Salute to Kenny Rogers. Salute this dollar bin classic.

RIP Kenny Rogers! Yesterday I posted a picture to IG/FB (link: / b-bz7crhjzx ) of double copies of his eponymous dollar bin DJ beat classic LP and explained how this record was famous in the underground digging circles not for its great songs per se, but for some of the breaks and samples on it. Some people requested to hear what those beats sound like. Well, here you go. Rockin' some Kenny doubles to salute the man, his hair, and this LP. Enjoy! If you're a DJ, go find yourself a pair and get busy. Might have to be an eBay/Discogs purchase during this time of quarantine, but I'm sure they still got it for cheap on there. Peace, y'all!
Here's my caption from the original IG/FB LP cover post:
RIP Kenny Rogers. He'll go down in history for a number of reasons. A golden voice. One of America's pop music icons (yes, The Gambler is ICONIC). An incredible run as a music/food entrepreneur (respect). He also possesses an upper-echelon hair/beard combo, both of which truly stand out in their class, but TOGETHER? A league of their own. Some of the finest hair ahead has ever donned. And seeing this LP cover, casually majestic mane & rusty grey beard prominently displayed while sifting through record bins would always make me smile while on a digging mission.
Musically, this particular record is special not so much because of the actual songs in their entirety but because this is one of the greatest "free bin" DJ beat records of all time. I remember starting out digging in the late 90s & talking to the OGs about breaks & samples & they were like "yo don't sleep on KENNY" & I was like yeah right & then one day I saw it in a free bin & was like okay well I could just toss it out if it was "a trap" as my man Gordski used to call records that looked like they should have something good on them but actually don't (you know the ones I'm talking about). Anyway, it turned out that it had (by my count) 3 dope breaks/beats on it.
I found another one the next week sitting on the side of Barrington St, and saw it every week of my life after that (I'm not even joking... maybe it wasn't just me who didn't like the entire song with all due respect to the man). I took the 2nd copy home & marked them up to double up. I'd cut & extend the breaks & people would ask "what's that??" & then I would let the songs continue to where it really went "full Kenny" and they'd be like "damn this is not what I expected". It was an early lesson in my digging days of "not judging a book by its cover". There are dope beats to be found everywhere.
But I'll be damned if you can't judge this to be one fantastic LP cover. And every time I saw it, every week, it would carry with it the spirit of digging that still lives with me to this day. Still looking in unsuspecting places and still looking for the perfect beat. And there he was, "KENNY", there to tell me, again, "keep going". ✌🏻
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[@TheRasteri]

DJs these days have it far too easy with vinyl. In my day we had serato and CDJs - they took real skill

[@o0musique0o]

TheRasteri 🤙💯🤣😂🤣😂

[@oldschoolwarrior]

TheRasteri 😆😆😆

[@SkratchBastidTV]

Pinned.

[@mauriceknight2124]

I started DJing with 2 belt drive turntables and a radio shack realistic mixer. Big technics over the ear headphones Heavy ass pioneer wood speakers and amp. Reverb and 20 band equipment. Damn my back hurt listing it

[@SeasonedTones]

With that roller pitch control and wobbly platter. I used the cardboard from Pepsi can cases for slip mats. Realistic up/down mixer no Crossfader.. Y’all remember when Radio Shack had Shure/Realistic we carts and stylus for a good price.

[@DeejayManii]

i watch this at least once every 6 months.

[@officialdjshorty-drip7269]

WOW! Who knew Kenny had some heat? Salute to the bastid 👍👍 RIP TO THE LEGEND!

[@marcdudley7521]

Like the Gambler, you, sir, "know how to hold'em" (the ones-and-twos that is). This is the essence of hip hop: taking something old and making it new (and dope) again. Very nice tribute, Scratch Bastid. Mr. Rogers would be proud.

[@johntammaro]

Just rewatched this. Like every legend, it gets better with age.

[@derekvasile6127]

R.I.P. Kenny Rogers. That's was a excellent tribute Skratch Bastid👍👍

[@DjIV902]

& That Ladies & Gentlemen is what you call a Legend paying homage to a Legend! Flawless P!

[@SkratchBastidTV]

Thanks IV!

[@Sas3603]

@@mathieujalbert1793 A legend? A legend of eh at? I mean no disrespect but about all the issues doing is changing records with a scratch or two years and there. Look up DJ Jazzy Jeff. THAT is DJ.

[@whatever-wb4vu]

You act like the dude is grandmaster flash or something

[@whatever-wb4vu]

@@Sas3603 grandmaster flash is better than jazzy Jeff

[@DjIV902]

@@Sas3603 You're a fucking idiot... THIS DJ... In the video... IS JAZZY JEFF'S FAVOURITE DJ... Do your fucking homework fuckboy!

[@bigchef290]

I've never heard Kenny like this. (I didn't know there was this much funk in his music.

[@chad4853]

Everybody runs out and gets Kenny Rogers Records , cant wait to see what everybody mixes... :)

[@juanroberts5974]

I was going to say the same. If he didn't let on at the beginning he was spinning Kenny Rogers I would have thought it was some classic funk/soul songs. Wow. That was amazing

[@djbis]

That's what happens when you give a good DJ a chance. You never know what they might introduce you to. We may not know how to play a musical instrument, but some of us know music that we can manipulate in musical ways that a great musician might not be able to perform as seamlessly. #trustthedj

[@djganjalee1286]

U make a shit song sound fucking better

[@Ptrmrkks]

@@djbis I disagree .. to me turntables are an instrument therefore good DJ's do know how to play one

[@SmoothBlendzTV]

Kenny is rocking up in Heaven to this dopeness!!!

[@X17PHL]

Love seeing vinyl worked this well. Just frickin pro, and what a bastid send off for kenny

[@kennethwatkins6126]

More proof that the 70s had the best breaks! Thank you DJ!

[@captainfallsalotatppic2508]

Damn man, that was out of this world! RIP Mr. Kenny R. Rogers!

[@rapando5834]

Saw this video earlier today where someone was randomly touching knobs on a DDJ-1000 Seeing this video has cleansed my DJ soul

[@Levi5th]

Goats respecting other goats in their own goat language. Priceless

[@victoryenglish5319]

I just pictured 2 goats screaming back and forth at each other

[@justindececco5836]

Cool to see some old schools cuts... seems like a long lost art

[@K3NTCLARK]

138 people can't handle how clean it is

[@eronackerman565]

Everyone tempted to cry “fake”! But this is so so real 🙌

[@donworland]

I am sharing this with Hoteps, MCs, DJs, .....like WHOAH, this is .....peace, you're the man.

[@daveydunn]

Thank you for introducing me to the this album, the tracks you cut up are superb but tracks like Goodbye Marie and Coward Of The County are equally so good. I finally found this for $1.00 in a thrift store in London and guess what - duplicate discs! Another DJ clearly loved to cut this up and it was fate that I found it

[@blachubear]

I know Kenny has some classic tunes like "Islands In The Streams", "Lady" & "The Gambler" but DAM, you went for the deep cuts to find some funk in some hidden gems off a Kenny album. Goes to show you need to do your homework and listen to any records to find some grooves from unknown places. Great job Skratch. Rest in Paradise Kenny!!!

[@80yr0ldhands]

Ah you should check out Kenny Rodgers and The first addition

[@15twoe]

Ok I've ALWAYS liked Kenny Rogers but seriously! Now I gotta go back, dig in the crates to the mid 70's and grab some Country and Western! Eddie Rabbit, Oak Ridge Boys, and Loretta Lynn here I come!

[@go4gin74]

That was dope bro! RIP to The Gambler...

[@blueknight5754]

go4gin74 Amen!

[@akinkunmicook2977]

Absolutely outstanding!!!!

[@boomlab8347]

You're my biggest inspiration. Everything you touch turns to gold. I've always been a huge fan of you and always wished to be able to scratch like you. Keep doing what you do brother, you are the best of the best. 👍 ☺ 🙏 🥂

[@mauriceknight2124]

R.I.P. to the Gambler! Scratchbastid has done it again. The Ginger Prodigy from the North. Showing masterful scratch mix while maintaining integrity to artist's music. #SKILLZ

[@dz95legend]

In these days when being a “man’s man” is frowned upon as patriarchal and misogynistic, it’s great to get this honoring of what appeared to be one of the good guys. Thanks!

[@rdoes6696]

It's not wrong to be strong. But be fair to everyone.

[@troy8940]

Well Done, I met Mr. Kenny Rogers , In Delaware back in the day. Really-Really Really cool man..I did a two night tour with his production team. We ran lighting (Baltimore Stage Lighting) He showed everyone full respect. Just one of the great professionals.🙏😇RIP

[@danielsaldana4663]

Wow . .!!! Hip hop fan since 84' and I just want to say this guy is the real deal . . I also love Kenny Rodgers and miss him but we are all going the same direction at one point or another . .

[@jameshoyt75]

Incredible. Incredible skills and homage to classic late 70's early 80's sound from the man. Easily one of the top 20 videos of 2020. My compliments.

[@mike2600]

KInda bummed I can only give this one thumbs up

[@SkratchBastidTV]

I'll like my own stuff on your behalf, just because I like you

[@madametia5379]

Loved it and loved Kenny!🌸🌻🌺🌻🌸🌹😇

[@retrofraction]

What a finish

[@chadcarron8094]

Did your skill is amazing DJ and skills like yours man are dying breed homie thank you for staying true to the roots of DJ homie you're a blessing to the craft man and I love listening to you what you doing with a Kenny Rogers song making a sound hip-hop dude that's just amazing

[@khawk78]

Dude!!! Kenny was the man!! Been a fan of his since I was a kid!! He's always had a huge cross-over appeal and this amazing session just proves it!! As always, your skills are first rate, Bastid!!! Much love and appreciation to you!!!

[@DAVEDigitalandVinylExpert]

awesome. your timing is impeccable. Joy to watch and listen to.

[@robmather4291]

You sir... Are beyond awesome!!!!!!

[@bewareofwil]

Stellar job. I got to witness Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie many moons ago at The Houston livestock Show in The Astrodome. They both absolutely killed it, and I got to meet Lionel Richie.

[@Junglist247]

OMG....thank you so much for this vid, a ray of light during these dark times....I salute you Sir 👊🏽

[@danielvalentin6852]

Six pack still one of my favorite movies RIP and thank you for all your wonderful music. Man you made my morning hearing this.

[@theoriginaldjprism]

Absolute biznizz.. Crate diggin gems S.B ... 🙏

[@fr.mcgreer8349]

I've wasted a lot of time on KZbin whilst in isolation but you've just made it all worth while. Absolute class 😎

[@roywilders1159]

Been waiting for this tribute since I heard the news about KR (RIP) - Amazing routine that pays homage to the Gambler.

[@pokeatrick]

I remember going to eat Kenny Roger's rotisserie chicken in Las Vegas when I was a kid and it was the BEST food out those days!!!!! R.I.P. KENNY ROGER'S

[@nvalle23]

We had 1 in Santa Ana, CA also

[@cliffpadilla5871]

We had a few locations in Brooklyn, New York.

[@UndalandFortress]

DOPE when the STONED part comes in.

[@bootafromune1]

Legend. Much love brother. God bless.

[@darththomarius6751]

This gave me chills all up an down my arms! Much respect

[@experienceevents6951]

yooo wtf when he turns off the one turntable to slow the bpm to transition into the next song 🤯

[@interestedbystander196]

Thing. Of. Beauty!

[@beacqua8183]

AWESOME!!! The Beauty of Vinyl!

[@petrolo72]

Kenny had some great songs. Respect to the mix and turntablism skills displayed here. 👍🏼

[@chad4853]

Love this SKratchBastid, Thank you for sharing this with us in such a interesting time .

[@borisblade564]

Thanks for highlighting the other side of kenny rogers as always with music there is always something new to learn and find out kids watch the master here and learn above all stay safe folks

[@dbarb5691]

Too cool. Thanx

[@pete91671]

RIP Kenny. That was dope Skratch Bastid.

[@Mookie70]

Absolutely amazing skills

[@davesadler3752]

So Good & Great skills....Love his broad smile as he walks off at 5:10. That's what good music is all about!

[@yaboykawz]

So nice to see an actual DJ

[@haroldalexis4200]

You go Mr. DJ! The fans miss you Kenny ! You know To Hold Them & Know When To Fold Them! And the beautiful song. Lady! 🌈😭

[@petrkroupa8425]

It's really excellent !.... back to the old schooll DJing... You have a great skills... Greetings from the Czech republic in Central Europe.

[@GaryGough]

Top drawer 👍🏻

[@koalabaz]

Brilliant! Kenny would be Proud!

[@JuiceFeasting]

One of the best things I have seen musically in the last year. Incredible work. And a beautiful, rocking tribute.

[@DavidTasche]

Great tribute to Kenny The Gambler Rogers

[@mooganoid]

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😃 THAT's how you dig aa crate and make somethin' awesome! From across the pond, Thanks SB!

[@Netstryke]

Thank you for this powerful tribute! R.I.Power, Kenny

[@stephenshoihet2590]

Brilliant! I remember seeing Kenny at Landsdowne park in Ottawa with my mom when I was a kid, I probably didn't appreciate his music at the time but I do remeber him throwing frisbees out into the audience :-)

[@richardlaing9702]

Brother that has to be one of the dopest tributes I have ever witnessed and heard.....cheers mate!!!!!!!👍👍

[@Archizombie]

I've legit listened to this 15 times in the last week - I LOVE IT!!!!!

[@its_me_dave]

Was just gonna thumbs up your comment but I could see I’d already thumbed it up last time I was here....

[@Archizombie]

@@its_me_dave well, shoot, a Kenny Rogers thumbs up to you in return kind person!

[@davidcutts9079]

Kenny got the badass Roaster beatz! Daaaaaaaaamn! Now ya' know.

[@marvinredden7304]

Dope bro. Kenny your music and chicken will forever be missed.. damn I loved his rotisserie chicken spot..

[@djleopoldphilharmonic3827]

You my biggest influence 🤜🏾🤛🏾🎲💯🎲💯🎲

[@ChristianFantana]

This is the most wonderful thing I've heard. Creative af.

[@ceannasai5731]

God bless you brother for this 🌴🌎🏆✌

[@djwozzawoz]

Truly Awesome..

[@brentsandersart]

Most excellent!

[@iskandertime747]

Hip Hop is just magic.

[@mrmass71]

Word!

[@martywarner1779]

Hip Hop is the style... this is DJing.

[@djstarsign]

Marty Warner he’s DJing in a hip hop style: isolating the break, looping two copies of the same segment to extend and recontextualize the song. Never forget that hip hop started with DJs playing breakbeats. So yeah, this IS hip hop.

[@rossross9281]

D Escalade damn right! Marty’s just being a know-it-all!!

[@martynpank]

@@djstarsign Agree!

[@lionheartroar3104]

Kenny updated his sound when he moved to RCA Records. That explains some of the poppier/funkier elements of music for that label. He still recorded ballads, but experimented with other styles. R.I.P. Kenny Rogers

[@YwainMr247]

Priceless

[@User55847]

Absolutely wonderful.

[@earthsgard]

Very nice, say Kenny would approve of this...

[@SkratchBastidTV]

Happy birthday Kenny Rogers. RIP.

[@zeffirethedj8480]

Round of applause...........well done

[@papanovembermusic]

Respect to you and rip to Kenny

[@DanielleKingdjdinosaur]

Nice one man .I always loved Ruby Dont Take Your Love To Town.

[@patrickwilliams6143]

Get the feeling from this that Skratch's biggest regret in life is never getting the chance to have a beer and a smoke with the great man and all I can say is I feel you on that one brother.

[@Djaiicool2012]

All Legendary ...👏👏👏👏👏

[@SunCityGamer]

How could anyone dislike this? That shit was mad awesome 😎🔥🔥🔥🔥🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@squallywally]

Frikin Awesome, Never knew Kenny had such a cool groove! Well Done Man!

[@1LovePT]

love it bro..i cannot believe he is gone...

[@buttonpetrelli]

Daaang u just dropped the knowledge. Really great info u spit on ur lil description. THANK YOU 🙏👑

[@specialkdivine]

RIP Kenny. Salute to the King of Country! Sic mix!

[@bruceeddings5041]

Oh my yes! done with love and respect! Cool set!

[@savagedabs8536]

Absolute Legends

[@andrewmcdonald9279]

Absolutely amazingly fantastic mate

[@1979jon]

Love your tributes

[@gasurbanexploringnepaurbex3705]

That man was smooth and cool... And now you're rendition made him hip and funky . rip Kenny

[@montero11550]

Rip Rogers ..that was dope my man !

[@vicg5323]

Old school DJ with mad skill.

[@masaharumorimoto4761]

This is becoming my favorite routine :) Great for the morning wake & bake!

[@mallorcalee]

Amazing. Thanks for sharing

[@rivers634]

THAT WAS THE $HIT#### This is the first time I ever saw and had to subscribe. Thanks for that.