Norm Macdonald & Adam Carolla Break Down Kenny Rogers Songs

You'll never hear these songs the same way again! This exchange will have you in tears! RIP Norm.

[@PunksterOS]

*_“You know, I wouldn’t call myself a fan of Steampunk. But I will say, it’s the healthiest way to prepare punk.”_* - Norm MacDonald, RIP.

[@clermeil]

Wasn't that actually Bobby Lee saying that? I'll give you that Norm MacDonald probably wrote the joke.

[@DiggitySlice]

@@clermeil I'm pretty sure it was actually Barbara Bush

[@GyzelE]

@@DiggitySlice believe it or not, it was actually... You guessed it, Frank Stallone

[@jrwkc]

Bobby Lee said it

[@exspiravit6920]

@@DiggitySliceI'm Dus-thee, if you will.

[@williamfrawley1175]

On social media everyone posts when they have a hang nail to hear how brave they are, Norm lived with cancer for years and never complained. He's a mans man. R.I.P.

[@dandapper2397]

Or brave for accusing someone for inappropriate behavior when their careers are over .

[@ZennyReacts]

Yep a true man of God

[@sumthingwickedly]

He never bitched

[@martinstorrier4481]

Listening to Norm talk about Louis CK and Roseanne was so genuine and intelligent that they had to crucify him. He was the hero we didn’t deserve to begin with and then the way he got sick anyway d dealt with that on his own then got fucked over by Jimmy Fallon and his ilk before the cancer finally rolled him is kind of biblical in it’s tragedy.

[@jonnygranville281]

@@dandapper2397 what?

[@kingofthefountain3091]

I’ve never heard Norm laugh harder than in this clip. What a treat.

[@Koogz406]

He is literally laughing the entire segment or talking I love it.

[@corporalclegg914]

Carolla had him going & that’s why Norm was in love with comedy…all he wanted to do was laugh. that’s it.

[@genericgroyper7864]

I've listened to the majority of his radio/tv interviews; I think Carolla made him laugh the most

[@bigmoose99]

@@genericgroyper7864what about Barbara Walters?

[@dancee7692]

“No one ever accused him of it”…. I swear, the funniest line ever spoken. Someone please back me up.

[@endcensorship874]

I gotcha fam.

[@Koogz406]

Well that and his drake story is the best marge the story about your dead son is kind of a yawner!

[@cabobs2000]

"I believe it was Eisenhower who started it" is the best IMO

[@MrErnster123]

I cried laughing when I heard it

[@noelwhittington6457]

Bent .

[@jjhova]

Man, I'm so grateful that Norm frequented so many talk shows. What a travesty it would be if we were only left with his stand-up material and not his many conversations. RIP Norm

[@Koogz406]

Word. The talk shows are pure gold.

[@sumthingwickedly]

Absolutely

[@bryannorton8945]

“He killed a man” hahaha

[@gardenrevelation9603]

I'm picturing Norm sitting in a dim room listening to murder ballads with headphones on and laughing uncontrollably

[@kylegood2622]

Great image. Funny that he would probably do it with the booze

[@artonline01]

Guess who realized all of Kenny Rogers sons were about thousands of rapes in war first. ... Yes you guessed it. Frank Stallone.

[@Masculist76]

The worst part of of doing a congo line at the office Christmas party is when you look back and realize you're doing it alone and you're not in the office but in a state hospital for the criminally insane

[@ronniechilds2002]

That is a very funny image.

[@johnnash2815]

At least the Gatlin brothers weren't hypocrites, that's the worst part.

[@artonline01]

Who loves the Gatlin brothers the most? You guessed it .. Frank Stallone.

[@phillyflash43]

Found this on Google: “Coward Of The County” caused problems for singer Larry Gatlin, who performed with his two brothers Steve and Rudy as “Larry Gatlin and the Gatlin Brothers.” The song implicated three fictitious Gatlin boys in a rape sequence.

[@StatusQuonald]

I thought it was the rapin'!

[@eggrolldog]

The delivery of, "He's killed strange g--ks!" kills me every time.

[@pretorious700]

This is classic Norm. Adam is pretty good, too.

[@james.b.mcgill]

The clip restarts at 7:37 just start playing it from there. You'll only miss about 1 min 30 sec of the transition from the previous bit.

[@Askjennstar]

Thank you

[@penske_material]

Pin this comment

[@petermartin7811]

Thanks for the tip

[@erisd8452]

Easily one of the funniest Norm segments of all time. Adam is in the ZONE, naturally, as Norm was clearly his muse.

[@sonichog]

Yeah the genuine laughter and reaction from Norm and Adam playing off each other is hilarious

[@Koogz406]

Boom

[@jacquesd5781]

RIP Norm. Thanks for the memories.

[@topramen5344]

“Hope never dies it’s the 101st time” is my favorite line in this

[@bmjv77]

I've listened to this at least 3 times. Laughing so much I'm in tears, just the way Norm would've wanted.

[@artonline01]

Guess who got raped in Vietnam 3 times... Yes you guessed it. Frank Stallone.

[@TorrentFiend10]

At least 10 times here so far. Always return to this every once in awhile. I remember listening to this several times when the podcast originally aired many years ago and it's been something I enjoy showing other people occasionally ever since. It's so freaking funny. RIP Kenny Rogers and Norm Macdonald.

[@noneofyourbusiness43]

ditto

[@timford3599]

Norm McDonald was the greatest natural comedian of my life time! His humor was simply to drop a punchline that NO ONE saw coming, and with that said the joke was so perfect that there was NOTHING that any other comedian(s) could say that could top it. Norm was the funniest guy in the last 40 years, and this was an era of some truly great comedic talent. RIP Norm McDonald, you were "The King of Comedy"!

[@regalsurvivor3418]

I remember the first time I heard this I never laughed so hard

[@bigLdrones]

This is my favorite Norm clip, it has me rollin every time! Adam Corolla and Dennis Miller were great at getting Norm’s best. Damn I miss him

[@hey_its_travis]

Hang on man, let me ask Rusty.

[@robr135]

This is my favorite segment you guys did. Comedy gold.

[@turdferguson7504]

They should have continued with another Kenny classic “you picked a fine time to leave me Lucille”

[@StatusQuonald]

Oh yes the classic song of a drunken guy who couldn't get it up in front of a strange lady because he saw her husband crying

[@turdferguson7504]

@@StatusQuonald You seem like the kind of guy who’d be the third person in a murder suicide

[@robf6105]

Adam Carolla is one of the few people that could get Norm to belly laugh. This is one of the few shows where Norm didn't have to do the "heavy lifting", comedy-wise.

[@TheocratOfPoontang]

Years later Adam would confirm on one ACS that that was indeed a very deliberate swipe at the Gatlin Brothers country group in "Coward" by the writer of the song (not Kenny Rogers, he just sings it). In case you didn't know...there were THREE OF THEM. I believe he interviewed Larry Gatlin who confirmed all this and was FUCKING pissed at the writer.

[@artonline01]

Or as the Germans would have you believe.

[@josephdykes1820]

Those Gatlin boys were real jerks!

[@bryangadow1459]

Larry said their mother called Kenny and gave him a piece of her mind.

[@Koogz406]

Adam and Norm have the best flow out of any guest. Love and miss ya Norm

[@BRAUSA]

One of the greatest pieces of radio improv ever.

[@ronniechilds2002]

Every couple of months I have to come back and listen to this. Every time I listen I catch something that hadn't struck me. They are two funny dudes. For some reason, Norm laughing makes it 10 times funnier. Who knew they were so good together?

[@josephserrano7649]

No one makes Norm laugh like Adam

[@davedecker1725]

Not only paralyzed Bent!

[@MissterX]

Kenny Rogers the best singer of story based songs that ever lived! RIP Norm AND Kenny!

[@philbridges3033]

I spent the weekend pulling up old Norm MacDonald videos on KZbin and have never laughed so hard. His monologue at the ESPYs had me rolling.

[@davedecker1725]

Charles Woodson Nobody can take that Heisman trophy away from you...... Unless you kill your wife and a waiter

[@pjb6848]

Omg. Hilarious…both Norm and Adam. Laughed myself to tears!!! What legends both these guys are. Going to miss Norm so much!

[@corporalclegg914]

how was your year without him? I’ve watched or listened to countless hours of Norm on TV, Podcasts, Radio & StandUp on KZbin, but it hasn’t gotten any easier knowing he’s gone. thank God that these exist & we can get a quick fix anytime we need it.

[@cthncthn7405]

God this is so good. I’ve never heard Norm laugh so consistently to anyone but Adam Corolla. Adam is so underrated as Norm was. So good

[@slickfirmament5934]

Kenny Rogers Roasters, its the wood that makes it good!

[@porcelainthunder2213]

Seriously, that was some good chicken.

[@MissterX]

I worked there in high school!

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

Kenny...Kenny...

[@marcespinoza6068]

Funniest 25 minutes of radio ever for my money. I've re-watched this 30+ times and laugh till my stomach hurts each time.

[@Huck1942]

Why does it feel like Norms death is the nail in the coffin of free thinking comedy. Tragic

[@walterlippmann6292]

because it could be. I know a lot of people talk about this guy, and I don't want to bandwagon, but Tim Dillon has a similar fearless style

[@policesquad]

@@walterlippmann6292 Tim's okay but he wanders down roads of pure nonsense sometimes and it can be hard to follow. I've never seen him do stand-up though.

[@walterlippmann6292]

@@policesquad yea I'm just using him as an example of a comedian that didn't turn into a shill over the last few years, like most have.

[@begshallots]

There’s a generational thing perhaps. People don’t talk the same way or remember the same things. That’s one. Social media has also changed people drastically and for the worse. I think young people are more alone, pampered, scared, etc. Theres definitely been a cultural shift and younger people don’t seem comfortable with conflict and irony. They’re more literal perhaps. Being self-aware can be taken to extremes as well. Comedy seems pretty boring and canned these days. I gave up on TV entirely, let alone SNL.

[@MrSpaghettiWestern19]

Dave Chappelle

[@gerardoreyes5961]

Finding all these hidden Gems of Norm on different podcasts have helped soothe the pain of his loss.....RIP Norm

[@turdferguson7504]

This reminds me of that tragedy.

[@c2cooler2]

My God, I felt horrible for how hard I laughed at that line.

[@turdferguson7504]

@@c2cooler2 🤣 he’s the greatest. He walked through the blood and bones looking for his brother. He was northern Canada.

[@gregpalmer3831]

"Hope never dies. This is the 101st time"

[@kylegood2622]

"You know I have a knife... Ive told you about my knife.... Well, I could get a knife. I know a guy... I could get a knife illegally. It couldn't be traced back to me. ... you used to be afraid of me." RIP my friend

[@bottomlinebassin2001]

Are you wearing your lucky stabbing cap?

[@matthewa.8546]

One of the best moments of improvised comedy ever. Amazing.

[@venomagent76]

Norm had perfect comedic timing!

[@RMGCBG]

RIP to Norm, nobody ever made me laugh more and then Gilbert with Artie.

[@crazyforbeingsane611]

Its nice to see brothers together having fun...RIP Norm

[@TorrentFiend10]

Easily the best moment of Adam Carolla and Norm MacDonald's career....... I guarantee nobody can listen to this and be B O R E D.

[@SuperDrJeckyl]

Norm was a true legend. I miss his brave humor so much.

[@mikejohnson734]

Norm and Adam play off each other so well, even with the hole chiming in.

[@user00771-e]

I love norm and Adam together... they play off of each other and share similar wit.... two of the best improvisers

[@sudarshanpoudel64]

Adam and Conan doing god's work

[@joejoe2755]

I'm so conflicted. This was exceptionally funny. A given because of Norm. But also really sad based on the topics covered. Norm was truly a great comedian, and an even better man. God bless.

[@519MaLoNeY]

This was awesome lolol omg I loved it! I keep picturing some poor bastard with bent legs 😂

[@Silversmoke1000]

When they were breaking down "Ruby" I had tears running down my cheeks. My sides hurt. Just wonderful.

[@SweetPappyJones]

Gosh, I love that picture. Rest In Peace, Norm MacDonald 🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@c2cooler2]

Me too!!!! He had a beautiful face!!!!!

[@lostlaker4651]

Maybe the funniest thing I've ever heard. I always laugh out loud at this clip. Norm and Adam at their best.

[@hershysquirts187]

One of my favorite Norm interviews

[@Cookiedon15]

That 'Ruby' song is basically how Americans treated Vietnam Vets when they came home. At least that's what I heard. I mean they got no parades that I know of. Just protest and no moral support.

[@artvandelay2728]

Or so the germans would have us believe...

[@nealm6764]

@@artvandelay2728 Hitler's fault. Thank God we defeated him!!!

[@LeoLyons-ok5bi]

This is as good as it gets

[@timothypruitt4578]

"The Gatlin Brothers?...Can't week just pick another name? What other names would be good for rapin'?" One day while he was working, Tony Orlando & Dawn came calling They hogtied Becky with a big yellow ribbon, and there was three of them.

[@punkcalvin84]

You can't be a good father or uncle without sitting and slowly drinking while contemplating Kenny Rogers' songs.

[@mikewarker4445]

We miss you norm. RIP

[@richardhiller3135]

We all know that Norm was great but this reminds me, so was Kenny.

[@matthewandrews1806]

Thanks for posting this Adam!

[@acynecki]

thanks for posting this. such good content

[@harthorn6111]

Just wonderful.

[@sethamule]

Remember I listened to this live or a day later if it was his podcast, had to pull over I was laughing so hard! You are missed Norm.

[@russelldofrane6614]

This is great!

[@jimmagnus1200]

This was pure gold!

[@professorkaos2781]

if theres ever another voice suited to play "death" on family guy its Adam Corolla. These two guys shouldve done so much more work together.

[@robweissman5952]

They made a movie about Coward of the County... The last scene is on KZbin. Of course they put Kenny in the middle of the bar acting like a f-ing superhero.

[@robweissman5952]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/kJnVn6memcmqpas

[@MissterX]

He was!

[@Kerbyrocks]

I always wished y’all had done more of this!!!!

[@Karl_Drogo55]

Glad you posted this actually lol I was commenting on this specifically in the comment section on the Norm / Schneider vid

[@willienelson8066]

Oh this took me back.

[@robertclifton5795]

This is a classic 🙏

[@josephdykes1820]

Thanks, Norm, for giving us years of the best medicine (laughter) even when you were dying. Hope to see you up there someday!

[@Jeffbambam]

Two of my favorite comedians of all time . Norm and Adam

[@CrazyCooter-ld6sz]

This had me rolling on the floor.

[@RoxanneJ]

NORM!!! ❤️❤️❤️❤️ You will be missed

[@aaronscottmatthews7883]

Classic !

[@chrisdriver7776]

This was hysterical.

[@Nvrgiveup15]

Such a funny duo. I loved this

[@carlososcarcomedy]

Great song!

[@richardm7181]

This pure gold

[@timford3599]

"ZZ Top, those dirty rapers" Straight from the mind of a comedy genius! Oh yeah, "There was three of them"...

[@KoreAmBear]

Breakdown of the Gatlin Boys funniest thing ever

[@betteryou7hanme]

i look this up a few times a year and it always makes me laugh so fucking hard.

[@kingofthefountain3091]

20:27 “ZZ Top, those dirty rapers...”

[@sumthingwickedly]

A decent gambling man he never told us he was love Norm RIP he's in heaven

[@initialreactions411]

Thank you :)

[@jcee6886]

This is frikkin hilarious. I nearly crashed my car from laughing.

[@averywhitecotton5393]

At least the Gatlin Boys aren’t hypocrites.

[@kenj.8897]

Who cares

[@facedownchuck]

This is absolute comedy gold.

[@LN-Lifer]

Shout-out from Branson. Gatlin bros doing their thing

[@kenj.8897]

Branson , are you 86?

[@LN-Lifer]

@@kenj.8897 Half that And still the oldest person in my neighborhood. I think you have the wrong impression of Branson

[@Gotchange]

The greatest.

[@yittmashups]

I like how the first video ever uploaded to this channel was also a Norm Macdonald video.

[@kudegra1147]

One of the best clips ever RIP Norm😂

[@jeremiahmacclure]

Never realized how fucking dark Kenny Rogers was. This is fucking hilarious.

[@artonline01]

Guess who realised all of Kenny Rogers sons were about rape first. ... Yes you guessed it. Frank Stallone.

[@jeremiahmacclure]

@@artonline01 😂

[@007tribefan]

Adam had a great time during this show. I got an ab workout laughing with Norm and Adam.

[@sumthingwickedly]

Share and listen to this all the time Norm singing up there the old chunk of coal

[@slomojoe9395]

The lady just needs to listen quietly.

[@giraffesareselfish9563]

Have you ever known a woman to just be quiet

[@turdferguson7504]

“He was a raper’s raper”

[@greenmantis2158]

What if the song was sung from the perspective of the Gatlin brothers and Kenny says” and there was…three of us”

[@macaw2000]

There's never been a funnier podcast segment. It brings out the best in both of them: Norm showing his crazy, hidden intellect and knowledge "Nobody accused him of it (starting the war)". Adam pulling references and insta-jokes quicker than anyone on earth can do.

[@gordons-alive4940]

I love pop songs that sound kind of cheerful but have dark lyrics like that. Born in the USA is another one.

[@nealm6764]

I love how people think it is super patriotic because of the title, but it is really commie libtard Bruce taking a dump all over America.