Rapper FIRST time REACTION to Kenny Rogers - Coward Of The County! I'm FLOORED!

[@kristlthompson4721]

You may not have a son to teach your values, but you have the ability to teach your daughters how a man with your values behaves, both in life and toward women, and teach them that they should accept nothing less. That’s just as important. ❤❤

[@michelelearner297]

You can teach them to protect themselves and each other too -- everything from martial arts to "Never leave a woman behind" in some party situations.

[@marylreddick]

Beautifully said !

[@walterhaynes1259]

The proudest moment in my life was when my wife told me my step-daughter told her I am the standard that she judges potential boyfriends!

[@lucretialee3691]

I was raised by my Father who didn't have a clue what to do with a daughter, so he taught me everything he would teach a son. Part of that was to always stand up for myself. Violence is never right, but sometimes there are no options left. If something has to be done, don't b1tch and moan about it, just get your head down and get it done. Most importantly he taught me to be strong and respect myself. So I agree, there are a lot of value in what a good Father can teach, and show by example to their daughters. He also taught me DIY, brick work and basic plumbing, but that's a different story.

[@M11969]

❤Amen❤

[@RocRolDis]

There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in a storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

There were movies made for the Gambler and Coward of the county - staring Kenny himself. Worth seeing.

[@jeremyhitchcock9182]

Great movies too!

[@tanyaglover2217]

They have a combo pack that has all the Gambler movies w/Coward of the County included. Believe I snapped that up, in a hurry 😂

[@rebeccacurtis6680]

They were good movies. I kinda thought they could have made a movie from Kenny's song "Reuben James," too. I loved that song.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@rebeccacurtis6680 Reuban James was such a great song, yes could have done a movie to that as well.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

@@tanyaglover2217 Really I have to look for it, that would be excellent to have.

[@danieldarling8203]

I went to prison and met a guy who was in for LIFE for Attempted Murder of his neighbor for m0lesting his daughter. His daughter was 10. When she turned 16 she asked her dad why he was in jail. He said I failed to protect you. She then asked him, "Who's protecting me now?" This changed his life! He stopped doing drugs, drinking and being a part of a gang! He is home now!

[@sarahdixon1943]

Who's home?? The guy you met at the prison doing life?? 🙄 🙄 If he's in prison, of course, he's clean and not ganged up. How did a lifer get home??

[@kimzwolinski9919]

I always get a little choked up when he says “ Tommy stopped and locked the door “ It’s a great song and it gets intense reactions from men hearing it for the first time as it should.

[@Jor-El-Earth1]

The most dangerous man in the room is often the least expected one. Speak softly but carry a big stick.

[@jimreilly917]

Exactly. The most terrifying people I’ve known are those who are meek and quiet….until pushed past their line. Then demons run for cover.

[@CommanderRedEXE]

​@jimreilly917 There's a reason they warn everyone not to piss off the quiet ones. Or my favorite version, "the most dangerous man is a man pushed too far, for at that point you've just killed what that man was and now he shall unleash a righteous fury upon you."

[@RichardKennedy-m5w]

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

[@rs-ye7kw]

Another vote for "Ruby, Don't take Your Love To Town" as your next Kenny Rogers reaction.

[@JackWhite-jq3ok]

Absolutely! Early Kenny, along with Reuben James.

[@i_am_yahouza]

I vote for RUBY also. Great Kenny song

[@wtk6069]

Also, indirectly, it's a pretty powerful antiwar song, too. Lots going on in that song! Brilliant writing!

[@pennyypya3715]

Absolutely love that song!

[@connieburns4837]

Kenny Rogers and the First Edition….good stuff.

[@allenterry6324]

I was a Law Enforcement Officer for many years. In an interview, they asked me what I knew about Human Behavior. I told them that any person is capable of anything depending on the circumstances. I told them overall I am a very calm person, but if someone ever hurt my child, that person was a walking dead man when I got to him. Cheers to you for knowing you have to protect and defend your family.

[@jamesalexander949]

Like that dude whose son was molested by a dude in Louisiana, he found out they were bringing him through the laval airport, he blasted him in front of the cops

[@TishInTennessee]

I say this all the time. Anyone can do anything under the right or wrong set of circumstances.

[@johnmcgraw3568]

I'm glad you are not in that snake pit of law enforcement anymore. Some of the most corrupt despicable people hide in those organizations

[@katjohnson6315]

Teach your daughter’s to defend themselves, and always back them up. Girls get bullied by other girls and they can be viscous. You have to have principles and the one my dad taught me was that anyone who would stand by and watch another person being violated was the worse kind of coward. I watched him on several occasions come to the aid of a person who was being either verbally or physically tortured . He wasn’t extreme in his actions but he stopped the situations. He didn’t do it for fame or show, he did it as a human being and quietly walked away. He once put his boot in the backside of a man who was kicking and stomping on a dog who just wandered into his yard. Those were the times I was most proud to be his daughter. RIP Daddy.

[@Cchan53]

Damn straight! I've almost got hit in the face for standing up for any abuse I've witnessed on animals ...twice involving small children...

[@Cchan53]

Always stand up to children or animal abusers...I do and almost got punched in the face a few times! You see something DO SOMETHING!

[@minneyruth]

❤❤

[@solitarybee3714]

May the Lord God Bless You ALL!!

[@JustMe-vk4fn]

My compliments for having a *real man* for a Father. RIP to both our Fathers. :)

[@robjewett700]

A friend of mine met Kenny on an elevator in Vegas many years ago. Struck up a conversation with him. Kenny invited him for drinks in the casino lounge later that evening. My friend said that he was a genuinely kind man. He also told my friend that being a star was not an easy life.

[@KLGB420]

My pap worked the gate where he played golf in Kennesaw, Georgia. He said he was the nicest man he had ever met.

[@profx23]

Totally believe that. My brother met him briefly in Vegas once. He says a lot of the same things.

[@IggyStardust1967]

Not gonna lie about it, nor sugar coat it: This was my childhood. The song, I mean. I was bullied and beaten on a near-daily basis as a child. Finally, it got to the point in my mid-teens.... when I just "exploded" and beat a bully stupid. Remember something: Just because someone doesn't WANT to fight, doesn't mean they CAN'T or WON'T. If you push someone far enough that they "Snap", you're in for a real bad time.

[@MrBoyneboy]

Thats why my dad always said "its the quiet ones you should scared of" because they dont have to show they can handle themselves

[@monkeyofalldjs]

truth

[@Cchan53]

Yup...I "snapped" once and I mean it was blind range where it took 2 people to get my hands off of the person! Of course that was 40 yrs ago...I have calmed down but the passion and emotion is still in me if I see an injustice being done to a child or animal, I have people I call...

[@L1623VP]

@@MrBoyneboy There's a saying that goes something like, "Beware the rage of a quiet man." It's the men who don't do anything and take the abuse over time where the anger builds until it just explodes. A good friend of mine was like that until he finally beat a school bully unconscious and just walked away. That's not in his character at all, but everyone has their breaking point. I've always said that a bully only understands his own language, and that's a punch in the mouth. We don't do bullies any favors by taking their abuse. They need taught life lessons, too.

[@EndNuclearAgenda21]

❤

[@southernlady75-Amy]

I get goosebumps when the song talks about how he found Becky crying. Every time.

[@keekers]

I always cry.

[@evalehde3869]

Key words, “you don’t have to fight TO BE a man. BUT, sometimes you GOTTA fight WHEN you’re a MAN.

[@CommanderRedEXE]

Very important message indeed.

[@johnweatherman5685]

That's the important lesson that needs to be taught this clearly in all generations.

[@gabrielleisabellawilinski8951]

There's fighting just to fight or to prove something to others, then there's fighting to protect or to stop harm from coming to yourself and/or the ones you love. You don't need to fight to prove you are worth something, but sometimes it is the only option given to you in a situation when someone has harmed/intends to harm a person.

[@deebraun7488]

As a black belt myself, who trains my two daughters, I would say, train them girls! We train kids and my husband regularly says, "We teach girls how to defend themselves and we teach boys how to control themselves. Don't discount how much your daughters need the training you can give them. Be blessed!

[@loristone9242]

At 56 years old, I have been listening this song since I was a kid, and it still gives me goosebumps every time. Great choice.

[@greglegakis4177]

I've heard this song a hundred times, but I still get tears in my eyes every time I hear it.

[@Rod-Wheeler]

My father always told me You have to know what your willing to live for, go to jail for and die for.

[@gemini802]

He was right from Carol in the UK

[@laserwizard1]

One of the greatest performers ever. I saw him once live in person and he was a stunning entertainer. He could work a crowd!

[@janflewelling6277]

By showing your daughters what a good and honorable man is, you have equipped them to pick good and honorable men in their own lives. Daughters NEED their daddies to help them grow up and make the right choices. Keep up the good work.

[@_Love_-ru7pz]

I knew this song when I was a kid. I have always loved Kenny Rogers. I was watching your face, because I knew you would be shocked. You reacted the way I thought. Always protect your beautiful family.

[@BertZedic]

You interpreted the song exactly as Kenny wanted you to, and that's the reason Kenny Rogers is so beloved by so many people - his true gift as a storyteller. The parts in this song that really resonate with me, is when he goes down an octave during the serious parts in the track "and there was 3 of them" and "you could hear a pin drop when Tommy turned and locked the door". This is the brilliance in the song and how he sings it, he takes the emotion and drags it out of you as a listener. I actually welled up a bit watching your reaction to what happened to Becky and talking about relating that fear for you and protecting your family. This is what great music does, it makes you feel something. You really should review "Lady" by Kenny as well, it would be a beautiful tribute to your wife. You will know what I mean once you've heard it...

[@johndeeregreen4592]

Nobody can write a song that paints a picture the way Kenny Rogers could. Well, maybe Gordon Lightfoot, but there aren't many who have the ability to make lyrics so vivid.

[@Mimibeam7140]

💯 right & I watered up too

[@jennclepper1215]

Lady was written by Lionel Richie for The Commodores, but the rest of the group said that it would never be a hit. Lionel Richie did end up recording it, but Kenny's rendition was so much better. If you want some interesting trivia, look up how and WHERE Richie wrote Lady.

[@lgarnes1]

Even after decades of listening to this song, it still has the power to make me cry. EVERY. SINGLE. TIME.

[@desertflower9858]

Daughters can learn immeasurable lessons from their loving, upstanding fathers. Immeasurable.

[@anitawright7169]

Kenny Rogers is an icon. This song is deep. There are some things you cannot turn your cheek to. I don't think God would hold you responsible in this instance. This song makes me cry every time I hear it. Love your reaction!

[@raybragg272]

People always remember "Turn the other cheek". They forget there is also a "Righteous Anger" demonstrated when Jesus overturned the merchant's tables in the temple.

[@jasonstagg9238]

Brother, you can teach your daughters what a man should be.

[@angb6561]

Teach them &......SHOW THEM!

[@laupstad]

This so much. Don't think that the things you know and learned only apply to boys. Your daughters can and should learn these too!

[@jimreilly917]

And teach your sons to respect women and daughters to DEFEND THEMSELVES. Not stay and fight but disable and get away to get help. I have 2 daughters. My wife is a karate brown belt.

[@stephanieparker9494]

This is such a no bs real song with a no bs reaction and this is why I keep coming back to your reactions! Thank you for being authentic and honest!

[@renee5748]

As an only child girl, whose father also would have loved to have had a son, know that you can also pass those lessons of strength on to your daughters. I was blessed to have a dad who thanked God every day that he had me in his life… and let me know it. Do that for your daughters and your wife, and I am sure that God will bless you with graces to not regret the lack of a son.🥰

[@Cap10VDO]

As the dad of an only child daughter, I thank you for this. She is grown now, and I have never regretted our family.

[@renee5748]

@@Cap10VDO she was blessed to have you for her father.

[@ImHokoo]

RIP Kenny, your one of a kind in a deck of cards!!!

[@pyroishere]

I had to watch this reaction again, this is probably the truest reaction for this song I've seen so far! 40!

[@wtk6069]

💯

[@dajuicebar2435]

I grew up on this song. And as a happily married father I always tear up. Exactly for the reasons he covers in this reaction. I hope nothing like that ever happens to my family and I believe in the lord. But I don’t think I could forgive without retribution.

[@pyroishere]

@@dajuicebar2435 Amen brother!

[@DUSTY-yu1yk]

My grandpa told me weakness is standin up when you oughta sit down and stayin seated when you oughta stand up

[@lisazaccardimeunier8378]

My father has two daughters, just like you. He’s the best father a girl could ever ask for and I think your daughters are equally blessed. You can’t teach them to be a man, like you can a son, but you can teach them what a real man is, and what to look for in a husband and father.

[@dennish300]

Thank you for saying how you would defend your family to the death. I agree. So many country songs are like that. Defend your family AND your country. We are all Americans. We defend our rights!!

[@jeanniea3437]

Ruby and Lucille are also great story songs by Kenny Rogers.

[@candyalmetrabaxter7871]

Daddy was in Martial Arts too…he spoke about self control in his Art…(he was also an Artist as well) five girls and two boys…he made sure all of us learnt both arts….now my nieces and nephews are learning from ago 5 and up…He always used to tell us when I am gone always remember “What is worth doing is worth doing well”😢Miss you Daddy😢

[@lauramittler]

Your mission is so much bigger than teaching a son. Your mission is to teach your daughters what to look for in a man, and know what treatment they not only should expect, but deserve. That is a holy mission, Darlin', execute it well....

[@Kevin_Scott_90171]

I'm 53 and family listened to country music growing up I consider the Gambler and Coward of the County some of the best country music ever done. Such great songs that tell great stories.

[@melodydaniel8630]

Another great story song is "Ruby, Don't Take Your Love to Town".

[@theodoreritola7641]

70s KENNY ROGERS MY faverite 70s ALL THE WAY and the Gambler

[@Josepulveda17]

I have been listening to this song since I was a kid and I’m 52 . I get emotional every time Kenny Rogers has beautiful songs I’m glad you’re listening to these songs.. Enjoy

[@karensamuel1139]

You are right Pegasus, Tommy locked the door to make sure none of the three could get away, while he dealt with them.

[@Reshtarc]

I was raised to be like Tommy. The world will enjoy pushing you to your limits. There will be zero mercy when the lines are crossed.

[@BarbaraABryant]

I'm a 70-yr-Old-Folkie, and Son, you have a good head on your shoulders; be sure to thank your parents. You will do fine, your wife will do fine, and your children will love you. You are one of the Lucky ones. Thanks for your music.

[@Canflowfrank]

Your girls will see how a man should act just by the way you act. You are not the only one who thinks the way you do, carry every day, head on a swivel and protect the ones you love.

[@simeonbaugh4491]

Coward of the County was made into a movie. The Gambler was made into two movies. All three movies were produced by Kenny Rogers.

[@kp22kc]

There are actually 5 Gambler TV movies.

[@LadyHeathersLair]

I was never into country music, but I liked Kenny Rogers. I was a teen in the 1980’s. Great artist.

[@lanettezunica7314]

U may not have a son, but you will show your daughters the kind of man they need to be with! Kudos to u for being a stand up man!

[@kellyanderson7624]

Kenny Rogers was the first record I ever owned when I was 7 years old in the 70s and I've loved him ever since. He died days before my birthday in 2020. I played Kenny Rogers all day on my birthday and bawled my eyes out.

[@southernrebel3303]

@BlackPegasus great reaction fren. The line “they took turns at Becky” is the line that tells you what they did to her. Thanks for the reaction. Your wife and girls are blessed to have a good man in you.

[@SelahEspiritual]

You said it all, man. You touch my woman or my family, it's go time.

[@jasonstacy5587]

It actually is a movie. Kenny was a successful actor as well.

[@fastecp1]

Kenny Rogers is one of my favorite country singers. I love his voice, his storytelling, and his many great songs. Like you said, "It's like watching a movie." And there are some things that happen that you don't leave in the hands of the law, and that would be one of them.

[@conorcarberry1830]

This idiom originated in England as a nickname for people from the Lincolnshire Fens, a marshy area containing eels. It is said that both the eels and the people have yellow bellies. The term has come to mean cowardly. Thank you wike :)

[@doomhunter697]

It goes back further. Cowardice was often associated with jaundice which can cause a yellow hue to the skin and swelling of the liver. This gave rise to two terms for cowardliness- yellow belly and lily(white) livered. People thought that the liver was the 'home' of courage. Thank you Oxford Dictionary.

[@joshuatackett6687]

This is easily one of my favorite Kenny songs. I got goosebumps when he said “Sometimes You got to fight when you’re a man”. One of the best sentences I have ever heard. Thanks for this video. A couple other songs of Kenny that is worth the listen is “Lucille, Love Or Something like it, She Believes in Me”.

[@ouachitawoman]

You can teach your girls about men, that's important info. As to turning the other cheek, I find it takes enormous strength.

[@JessicaSeay]

This song really hit home for me... because my Daddy was always in my life and never backed down when it came to protecting me or my mother and my daughters father walked out on her and me so I have to be the father and the mother for my daughter !! And I will hurt anyone when it comes to my daughter!! ❤

[@l-bird]

Shows you are a great man to even care about what happens to your wife and daughters!

[@sibertiger1970]

My preteen childhood was filled with Kenny Rogers, Dolly Parton, Elvis Presley, Waylon Jennings, Roy Orbison, Johnny Cash and Cliff Richard 🥰🥰 My teens were full of 80s power ballads and great Aussie pub rock and of course the voice himself, John Farnham 🥰🥰 Best introduction to music ever

[@christinalehman8862]

just because you have girls doesn't mean you do nothing but coddle and shield.. i'm a country girl and taught my daughter to be even tougher than me.. give them shiny as hell backbones and always be honest no matter what with them and watch them soar..

[@KellyMargrave]

Im absolutely thrilled that you did this reaction. Kenny paints a VIVID picture with his words. It's something that everyone can visualize during his songs. I KNEW this song would touch you and I KNEW you'd catch the meaning of what he was describing. Its been interesting seeing reactors reactions when the "There was 3 of them" part comes up. Your reactions have been spot on (at least how I personally take what the song says and your reactions). AWESOME !!!!!

[@joanmest4752]

I remember when this came out in 1979....yes, once your children are older, please share this with them ❤

[@TheOnceMoreGaming]

This song actually made me tear up. Kenny Rogers put some serious passion in his songs.

[@mulletmama88]

remember all those lessons for a son - your daughters will one day give you beautiful grandchildren that you can pass those lessons to.

[@SassyNSmart8]

Teach some of those lessons to your girls so they look for those traits in their husbands. Also, even as a father-in-law, you may have to share that wisdom with your son-in-law.

[@garryfrater7536]

I'm 67 years old man also with no son and your reaction triggered something in me I've never teared up to this song before and I've heard it hundreds of times. Thanks for bringing that out (and I appreciate that) I'll now forever choke up inside and that's a good thing. Thanks again.

[@timdennis7311]

Thanks for sharing Garry, it touched me also, and I'm glad others felt the same as me.

[@girlonaswing9439]

I'm so glad you listened to this song!!!! Yes, he beat the tar out of those 3 men. He was no longer the coward of that county. 👍🏼

[@melissabeattie1107]

Several of Kenny’s songs were made into movies! He was so good at writing.

[@johnbarker8305]

I am glad you caught that, "if you can". Sometimes, thankfully rarely, you have no choice

[@kathysutton-zy8ww]

Starting around age twelve, every year have a talk with your daughters about good and bad qualities (in men). Each year have them right down what they’re looking for and not looking for in a man. Refreshing that line of thought regularly will keep them focused in the right direction and decrease the likelihood that they will get involved with the wrong type of person. Also tell them if they want to get a good man, they need to be the kind of woman a good man will want.

[@michellejackson6679]

It doesn't mean your weak to turn the other cheek.. but when your woman has been raped by 3 men.. well in this song. he stood up.. which I would expect every man to stand up . This is a powerful song.. Country songs tell life stories. My oldest son at barely 19.. went to a party and got drunk.. maybe did some drugs.. and a man came on to him.. My son said not into it.. the other man wouldn't leave him alone.. my son.. unfortunately, under the influence, beat the heck out of this man.. put him in the hospital.. My 19 yr old son was looking at life in prison for a hate crime in Florida.. I'm just so blessed.. the man lived. and my son spent 11 months in Jail.. not prison.. and we were able to get him out.. He's now 36.. never been in any kind of trouble since.. He's clean, sober, married for 10 yrs.. I'm not proud of what he did that night.. but I'm very proud of the man he's become.

[@SaravanjaSteele]

I've been listening to this song for fifty years, and I still get chills. Watching you watch it for the first time was like getting to watch it for the first time again myself.

[@SassyNSmart8]

I shared your reaction to this song with my mother-in-law, and her comment was that she loved your brutal honesty and appreciation of the song. And, now she's subscribed to your channel too. ;-)

[@tvc1848]

For some interesting country or southern rock story telling songs maybe (if they haven’t been done yet)… Uneasy Rider or Still In Saigon by Charlie Daniels Watermelon Wine or A Week In A Country Jail by Tom T. Hall

[@DeirdreMiro-Smith]

This is one of my favorites of Kenny Rogers and every time I hear this song, I cry! I have two sons and as a mom have preached to them to respect their wives and always protect them!

[@KristinaBenoit]

I love Kenny. Yes, you are correct to protect your wife and girls. Remember, someday, you may have grandchildren, and you can pass down your wisdom to them, too.

[@phaedralewis285]

Growing up I listened to these songs, it's unbelievable now when I hear the lyrics how really mature the lyrics actually were without saying graphic things. I knew as a child, what happened to Becky, and also that Tommy went in and killed all of those men. I have never condoned violence but grew up knowing that Tommy did what he had to. It occurs to me as an adult, that maybe, growing up understanding these life lessons, that we shield our children from, gave me many of my core values and maybe some of these songs would be beneficial to the new generation. Thank you for exposing people to these songs. The contrast between Coward of the county and Bridge over troubled water is huge, but both are strong life lessons on how to be the type of person you should be.

[@Ex-patKiwi]

I cry every time I hear this song. It evokes so much emotion. It makes me wonder - why?

[@Schwabguitar]

Two words - Gary Plauche. A dad who did what needed to be done.

[@BilboBagginsWPG]

Another great Kenny Rogers story-in-a-song is Ruby.

[@patswanson2870]

Also Rueben James.

[@bkm2797]

Lol, I was just singing "Ruby" thinking Blac Pegasus should definitely play that tune.

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

@@bkm2797 Ruby and Lucille...2 of my favorite songs.

[@bkm2797]

MsCNail Great minds think alike, lol!

[@MsCNail-fe1sj]

@@bkm2797 Yes they do! lol

[@catherinesisk4369]

Old country music singers and songwriters were always great storytellers.

[@jeremiahrose4681]

Reactor's reaction to the intendent with his girl gets me every time. Great song amazing artist RIP Kenny

[@sbidaho426]

Listened to this song a few thousand times...... Today I'm listening and I can't stop crying 🥹

[@karenmikalofsky5287]

This damn song gets me emotional every time.

[@jasonturner6411]

They did make a movie from this song, and Kenny Rogers was one of the stars of the movie.

[@michaeldowson6988]

Dig back into the 60s and listen to Kenny Rogers & The First Edition singing I Just Dropped In(To see what condition my condition is in)

[@i_am_yahouza]

Great song!

[@randomjunks1198]

Ever since I was a little kid, this song would bring tears to my eyes

[@4302arod]

Hey Pegusus! Here is another Kenny Rogers song that I think you can relate to. Please react to "She Believes in Me."

[@JT.PlaysGames]

I saw Kenny Rogers in concert a looooong time ago. He's one of the greatest modern story teller entertainers who's ever lived. I think the last time I heard this song, I was a late teen. I had no idea what it was really about back then. This time, the song really hit home. Thank you.

[@lindanewman4121]

You can teach them how they deserve to be treated with respect by how you treat them, how you treat their mother, how you treat your mother and how you treat and talk about women in general.

[@MariaGolay]

Kenny Rodgers was one of the best. I actually saw him in concert many years ago. Please continue with your reactions. Just because you don't have a son doesn't mean you can not teach your daughters how a boy ( man ) should treat them! Tell them to not just settle for someone. That person should love and protect them always!!!! ♥

[@FavoriteMovieDate]

I always bawled when I heard this song. This time was no exception.

[@elffeh]

When I was a kid my siblings and I were obsessed with this song! We played it repeatedly on an old 45. Yeah, I'm that old...lol. But I got to hear it when it originally came out. Kenny Rogers music is still incredible!!

[@imthemanntoo]

We had to wait so long, but it was worth it.

[@createinme]

Kenny came humble beginnings, growing up in the projects somewhere in Texas. Great singer and great man.

[@CunningLinguist69]

In early 2000's I saw Kenny Roger's in a small concert (less than 2000 people). Best concert ever. I was sitting within 15 feet of him. Such a great performer.

[@jerrymiller2891]

Damn song gives me chills every damn time I hear it. Just like you said no singer tells a story like kenny rogers. Hes actually done a few movies and they're amazing.

[@candicantsleep]

I have complained to 3 people this morning because I've had this song stuck in my head all morning!

[@davimai2977]

Thanks! (that's for the thoughts you shared. Teared me up. Well said)

[@BlackPegasusRaps]

Thank you for the extra support and much love 🙏🏽

[@roydownes2458]

a good country song always tells a story.

[@ronnie5472]

This is my favorite Kenny song and there are a lot of them. I remember playing this on a 45 when I was like 4 years old on my parents big cabinet record player. ❤

[@dennystewart3238]

A movie was made of this song back in the 1980's. Kenny Rogers was in it.

[@faampie]

Man, this song got to me. The story telling is so good, and it brings back so many good and bad memories. I grew up in a rough neighborhood, and being the smallest kid around, I got robbed and beaten up daily. My dad's answer to it was to make me carry rocks and chop wood with an axe that was almost as big as me. He didn't want me to get into fights. He WORKED me strong. By the time was 14 years old I was still the smallest kid around. I weigh only 110 lbs, but I could easily lift and carry over 240lbs. So one day my dad were working, chopping down trees, and he sent me to the shop to buy lunch. Only a few houses from where he was working, I got stopped and slapped around by 4 kids... one spit in my face. I was fuming inside, but walked away. My dad just stood there and watched. When I got back I could see the disappointment in his face. The only thing he said was "you never let another person do that to you ever again". I walked back and beat the snot out of them and nobody ever bullied me again. I agree with you. Walking away when you can is always better and will keep you out of trouble, but if you lay hands on me, I'll fight back. And if you harm my family, you better go where I can never find you.

[@Lollylobacres]

Kenney is the best! More people these days should listen to Kenny's life lessons. I think America could use a little backbone these days.

[@sherrellelkins1976]

Thank you for standing as a man. We need more of you.😊 Edit: teach your daughters what a man is. Take them on dates. Teach them what not to accept.