The big man was a farmer, and they work from sunup to sundown. Not time to go out and live the party life. She was fed up with this and wanted what the other life brings. They had probably married young and had the four children before she was 25. She had not been single and partied like others of her age group. Farming is a hard way of life. Sometimes the crops failed, and it was back to square one.
Kenny is a legend. Some friends and I used to sing the chorus in the hallways between classes at school. 😂 Most music is thinking music if you dig into the lyrics. Especially misic from the 70s and 80s.
I first heard that on a morning radio show in Nashville a few weeks after this first came out. I was probably in the 7th grade. Have never forgotten it.
This was Kenny's very first single, as a solo artist. With Kenny's songs, you need to just listen to the words, without making any judgement on where it's leading. Just take in the story, and it will all make sense at the end. Kenny's was obviously a great storyteller. But, the original storyteller was Tom T. Hall. Great stories. He loved singing to kids, so some of his songs are very "G rated". One of my favorites from him is Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine. When doing live shows, he would have kids from the audience go on stage with him, sit around his feet, while he sang the children songs. He was a prolific song writer.
You just have to watch him song Lady with the writer of this song, Lionel Ritchie. It shows the love they had for each other. Another story is Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town. Also he collaborated with Home Free on Children Go Where I Send Thee.
Kenny's version of Lady is the original. It was the very first recording of the song. Lionel was writing parts of the song as Kenny was in the recording studio. It is not a cover. Kenny approached Lionel asking if he had some songs.
Classic Country Music is full of great story songs. Kenny Rogers wasn't the only one. Many artist know how to sing them. Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Red Sovine, C. W. McCall, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Donna Fargo, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Jerry Reed, Patsy Cline, Mel Tillis, Tom T Hall, Bobbie Bare & the list goes on. You're next Kenny Rogers song should be, "The Greatest." You also need more Loretta Lynn & Tammy Wynette.
I would say Bob Dylan takes the #1 spot for story telling. Neil Young, Rod Stewart, Elton John, John Denver and a few others make up my top ten. There quite a few so it's hard to make a top ten list. Billy Joel might be there. I'd like to know who your top ten storytellers are.
You must listen and watch Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" music video. It was one of his best known songs as well as a life lesson. The best version is here: czcams.com/video/7hx4gdlfamo/video.html
It happened. Yesterday at the Post Office I saw the success of sucyes baby. I'll straighten them a long time. I have any doll cowboy boots, tight tight blue jeans. Hotspot's owners buttons on a shirt too.I'm not cowboy hot.I thought she was still in a stumping and bumping to c o u n t r y country music
I get a song you should do a review on by kenny rogers it's called gray beard It's.Very little known and no one has ever done a review on it.I think it's one of his best stories that he's sings about.
Please dont do the style showing the lyrics.Listening to the storytelling is way more impactful.Its better to listen multiple times until it "clicks"if need be.It makes the reactions more meaningful too.
The big man was a farmer, and they work from sunup to sundown. Not time to go out and live the party life. She was fed up with this and wanted what the other life brings. They had probably married young and had the four children before she was 25. She had not been single and partied like others of her age group. Farming is a hard way of life. Sometimes the crops failed, and it was back to square one.
The Gambler ---- is a great story song.
Kenny is a legend. Some friends and I used to sing the chorus in the hallways between classes at school. 😂 Most music is thinking music if you dig into the lyrics. Especially misic from the 70s and 80s.
My friends and I use to sing the words, "You picked a fine time to leave me Loose Wheel" 🤣
Yep. And the words, "With four hundred children and a crop in the field".
@@solitarybee3714 Haha, I bet there a lot of funny twists people came up with
lol!
Yes, I remember that!
I first heard that on a morning radio show in Nashville a few weeks after this first came out. I was probably in the 7th grade. Have never forgotten it.
When I was a kid I used to sing 400 children instead of 4 hungry children! 🤣🤣🤣
That's what I heard when I was little.
Most of us around the same age sang it that way
Me too!😂
This was Kenny's very first single, as a solo artist.
With Kenny's songs, you need to just listen to the words, without making any judgement on where it's leading. Just take in the story, and it will all make sense at the end.
Kenny's was obviously a great storyteller. But, the original storyteller was Tom T. Hall. Great stories. He loved singing to kids, so some of his songs are very "G rated". One of my favorites from him is Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine. When doing live shows, he would have kids from the audience go on stage with him, sit around his feet, while he sang the children songs. He was a prolific song writer.
Love his song, The Gambler!
See the King of Country - George Strait ___ The Chair ..... 60 #1 hits.
Agree. Lady by Kenny
You just have to watch him song Lady with the writer of this song, Lionel Ritchie. It shows the love they had for each other. Another story is Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town.
Also he collaborated with Home Free on Children Go Where I Send Thee.
Yep. Farming is hard! Calluses and all. Love me some Kenny!
When us kids heard this, we'd sing the chorus as '400 children & crap in the field...' We thought we were hilarious. lol.
His cover of Lionel Ritchies “Lady” is outstanding
Kenny's version of Lady is the original. It was the very first recording of the song. Lionel was writing parts of the song as Kenny was in the recording studio. It is not a cover.
Kenny approached Lionel asking if he had some songs.
It's a "Tear in my beer" song.
Classic Country Music is full of great story songs. Kenny Rogers wasn't the only one. Many artist know how to sing them.
Marty Robbins, Johnny Cash, Loretta Lynn, Dolly Parton, Red Sovine,
C. W. McCall, Tammy Wynette, George Jones, Donna Fargo, Conway Twitty, Merle Haggard, Jerry Reed,
Patsy Cline,
Mel Tillis,
Tom T Hall,
Bobbie Bare & the list goes on.
You're next Kenny Rogers song should be,
"The Greatest."
You also need more Loretta Lynn & Tammy Wynette.
This is a very sad song. Kenny Rogers was the best. RIP Kenny. Love your reaction! ♥
OMG. Our farmers are fking tough!
"Best of All Time" is a fun argument, but as far as story telling singers, he's in my top 5 for sure.
Try "Ruby" and "Buy Me A Rose". He is indeed one of the best ever...
kenny rogers buy me a rose❤ ace the heart
KRs songs are like watching a movie!!!
Another great story teller with song is Red Sovine, best song of his to me is "Teddy Bear".
Nice reaction to this Kenny Rogers classic
Next Kenny song should be “The Greatest”!
When I was little, I used to think he said 400 children instead of 4 hungry children!
Cool can you please do lady from Kenny Rogers❤
Ruby from when he with The First Edition.
Here's some others: Just Dropped In to See What Condition My Condition Was In, Scarlet Fever, The Last 10 Years, I am The Greatest.
Ya picked a fine time to leave me lose wheel! ;)
You are so adorable ❤
Please check out these Kenny Rogers songs:
Ruby
She Believes in Me
The Gambler ( video)
Islands In The Stream.with Dolly Parton ( video)
I would say Bob Dylan takes the #1 spot for story telling. Neil Young, Rod Stewart, Elton John, John Denver and a few others make up my top ten. There quite a few so it's hard to make a top ten list. Billy Joel might be there. I'd like to know who your top ten storytellers are.
Look up greatest hits by Kenny and you won't go wrong
Check out Jerry Clower. Hilarious!
You must listen and watch Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler" music video. It was one of his best known songs as well as a life lesson. The best version is here: czcams.com/video/7hx4gdlfamo/video.html
Check out I was country when country wasn't pop, by george Jones and cletus t judd
It happened.
Yesterday at the Post Office I saw the success of sucyes baby. I'll straighten them a long time. I have any doll cowboy boots, tight tight blue jeans. Hotspot's owners buttons on a shirt too.I'm not cowboy hot.I thought she was still in a stumping and bumping to c o u n t r y country music
Suggested possible reaction: Reba McIntyre "Fancy"
Looking at himself in the mirror 😉
I get a song you should do a review on by kenny rogers it's called gray beard It's.Very little known and no one has ever done a review on it.I think it's one of his best stories that he's sings about.
Down the "Kenny" rabbit hole.. "Lady" up next? 😅
It IS a very sad song, I dont think you understod the lyrics 🤔
You smiled tooo much 🥺
Are you okay dude❤
Easy she left her husband ... Lucille is not a nice lady.
Please dont do the style showing the lyrics.Listening to the storytelling is way more impactful.Its better to listen multiple times until it "clicks"if need be.It makes the reactions more meaningful too.