OMG!| FIRST TIME HEARING Kenny Rogers - Lucille REACTION

[@bobbuethe1477]

I saw Kenny in concert once. He said that in a lot of songs that tell a story, there's someone you feel sorry for. In "Lucille," he said, some people feel sorry for the husband, some feel sorry for Lucille, some feel sorry for the four hungry children, "and I met one weird person who felt sorry for the crop in the field."

[@marrianner.1682]

I feel sorry for the husband! He has more to lose than Lucille’s dreams.

[@MissSunriseDawn]

That last part made me giggle lol

[@stephanielight4161]

🤣🤣🤣

[@jasonturner2206]

I felt sorry for the four hundred children myself..

[@zakkisajen2344]

😂😂😂😂

[@abelincoln3287]

When my youngest son was 4 or 5 he used to sing "4 hundred children and caught in the field. I would say "Must be children of the corn"

[@cherylhamilton6279]

Hilarious!

[@lacyharper801]

Children are so open and honest, even when they're wrong 😆

[@junerenner3509]

😀😅🤣😄

[@reneebolton6723]

Too funny 😁

[@jethro1963]

There is a funny and very poignant story in Ken Dryden's book "The Game" about the song Lucille and Montreal Canadiens hard working forward Rejean (Reggie) Houle. The Game is one of the best sports books ever written and it tells of the team being on the bus and them singing Lucille when it would come on the radio. But they would stop because they realized it was "Reggie's song" and he sang it by himself with great sincerity. The book is worth it alone just to read the story about Guy Lapointe's hair. Actually I think you can see that story in the Google preview. I LOL every time I read it, I recommend you to go find it :)

[@glennherron9499]

She Believes In Me... A must listen of Kenny's

[@AL13NM]

COWARD OF THE COUNTY is a Kenny Rogers Must Hear!!!

[@lyriasfaves]

My fave..."Somethin's Burning " with the First Edition.

[@alicestephens2233]

Ruby, also sang by Kenny, is right up there with Lucille...you should really hear it too...you are right...he is one of the best story tellers EVER...give it a listen

[@mikethayer8122]

Ruby is dark. Great choice

[@williambianchi2006]

Excellent suggestion

[@waygone6657]

Agreed, even more powerful from an old soldier's point of view.

[@pfcampos7041]

Ruby is like in my top 5 Kenny songs! Luuuuv it.

[@grimmlife4878]

“Ruby, Don’t take your love to town” is a favorite of mine!

[@lordwilliamstrickler179]

For a rocking side of Kenny, try "Just Dropped In," when he was still with the First Edition.

[@lordwilliamstrickler179]

@Lawrence Carver He was a member of The New Christy Minstrels, along with Barry McGuire, before that.

[@rozequinn1519]

A beautiful Kenny Rogers song is She Believes In Me

[@MrJocky82]

Agreed bro. Johnny cash and Kenny are the masters of painting a story

[@ErnieB]

Amber: "Why are we like so invested in this story right now?" Because Kenny Rogers doesn't just sing a song, or tell a story. He plucks at your heartstrings. Gets you right in the 'feels'. All the great singers do that.

[@marybaillie8907]

Through the Years and She Believes In Me. Two beautiful love songs I know you would love Amber. Kenny just had such a raw, yet tender voice that just pulls you in from the first note. Rip Kenny. Thanks for the beautiful memories. Buckets of Maple Syrup love from Canada 🇨🇦 🇨🇦 ❤❤

[@xzonia1]

His voice in Through the Years just melts me completely. ❤❤

[@janedc5ch319]

I miss Kenny Rogers so much RIP KENNY

[@aletmartins6940]

Such a sad song, but a great waltz…

[@RichlandCommunity]

If you like Kenny, you will love Ann Murray. She’s like the female Kenny Rogers; they even did a duet together. Her voice just pulls at your heart so effortlessly.

[@theodoreritola7641]

One of the best Country songs EVER Released in January 1977 The 70s were the NUKE BOMB

[@ljfaella]

Great duet to check out is “Don’t Fall in Love With a Dreamer,” by Kenny Rogers and Kim Carnes.

[@richdiana3663]

"Coward of the County" is another great tale told by Kenny.

[@barrycounts490]

I can remember him when he had his TV show Kenny Rogers and the First Edition ! He use to be a big rock star before he went country !

[@kreuter76]

Thank you I've seen him several times. He has always been my favorite 😍 💓

[@jameswebb7814]

A good love song from Kenny Rogers is "Love the World Away".

[@marcuswoodward4717]

Kenny's " coward of the county is incredible

[@nancyberry1039]

This song, The Gambler, & Coward of the County all came out when I was a kid (age 10, 11, & 12... I turned 55 yesterday). Coward of the County is my favorite as it's another great story told in song form. That one will really get you worked up, once you realize what the song is about. But it has a awesome message behind the lyrics. Please give that one a listen to soon, you won't be disappointed. Other wonderful love songs from Kenny include - She believes in me, Through the years, You decorated my life, Don't fall in love with a dreamer, We've got tonight, & You can't make old friends...

[@184hillbilly]

Reuben James is my favorite Kenny Rogers song but Marty Robbins was one of my favorite story telling country Singers

[@gjm8461]

“Coward of the county”. Give it a listen! Kenny’s great!

[@TheOriginalLooney]

I was just about to suggest that song myself, such an amazing song

[@xzonia1]

Love this song so much!

[@fieryangel522]

I agree. You need to do Coward of the County.

[@josebenavides4905]

Kenny Rodgers was absolutely Magical. RIP sir! 🎶🎹🥁🎸🎤🎵❤️

[@cbdex77]

Tom T. Hall is known as “the storyteller”. Check out “watermelon wine” , “faster horses” or “ballad of $40”. People also like “I love”. Fun fact: He also wrote “Harper valley pta”.

[@oregonfordguy9812]

faster horses, younger woman, older whiskey and more money. yes yes

[@nitwitt50]

I agree, Tom T Hall, was a great storyteller, too.

[@rogmytonics7326]

Another good song he did was "The most beautiful girl in the world " Thanks for the music.

[@cathy1478]

My dad used to sing “You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel”. He would crack himself up.

[@silverhippie3910]

Kenny sounds like my childhood home.✌️✌️✌️

[@michaeldowson6988]

Hard to picture Kenny rocking out on "Just Dropped In(To See What Condition My Condition Is In)" back when he was young.

[@Irockthere4]

“ In a bar in Toledo across from the depot” The bar was called The Country Palace. My dad was a cop and knew the owner. My dad was security when Kenny Rogers was honored at the bar doing publicity for the song.

[@tonyalaudermilk9797]

Coward Of The County for more story telling.... Don't Fall In Love with A Dreamer..... Absolutely, beautiful! Trying to remember if you did that one🤔 You two are absolutely the best!

[@btgiv6009]

Can't deal with "Coward of the County"... using a gang rape as a prop for a young man's coming of age is just gross. But if they want to hear another great Kenny Rogers "she done him wrong" song, I suggest "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town".

[@dontrayler9292]

Daughtry…. Over

[@marymarine4979]

An early Kenny Rogers song, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town". Great story and I think you would really enjoy this song about a Viet Nam soldier home from the war.

[@TXKafir]

Another vote for Ruby. Rogers sings this one from the POV of the jilted husband.

[@johnfeagins9685]

Ruby was a song written by Mel Tillis and was originally about the Korean War instead of the one in Vietnam.

[@jayconant3816]

Great song!

[@allendixon7700]

I'll tell you what I can tell you about a song that nobody knows it's by the mister Dave Dave did it Dave Loggins does anybody remember David Loggins Loggins? My brothers now I got a side I got to mr. Lock and say could sing a song now that's what I say j&a he had a good and with the Please Come to Boston Please Come to Boston baby it is by Dave Dave did it Dave Loggins hello

[@deb_is_here1425]

Kenny and Glenn Campbell were the best at story-telling songs!!! Oh, and Jim Croce!!!

[@seanellio]

There is an "Answer" song called "Thanks for leaving, Lucille" Basically, He gets with Lucille's kid sister, he discovers oil. He is rich and happy. Should you listen? Maybe. Not worth a reaction, but a cute little cash grab. A great song to listen to from Kenny is "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town"

[@teresajarrell452]

RUBY!! YES!! 👍🏻😃❣️😃👍🏻

[@WaynettePorter]

The answer song was interesting. And because I looked it up, I also found a song from Lucille's POV called "Lucille's Answer". Basically her defending herself and saying the husband's actions led her to leave.

[@incantation521]

Daytime friends, and love will turn you around, are my favorite Kenny songs. Anyone who isn't me tonight, is my favorite duet that he did with dottie west.

[@MsDemeanorsMusings]

Well, you've listened to Lucille. Now, you need to listen to Elvira by The Oak Ridge Boys!

[@ShirleyHage]

When we use to go visit my grandmother .. my daughter about 5 was always asked to sing for her.. This is one of those songs.. When he sings .. with 4 hungry children and a crop in the field.. she always sang .. with 4 hundred children ...lol.. and she is now 47 .. and the whole family sings it that way.

[@merlball8520]

"She Believes In Me" (1978) is a Kenny Rogers song that really shows off the strength of his vocals. He's best known for songs like "Lucille" because his voice is so appealing in soft songs like this. But I think you'll really appreciate "She Believes In Me".

[@kandymeier4082]

As a kid I thought he said 400 children..Sorry..loved his songs then and now. Thank you for playing I love his duets!

[@heerme7359]

You can’t go wrong with any Kenny song. A true talent and sorely missed.

[@morganrussell6783]

Beautiful song Beautiful singer Beautiful Reaction xxx

[@billofalltrades2633]

Kenny's Greatest hits is a great album! So many great songs, he was my first concert, I saw him in 1977 / 78 at the front row theater.

[@eulissessilva1198]

Parabéns! sou fã de Kenny Rogers / Brasil.

[@caretaker158]

I remember being a kid and singing "You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel" and yeah, I did the four hundred children thing too! Seriously though guys, you two need to react to his songs from his Kenny Rogers and the First Edition days....believe it or not, he went psychedelic.. check out "Just Dropped In".... or even better.... "Something's Burning"

[@jamesgalimo1007]

My Grandmother's name was Lucile. She loved this song.

[@geoffreymarston5948]

His TV movie series made from the song the gambler was a fun watch ! Amazing career ! I grew up on him and did see him in concert once !

[@seanjohnson6186]

One of my top Kenny Rogers songs. Another one of my favorite Kenny Rogers songs I would like you to react to is “The Greatest (The Baseball Song)

[@kman007111]

So many good ones my favorite is Love Will Turn You Around. Through the Years is a great anniversary song. Don’t Fall In Love With A Dreamers. Love The World Away. So glad I got to see him before he passed away

[@rebeccawallace1565]

Twenty Years ago and Ruby don't take your love to town are good songs too

[@bigjunk59]

I remember listening to this around 2 in the morning while doin home work..probably 7th grade..great reaction guys! If you want story telling check out Tom T. Hall, you will love him!

[@teresajarrell452]

YES!! ❤❤TOM T HALL!! 👍🏻😃❣️

[@reneestes6254]

Tom T. Hall. Old Dogs, Children, and Watermelon Wine. Sneaky Snake is cute for the kids.

[@lefty3141591]

Tom T Hall had some great songs: Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine Faster Horses The Year That Clayton Delany Died And I'll echo Rene Sneaky Snake is a fun song.

[@lefty3141591]

Tom T Hall had some great songs: Old Dogs, Children and Watermelon Wine Faster Horses The Year That Clayton Delany Died And I'll echo Rene Sneaky Snake is a fun song.

[@steveemerson5507]

When Kenny first started his band was the "first edition." Check out ,t just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in. It will shock you!

[@buckbuchanan4902]

I love how you both got invested in the story. Jay says, "you better put your ring back on" and Amber says "Go back home." It's so great to see people who can appreciate that music can have many purposes. It's not just about the beat to make you dance, but it can be about conveying meaningful stories that touch your heart, or it can just be about making you laugh or cry.

[@robertspeller6839]

Friendly reminder for more Tesla, I have found myself watching only you guys for reactions these days. I can see the true appreciation you have

[@bertisjordan1085]

My mother was IN LOVE with Kenny Rogers. "That's one sexy white man." I remember doing a triple take then laughing. We lived in the hood but my southern mother watched all the country shows.

[@shellygill5029]

👍. Kenny doin' Kenny.....it doesn't get any better. Any Kenny Rogers song is a good song.

[@doplinger1]

Kenny was huge in the crossover hits, so even if you didn’t listen to country music you still heard him plenty on top 40 stations. One of his oldies but goodies that kinda gets lost in all of his big hits is “Tell It All Brother”.

[@janedc5ch319]

This is the first song that I heard Kenny sing . That's when i fell in love. Back then we dident have music videos like now. I had never seen him when my husband called me from the other room. He said hurry ,Kenny Roger's is on TV. We both loved him. My husband is gone now, this song reminds me of him❤

[@jaylowe7816]

Please react to "Coward of the County." Not to mention "Ruben James," "Love Will Turn You Around" so many great songs.

[@andysmith2417]

"Ruby,dont take your love to town" was another huge hit for Kenny,with a great story...well worth checking out guys 👍👍👍

[@JRoss707]

“Ruby don’t take your love to town” was written by country musician Mel Tillis, you might remember from Hee Haw. It was based on a true story, his parents lived next door to a couple in Florida, the guy was an army officer who just returned from the Korean War, in a wheel chair from being shot up in the war, the real life story closely followed the song actually. The wife was going out and cheating behind his back until he reached the breaking point and he shot her. Most people equate the song with a Vietnam veteran, as it was released well after the Korean conflict.

[@andysmith2417]

@@JRoss707 Great info,I didnt know that ,thanks 👍👍

[@TheFairyintheFishBowl]

That’s one of my fav’s! 👏🏻👏🏻

[@johnharkness4950]

This is not the original single. That one is much more emotional. More grit in his voice too. Listen to the original when you get the chance.

[@brianmiller6055]

I thought something sounded off. Thanks for confirming it.

[@Teletran35]

One of my favorite Kenny songs

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

Another classic Country story teller is Marty Robbins! His "El Paso" is a must hear song.

[@anneglover5894]

Great singer and actor you sorely missed x

[@TaleenVezina]

Love Kenny Rogers!!! My favorites are "Coward of the County" and ,"The Greatest or the Baseball song"

[@MommaBird52]

When he sang this in concert, the audience took it over!

[@imthewolf1]

Kenny tells a good story. Two of his songs were made into movies starring Kenny Roger's. Coward of the County and The Gambler, actually there a few Gambler movies I believe.

[@johnnyc3298]

I love this song and "Ruby, don't take your love to town" has to be next! ❤️😍👍🇬🇧

[@markskivers4037]

With both of being former athletes, I think you’ll both appreciate The Greatest by Kenny Rogers.

[@richb313]

Good song with an ambiguous ending that allows the listener to fill in the blanks.

[@adriannecote5319]

Harry Chapin is another great singer/songwriter who knew how to tell a story so well. Please react to Cat’s in the Cradle…one of his best known.

[@naomiafu-jq4fh]

Kenny Rogers is 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥👌🏽

[@timotc50]

Before he switched to Country , he had a band called The First Edition and one of his most famous songs were, "Ruby, Don't Take Your Lve To Town". He reissued it when he switched to Country, but it stayed essentially the same song. Listen & enjoy.

[@mjabqmanwk]

"I jest dropped in...ta see what condition my condition was in...." :)

[@k_salter]

@@mjabqmanwk Yes! Too bad most thumbs up go to his better known love songs.

[@triciad2093]

While I grew up with all this music I love to see the newness in your eyes that’s my delight !! There is much to behold

[@pattimiller2431]

Any Kenny song is great! They’ve named most of them but Ruby is when Kenny was part of The First Edition…. Tells another sad story. For a song for couples who have been together for a long time you need to listen to Through The Years

[@JoAnnaDale]

This.

[@ednafenton7558]

There are many singers who know how to tell a story in Country Music. You just haven't heard them all yet. It's a deep well indeed.

[@alicestephens2233]

When this song first came out people made fun and sang it without just listening to it...the chorus was really the only part most sang...I listented to the entire song and I loved it...its so sad but such a great song and sang with such powerful vocals...this is my favorite song from Kenny...love this. So glad you finally reacted to it.

[@davidsanders5788]

When I was a kid I always sang. You picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel, three wheels left and I’m going downhill, you picked a fine time to leave me loose wheel.

[@peggysmith8393]

Coward of the County is one of my favorites. It is a good story telling song that really gets you drawn in for sure

[@Loko-wl7fo]

Another great story song by Kenny is "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town". An oldie but goodie ;) .

[@midnightblue6668]

More Kenny I'd love to see you react to: "Love Will Turn You Around", "Don't Fall In Love With A Dreamer", "Sweet Music Man", "Daytime Friends", "She Believes In Me", "Desperado" (Eagles' Cover), "Everytime Two Fools Collide", "Blaze of Glory", and that's just off the top of my head...there are so many more...

[@dawnrice7124]

The Legends of Country will always Rule.✌💞🙏

[@Stanley_P_Whirl]

Can you guys please do "shelf in the room" or "touch, peel, and stand" by Days of the New?!. I thoroughly enjoy your content. Keep being you.

[@spaceman5734]

Kenny is awesome....I grew up with my sister playing him in the house in the 80s

[@papamaniac2410]

Another great story teller is Dan Fogelberg. He has "Same Old Lang Syne" and "Leader of the Band". Also if you want to travel back even farther try Johnny Horton "Battle of New Orleans", "North to Alaska" and "Sink the Bismarck" for starters. These are from the 50's. You will love them.

[@rtelles1127]

I have not heard a Dan Fogleburg song reviewed on this channel yet. Longer would be a great start.

[@walterrutherford8321]

When It’s Springtime In Alaska

[@lynnevetter]

Man, I'd love for them to listen to/watch the Greetings from the west Power of Gold, of pretty much the whole show. lol I love that show.

[@mantiblades]

The song is soul full, sorrowful & shows his heart ache & remorse for his fellow man.

[@maverick2242]

You need to dive into Glenn Campbell, country is not my genre but that man was a guitar king played on many other artists albums tours and not just country. He had his own TV show and was a country legend and hit maker. Kenny is a legend no doubt, great song, but can’t believe you haven’t dived into Glen Campbell, he’s literally the Elvis/ Beatles of country and one of the best guitarists ever. Even Eddie Van Halen revered this guy and once said he would love to have guitar lessons from the late great GC🤘hope you know who EVH is 😂

[@merlball8520]

Campbell dropped off the map fast after the 80s. I wouldn't call him The Beatles or Elvis of country. He was great and very popular for a while, but there was never an equivalent of the Beatles or Elvis in country. The closest anyone came to that was Hank Williams Jr. Jr's time close to that level of fame was too brief, and pretty much limited to the market in the USA.

[@larrybooker4148]

The first edition many great songs.

[@steveguillermo9652]

Definitely "Coward of the County" and Ruby by first edition Kenny's old band...great job

[@jayconant3816]

Coward of the county is amazing and a punch in the gut

[@pamelalucas4781]

Back in 1960's he was popular w rock and country fans. You should do ' I just dropped in to see what condition my condition was in '. Awesome.

[@magneto7930]

It's interesting that Kenny's character in this song was definitely a man with a conscience. It didn't matter how good she looked when he saw her for what she really was. Great message!

[@anytimejammin-eva]

YES! YES! YES! Ruby Don't Take Your Love To Town! Or (Just checked in to see) What condition my condition is in! Love Kenny with the First Edition!

[@kimcutts6153]

Another great song by Kenny (as someone has already mentioned)is "We've Got Tonight". It's a duet he did with Sheena Easton. It really is a beautiful love song. ❤🎵💙🎼

[@notaaveragejoe]

My dad #RIP (1938-1988) used to walk around singing this chorus..thanks for the memories...

[@AliasMark69]

“TIME HAS COME TODAY“- The Chambers Brothers - Album Long version, then Live. PLEASE and Thank You

[@marybaillie8907]

Such a great song. Amazing request!

[@resurrectionwaiting9294]

The Chamber Brothers were a southern gospel group who, with "Time has Come", created THE greatest Psychedelic Rock song of the era.

[@philly452009]

His song Tell It All Brother is one of my all time favorite songs

[@philipb2378]

I LOVE this song! There are 2 more I'd recommend from Kenny. #1 "The Coward of the County" and #2 "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town."

[@zanedodge2176]

Both great. Have they already done "Coward of the County"? I lose track. "Ruby, don't take your love to town" is a ripper! Probably my favourite of all. For some reason less appreciated... maybee it's the speed of it?

[@zanedodge2176]

I don't think that they have done "Coward", that definitely should go to the top if only for impact.....

[@kellyschweiger9568]

Both of these are awesome

[@papagriz33]

Coward still gives me the chills every time when "he stopped & locked the door."

[@jeffhogland8953]

I believe this is a re-record because it sounds different than what was played on the radio a billion times. Still a great song and performance.

[@DaveHof]

It is - and not as good as the original.

[@robertg7396]

I don't know if you reacted to his song "Coward of the county" but that's a great story song too

[@markprior2278]

"Coward of the county" has always been my favourite Kenny Rogers song.