Yep play the cards your born with, I know a guy who has cerebral palsy, he told me one of the ways how he plays the cards he was dealt. He carries a whole pocket of small change. When he goes to pay for something he counts it out SLOWLY, coin by coin, and he dials up the palsy to the max (his words) usually the cashier gets impatient and annoyed with him half way through and just takes what cash that's on the counter and tells him that's ok your close enough. Way to play your cards! Before you all comment that its wrong for him to use his disability to take advantage of people, well my response; enough people use his disability as a reason to treat him "less than" so use the cards you were dealt and play em the best way you can.
This is all a metaphor for life. Trust your instincts more often. Know when to hold em and fold em. Walk away and run. Life decisions, you know? He was pure genius in his words! The hope is we all have the luck of dying in our sleep.
Also worth noting is Don Schiltz wrote this with Kenny Rogers in mind... And submitted the song to Rogers people.. but it never made it up the good chain far enough for Rogers to hear it. Don released it himself. Rogers producer Larry Butler heard it on the radio and asked Rogers if he had heard the song. He had. After no one else charted with a major hit version, Rogers cut it! Don Schiltz himself considers Rogers version the definitive one!
People not old enough to remember him, don’t know that in the 80’s everyone wanted to record & perform duos with him. Great artists from Dolly Parton to Sheena Easton. He successfully crossed over late in his career
The lyrics are a metaphor about life not poker know when to hold them (example Good Friends)know when to fold them (example Bad Friends) know when to walk away (example From a fight)know when to run (example when the sh.t hits the fan).Kenny rogers another Legend in heaven.The Gambler finally broke even he died peacefully R.i.p
It astonishes me how many of the "react to music" people had this go directly over their heads. It's always seemed so obvious to me (that it was a metaphor about life). "I can see you're out of aces." Hell, I think we've all felt like we were out of aces at one point.
He made country music cross the borders of the United States, a unique label in his style, "The Gambler" the country style anthem and so many other hits, like not forgetting his movies. thanks to you in my country and in the world country music was known, feel proud americans for having had this legend and great artist Without a doubt, the legend, the king of country music, thanks for you beatiful music. RIP Kenny Rogers. From Chile.
"And Somewhere in the Darkness, The Gambler he broke Even" We lost the Gambler May Kenny Rodgers Rest in Peace, my prayers go out to his family 💔🥀🌹 He passed away in his sleep at 10:25pm Friday night
Rest in peace Gambler! What a force that left this earth. I was five years old when this song came out, and I looked up to Rogers so much. Thank you for this reaction.
Great song, always liked it. The meaning of the lyrics not only apply to gambling, but to life in general. Also, when Kenny sings, And somewhere in the darkness The gambler, he broke even Means the old gambler died in his sleep.
Somewhere in the darkness, Kenny Rogers he broke even. And he did, but not before leaving us ALL an "ace that we can keep". Good bye you wonderful singer.
A euphemism about life- much deeper meaning the actual gambling of money- “you never count you money while sitting at the table.” Never show your hand- in life- pretty much like, “don’t count your chickens before the hatch.” Good gambling advice, however, applied to living life as a whole- He left KENNY with an Ace.. of wisdom- 💖🤘🏼✌️
We saw Kenny in concert four times. The last, a Christmas concert, in Atlantic City in 2014. He was great in concert. Loved interacting with the crowd. He had fun and his audience did too. Will miss him a lot. RIP and love to his family.
To me, this was the definitive Kenny Rogers song. It's a fantastic metaphor for life in general, not just for playing cards. Kenny was probably the greatest ballad-style singer, he just had that natural story-telling voice that made you want to just stop and listen to him.
"Knowing what to throw away and knowing what to keep" It's funny hearing a 5 card draw reference now that everyone only thinks about Texas hold em when it comes to poker
Just found your channel and have been binge watching your vids during lockdown - thank you! Great work and greetings from Scotland! Stay safe everyone :o)
Thanks for doing Kenny Rogers -- there's some good respect there. BTW, I just have to mention, I love your hair! You always do something gorgeous with it!
One of my favorite songs...EVER! Such a metaphor for life and what beautiful lyrics. The hook has become part of the fabric of society. Folks who know nothing of the song say those words in everyday conversation. Luv your reactions! Plus, you are ADORABLE, btw.
This song was his biggest hit, for which he was known the world over. When traveling overseas, people who recognized him immediately referred to "The Gambler".
LOVE WILL TURN YOU AROUND is a favorite of mine. During my parents last years, before my Dad passed, THROUGH THE YEARS became their song. I can just picture Kenny and my Dad sharing their memories of that song now. Thank you for some great music🌈
That's my favorite, the gambler was always close second. Have you seen the movie Six pack? The song was off of that. It's a fun movie with Kenny Rogers, Diane Lane.
You are so wonderful! I’m a nurse. Your channel has been a great gift to me during this crisis our world is facing. Your joy, respectfulness, sincerity, and talented observations of music and different genres is a bright light in my day! Thank you!
This guy was a giant in 70s and 80s and big in 60s and 90s. Everything this guy did for 20 yrs was a gi-normous hit. This song (and Rogers) was so popular, two hugely popular "Gambler" TV movies were made, starring Rogers (yes, he was a good actor). He was the only guy I knew in my 57 yrs who was popular with people from 15 to 75, with massive hits in both country and pop charts - for decades. Try "Ruby, don't take your live to town," next.
you are an incredible young lady!! I am enjoying watching you hear some of the greatest artists of all time!!! Keep the open mind and keep listening!!!! Blue velvet by bobby darin??? you might enjoy that! connie francis? the list goes on and on!!!
She believes in me a beautiful song also one of Kennys I am Australian and Kenny was my all time favourite country singer I own every cd he ever put out R.I.P you were my hero:))))
Children go where i send thee with Kenny Rogers and home free try it when you have time it is so nice in,,,, A Capella thank you for your reactions, take care from Sweden
the title of the song was given the same treatment as Lean on Me and Stand by Me. a song that was given a movie adaption but unlike those two songs there was a series of five movies that all starred Kenny Rogers as the title character and I imagine all five had the same opening song and that's this song.
Thanks for showing respect to Kenny. Country not even my bag but good tunes is good tunes and his death not getting the attention it should with all the pandemic mania. Good lookin out ma!👏❤🙌💯💯💯
Awesome! BTW Kenny was a guest star on the Muppet show and in the move "Muppets from space" there is a poker game scene and Pepe the king Prawn wins and as a little way of showing off, he sings a bit of that song-"you've got to know when to hold it.."
"Every hands a winner, every hands a loser." It's not the cards life deals you, it's how you play them.
Cards is like a marriage, if you don't have a good partner you better have a great hand. 😁
True
Yep play the cards your born with, I know a guy who has cerebral palsy, he told me one of the ways how he plays the cards he was dealt. He carries a whole pocket of small change. When he goes to pay for something he counts it out SLOWLY, coin by coin, and he dials up the palsy to the max (his words) usually the cashier gets impatient and annoyed with him half way through and just takes what cash that's on the counter and tells him that's ok your close enough. Way to play your cards! Before you all comment that its wrong for him to use his disability to take advantage of people, well my response; enough people use his disability as a reason to treat him "less than" so use the cards you were dealt and play em the best way you can.
This is all a metaphor for life. Trust your instincts more often. Know when to hold em and fold em. Walk away and run. Life decisions, you know? He was pure genius in his words! The hope is we all have the luck of dying in our sleep.
Heh, just typed that as well.
Should be noted that this was a cover and that Kenny did not write these lyrics.
@@kennet7837 yeah Don Schlitz wrote it, but his version isn't as good as Kenny Rogers who actually made this song famous
Also worth noting is Don Schiltz wrote this with Kenny Rogers in mind... And submitted the song to Rogers people.. but it never made it up the good chain far enough for Rogers to hear it. Don released it himself. Rogers producer Larry Butler heard it on the radio and asked Rogers if he had heard the song. He had. After no one else charted with a major hit version, Rogers cut it! Don Schiltz himself considers Rogers version the definitive one!
People not old enough to remember him, don’t know that in the 80’s everyone wanted to record & perform duos with him. Great artists from Dolly Parton to Sheena Easton. He successfully crossed over late in his career
The lyrics are a metaphor about life not poker know when to hold them (example Good Friends)know when to fold them (example Bad Friends) know when to walk away (example From a fight)know when to run (example when the sh.t hits the fan).Kenny rogers another Legend in heaven.The Gambler finally broke even he died peacefully R.i.p
It astonishes me how many of the "react to music" people had this go directly over their heads. It's always seemed so obvious to me (that it was a metaphor about life). "I can see you're out of aces." Hell, I think we've all felt like we were out of aces at one point.
@Michael Harvey I think what's meant here is to focus on what you're doing and take stock of what worked and what didn't later on.
Another life lesson in there is how the key to survival is knowing what to throw away and what to keep.
@@ohauss i think it means that don't count the money yet bc you can still lose it. like don't count your chickens until they hatch type of thing.
Just a man at the table with his talent on display. No women, no gold, nothing flashy, no electric. Respect.
He was a very rare person he never change nothing from before he was rich and after. I genuinely kind warm person.RIP my brother🙏🏼
As a poker player this song has guided me for as long as I can remember in life and on the table. RIP Kenny
He made country music cross the borders of the United States, a unique label in his style, "The Gambler" the country style anthem and so many other hits, like not forgetting his movies. thanks to you in my country and in the world country music was known, feel proud americans for having had this legend and great artist Without a doubt, the legend, the king of country music, thanks for you beatiful music. RIP Kenny Rogers. From Chile.
“She Believes in Me” is also a good one
The BEST metaphor for living. I so love that song and the movie.
I cried when I heard Kenny Rogers had died. Grew up with his music, so much heart!
Yess same his music I grew up around
at least it was 🎵 in his sleep 🎶
@@eagle1onoteagle10 hope we all have the luck of dying in our sleep!
@@100EmotionalDamage I mean thanks for the wish lol 🧡😶🌫️
I feel that the Gambler was knowing he was about to cash out. To break even... he got lucky, and passed in his sleep.
Back in the sixties he was part of a group called The first edition check out their song "just dropped in to see what condition my condition is in.
The movies that go along with the song that Kenny stared in are good.
R.I.P. TO A LEGEND
"And Somewhere in the Darkness, The Gambler he broke Even"
We lost the Gambler
May Kenny Rodgers Rest in Peace, my prayers go out to his family
💔🥀🌹
He passed away in his sleep at 10:25pm Friday night
Rest in peace Gambler! What a force that left this earth. I was five years old when this song came out, and I looked up to Rogers so much. Thank you for this reaction.
Do Kenny Rogers' "Reuben James". I love that song. It never grows old.
brownie1341 Pretty much non of his First Edition songs, get exhausted 🤗👍
They were fantastic. Whatever he did, he did really well.
He had a lot of songs that do not grow old. I'm 53 and I feel lucky to have grown old listening to the great Kenny Rogers!
I've been asking all of the for that one too.
Great song, always liked it. The meaning of the lyrics not only apply to gambling, but to life in general. Also, when Kenny sings,
And somewhere in the darkness
The gambler, he broke even
Means the old gambler died in his sleep.
Ironically, he died in his sleep. RIP Kenny.
Somewhere in the darkness, Kenny Rogers he broke even.
And he did, but not before leaving us ALL an "ace that we can keep".
Good bye you wonderful singer.
isnt that fitting rather than ironic?
@@stryyker9 Ironic in that he didn't know he would die that way when he sang it. Fitting as well.
You mean, poetically. Ironically would imply an outcome opposite to, and in mockery of, the expected result.
@@dee_pendable1 ah, i see. sorry.
A euphemism about life- much deeper meaning the actual gambling of money- “you never count you money while sitting at the table.” Never show your hand- in life- pretty much like, “don’t count your chickens before the hatch.” Good gambling advice, however, applied to living life as a whole- He left KENNY with an Ace.. of wisdom- 💖🤘🏼✌️
Kenny didn't just sing songs.
He told stories in music format.
This is a fun web site. Love the good old music.
RIP Kenny, I grew up listening to mum playing him and still love every song
We saw Kenny in concert four times. The last, a Christmas concert, in Atlantic City in 2014. He was great in concert. Loved interacting with the crowd. He had fun and his audience did too. Will miss him a lot. RIP and love to his family.
I saw him in AC in the 90s, not just a great music show but he's a great talker. Had the crowd laughing all night between songs.
One of the few country music icons that made it big all round the world. R.I.P.
This song says it all about life.
The best words of advice mankind can live by.
R.I.P Gambler... we know you're out there.. somewhere.
If you want to try Kenny, try "Ruben James", "Lucille ", and some of his duets...Kim Carnes, Sheena Easton.
I love this era of his music, I was a kid and the music was magic.
I love watching your reactions to songs I grew up on!❤ you're awesome!
To me, this was the definitive Kenny Rogers song. It's a fantastic metaphor for life in general, not just for playing cards. Kenny was probably the greatest ballad-style singer, he just had that natural story-telling voice that made you want to just stop and listen to him.
"Knowing what to throw away and knowing what to keep"
It's funny hearing a 5 card draw reference now that everyone only thinks about Texas hold em when it comes to poker
Thank you for reacting to this video. :)
Legend! Absolute Legend! He sang about life and taught us lessons we can take to heart.
"Lady" by Kenny Rogers was a song written by Lionel Richie originally for the Commodores, but they turned it down. Lionel then pitched it to Kenny.
NEVER COUNT YOUR MONEY WHEN YOU SIT AT THE TABLE,
I love your channel. Kenny Rogers was a legend. I grew on his music. He was just incredible. All his music is just heart touching.
Just found your channel and have been binge watching your vids during lockdown - thank you! Great work and greetings from Scotland! Stay safe everyone :o)
Love seeing the reaction to hearing something great for the first time. Takes me back to the magical moment in time I had that feeling the first time.
You have the best insight in reaction vids
Masterpiece rip Mr Kenny Rogers
Made me happy to see you enjoyed it !!! 🥰✌
Thanks for doing Kenny Rogers -- there's some good respect there. BTW, I just have to mention, I love your hair! You always do something gorgeous with it!
Life Lessons from Kenny... my fave one from him.
RIP Kenny, thank you for all the music!
The life lessons in this song, and the story told is fantastic!!! ❤️
Great song, by a great man. RIP Kenny.
One of my favorite songs...EVER! Such a metaphor for life and what beautiful lyrics. The hook has become part of the fabric of society. Folks who know nothing of the song say those words in everyday conversation. Luv your reactions! Plus, you are ADORABLE, btw.
This song was his biggest hit, for which he was known the world over. When traveling overseas, people who recognized him immediately referred to "The Gambler".
LOVE WILL TURN YOU AROUND is a favorite of mine. During my parents last years, before my Dad passed, THROUGH THE YEARS became their song. I can just picture Kenny and my Dad sharing their memories of that song now. Thank you for some great music🌈
That's my favorite, the gambler was always close second. Have you seen the movie Six pack? The song was off of that. It's a fun movie with Kenny Rogers, Diane Lane.
@@lynncantrell5502 I may have seen it once on cable, but my middle age memory is failing me, lol. But I did know it was from SIX PACK
My favorite song is Love Will Turn You Around. RIP KENNY
You are so wonderful! I’m a nurse. Your channel has been a great gift to me during this crisis our world is facing. Your joy, respectfulness, sincerity, and talented observations of music and different genres is a bright light in my day! Thank you!
This guy was a giant in 70s and 80s and big in 60s and 90s. Everything this guy did for 20 yrs was a gi-normous hit. This song (and Rogers) was so popular, two hugely popular "Gambler" TV movies were made, starring Rogers (yes, he was a good actor).
He was the only guy I knew in my 57 yrs who was popular with people from 15 to 75, with massive hits in both country and pop charts - for decades.
Try "Ruby, don't take your live to town," next.
May I suggest Lionel Ritchie. Hello. Dancing on the ceiling. And many other songs he has written. A genius.
The best Life advice ever in a song. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
What a singer, RIP
Great video. Thank you!
I love that song.
Awesome memory, I got to buy my mom front row seats at Kenny Roger's concert and she lived him❤
you are an incredible young lady!! I am enjoying watching you hear some of the greatest artists of all time!!! Keep the open mind and keep listening!!!! Blue velvet by bobby darin??? you might enjoy that! connie francis? the list goes on and on!!!
i grew up with this song. all you need to know about life is right there in that song
Kenny is a true legend
81 hope I see it but hell right now I can at least enjoy his music RIP Kenny and thanks India.
If we're trawling the vaults gene pitney, 24 hours from Tulsa. Great voice, great music, brutal lyrics
Or Town Without Pity.
This song was a metaphor for life and how to deal with life and it's challenges.
Kenny Rogers was a legend..
This is why I subscribe to this channel
Saw him in covert 2011 aurora I'll. He was fabulous. And will be missed
Well done. Great song
She believes in me a beautiful song also one of Kennys I am Australian and Kenny was my all time favourite country singer I own every cd he ever put out R.I.P you were my hero:))))
This song is a metaphor for life.
Lucille and Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town. A man and back luck with a woman leaving him in BOTH of those...awesome songs.
Children go where i send thee with Kenny Rogers and home free try it when you have time it is so nice in,,,, A Capella thank you for your reactions, take care from Sweden
A song that taught a generation.
Nextlevel
She Believes In Me
A beautiful song by Kenny
It's not just advice about gambling but it's life advice. Thank you for doing this. Rip Kenny!
Love Kenny! This is before he went plastic. Legend x
I grew up in Las Vegas. So I get the gambling metaphors. life works the same way. So I think you hit the nail on the head👍❤️😃
LIFE Is the gamble!
the title of the song was given the same treatment as Lean on Me and Stand by Me. a song that was given a movie adaption but unlike those two songs there was a series of five movies that all starred Kenny Rogers as the title character and I imagine all five had the same opening song and that's this song.
Great thing about country. They're good at telling stories in their songs.
I like Kenny's songs a lot!
Thanks for showing respect to Kenny. Country not even my bag but good tunes is good tunes and his death not getting the attention it should with all the pandemic mania. Good lookin out ma!👏❤🙌💯💯💯
Such a handsome man.
RIP the Legend Kenny Rogers
Hi, India! Love watching.your videos.
Your hair looks so cute. ❤
RIP, Kenny, from your fans in HTown.
Girl, your hair! So cool
I like watching you like a song!
Reaction was great 👍
#Hangovergang
Kenny also did a number of movies made for tv stemming from this song. As I recall a number of other country singers appeared in them.
Awesome! BTW Kenny was a guest star on the Muppet show and in the move "Muppets from space" there is a poker game scene and Pepe the king Prawn wins and as a little way of showing off, he sings a bit of that song-"you've got to know when to hold it.."
I knew gamblers and this song is great
Not a listener of country. Never heard this before. Good song.👍
Lucy is a great story in another Kenny Rogers song.
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One of my faves is "Ruby, don't take your love to town". His first hit, I think
Poker, Love, and Life.