They made a MOVIE out of this song by the same title. Kenny Rogers played the UNCLE in it. Fantastic movie -- COWARD of the COUNTY follow the song with wonderful lessons.
The take away? Beware the quiet guy that takes it on the chin. When pushed too far, hell can never have so much fury. Never mistake kindness for weakness.
The writers made us envision the scene as the lyrics of the song played out - fantastic storytelling and Kenny Rogers was one of the best interpreters I've heard. Love your reaction. Was lucky enough to see him in concert 3 times and like you, sad to see him go.
You don't have to look for trouble. No matter how good or bad you are, it will find you. What's important is that you approach it with wisdom and not emotion.
Awww...thank you so much for that. I try to be. We could all use people being more of a great human being, I think. Thank you for the kind words. Much love to ya.
This and Long arm of the Law are my two faves. I saw him in concert about 12 years ago and it was AMAZING!!! Every time I hear the line “but you coulda heard a pin drop as Tommy stopped and locked the door” give me goose bumps every damn time.
Yes! "Long Arm of the Law" is another of my favorite story-songs of his! And yeah, that part always gives me chills too. (And by the description, Tommy doing that probably gave everyone there chills. *LOL*)
I like Kenny Rodgers, I’m glad that my brothers and sisters tribute his song “Through the year” to our father. Whenever we heard his voice singing- we cry. Thank you brother! He is the best storyteller singer!
I heard someone say “Tommy took everything directed at HIM...He fought for someone else.” I thought that was an excellent point, you don’t have to fight to be a man...but fighting to protect others can make a man.
i've always loved this song. The made for TV movie was pretty good too. I loved Kenny. My husband would end anyone who even thought about hurting me...
Yeah..I need to watch that. I actually found the whole movie here on CZcams. Gonna take the time next week to sit down and watch it. I'm sure your husband would. I would do the same for my family.
I want to thank you for respecting woman I taught my son to respect women and taught my daughterto not let no man to disrespect her or let a man disrespect her
Awesome reaction! I love Kenny Rogers. I literally grew up on him. My dad used to sing his songs to me and my sisters all the time when we were growing up. Brings back so many memories everytime I hear his songs.
There’s so many life lessons in this song. BTW, awesome BlackHawk shirt! Van Stephenson was also taken too soon. I loved his riffs in every BlackHawk song.
Interesting thought on the barroom fight: it was three on one, yet Tommy won. I imagine this wasn't the first time those boys had done something like this but they were probably pretty influential or their family was so no one was willing to do anything about it. I'm sure that Tommy and the gatlin boys were not the only ones in the bar but no one stepped forward to help the three boys but I'm guessing maybe someone helped Tommy in that they made sure that the boys couldn't overwhelm him by sheer numbers because even righteous fury can only get you so far in an unfair fight.
For the people who like this song and Birdman's Place, if you don't know it already or have never heard it, listen to 'Cedartown, GA' by Waylon Jennings.
I heard that the lyrics about the Gatlin Brothers in the song was a reference to the country music group Gatlin Brothers who the song writer had a fall out with them if I remember correctly
I've looked that up. The song writer claims that it was just an 'unfortunate' circumstance that it happened. The writer had tried multiple last names like Barlow but Gatlin just seemed to sound better in the lyrics. I don't think it's a coincidence that he used the last name Gatlin, made them brothers and made damn sure that there were three of them. I read in an article that Larry Gatlin responded about the song. He said that his Mama came home one day and said that she heard a good song on the radio but that it accused her boys of 'rapin someone'.
Kenny Rogers! The Legend!! Love this review!! Now that you have heard the song, go watch the movie based on this. Kenny Rogers acting....!!! Keep up the great vids!! Love to you and your family, Birdman!! Hope you are all well!
I loved the movie, but I always felt it should have been an old timey western. He also made a movie based on THE GAMBLER. IN FACT THERE WERE SEVERAL OF THEM.
Hey Birdman! What’s up? After I was watching this Kenny Rodgers video. I looked up other Kenny song . And I think you know -Billy you so crazy- and he reacted to Kenny’s song that was released after his death called “Goodbye” I think it would be a honor to tribute this song for Kenny . Thank you buddy.
Two of the best phrases in the song: "You don't have to fight to be a man" and "sometimes you have to fight to be a man". Love the way Kenny Rogers could tell stories through his songs. He also shared so much wisdom in them.
Daddy might have been wrong.... LOLOLOL Bro you made me laugh so hard I think I woke up my neighbor LOL I had to stop there to write to you ... okay now ... let's continue LOL
The first concert I ever went to when I was young was Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton and opening for them was Sawyer Brown(just after they won on Star Search), to this day it is still one of my favorite concerts I ever saw. Another one you should do a reaction to is : "You Can't Make Old Friends" by Kenny & Dolly. It's the first song I listened to when I heard about Kenny's passing.
This song is based on a true story about a man in Georgia. The man actually killed the first of the 3 brothers but was found not guilty due to the circumstances.
I live in Georgia...born and raised. I've never heard that before. I looked up the story of how the songwriter had a personal vendetta against Larry Gatlin and his brothers and named the 'bad guys' in the song the Gatlins but I've never heard it was an actual true story. Do you have a name of the man or more information like the town or city?
I've seen a lot of reactions to this song in the last couple weeks. No one has mentioned the scenes in the video are from Cowboys vs Aliens. Lol Just thought that was funny. Awesome reaction! Thanks!
This has nothing to do with the song, but I noticed the poster of Stone Cold Steve Austin, I'm going to Wrestlemania in April, 2022. There are so many great story tellers in music, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Ronnie Milsap
It's amazing how all the reactors that have listened to this song all think that the advice given by his father is great and they all say, that they will tell their sons or future sons that advice, but after the Gatlin boys ... their advice changes. Country music is real life stories and many still think it's the old twang cheating and leaving songs, but its about life and in life, things like this happen. Thanks for the reaction, it was great. BTW, some said they'd probably go to jail, ... where here's another song that you should listen to ... I'd Go To Jail Over Her by Dean Brody .. I love it ... Enjoy! czcams.com/video/q0pM5DoB3rA/video.html
Dear Birdman I live your reactions. Could you please play my favorite video by Kenny Rogers'? It's Buy me a rose I love that song. It reminds me of me and my boyfriend. Thank you. God bless you and your family. Stay inside and stay safe.
Kenny is such a prolific storyteller. Here are some of his most popular classic songs to check out: 1. The Gambler - poignant life lessons in this one 2. Lady - Lionel Richie, of the Commodores, wrote this beautiful song but his bandmates turned it down. So he gave it to Kenny. 3. Lucille - another poignant story that gets the crowd singin' along :-) 4. She believes in me 5. Through the years 6. You decorated my life 7. Islands in the stream (famous duet with Dolly Parton) 8. We've got tonight (duet with Sheena Easton) 9. Don't fall in love with a dreamer (duet with Kim Carnes)
Kenny is a good story teller but if you want a great story teller you need to check out Harry Chapin... a better place to being or there was only one choice
“Three things all wise men fear: a storm at sea, a night with no moon, and the rage of a quiet man.”
I love that. Where is that from?
Birdman's Place it from a sci-fi author named Patrick Rothfuss. Favorite quote of mine
Clint Tucker there’s a fourth: a third book that never appears
spot on mate
They made a MOVIE out of this song by the same title. Kenny Rogers played the UNCLE in it. Fantastic movie -- COWARD of the COUNTY follow the song with wonderful lessons.
“Be slow to anger and deliberate of action, but when forced to violence, strike hard and win at all costs.”
Amen, my brother. Amen.
Exactly. I was raised on, "Don't start it, but if it comes to you and you can't evade it, end it."
The take away? Beware the quiet guy that takes it on the chin. When pushed too far, hell can never have so much fury. Never mistake kindness for weakness.
Amen....couldn't agree more. It's always the quiet ones you have to worry about.
Beware the anger of a patient man
Amen, my brother. Amen. Well put.
First time I heard this song and he said "he reached above the fireplace", I was expecting to hear that he grabbed a shotgun 😂😂
lol...that would have been awesome...
Lol me too
Me too with the shotgun
Me too!
I thought that too lol
Kenny was a great story teller
The writers made us envision the scene as the lyrics of the song played out - fantastic storytelling and Kenny Rogers was one of the best interpreters I've heard. Love your reaction. Was lucky enough to see him in concert 3 times and like you, sad to see him go.
They actually made a movie about it.Kenny Rogers played the uncle in the movie.It was filmed in Georgia in 1981
LOL, "Daddy might have been wrong" that cracked me up.
I've loved this man since the 60s. He knew just how to put the special touch on each song. Miss his gravel road of a voice.
RIP Kenny Rogers. We have lost a true legend. Thanks Bird Man for the video.
Most definitely. Amazing voice, and amazing storyteller. Thank you for watching, and for the support, ma'am, as always. Much love to ya.
You don't have to look for trouble. No matter how good or bad you are, it will find you.
What's important is that you approach it with wisdom and not emotion.
So far you're killing it Kenny Rogers was the man
They actually made a movie about this song. Kenny starred in it. Well worth watching
Yeah, I heard about that. Gonna have to watch it.
I love that you 'feel' the lyrics'! You are such a great reactor probably a great human being as well!
Awww...thank you so much for that. I try to be. We could all use people being more of a great human being, I think. Thank you for the kind words. Much love to ya.
This and Long arm of the Law are my two faves. I saw him in concert about 12 years ago and it was AMAZING!!! Every time I hear the line “but you coulda heard a pin drop as Tommy stopped and locked the door” give me goose bumps every damn time.
Yes! "Long Arm of the Law" is another of my favorite story-songs of his!
And yeah, that part always gives me chills too. (And by the description, Tommy doing that probably gave everyone there chills. *LOL*)
I like Kenny Rodgers, I’m glad that my brothers and sisters tribute his song “Through the year” to our father. Whenever we heard his voice singing- we cry. Thank you brother! He is the best storyteller singer!
He really is. Such an amazing voice, and such a talent. Love his music.
I heard someone say “Tommy took everything directed at HIM...He fought for someone else.” I thought that was an excellent point, you don’t have to fight to be a man...but fighting to protect others can make a man.
I couldn't agree more. Most definitely. Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man. Family is one of those triggers.
My favorite
i've always loved this song. The made for TV movie was pretty good too. I loved Kenny. My husband would end anyone who even thought about hurting me...
Yeah..I need to watch that. I actually found the whole movie here on CZcams. Gonna take the time next week to sit down and watch it. I'm sure your husband would. I would do the same for my family.
This song was made into a movie…in the 1980s….Kenny stars in it as the Preacher…Thank you 👍🏼
I like many genres of music, but my favorite by far are the ones that pass on wisdom to those who are willing to truly listen
Yep..most definitely. Like The Gambler, for instance. Just gotta dig a bit.
Your reaction brought me to tears, thank you. I wish I would have had a Tommy or a man like you when I was younger!
I have listened to this song for ten years and I am still impressed by the story I love country music
I want to thank you for respecting woman I taught my son to respect women and taught my daughterto not let no man to disrespect her or let a man disrespect her
Awesome reaction! I love Kenny Rogers. I literally grew up on him. My dad used to sing his songs to me and my sisters all the time when we were growing up. Brings back so many memories everytime I hear his songs.
Thank you ma'am. I really appreciate that. Yeah..he was pretty phenomenal. Great voice, great songs. Thank you for your support. Much love to ya.
There’s so many life lessons in this song. BTW, awesome BlackHawk shirt! Van Stephenson was also taken too soon. I loved his riffs in every BlackHawk song.
Yes there are. And thank you brother. You are 100% right. Love that band. They are amazing.
One of the legends I haven’t gotten to see. But would’ve loved to.
Mr. Miyagi: Julie-san, fighting not good. But if must fight... win
Amen
Interesting thought on the barroom fight: it was three on one, yet Tommy won. I imagine this wasn't the first time those boys had done something like this but they were probably pretty influential or their family was so no one was willing to do anything about it. I'm sure that Tommy and the gatlin boys were not the only ones in the bar but no one stepped forward to help the three boys but I'm guessing maybe someone helped Tommy in that they made sure that the boys couldn't overwhelm him by sheer numbers because even righteous fury can only get you so far in an unfair fight.
Guess you have never seen rage take over a person, it is never a pleasant sight but it does get the job done
For the people who like this song and Birdman's Place, if you don't know it already or have never heard it, listen to 'Cedartown, GA' by Waylon Jennings.
Great reaction. Love Kenny Rogers. May he rest in peace. Love your Cal Ripken jersey on your wall. One of the Greatest ballplayers ever.
Oh yeah...for sure. Kenny is amazing..and so is Cal. Lot of deep meaning behind me having that jersey.
I heard that the lyrics about the Gatlin Brothers in the song was a reference to the country music group Gatlin Brothers who the song writer had a fall out with them if I remember correctly
I've looked that up. The song writer claims that it was just an 'unfortunate' circumstance that it happened. The writer had tried multiple last names like Barlow but Gatlin just seemed to sound better in the lyrics. I don't think it's a coincidence that he used the last name Gatlin, made them brothers and made damn sure that there were three of them. I read in an article that Larry Gatlin responded about the song. He said that his Mama came home one day and said that she heard a good song on the radio but that it accused her boys of 'rapin someone'.
Great reaction!
Kenny Rogers! The Legend!! Love this review!! Now that you have heard the song, go watch the movie based on this. Kenny Rogers acting....!!! Keep up the great vids!! Love to you and your family, Birdman!! Hope you are all well!
Yeah...I heard about that. I will have to check it out. Thank you for reminding me. :) Much love to ya.
@@BirdmansPlace it's on the Tubi app for free.
I loved the movie, but I always felt it should have been an old timey western. He also made a movie based on THE GAMBLER. IN FACT THERE WERE SEVERAL OF THEM.
Great reaction
Thank you, my friend. I appreciate it.
If You Liked This Song, Come On Here & Find (King Of Oak) Off Of The Gambler Album - The Best Song In My Opinion Kenny's Ever Did 👍
Hey Birdman! What’s up? After I was watching this Kenny Rodgers video. I looked up other Kenny song . And I think you know -Billy you so crazy- and he reacted to Kenny’s song that was released after his death called “Goodbye” I think it would be a honor to tribute this song for Kenny . Thank you buddy.
Thank you, my friend. Hope all is well. I will definitely do that for ya. I will put it on the list. Much love to ya.
Love it!
Great advice
Key words "if you can"
Exactly. Definitely the key words on that one.
I don't subscribe until I see what I like so I better be good
Love Kenny Rogers love this song so sad that he's gone. You should react to Last Ten Years by him amazing song
That one is actually on my list. I will definitely be doing it. Thank you for the support, as always. Much love to ya.
That was my first reaction too lol. 90th like son!
lol...thank you so much. Much love to ya, my friend.
Two of the best phrases in the song:
"You don't have to fight to be a man" and "sometimes you have to fight to be a man".
Love the way Kenny Rogers could tell stories through his songs. He also shared so much wisdom in them.
Daddy might have been wrong.... LOLOLOL Bro you made me laugh so hard I think I woke up my neighbor LOL I had to stop there to write to you ... okay now ... let's continue LOL
The first concert I ever went to when I was young was Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton and opening for them was Sawyer Brown(just after they won on Star Search), to this day it is still one of my favorite concerts I ever saw. Another one you should do a reaction to is : "You Can't Make Old Friends" by Kenny & Dolly. It's the first song I listened to when I heard about Kenny's passing.
I will put it on my list. Thank you again. :)
There's actually a movie about this song, with Kenny Rogers in it and it's great!
Yeah..I saw that. I need to check it out.
I can't say the things I would do... but I know alot of things someone can live trough
Watch the movie of the same name starring kenny
"Philip arabit" ,the Kenny Roger in the philippines
I did 12yrs in prison for a similar situation
"This isn't going to be a fight. This is going to be an execution."
@@Gsolaris pretty much 10ga double barrel loaded with 3inch mag slugs
This song is based on a true story about a man in Georgia. The man actually killed the first of the 3 brothers but was found not guilty due to the circumstances.
I live in Georgia...born and raised. I've never heard that before. I looked up the story of how the songwriter had a personal vendetta against Larry Gatlin and his brothers and named the 'bad guys' in the song the Gatlins but I've never heard it was an actual true story. Do you have a name of the man or more information like the town or city?
I've seen a lot of reactions to this song in the last couple weeks. No one has mentioned the scenes in the video are from Cowboys vs Aliens. Lol Just thought that was funny. Awesome reaction! Thanks!
lol...I've never seen that one. Might have to check it out. Thank you for the kind words. I appreciate it. Much love to ya.
This has nothing to do with the song, but I noticed the poster of Stone Cold Steve Austin, I'm going to Wrestlemania in April, 2022. There are so many great story tellers in music, Kenny Rogers, Johnny Cash, Ronnie Milsap
You dont hafta find to be a man but sometimes you hafta fight. Just 90/10 90 positive love happy 10 hellfire and brimstone
Couldn't agree more, my brother. 100% accurate.
It's amazing how all the reactors that have listened to this song all think that the advice given by his father is great and they all say, that they will tell their sons or future sons that advice, but after the Gatlin boys ... their advice changes. Country music is real life stories and many still think it's the old twang cheating and leaving songs, but its about life and in life, things like this happen. Thanks for the reaction, it was great. BTW, some said they'd probably go to jail, ... where here's another song that you should listen to ... I'd Go To Jail Over Her by Dean Brody .. I love it ... Enjoy! czcams.com/video/q0pM5DoB3rA/video.html
I don’t think the advice changes. Tommy’s dad said to walk away from trouble “if you can”. Tommy finally ran into a situation where he couldn’t.
that one dislike can rot in hell
lol..it happens. Not everyone will like everything.
@@BirdmansPlace probably a Gaitlin boy.
@@anthonyd.8067 lol...very well could be.
I would have beat the hell out of them even if it was my ex wife because she is the mother of my children. RIP Kenny
Amen, my brother. Couldn't agree more. Made me mad just watching it. Much love to ya.
No I wouldn't beat the hell out of them anyone done this to my lady they getting shot
Dear Birdman
I live your reactions.
Could you please play my favorite video by Kenny Rogers'?
It's
Buy me a rose
I love that song. It reminds me of me and my boyfriend.
Thank you. God bless you and your family.
Stay inside and stay safe.
please react to the baseball song by Kenny rogers
I'm thinking you mean "The Greatest." I will definitely put it on the list. Thank you for the request and support. Much love to ya.
Kenny is such a prolific storyteller. Here are some of his most popular classic songs to check out:
1. The Gambler - poignant life lessons in this one
2. Lady - Lionel Richie, of the Commodores, wrote this beautiful song but his bandmates turned it down. So he gave it to Kenny.
3. Lucille - another poignant story that gets the crowd singin' along :-)
4. She believes in me
5. Through the years
6. You decorated my life
7. Islands in the stream (famous duet with Dolly Parton)
8. We've got tonight (duet with Sheena Easton)
9. Don't fall in love with a dreamer (duet with Kim Carnes)
He was absolutely amazing. I will definitely be doing more Kenny. Thank you for the requests, and the support. I appreciate it. Much love to ya.
Tyler Wood Dad
It is on the list, my brother. I will definitely be doing it. Thank you for the request and support. Much love to ya.
New sub would love to see you do don't take the girl by Tim Mcgraw
Please play more Ronnie Milsap
Please go back to Kenny Rogers and the First Edition, Jusy Dropped in (to See What Condition My Condition Was In).
I put it on the list. You got it. :) Much love to ya.
@@BirdmansPlace right back at ya!
do some conway twitty songs just subscibed
Thank you so much for subscribing. Got some Conway on the list already. Thank you for the request and support. I appreciate it. Much love to ya.
This is the most upbeat song ever written about gangrape.
lol...well it's in there..but I don't think the song is about that...
If that is all you heard .You are not listening .
Kenny is a good story teller but if you want a great story teller you need to check out Harry Chapin...
a better place to being
or
there was only one choice
Will definitely check them out. Thank you for the requests and support. Much love to ya.
Great song.....not for "cristal generation"....
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Do people actually talk and wave there arms around like you do.
Just curious
I mean...I'm people...so I guess so...lol.