A REAL MAN... Kenny Rogers | Coward of the County | Reaction

[@LFRFAMILY]

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[@boboclown3435]

Watch the movie the coward of the county

[@davidmuterspaugh4590]

BoBo: yes,and it’s right here on KZbin.

[@mikehilbert9349]

@@boboclown3435 absolutely, i was coming here to make the same comment. I think it is still on youtube

[@RLKmedic0315]

"There are 3 things all wise men fear: The sea at storm. A night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man" - Patrick Rothfuss.

[@Kvile-zx4sk]

“Demons run when a good man goes to war”- the Doctor

[@Chrisfragger1]

I was planning on posting the same quote.

[@everwhat013]

i feel like i've definitely seen you comment this on multiple videos

[@vladdracul7810]

Perhaps I'm not a wise man. I love being on a ship at storm. OHHHHH HERE WE GO! Or maybe I'm just an aderilan junkie

[@Bob-mo4no]

a man must be capable of great violence, if you are not than you arent peaceful you are harmless

[@richardbunker1747]

It's more scary to be confronted by somebody who doesn't stand up for themselves , but stands up for others.

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

It makes sense where Tommy's line was. Do whatever you want to him, but don't touch his love.

[@chrismorin1318]

I am 100% the same way. You might get a pass me if you're throwing jabs at me. But attack someone who can't defend themselves ESPECIALLY if it's someone I love, you've just signed up for a world of hurt!

[@chlupl]

That's my walk. I hate violence and have ignored a fair amount dealt to me, but I won't hold back if you are messing with some who can't defend themselves or someone I love.

[@myreviews8099]

@Chris Morin bare minimum it's my job to step in between. I'll take the ass whipping if that's what it comes to. Willingly before you're touching my wife of daughter

[@TwistedSither]

Gatlin boys: "Tommy, we were just playin', man." Tommy: "I'm not."

[@theroachden6195]

Tommy: I didn't lock myself in this bar with you. I locked you in here with me.

[@filthymcnasty4u284]

Real Life but KZbin blocked me

[@filthymcnasty4u284]

Columbia TN

[@3SailorMartin]

Sure they were just playing... They gang raped his woman but they were just playing

[@greeneyelove2003]

I love this song because both messages are true. Getting into needless fights and acting a fool won't prove you're a man, it only makes you a joke. But there are times, when man or woman, you have to stand up and get serious and fight with all you have. One of the greatest challenges in life is knowing when to pick your battles.

[@theroachden6195]

Every man has his limits. And every man I know, even the seemingly meek ones, would have done what Tommy did. Never mess with a man's family if you value life.

[@jchocowNZ]

I'm a die hard Iron Maiden fan and every time I hear this song I cry. love Kenny

[@toepow12]

Ol Tommy beat the Sugar Honey Iced Tea out of them Gatlin boys!!! Lol

[@LFRFAMILY]

BOL Zackly!

[@afterhours21711]

@@LFRFAMILY Adam Carolla and Norn Macdonald have a hilarious podcast on KZbin where they breakdown coward of the county and ruby don't take your love to town you should check out sometime. They are not making fun of Kenny or the songs they are just breaking down the events in a comical way.

[@carolyngregory9092]

Alot of the older country songs have a story. Thank you for reacting to Kenny Rogers, he was a true talent.

[@debraandrade2275]

I get the chills every time i hear.. “ when Tommy stopped and locked the door…”

[@BIGBLOCK5022006]

This song epitomizes the saying "Even demons run when a good man goes to war." When the Gatlin Boys messed with Becky that's when it became the "It was at this moment that they knew they fucked up" and Tommy became vengeance personified.

[@donatello4201]

ayy didn't expect a doctor who quote here

[@kathleentate8343]

Is a good man or a peaceful man?

[@tjsongman]

One of my faves by Kenny! They even made a movie out of this one.

[@CaptainFrost32]

@Charlton Jones Tommy's uncle was not what you expect of Kenny Rogers in a movie...

[@CoastalNomad]

@@CaptainFrost32 True....... But I think that led/assisted to the attitude towards the family..... Other people thinking the whole family was "Bad/Trash"...... Helped setup the tone of the movie...

[@Kim-hc5si]

This came out when I was a kid. I remember thinking it was a serious, heavy subject but I’ve also always remembered the lesson. It applies to lots of things in life. ❤️

[@ovlifestyle495]

Don't know how you came across my KZbin I'm not even a music person but I enjoy watching. Your very humble.

[@danaberman6929]

In life, you have to be smart and walk away from doing a stupid thing, but that being said, you have to also stand up to those who want to be stupid and push you to the limits. Then they realize they made a grave mistake...

[@Chualland]

The most dangerous guy was usually the quiet perceptive one. If you have ever pissed him off he has probably thought of 10 ways to kill you. 3 of which involve very gruesome deaths.

[@ClaudiuManea]

@@Chualland being the quiet perceptive kind, I can confirm that

[@adamloverin231]

I heard this song as a very young man. Many times. I live my life turning the other cheek. But folk just know, they can tell, there is a line you do not cross. That is all I have to say here.

[@TexasMagnolia]

So Excited! Two very powerful songs: The Gambler Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town

[@mt3311]

Ruby god sakes turn around. That song was written by Mel Tillis.

[@jemieculp6847]

I do love Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town.....

[@KittCrescendo]

I have always loved this one. Do what you want to me, but don’t mess with the people I love (especially those who aren’t strong enough to fight for themselves). That’s how I am… Rarely do I feel the need to fight for myself, but nothing I can’t or won’t do for my family and my dogs.

[@markfergerson2145]

Yep. Oh, and don't fuck with my dog, or with my family when he's watching. Most of the time he's a big goofball but if you want to see the wolf in him come out...

[@LindaLittle-m7j]

I'm loving your reactions and comments to Kenny Rogers Coward of the county!!❤

[@ElissaStark514]

I was mesmerized by this, and I’ve always loved Kenny. I think when you hear songs from your youth, as an adult, you finally understand.

[@Scott-uj2bi]

Old Tommy opened up a Big Old Can of Whoop ASS!!!. Thank you.

[@michelerainey4167]

I tear up every time I hear this song. I remember when I was a lot, a lot younger and I'd sing along and had no idea what the song was about!

[@JoseCastillo-jg7df]

SAME HERE BUT THE SONG IS DOPE

[@chrismorin1318]

You're the only other person that I've heard say that this song makes them tear up. Glad to know that I'm not alone!

[@joshhuskins5363]

@@chrismorin1318 ya ain't alone this old man still tears up at it.

[@denisemiller1235]

Great song. I love all of Kenny's songs.

[@droogs4137]

Kenny is a legend

[@thethinkingman9338]

Walk away from the trivial, stand your ground and fight to the death for those you love and who count on you to protect them Thats the Job of a Man !

[@JCourts2k23]

What a legend, still can’t believe he’s gone

[@pamelapasechnick6899]

Great reaction! There is nothing harder as a parent than to try to find that balance between teaching one's child when and how to stand up for themselves when they must,and when and how they can find other solutions to settle disagreements with others. I have always liked this song, because even though he had always kept his promise to his father to "walk away from trouble when he could", he realized that this situation was not one that he COULD walk away from.

[@ericadams1849]

Yeah, you have to remember his father's words were "walk away from trouble IF you can" he didn't say ALWAYS

[@curtisberard7831]

And the difference between "you don't have to fight to BE a man" and "sometimes you have to fight WHEN you are a man".

[@kimevans7223]

I actually had the pleasure of meeting Kenny Rogers and his wife before his passing. My younger sister was a very big Kenny Rogers fan and was so mad at me because I didn’t get an autograph for her. Well, I told her I’d invited him into the doctors office I worked for at the time so that the people in the mall would leave them alone. I didn’t do it to get his autograph because I knew he was being hounded by his fans and I wanted to give him and his wife some breathing room and they were the sweetest people you ever want to meet very polite, very engaging and very thankful for that small kindness. This is one of my favorite Kenny Rogers songs coward of the county when I was young and this time came out I was raising the family of 10 siblings, so there was always a fight somewhere, but when I took away from it was how to raise my kids you don’t pick on people I don’t care if they’re smaller, handicap older you show respect to everyone and if you do have to get into a squabble, I’ve always told my boys the other person had better throw the first punch or else. Now my brother who I used to fight with quite often. I love and adore him now Used to call me Sergeant mom, because he was said I was so strict with my three boys when our kids graduated high school my brother told me that he apologized for calling me Sergeant mom and I ask him what he was apologizing for and he told me he was saying it because he thought I was too mean or strict with my boys but when they graduated out of all 10 kids, he said my boys were the best behaved kids in the entire family so he felt he had to apologize. Now my sons are raising their kids and they’re following that example and my grandkids are very polite. Very helpful. If someone needs it I’ve seen my grandson several times jump in to help someone with their groceries at the grocery store. My granddaughters do the same thing, so this song made a big difference in my life and my kids and grandkids life even though they don’t know it but that’s what started it off

[@CindyBaucom-sb1hd]

Loves me some KENNY

[@dilligaf700]

One of the greatest songs and singers of all time.

[@barrybritt2210]

thats what every parent should tell their kids

[@emmett-amber5456]

When I realized what it was about (literally heard this my whole life but had that "ah ha" moment), I sobbed and didn't listen to this song for years. It still makes me teary eyed but the story stands firm.

[@jackrasbeary4156]

Great song - great reaction. This is kind of stuff the internet was invented for.

[@vtoon64]

"You could hear a pin drop when Tommy stopped and locked the door..." Tommy turned to the Gatlin Boys and said, "Now yous can't leave."

[@dwightrobinson2539]

This song in the 70's started my love of country story telling.

[@LM-hb6yn]

Yours was one of the best reactions I've seen to this song. Your first words assumed it up well... this song is about being a man. Well done.

[@ericadams1849]

This was my favorite song when it came out. My Dad always told us to avoid fighting if possible. I love you Dad, I miss you every day

[@anitaharris9095]

When you keep it bottled up inside, it builds, and when you let it out it comes out strong and with years of aggression behind it. The moral watch out what you ask for.

[@DaDitka]

Absolutely. Be careful what you wish for, because you just might get it.

[@vinzent9502]

GREAT REACTION BROTHER SONG COWARD OF THE COUNTRY INCREDIBLE SONG INCREDIBLE HISTORY WONDERFUL VOICE MISTER KENNY ROGER ( R I.P. ) 👋👋👋👋👍👍👍👍

[@katheerobinson8221]

This man is a legend, he was my favorite singer from the first time I heard him.

[@philconnors1522]

Kenny always told a hell of a story with his music

[@discosteve6473]

Much Love My Brother from Another mother.R.I.P. Kenny!!!

[@deborahcornell171]

I think you'd like "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love To Town". Sort of another story song, very touching. Kenny was good at that.💙🌿💚

[@davidhohn9106]

From clear back at the beginning. One of Kenny's first hits.

[@NativeNYerChicHK]

Great song with a great message. You can only turn the other check for so long until you gotta stand up for yourself 👏👏👏♥️

[@vladyvhv9579]

Origin of "turn the other cheek" is that back in the day, someone could be struck backhand and that was seen as an insult. But struck with the palm, it was insighting a fight. So, if somoene backhanded you, you were to turn your other cheek to the, daring them to open-hand slap that cheek, thus saying "do you really wanna fight?"

[@hitandruncommentor]

This song is one good example why Kenny is one of the best mentors in music history.

[@lasquishahlostootha9124]

Kenny’s voice was one of a kind……raspy but a with hint of butter….rip

[@paulajones1177]

Kenny Rogers was a master story teller through his music and always had a nugget of wisdom in his songs.

[@safespacebear]

there's a lot of eternal truths in these old songs and would be great for the young ones to hear 'em

[@michaelpenick2377]

Kenny made a movie base on this song in the early 80s same title. Actually not a bad movie

[@quesissa4092]

Watched it several times fr

[@copperdiablo2717]

Just bought the Gambler 5 pack,so excited to get to see them all again.

[@karenogle5385]

Grew up with Kenny's music. I adored him. He and Dolly did some great stuff.

[@kellyanderson7624]

This is my favorite Kenny Rogers song

[@danielslover8669]

It’s a great message! I’m as layed back as anyone, when a line gets crossed,it changes!

[@vladdracul7810]

The greatest compliment I've ever had is when the cops said "Mickey don't fuck with anybody that ain't got it coming to em"

[@Rayray-kj9cc]

Love this song! I just turned 50 and now I'm going to make my grandkids play red light green light!🤣 Keep doing what your doing I just love your positivity!

[@craigholfeld9179]

Good song. Great reaction. "Buy me a rose" is a must hear from Kenny Rogers. It was last number 1 hit. Reminds women to stay humble and reminds men to cherish what they have while they still have it. Beautiful song.

[@teraingwersen612]

Might be the best song ever written.

[@angelika_munkastrap4634]

This was the best reaction to this song I could have hoped for -thanks for such fun and beauty for it

[@unndunn1]

I remember riding with my mother in our station wagon when this song came out. It brings back memories

[@alexanderaustral7792]

Grew up with this song in the Philippines. Kenny is very popular here and his sings are well-loved.

[@JC-es5un]

Whenever I hear the lyric about Tommy locking the door, I’m reminded of the movie “A Bronx Tale”, when the bikers are trashing the bar and the mobster locks the door and says “Now yous can’t leave”….

[@juliatobiason3932]

One of my favorite Country Western singer’s. His other song “The Gambler” is awesome as well. Music use to allow us to picture a story (radio day’s) but now it’s repetitive lyrics and tunes. The new awoke singer’s are frickin hilarious though. They make fun of all this awoke stuff 😂🤣 My elderly school bus driver from Utah always played Country music. He was really cool. May he RIP 🫶

[@orlinlang430]

Props to the song, one of his best. Props to your reaction.

[@saragodres-tomes1032]

I've loved this song since I was a very small child who didn't fully understand it. Yet it always made me cry.

[@liamj.mcmars8383]

Kenny Rogers Love will turn you around. For the movie Six Pack

[@tinalschmidt-banks3415]

This was my favorite song by him when I was little. I had this 45 record. Love Kenny Rodgers.

[@cirosantana8099]

LMAO, green light, red light. Great song. 👍 Enjoyed it, Kenny was a bad man!

[@debbiechang5781]

One of my favorite Kenny Rogers songs is “Lucille”. It’s sad and poignant and he sings it with passion. Nice reaction. I’m patiently waiting for you to react to Linda Ronstadt but in the meantime, you keep me smiling. I love your All in the Family reactions. 🌺✌️

[@jacqueline4514]

Crap!!! I made the mistake of checking the notifications and now I MUST see this one; but gotta get ready for work! LOVE the story of this song, and yes, sometimes we EXPECT our man to fight. Loved your ad-lib; remember red light green light? 😂

[@scrapyardbuilder1989]

every reactor ever to this song "well, this song has taken a turn"

[@PawpawMichael]

Still brings a tear to the eye. Thank for this one

[@Kyncayde1]

I grew up on all different kinds of music, including Kenny Rogers

[@tonyreese1728]

On date night my wife and I often watch your videos. You are an awesome person! Someone as open minded as you is rare. Thanks for just being you. Your videos are well done! Much love and respect.

[@Paradox-vk9fe]

The skill of telling a story with a song, Kenny Rogers was a master at it. Sadly most musicians do not have that skill anymore.

[@joshgoss2946]

Always protect your family

[@lordgenerias]

Break down Tommy's father's words and it's one of the best pieces of advice a man can learn. Tommy learned well, but learned it was incomplete, or not one hundred percent right, and thus amends it after he was done with the Gatlin Boys. Promise me son, not to do the things I've done: learn from the mistakes of those around you, and try to be better, morally speaking. And try your best to keep your word. Walk away from trouble if you can: try to avoid getting into confrontations with others if it isn't worth anything serious. Tommy had this down, and I hope that meant he'd just never seen a situation where anything serious was at stake. Now, it won't mean you're weak if you turn the other cheek: you're not weak or a coward if you can forgive others for what they do to you. If anything, you're stronger for not giving into negative feelings and causing needless harm or suffering because you feel wronged. I hope you're old enough to understand: I hope I raised you well enough that you can learn this lesson from me at such a young age. A more powerful line than it may seem, as it shows that Tommy's father was worried he wouldn't get out of prison to see him again, and regretted whatever led to him being there. Son, you don't have to fight to be a man: you don't need to act tough to prove anything to anyone. Now, when it comes to how Tommy amends it, it shows personal growth for him, and positive growth at that. As his whole life he'd let others nearly walk all over him and never stood up for himself. So his final straw moment, and the after effects, may show a change in how he lived from then on. I'd say up until the moment he picked up the picture, he was still a boy trying to be a man in his own way. When he'd walked home, he was the man he was meant to be I promised you dad, not to do the things you'd done: he kept his word and learned from his father and avoided repeating the mistakes he'd made in life. I walked away from trouble when I could: he avoided needless drama and problems, though possibly at his own expense. Please don't think I'm weak, I couldn't turn the other cheek: where he changes the lyrics, he's realized you can't just let everything slide and forgive every single thing people do to you. Sometimes you need to do something, mostly trying to use words of course, to show you should be treated with respect. It's knowing the limits of what you should do and never crossing that line without a dire cause to do so. Sometimes you gotta fight when you're a man: if words won't work and others refuse to give you any options of a peaceful resolution, you may have to cross the line you drew. Kenny Rogers was more than a musician. He was a raconteur, a storyteller, and stories have lessons, often valuable ones, if you pay attention. As a kid I liked this song, but never understood it. Years later, the lesson, and how important it is, are ingrained in me. Kenny was a good man, and the world needs to learn those lessons he tried to teach us more than ever. Fun fact, this song inspired a movie, and Rogers, himself, had a role in it.

[@CoastalNomad]

Agree...... Well Articulated..... And yes, Kenny played the Uncle in the movie (same relationship he is singing in the song)........

[@mickid3705]

You are too funny! I loved how you played it all out when he locked the door. Lol

[@cindy844]

There are those who will take and take, until they can't take any more. When they reach their breaking point, you better watch out.

[@1Alekfan]

Always loved this song❤️

[@scm021374]

He's got some bangers. You should do "she believes in me". Great love song.

[@karend1577]

I started collecting Kenny Roger's albums/CDs in the mid 1980's. I was a teenager at the time and ordered through Reader's Digest all of my favorite singers/bands. Kenny Rogers songs have stories! For me, the 2 saddest of his songs was: Coward of the County .. and Lucille.... If you haven't heard Lucille, I recommend it.

[@georgehummel3526]

Me too! Once again, you prove who you are

[@ienhb9952]

Enjoyed the reaction. Kenny was a great storyteller. Please do The Gambler, Ruby, Lucille, She Believes in Me and Don't Fall in Love With a Dreamer with Kim Karnes.

[@rebeccastewart7273]

I love being a part of your family ☮️❤️

[@clare1061]

My dad always told me don’t ever get in a fight and let me find out you started it. He said walk away from it any chance you can but, if they show you they’re not gonna let you walk away you better hit them first and keep them down if they go down because when they get up there gonna be mad as hell.

[@wildcat1790]

I have goosebumps on my face!!! Love yall's channel!!

[@dsusan17]

Kenny Rogers made a movie about this song. The LEGEND that is Kenny Rogers!

[@mattbrentlinger1078]

Grew up with this song keeping me from fighting. Learned there’s a time to fight also but it’s last resort.

[@rivershannon1591]

Roby, Don't Take Your Love To Town One of Kenny's hidden gems!

[@autumnamber6849]

This is heartbreaking. So sad. always brings tears.

[@stevenspinks6350]

Absolutely loved the red light freen light comment nostalgic

[@TheDivayenta]

You would LOVE The Gambler by Kenny! Great life lesson!

[@coppertheginger7514]

Kenny Rogers “lady” written by Lionel Ritchie is awesome highlights Kenny’s vocal ability

[@MAGIKMARTIAN9526]

I LOVE IT THEIR WORDS DIDN'T MEAN SHIT TO HIM TILL THEY PUT HANDS ON BECKY AND THEN THAT WAS ALL SHE WROTE

[@onedudesopinion6197]

A man’s gotta do what a man’s gotta do. I think the song shoulda said “there wasn’t a Gatlin boy left alive”

[@garybolick2025]

Kenny is a legend. He sang with Lionel Ritchie.

[@paulaltenbaugh3790]

Awesome reaction

[@mytimetunnel]

Good morning LFR. thanks for all the vids good sir :)

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

These classic Kenny songs have been "Guiding" my life songs. Listen to the hidden message of the lyrics just not the words.

[@M11969]

This one always makes me cry and I think it's because it's the perfect balance and expression of a protective man.