dryden's book "The Game" about the song Lucille and Montreal Canadiens hard working forward Rejean (Reggie) Houle. The Game is one of the best sports books ever written and it tells of the team being on the bus and them singing Lucille when it would come on the radio. But they would stop because they realized it was "Reggie's song" and he sang it by himself with great sincerity. The book is worth it alone just to read the story about Guy Lapointe's hair. Actually I think you can see that story in the Google preview. I LOL every time I read it, I recommend you to go find it :)

I saw Kenny in concert once. He said that in a lot of songs that tell a story, there's someone you feel sorry for. In "Lucille," he said, some people feel sorry for the husband, some feel sorry for Lucille, some feel sorry for the four hungry children, "and I met one weird person who felt sorry for the crop in the field."

@marrianner.1682

Жыл бұрын

I feel sorry for the husband! He has more to lose than Lucille’s dreams.

@MissSunriseDawn

11 ай бұрын

That last part made me giggle lol

@stephanielight4161

8 ай бұрын

🤣🤣🤣

@jasonturner2206

7 ай бұрын

I felt sorry for the four hundred children myself..

Ruby, also sang by Kenny, is right up there with Lucille...you should really hear it too...you are right...he is one of the best story tellers EVER...give it a listen

@mikethayer8122

2 жыл бұрын

Ruby is dark. Great choice

@williambianchi2006

2 жыл бұрын

Excellent suggestion

@waygone6657

2 жыл бұрын

Agreed, even more powerful from an old soldier's point of view.

@pfcampos7041

Жыл бұрын

Ruby is like in my top 5 Kenny songs! Luuuuv it.

@grimmlife4878

Жыл бұрын

“Ruby, Don’t take your love to town” is a favorite of mine!

COWARD OF THE COUNTY is a Kenny Rogers Must Hear!!!

She Believes In Me... A must listen of Kenny's

Amber: "Why are we like so invested in this story right now?" Because Kenny Rogers doesn't just sing a song, or tell a story. He plucks at your heartstrings. Gets you right in the 'feels'. All the great singers do that.

An early Kenny Rogers song, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town". Great story and I think you would really enjoy this song about a Viet Nam soldier home from the war.

@TXKafir

2 жыл бұрын

Another vote for Ruby. Rogers sings this one from the POV of the jilted husband.

@johnfeagins9685

2 жыл бұрын

Ruby was a song written by Mel Tillis and was originally about the Korean War instead of the one in Vietnam.

@jayconant3816

2 жыл бұрын

Great song!

@allendixon7700

2 жыл бұрын

I'll tell you what I can tell you about a song that nobody knows it's by the mister Dave Dave did it Dave Loggins does anybody remember David Loggins Loggins? My brothers now I got a side I got to mr. Lock and say could sing a song now that's what I say j&a he had a good and with the Please Come to Boston Please Come to Boston baby it is by Dave Dave did it Dave Loggins hello

This is not the original single. That one is much more emotional. More grit in his voice too. Listen to the original when you get the chance.

@brianmiller6055

2 жыл бұрын

I thought something sounded off. Thanks for confirming it.

Such a sad song, but a great waltz…

For a rocking side of Kenny, try "Just Dropped In," when he was still with the First Edition.

@lordwilliamstrickler179

2 жыл бұрын

@Lawrence Carver He was a member of The New Christy Minstrels, along with Barry McGuire, before that.

Agreed bro. Johnny cash and Kenny are the masters of painting a story

A good love song from Kenny Rogers is "Love the World Away".

My fave..."Somethin's Burning " with the First Edition.

Coward Of The County for more story telling.... Don't Fall In Love with A Dreamer..... Absolutely, beautiful! Trying to remember if you did that one🤔 You two are absolutely the best!

@btgiv6009

2 жыл бұрын

Can't deal with "Coward of the County"... using a gang rape as a prop for a young man's coming of age is just gross. But if they want to hear another great Kenny Rogers "she done him wrong" song, I suggest "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town".

Through the Years and She Believes In Me. Two beautiful love songs I know you would love Amber. Kenny just had such a raw, yet tender voice that just pulls you in from the first note. Rip Kenny. Thanks for the beautiful memories. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 ❤❤

@xzonia1

Жыл бұрын

His voice in Through the Years just melts me completely. ❤❤

There is an "Answer" song called "Thanks for leaving, Lucille" Basically, He gets with Lucille's kid sister, he discovers oil. He is rich and happy. Should you listen? Maybe. Not worth a reaction, but a cute little cash grab. A great song to listen to from Kenny is "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town"

@teresajarrell452

2 жыл бұрын

RUBY!! YES!! 👍🏻😃❣️😃👍🏻

@WaynettePorter

2 жыл бұрын

The answer song was interesting. And because I looked it up, I also found a song from Lucille's POV called "Lucille's Answer". Basically her defending herself and saying the husband's actions led her to leave.

If you haven’t heard; C.W. McCall died today (age 93). He had a lot of trucker songs. Try “Wolf Creek Pass” if you’re interested.

@davemcbroom695

2 жыл бұрын

Convoy was his big hit. Everybody bought CB radios after that one.

@dougthompson5449

2 жыл бұрын

Convoy was the biggest hit in 1976. RIP CW.

@joshsmith302

2 жыл бұрын

R.I.P CW McCall.

@islandgreenstrong

2 жыл бұрын

C.W. McCall (Bill Fries) passed away on April 1st. I already mentioned this to them on their Shocking Blue - Venus reaction. Not sure if we'll get it...but we can keep on asking for it...10-4 Rubber Duck out!!

@s.rry-guld2961

2 жыл бұрын

OMG I didnt know that. thank you for telling Me. I Grew up listening to him and Red Sovine, and all those Trucker Legends, R.I.P. C.W. McCall, My dad was a Trucker I lost Him in 2020 to heart issues, so this hit Real Close to Home.

Well, you've listened to Lucille. Now, you need to listen to Elvira by The Oak Ridge Boys!

If you like Kenny, you will love Ann Murray. She’s like the female Kenny Rogers; they even did a duet together. Her voice just pulls at your heart so effortlessly.

@theodoreritola7641

Жыл бұрын

One of the best Country songs EVER Released in January 1977 The 70s were the NUKE BOMB

I miss Kenny Rogers so much RIP KENNY

“Coward of the county”. Give it a listen! Kenny’s great!

@TheOriginalLooney

2 жыл бұрын

I was just about to suggest that song myself, such an amazing song

@xzonia1

Жыл бұрын

Love this song so much!

@fieryangel522

Жыл бұрын

I agree. You need to do Coward of the County.

Before he switched to Country , he had a band called The First Edition and one of his most famous songs were, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Lve To Town". He reissued it when he switched to Country, but it stayed essentially the same song. Listen & enjoy.

@mjabqmanwk

2 жыл бұрын

"I jest dropped in...ta see what condition my condition was in...." :)

@k_salter

2 жыл бұрын

@@mjabqmanwk Yes! Too bad most thumbs up go to his better known love songs.

A beautiful Kenny Rogers song is She Believes In Me

When Kenny first started his band was the "first edition." Check out ,t just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in. It will shock you!

I saw Kenny Rogers in the 80's and the opening act was the Righteous Brothers. What a show that was!

Hard to picture Kenny rocking out on "Just Dropped In(To See What Condition My Condition Is In)" back when he was young.

Great duet to check out is “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer,” by Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes.

"Ruby, don't take your love to town" Great song about a Korean war vet. I still think his early stuff was the best.

If you want a good story song, like this one, try “Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To Town.” If you want to hear his voice in full Kenny mode, I would suggest something like Sweet Music Man or perhaps a duet such as Don’t Fall in Love With A Dreamer or his version of We Got Tonight.

@carolmeunier2863

2 жыл бұрын

Don't forget Coward of the County!

@jethro1963

2 жыл бұрын

Ruby is the ultimate woman hating song, it goes right in to a man's bones.

@teresajarrell452

2 жыл бұрын

RUBY!! YES!! 👍🏻😃❣️

@allendixon7700

2 жыл бұрын

@@teresajarrell452 do you know the original Dave? Mr. David Loggins he had off wonderful voice absolutely baby here's a song with baby please please baby baby please come Please Come to Boston baby and in days did it Dave Loggins all right Sissy

@allendixon7700

2 жыл бұрын

@@teresajarrell452 I think that you would like the Dave Loggins Dave Loggins doing a please come through this baby on the bus and listen to mister Dave David Loggins and something else

My dad used to sing “You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel”. He would crack himself up.

And as Kenny was driving home, a wheel suddenly came off his car, leaving him stranded by the side of the road. And he thought of the words of the man in the bar: "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel."

I believe this is a re-record because it sounds different than what was played on the radio a billion times. Still a great song and performance.

@DaveHof

2 жыл бұрын

It is - and not as good as the original.

Kenny's song "The Greatest" is so incredibly sweet, a good one for the girls too.

@janhofschulte6229

Жыл бұрын

I love the video that goes with this song! One of my favorites by Kenny!

My mother was IN LOVE with Kenny Rogers. "That's one sexy white man." I remember doing a triple take then laughing. We lived in the hood but my southern mother watched all the country shows.

Reuben James is my favorite Kenny Rogers song but Marty Robbins was one of my favorite story telling country Singers

Another classic Country story teller is Marty Robbins! His "El Paso" is a must hear song.

I can remember him when he had his TV show Kenny Rogers and the First Edition ! He use to be a big rock star before he went country !

I don't know if you reacted to his song "Coward of the county" but that's a great story song too

Kenny and Glenn Campbell were the best at story-telling songs!!! Oh, and Jim Croce!!!

Another good song he did was "The most beautiful girl in the world " Thanks for the music.

Another great story teller is Dan Fogelberg. He has "Same Old Lang Syne" and "Leader of the Band". Also if you want to travel back even farther try Johnny Horton "Battle of New Orleans", "North to Alaska" and "Sink the Bismarck" for starters. These are from the 50's. You will love them.

@rtelles1127

2 жыл бұрын

I have not heard a Dan Fogleburg song reviewed on this channel yet. Longer would be a great start.

@walterrutherford8321

2 жыл бұрын

When It’s Springtime In Alaska

@lynnevetter

2 жыл бұрын

Man, I'd love for them to listen to/watch the Greetings from the west Power of Gold, of pretty much the whole show. lol I love that show.

Harry Chapin is another great singer/songwriter who knew how to tell a story so well. Please react to Cat’s in the Cradle…one of his best known.

Friendly reminder for more Tesla, I have found myself watching only you guys for reactions these days. I can see the true appreciation you have

“ In a bar in Toledo across from the depot” The bar was called The Country Palace. My dad was a cop and knew the owner. My dad was security when Kenny Rogers was honored at the bar doing publicity for the song.

There's a song that nobody has reacted to by Kenny Rogers. Everybody just plays his more popular songs. But he has a song called Love will turn you around and it is beautiful and the music is amazing.

@pootfarmer7049

2 жыл бұрын

From the movie sixpack!

@teddysterriertales

2 жыл бұрын

Oh, I love that song so much. I'm going to listen to it right now!!! You've made me smile!

@97datcher

2 жыл бұрын

It's a very beautiful and song and he's a co writer on that song!

@timetravellingone

2 жыл бұрын

Another great lesser known song is "Twenty Years Ago" from his 1986 album a great emotional song

@colleenquirk402

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites!

"She Believes In Me" (1978) is a Kenny Rogers song that really shows off the strength of his vocals. He's best known for songs like "Lucille" because his voice is so appealing in soft songs like this. But I think you'll really appreciate "She Believes In Me".

The song was written by a songwriter whose wife had gone away for the weekend. He was doing yard work while watching his kids play and the chorus just came to him.

Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, I just Dropped In, to See what my Condition Was in!

Red Sovine is a master story teller. He is old time country. Some great songs include: Teddy Bear, phantom 309, Daddy's girl, Giddy up go, and Little Rosa.

@almetastone8897

2 жыл бұрын

Been asking for them to listen to Teddy Bear. I agree he is a master storyteller.

@Copperwise

2 жыл бұрын

My wife loves him. Her dad was a trucker.

@jgn1326

2 жыл бұрын

They definitely need to check him out. Roses for Mama is my favorite one he sings.

@DjMistoffelees

2 жыл бұрын

@@jgn1326 I'm a little hesitant with Little Rose cause I'm not looking to make Amber cry. That one is probably the saddest of his songs.

@jgn1326

2 жыл бұрын

@@DjMistoffelees yeah it's definitely one that will bring on the tears. It still makes me cry and I've heard it close to 50 years.

Any Kenny song is great! They’ve named most of them but Ruby is when Kenny was part of The First Edition…. Tells another sad story. For a song for couples who have been together for a long time you need to listen to Through The Years

@JoAnnaDale

2 жыл бұрын

This.

Tom T. Hall is known as “the storyteller”. Check out “watermelon wine” , “faster horses” or “ballad of $40”. People also like “I love”. Fun fact: He also wrote “Harper valley pta”.

@oregonfordguy9812

Жыл бұрын

faster horses, younger woman, older whiskey and more money. yes yes

@nitwitt50

11 ай бұрын

I agree, Tom T Hall, was a great storyteller, too.

As a kid I thought he said 400 children..Sorry..loved his songs then and now. Thank you for playing I love his duets!

I LOVE this song! There are 2 more I'd recommend from Kenny. #1 "The Coward of the County" and #2 "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town."

@zanedodge2176

2 жыл бұрын

Both great. Have they already done "Coward of the County"? I lose track. "Ruby, don't take your love to town" is a ripper! Probably my favourite of all. For some reason less appreciated... maybee it's the speed of it?

@zanedodge2176

2 жыл бұрын

I don't think that they have done "Coward", that definitely should go to the top if only for impact.....

@kellyschweiger9568

2 жыл бұрын

Both of these are awesome

@papagriz33

2 жыл бұрын

Coward still gives me the chills every time when "he stopped & locked the door."

Try ‘She Believes In Me’ or ‘Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamer’ next. ‘We’ve Got Tonight’ with Sheena Easton is another good one. There’s also a live version of that with Dolly Parton that is awesome too.

Definitely "Coward of the County" and Ruby by first edition Kenny's old band...great job

@jayconant3816

2 жыл бұрын

Coward of the county is amazing and a punch in the gut

Daytime friends, and love will turn you around, are my favorite Kenny songs. Anyone who isn't me tonight, is my favorite duet that he did with dottie west.

With both of being former athletes, I think you’ll both appreciate The Greatest by Kenny Rogers.

Kenny tells a good story. Two of his songs were made into movies starring Kenny Roger's. Coward of the County and The Gambler, actually there a few Gambler movies I believe.

Next Kenny reaction: "You Decorated My Life"

Daughtry…. Over

It's interesting that Kenny's character in this song was definitely a man with a conscience. It didn't matter how good she looked when he saw her for what she really was. Great message!

You might want to check out Kenny Rogers and The First Edition, Something's Burning, 1970.🥰🌻

Probably one of the best storytellers is Red Sovine. "Teddy Bear", "Little Joe", "Phantom 309", "Roses for Mama"

@lauralane4808

2 жыл бұрын

We will all be in tears. Did he do Giddy up Go?

@hockemeyer1

2 жыл бұрын

@@lauralane4808 Yes he did. He did others too, but my memory abandons me at times.

@DaveHof

2 жыл бұрын

Phantom 309 is just amazing.

For a real treat, check out Kenny Rogers and First Edition “Just Dropped In (To see What Condition My Condition Was In). It will BLOW your mind because I guarantee you are not expecting what you will hear!

@goblinqueen4991

2 жыл бұрын

It definitely blew MY mind when I first heard it. Couldn't believe Kenny Rogers started out that way.

Since you liked his song"Lady", you should do his " She Believes In Me"

Before Kenny Rogers passed away he collaborated with Home Free - “Children Go Where I Send Thee!” That would be a great selection for you to react to.

just a fun fact, there are many songs with mis heard lyrics, and this is one, instead of 4 hungry children some comedians suggested it was 400 children and that's why she was running away

Parabéns! sou fã de Kenny Rogers / Brasil.

The song that set off Kenny Rogers on a monster "country" career after a number of years (and several hits) as a pop-rocker with his band The First Edition. He had faded out of sight for a minute and then popped up with this. A huge hit.

@resurrectionwaiting9294

2 жыл бұрын

Never missed an episode Of The First Edition T.V. show

400 children.... Kenny Rogers was my first love. I was 7 and couldnt get over that little square in his beard. You should do a whole kenny duet week. Sigh. Ahhh..

@italoblu

2 жыл бұрын

My brother and I loved to shout that line in the back of the Monte Carlo and we’d roar with laughter.

One of my top Kenny Rogers songs. Another one of my favorite Kenny Rogers songs I would like you to react to is “The Greatest (The Baseball Song)

To hear a different side of Kenny, listen to him with the First Edition - "I Just Dropped In" 1967

@janetfleming4895

2 жыл бұрын

Psychedelic Kenny!

Kenny is the perfect voice for a story, and few Kenny songs beat his song 'Reuben James' as a more poignant and inspirational song. But, you must watch it with lyrics, so as not to miss the subtleties of the story.

Another great song by Kenny (as someone has already mentioned)is "We've Got Tonight". It's a duet he did with Sheena Easton. It really is a beautiful love song. ❤🎵💙🎼

Kenny's " coward of the county is incredible

"I Just Dropped In To See What Condition My Condition Was In" Kenny Rogers & the First Edition

I remember being a kid and singing "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel" and yeah, I did the four hundred children thing too! Seriously though guys, you two need to react to his songs from his Kenny Rogers and the First Edition days....believe it or not, he went psychedelic.. check out "Just Dropped In".... or even better.... "Something's Burning"

So many good ones my favorite is Love Will Turn You Around. Through the Years is a great anniversary song. Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamers. Love The World Away. So glad I got to see him before he passed away

The song is soul full, sorrowful & shows his heart ache & remorse for his fellow man.

"Coward of the County" is another great tale told by Kenny.

You can’t go wrong with any Kenny song. A true talent and sorely missed.

You need to dive into Glenn Campbell, country is not my genre but that man was a guitar king played on many other artists albums tours and not just country. He had his own TV show and was a country legend and hit maker. Kenny is a legend no doubt, great song, but can’t believe you haven’t dived into Glen Campbell, he’s literally the Elvis/ Beatles of country and one of the best guitarists ever. Even Eddie Van Halen revered this guy and once said he would love to have guitar lessons from the late great GC🤘hope you know who EVH is 😂

@merlball8520

2 жыл бұрын

Campbell dropped off the map fast after the 80s. I wouldn't call him The Beatles or Elvis of country. He was great and very popular for a while, but there was never an equivalent of the Beatles or Elvis in country. The closest anyone came to that was Hank Williams Jr. Jr's time close to that level of fame was too brief, and pretty much limited to the market in the USA.

When he sang this in concert, the audience took it over!

My dad #RIP (1938-1988) used to walk around singing this chorus..thanks for the memories...

Please react to "Coward of the County." Not to mention "Ruben James," "Love Will Turn You Around" so many great songs.

I love how you both got invested in the story. Jay says, "you better put your ring back on" and Amber says "Go back home." It's so great to see people who can appreciate that music can have many purposes. It's not just about the beat to make you dance, but it can be about conveying meaningful stories that touch your heart, or it can just be about making you laugh or cry.

"Ruby,dont take your love to town" was another huge hit for Kenny,with a great story...well worth checking out guys 👍👍👍

@JRoss707

2 жыл бұрын

“Ruby don’t take your love to town” was written by country musician Mel Tillis, you might remember from Hee Haw. It was based on a true story, his parents lived next door to a couple in Florida, the guy was an army officer who just returned from the Korean War, in a wheel chair from being shot up in the war, the real life story closely followed the song actually. The wife was going out and cheating behind his back until he reached the breaking point and he shot her. Most people equate the song with a Vietnam veteran, as it was released well after the Korean conflict.

@andysmith2417

2 жыл бұрын

@@JRoss707 Great info,I didnt know that ,thanks 👍👍

@TheFairyintheFishBowl

Жыл бұрын

That’s one of my fav’s! 👏🏻👏🏻

His big hands were calloused, he looked like a mountain -- for a minute I thought I was dead.

His TV movie series made from the song the gambler was a fun watch ! Amazing career ! I grew up on him and did see him in concert once !

Ruby is another along this line I think you guys would enjoy. Master storyteller and so loved ❤

@ronaldmcrae4896

2 жыл бұрын

One of my favorites!

This is what we down south call a "honky tonk" song. Loved Kenny!

The first edition many great songs.

My favorite storytelling song is “Matthew” by John Denver, inspired by John’s own uncle.

@duanevp

2 жыл бұрын

THAT is song that makes me cry thinking of my own grandfather on my mom's side. He was a farmer in the midwest and northwest, and spent later years as a carpenter, but things about that song just fit him; the struggles in life, yet still keeping his faith, and having an appreciation for living.

This song, The Gambler, & Coward of the County all came out when I was a kid (age 10, 11, & 12... I turned 55 yesterday). Coward of the County is my favorite as it's another great story told in song form. That one will really get you worked up, once you realize what the song is about. But it has a awesome message behind the lyrics. Please give that one a listen to soon, you won't be disappointed. Other wonderful love songs from Kenny include - She believes in me, Through the years, You decorated my life, Don't fall in love with a dreamer, We've got tonight, & You can't make old friends...

"Daytime Friends" is my favorite Kenny Rogers song.

Good song with an ambiguous ending that allows the listener to fill in the blanks.

Love Kenny Rogers!!! My favorites are "Coward of the County" and ,"The Greatest or the Baseball song"

Another good story teller is Harry Chapin. His "Cat's In The Cradle" or "Taxi" are good stories.

@suewilliamson5382

2 жыл бұрын

Harry was not only a great storyteller, but also a humanitarian and activist. He founded an organization called World Hunger Year (now WHY Hunger). About half the concerts he did every year were benefits. He used to say “one for me and one for the other guy”. In 1977, he was a member of the Presidential Commission on World Hunger. In 1987 he was posthumously awarded the Congressional Gold Medal of Honor for his humanitarian work. As teachers and parents, you may appreciate the lyrics to Flowers are Red.

When I was a teenager, my dad would drag the family out to the local Elks Lodge almost every Friday night for their steak dinners. After we'd eaten, my dad would usually get on the organ and entertain whoever was still around drinking and socializing, and as I got into my later teens I would often join him on my keyboard. Occasionally, we would bring in outside entertainment though, and there was this one guy who did a sort of karaoke routine. He had a setup with prerecorded songs, and he'd either sing to them, or he'd play the flute or saxophones or a mix of both. And we'd have him come in and play two to three times a years, for several years. This was one of the songs he would sing. And every time he did, a couple of the men, the "class clowns" of the lodge, if you will, would find some random woman in the room and fall to their knees in front of her, BEGGING her not to leave them and the most overly dramatic pantomime you could imagine. And the later in the evening he waiting before finally playing this song, the more drunk the clowns got, and the more outrageous the pantomime as they begged a new "Lucille" not to leave them.

When I was a kid I always sang. You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel, three wheels left and I’m going downhill, you picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel.