FIRST TIME REACTING TO | KENNY ROGERS "COWARD OF THE COUNTY" REACTION

[@RubyGB]

Moral: You don't have to fight to BE a man, but there are times you have to fight when you ARE a man.

[@Erica-os2mp]

True, but EVERY man should at least have a couple good scraps to know what they're made of.

[@davidrooks3274]

@@Erica-os2mp I had more than a couple

[@haychnsno5680]

No thats toxic masculinity - thats wrong to be a man.. you need to dust feather be a fucking panzy.. until they need us.

[@jimreilly917]

The other lessons..NEVER mistake meekness for weakness….and fear the quiet man.

[@quixote6942]

the Message is very wise... "Never confuse a kind Nature for weakness".

[@JeshuaSquirrel]

Yeah, Tommy was the kind of person who is, "You do what you want to me, but don't touch the ones I love."

[@CoastalNomad]

Great Reaction...... Kenny turned this and "The Gambler" into made for TV Movies....... "The Gambler" Movie created either 2 or 3 sequels all starring Kenny.......

[@JJLarkin]

When he says "but folks just called him Yella' " it refers to the fact that they thought he wasn't brave. Derived from "yellow-bellied" which means to be cowardly. I know you love a story and Kenny never fails to paint one. Enjoyed this reaction along with all the others!

[@Paladin70]

Kenny was truly one of our greatest storytellers. You would love Daytime Friends (about a woman having an affair with her husband’s best friend) and Ruby Don’t Take Your Love To Town (about a paralyzed vet whose wife is out whoring around), both songs with really memorable tunes. I also recommend his duet with Dolly Parton (his favorite duet partner and true friend) Islands In The Stream, also covered very successfully by The Bee Gees.

[@kendallcarstens9194]

Bee Gee's may have recorded it at one time, but Bee Gee's (Barry Gibb) actually wrote Island's in the Stream for Kenny to record.

[@boldegon]

second daytime friends it's a great song.

[@zapataattack5843]

Yes, Kenny and Dolly were great friends but I don't think she was his favorite singing partner. There is a video where Dolly was being honored or something like that and Kenny was there. Since he was right there next to her, he pretty much HAD to say she was his favorite but you can see him hesitate before saying it. I remember at least 2 occasions where he said he liked singing with Dotty West the best and Dottie West wasn't even there when he said it. PS Kenny actually guest hosted The Tonight Show with Johnny Carson. Omgoodness, he looked so shy and nervous. He had Dottie West as a guest so I think they were great friends and wouldn't be surprised if they had a fling. He just really seemed to be attracted to her and really like her a lot.

[@ConansHair1972]

The song wasn't covered by the Bee Gee's, it's THEIR song, they wrote it...

[@Paladin70]

@@ConansHair1972 It is true that The Bee Gees wrote the song for Kenny to record, which he did with Dolly Parton in 1983. Then, fifteen years later in 1998 The Bee Gees recorded and released it. A cover generally refers to a new release of a previously recorded song, so a song released fifteen years after the original version could, in a sense, be considered a cover even though they wrote but never previously recorded it.

[@mrcurtis73]

Every time Kenny gets to the line “you could’ve heard a pin drop,” I lose it and I’m not even sure why. It just gets me fired up every time. Another great reaction to another great song!

[@stevedahlberg8680]

Have you not heard the Gambler yet? That was a huge country hit for him and another absolutely great story song with a great message. I remember buying the single to both that and this one in high school and playing them a lot.

[@bobfranklin5410]

Moral... A good man is a dangerous man, simply because he's trying to be good... Never know what he's capable of until he loses it.. 😅

[@jonporter7709]

"Demons run when a good man goes to war"

[@dukeravenshadow5532]

Theres a line...where good men become,...dangerous men!

[@Grillers9]

heard this song on the radio, got up, ran to the record store in the plaza behind our house, bought the record for under a buck new and played it over n over.

[@lawwdogg1digr]

One of his greatest hits! Love that you’re taking a stroll with Kenny!

[@vivianbrody510]

"You could have heard a pin drop when Tommy stopped and locked the door." One of the great "An Ass-Whooping is About To Ensue" lines in music.

[@maureencollins5177]

Another story song by Kenny is "You Picked A Fine Time to Leave Me, Lucille". Also from his early days with the group the First Edition, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town".

[@alanmiller9700]

Great song

[@kimking6036]

Tommy's Dad did say " walk away from trouble WHEN you can". And Tommy did. But those creeps needed to be dealt with. Kenny sang blues country and rock. Check out Conway Twitty. Hello Darlin', Goodbye Time or any duets with Loretta Lynn.

[@kingofnothing1433]

Ever since we were little kids, we loved having someone tell us a story. Now, as adults we still love hearing a story especially when it's put to music. It's amazing to me, that at 71 years old, the little boy I used to be is still inside. And he says that he still loves stories!

[@sakridsky]

Kenny Rogers actually did a movie based on this song. It was a made for tv movie. I think you’ll like it.

[@greeneyelove2003]

One of the greatest storytelling singers of all time. And this song is one of the best.

[@queenlori7426]

One of the best story telling artists in the industry!! The Gambler The Greatest Throughout the years Lady Lucille Just to name a few of his must listen to songs!!

[@RoGueNavy]

Kenny was truly a great American troubadour. A bard. A storyteller of the highest caliber.

[@stanleywiggins5047]

I remember seeing a movie based on this song, I knew the song before seeing the movie & it stayed true to Kenny Rogers song

[@ProdigyBowlersTour]

Before Kenny Rogers went solo, back in the late '60s he was part of a group called the First Edition. If you want to hear his most soulful performance, check out the First Edition's rendition of "Somethin's Burnin." Goosebumps.

[@nickmorse2277]

If you end up doing movie reactions, there’s also a movie Coward of the County starring Kenny Rogers be pretty cool to watch you react😎

[@jefftaylor8780]

IDK Nick, just MY opinion...I thought the movie was boring.

[@JJ_LovesMusic]

SUGGESTION: When I'm gone (music video) by joey and Rory. BACKSTORY: This song was written to cope with a loved one dying and joey and Rory wanted to include it on their album. When I'm gone was released in 2012, not knowing that 2 years later she would give birth to a beautiful child who has down syndrome & a few months later getting diagnosed with cancer and then die from it in 2016. She was beautiful on the inside and on the outside. She had a beautiful heart and a beautiful voice. May she R.I.P.

[@nickmorse2277]

Also, check out Kenny Rogers and the first edition I just checked in to see what kind of condition my condition was it I seen him do it interview he said Jimmy Hendrix came to watch him play and Jimmy approached him and told him that was his favorite song let me know. I’d love to check it out with you the reaction that is.💯

[@williamwilkins3046]

It should be a felony to be that beautiful

[@marcusanton95]

I've said basically the same thing. Sadly for us she's married and good for her very happy.

[@guyturbide6348]

🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦🇨🇦 Another great song by Kenny Rogers Is 🎵Sweet music man🎵 The original audio version 👍 I am sure you gonna love this one too Keep the good work Sunshine 🌞

[@Masseffectdude]

A moonless night, the sea in a storm, and the Fury of a gentle man, 3 things all wise men fear.

[@flyflorida2001]

The studio version of this is awesome

[@tammybennett6897]

Great Reaction Britt. Kenny is definitely a great story teller. Take a listen to his song Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town.

[@pamagnolia]

Great song!! On the radio all the time back in the day lol!

[@cbebrad]

Kenny used the name Gaitlan (not sure od spelling) because of the Gaitlan Brothers Band, a country group he liked.

[@scottishfm5184]

A great song with a story is a boy named Sue by Jonny cash

[@miconis123]

Even a peaceful man can be pushed too far

[@ralphkern380]

Love your reaction to these great "story songs". Kenny could knock it out of the park whatever genre he was using at the moment. You might like "psychedelic Kenny" when he was with THE FIRST EDITION and a song called... Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)

[@robertojackson2397]

It is a good moral. It takes a lot of strength to hold back. But don't mistake silence or passiveness with weakness.

[@edwardroecker6015]

The movie is pretty good too, which Kenny plays Tommy's Uncle in the movie as well.

[@MortuusNoctis]

He stopped and locked the door …HELL yeah.

[@tommiskey]

This song always makes me cry...

[@jamespauldelashmit2173]

I always have loved this song!!! There's a story about a music trio named 'The Gatlin Brothers', when they met with Kenny Rogers and Larry Gatlin asked Kenny why he didn't find another name for the group that beat up 'Becky'!!! They all had a good laugh!!!

[@RussellJudkins-v1h]

Kenny Rogers starred in a movie called the coward if the county from this song

[@gregcobb4066]

Love your reactions Britt ! Try Kenny's The Greatest....cutest story....guaranty

[@digdoug1979]

Britt, you’re real. I appreciate your perspective. Your natural hairstyle is beautiful!

[@joepimentel306]

Key phrase, "If you can".

[@quixote6942]

They made this (and "The Gambler") into Full length Movies with Kenny!

[@vincentnicoletti]

Always loved this song as I have a brother named tommy and his wife’s name is becky

[@jamesmcdaniel9601]

Kenny Rogers has a gem of a song called 20 Years Ago. It's another side if his talent. Please check it out.

[@larrygoodyear6875]

Kenny did ballads & love songs, but this was his forte; he was a story teller. Highly talented, his performances were as much of him as you wanted to see. He was his own biggest fan; let's just leave it at that.

[@sycamoresally5643]

COUNTRY MUSIC HAS BEEN DEFINED AS “THREE CHORDS AND THE TRUTH.”

[@shadsullivan7817]

You are so cool! I love your reactions.

[@garylopez1632]

RIP Kenny Rogers! One of the most iconic voices ever! BTW you're beautiful!

[@bobbyj5375]

there is a movie by the same name ,the story has kenny rogers playing tommy's uncle. worth watching.

[@kristaransbottom6765]

That man could sing the phone book and make it entertaining

[@Nana-vi4rd]

He started out in Rock n Roll.....but didn't get too far then moved to County. The rest is History.

[@shannonherb2048]

Britt you took me back to 1986 when I heard this song. Great reaction.

[@Kettlecadd]

Funny story there's a band named The Gatlin Brothers that Kenny toured with and Adam Carolla interviewed Kenny Rodgers and asked him about this song. He asked if the fact that there were 3 brothers in the band if they were the inspiration for the song and he said it was just a coincidence

[@msmilder25]

Will always love that song. Never fails to evoke an emotional response.

[@Rangatology]

Kenny Rogers collaboration with Home Free “Children, Go Where I Send Thee”. I promise you’ll love it.

[@timnoyb2431]

Is good to "turn the other cheek" as long as its your cheek, but when it's a loved one it's a different story!

[@JoeyBlueTx]

His song "The Greatest" is my favorite song about perspective ever.

[@mikewilson3661]

I seen Kenny tigers when I was a kid at the country palace in Toledo. My mom was a huge fan and she took me with her. Is you listen to his song Lucille he mentions the bar in his song.

[@farfromperfek]

Just for your enjoyment, you should check out pre-country very young Kenny Rogers when he was in First Edition doing the song "Just Dropped in". If you do take a close look at the drummer "Mickey Jones" he went on to be a famous character actor starting in over 130 TV shows and movies.

[@DanielB-x4b]

I actually love the fact that you react to country songs, amongst other genres but people tend to steer clear of country because its such a decisive genre, some love it and some really dont

[@glassontherocks]

Kenny Rogers "Ruby"

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Loved your reactions throughout the video.

[@patakel]

This song always brought tears to my eyes.

[@tinaboksa3642]

One of my all-time favorite songs.

[@wilfriedmatusch9293]

Love this song since it came out late 60’s early 70’s

[@markmartineau1015]

When you said Kenny has many genres you should know I first heard him in a rock band, Kenny Rogers and the first Edition.

[@samanthagodsey6287]

Its called a BALLAD

[@kylesummers1565]

I thought I had already commented on this one, but apparently not. Tough song to listen to, but at least a song that presents a view as opposed to obfuscating it. Peace, Love!!

[@rickwelch8464]

Long Arm of the Law, Lucille, and Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town

[@michaelbiggs2238]

On side not The Gatlin boys are really the Gatlin Brothers ( country band) that Kenny was friends with

[@-.NYX.-]

I love this so much ... and Ty Brit for exploring with us ^_^ .. brilliantly done

[@sharonscott3999]

Kenny always tells a story as do many country singers!

[@skipmaloney2126]

If you are entertained by the many "genres" of Kenny, "I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in" by Kenny Rogers and the First Edition is different. You'll like it.

[@okielady73]

Yes! That and Morgana Jones. That one's a shocker!

[@Millmanslon]

One of my Favorite Songs to Sing at Karaoke.

[@janishackler1549]

And 100% True you turn the other Cheek when you But Sometimes you don't have Choice

[@WilliamStanley-xs7rm]

You really need to react to the first edition Just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in. Just subscribed. Saw Kenny in Va. Great show.

[@TheBigjake04]

Boys shouldn’t be encouraged to fight. But they MUST be trained to. This song is a perfect example of why.

[@joshgoss2946]

Yeller is what they called cowards

[@poorpuritan8480]

Your expressions, reactions even, are endearing.

[@billstein2]

One of my favorite songs when I was a kid.

[@marinefireman219]

They made a movie about this song and Kenny stars in it. It has the same name as the song

[@liloljen1]

There is a movie with Kenny Rogers “Coward of the county”. It’s excellent

[@arrow5599]

rip kenny

[@michaelholt3222]

This song, was my introduction to Kenny, and to country music, had this song on a 45 record when I was a kid, they even made a movie about this song, pretty good film, check it out sometime if you like Ms. Britt..👍👍

[@fightingwords8955]

Tommy Turned UP 🤩

[@OriginalLictre]

I think the first and last times the line "Everyone considered him the coward of the county" are used, it has entirely different meanings. The first time, it established that nobody who wasn't close to him had any reason to suspect that Tommy had any substantial courage or potential for conflict in him. The last time, it can be interpreted to mean that they USED to think he was a coward, but they know better after his conflict with the Gatlin boys.

[@jimgoodman1134]

He made a movie based on this song. He also made3 movies based on "The Gambler"

[@santiagogarciajr1188]

Kenny started out in jazz there is movie by same name staring Kenny Rodgers

[@maggiesteverson9887]

"Long Arm of the Law" is a great story song from Kenny Rogers.

[@darrelllane796]

There is a 1981 film by this title starring Kenny Roders that follows this song

[@nac5901]

One of two songs that always leaves a tear in my eye; the other is Tom Jones' Green Green Grass of Home. (Well, three, I guess: Lionel Ritchie's Goodbye played at my fathers funeral; I can't listen to that)

[@cripplious]

Kenny Rogers stars in a movie based on this song. Its named Coward of the County

[@bernardcoombs1778]

Not quite the version I was hoping for but thanks for reacting to my FAVORITE Kenny Rogers song.

[@cog4life]

Great great storyteller…great voice!!!

[@okiewade917]

There was a movie adaption of this song starring Kenny Rogers. IF you get the chance, please check it out... ultimately satisfying watching those scoundrels fall when Tommy turned it loose...

[@davidsanders5788]

There was a movie starring Kenny based on this song.

[@stevenyurik2924]

Your facial expressions- PRICELESS!