The song came out in 1969, so it is naturally associated with the Vietnam War, "that old crazy Asian war." However, it could be any war with disabled veterans. Man, this song reminds me of Houston honkey tonks in the 70s.
My favorite era of Kenny Rogers.Thisone,Just Dropped In and my personal favorite Kenny Rogers song Rueben James.suggest both these I think you will like them both
Wow this takes me back. I didn't appreciate a lot of this great music when I was young. But as I got older and deeper into music I really started loving the story telling and melodies. Thanks Biz. This is a great very sad song... makes an old veteran like me think ....
Hi, Biz. My mom's name was Ruby, she loved this song, my dad played a guitar and did this song I used to sing with him, he did a lot of Hank Williams songs . My mother loved music all kinds. When she'd put radio on country we'd howl and whine, she'd say , " do you want me to turn it off? We'd say , no
He said that he understood the wants and needs of a woman her age so I believe that he just wanted her to spend some time with him before he died and he understood that she was seeing other men.
The same happened to a Cpl in our unit. He lost both legs and one eye and was paralyzed from the waist down. He spent almost a year fighting for his life and going through rehab in a Naval Hospital. When he finally got to go home his wife rejected him. He committed suicide.
@BizMatik I gotta say this one time…. I have watched a lot of reaction videos and I will have to say that I really like the way you break things down and how you understand the meaning of a lot of the songs that you react to. I am a 55-year-old white guy living in the south ( North Georgia ), but I lived up by Lake Erie in Ohio until I became an adult…. In my young days, all my friends were listening to the rock groups of the 80s, but so was I. And some were listening to the country groups of the 80s, and so was I. But, no one was listening to the real old country music and I would be 14 years old around old men ( about the age I am now LOL ), and they were always surprised that I would know country music from way way back, like in the 40s and 50s. But, then I would also listen to very old school rap artists like UTFO, RUN DMC, Heavy D, The Fat Boys, etc…. And all of my white friends could not believe that I would know every word to all of their songs. My point is, I never labeled music. If it was good, and I enjoyed it, then I listened to it. I would listen to everything from Grandpa Jones from the TV series HeeHaw to Slick Rick, to Metallica to Bread to AC/DC to Eminem, etc…. As I have watched a lot of reaction videos, it is so good to see the white community, discovering rap and black artists and old blues, and then the black community, discovering country, music, new and old, disco, and every genre in between. The media would have us believe that we are all separated by our lineage or the color of our skin or our culture. But the more that I watch videos like yours, the more I realize that we are all one race. The human race. And music plays a big part, in fact, a huge part into bringing us all together. Of all of the reaction video channels that I have watched, yours is absolutely one of the best. I would love to support you monetarily, but since I am way far from well off, and barely making it, I will support you by networking and letting people know about your channel. You are first class. Top-notch. Great job man.
When I was a teenager, "country" music was way down on my playlist, generally wouldn't go anywhere near it. Tended to agree with the Billy Connolly line that all country songs contained at least one of "trains, divorces, trucks and family tragedy". No idea what it was about this song, but it really hit the spot with me. Years and years since I heard it, I can appreciate the words so much more nowadays.
This was when Kenny was considered Rock. The First Edition was a Rock band. Country Rock if you have to say country. When they split up, Kenny went country, and I lost interest. The First Edition had some great songs. I Just Dropped In, Rubin James, Heed the Call, Something's Burning.... The wounded vet in this is very distraught. I doubt he would kill Ruby. If he could move, he could probably stop her, but he is most likely a little shell shocked too.
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Just know, the men at that time were drafted. They didnt have a choice. Its that or go to jail. He went and fought and lost his legs. Shes now going out at night cheating him.
I’ve been waiting for someone to review this heartbreaking song.o
Such a great song. Cray good story and awesome musical performance.
Kenny Rogers, Glenn Campbell and Dolly Parton are the forefront of the Pop Country sound and Country/Rock Billboard Chart crossover.
Tell it all brother is great
The song came out in 1969, so it is naturally associated with the Vietnam War, "that old crazy Asian war." However, it could be any war with disabled veterans. Man, this song reminds me of Houston honkey tonks in the 70s.
One of his first, but to me, his very best.
Somethings Burning, when he was First Edition is a good one! I love Lady. Lionel Ritchie wrote this one.
Mel Tillis wrote this originally about a second war veteran. At that time, this was considered folk rock genre.
You're incorrect. WWII was not an Asian war - it didn't start nor was limited to Asia, Korea and Viet Nam were.
My favorite era of Kenny Rogers.Thisone,Just Dropped In and my personal favorite Kenny Rogers song Rueben James.suggest both these I think you will like them both
“Lucille” is another deep one I think you’ll enjoy. Thanks 💜✌🏼👵🏼
Wow, I haven't hears this in many years. This song always made me very sad. Well done Kenney...
A great story song written by Country Legend Mel Tillis. Mel was a great country singer, too!
This song never gets old. It’s just so good. ❤
Agreed. Kenny sang it effortlessly, but with so much feeling.
Love this song! RIP Kenny ❤️❤️
What a true gem. Kenny & the song. Thanks Biz!
The last line of this song just kills me..
Wow this takes me back. I didn't appreciate a lot of this great music when I was young. But as I got older and deeper into music I really started loving the story telling and melodies. Thanks Biz. This is a great very sad song... makes an old veteran like me think ....
Yeah, you're right.
Hey another great reaction! This 69 year old remembers this when it came out. My home town had a lot of wounded boys from NAM.
Mickey Jones, the drummer here, went on to a pretty successful acting career. Most notably his spots on Home Improvement with Tim Allen
He was in just about every biker movie made 1970 - 2018.
Hi, Biz. My mom's name was Ruby, she loved this song, my dad played a guitar and did this song I used to sing with him, he did a lot of Hank Williams songs . My mother loved music all kinds. When she'd put radio on country we'd howl and whine, she'd say , " do you want me to turn it off? We'd say , no
Lovely Memories thanks for sharing. 😃
He said that he understood the wants and needs of a woman her age so I believe that he just wanted her to spend some time with him before he died and he understood that she was seeing other men.
hahah I love the "WTF" moment in this song!
The same happened to a Cpl in our unit. He lost both legs and one eye and was paralyzed from the waist down. He spent almost a year fighting for his life and going through rehab in a Naval Hospital. When he finally got to go home his wife rejected him. He committed suicide.
You should react to the live version. Awesome!
@BizMatik I gotta say this one time…. I have watched a lot of reaction videos and I will have to say that I really like the way you break things down and how you understand the meaning of a lot of the songs that you react to. I am a 55-year-old white guy living in the south ( North Georgia ), but I lived up by Lake Erie in Ohio until I became an adult…. In my young days, all my friends were listening to the rock groups of the 80s, but so was I. And some were listening to the country groups of the 80s, and so was I. But, no one was listening to the real old country music and I would be 14 years old around old men ( about the age I am now LOL ), and they were always surprised that I would know country music from way way back, like in the 40s and 50s. But, then I would also listen to very old school rap artists like UTFO, RUN DMC, Heavy D, The Fat Boys, etc…. And all of my white friends could not believe that I would know every word to all of their songs. My point is, I never labeled music. If it was good, and I enjoyed it, then I listened to it. I would listen to everything from Grandpa Jones from the TV series HeeHaw to Slick Rick, to Metallica to Bread to AC/DC to Eminem, etc…. As I have watched a lot of reaction videos, it is so good to see the white community, discovering rap and black artists and old blues, and then the black community, discovering country, music, new and old, disco, and every genre in between. The media would have us believe that we are all separated by our lineage or the color of our skin or our culture. But the more that I watch videos like yours, the more I realize that we are all one race. The human race. And music plays a big part, in fact, a huge part into bringing us all together. Of all of the reaction video channels that I have watched, yours is absolutely one of the best. I would love to support you monetarily, but since I am way far from well off, and barely making it, I will support you by networking and letting people know about your channel. You are first class. Top-notch. Great job man.
Thank you
I hope I get a granddaughter named Ruby! ❤
When I was a teenager, "country" music was way down on my playlist, generally wouldn't go anywhere near it. Tended to agree with the Billy Connolly line that all country songs contained at least one of "trains, divorces, trucks and family tragedy". No idea what it was about this song, but it really hit the spot with me. Years and years since I heard it, I can appreciate the words so much more nowadays.
The words get better as we mature
So sad a story but I guess some women can’t help themselves. Great song I have always loved it.
Bars
Facts
I don't think I heard this version before. It's more country. I think I like it more despite hearing the other one a million times.
Nice
Try watching Three Dog Night performing “Eli’s Coming” . The live performance is so good.
WHAT'S UPPPPP BIZZZZ!!! 👍😊
wussup
A great but very sad song. ✌️
You need to review "Long Arm of the Law" by Kenny. It is often forgotten and is awesome.
A Thinker
JJ Grey FIRE !
This was when Kenny was considered Rock. The First Edition was a Rock band. Country Rock if you have to say country. When they split up, Kenny went country, and I lost interest. The First Edition had some great songs. I Just Dropped In, Rubin James, Heed the Call, Something's Burning....
The wounded vet in this is very distraught. I doubt he would kill Ruby. If he could move, he could probably stop her, but he is most likely a little shell shocked too.
I have albums of The First Edition. I loved them back in the day. Kenny with long brown hair, an earring, and rose colored glasses. I was in love.
Love the channel. Try "No speak, no Slave" by Black Crowes.
thanks
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Knowing that you love to discover new artists, I give you this Australian diamond 💎
> Try <
" Lloyd Spiegel "
Live studio version of the song ,
🎵 Another heartache 🎵
Your gonna love this song
Keep the good work Biz 👏 🙌 👍🏼 👌 💪🏻
Square Dancing... Girls with frilly dresses and cowboy boots.
SO YOU DID THE GAMBLER SOUNDS LIKE? 😊YOU NEED TO DO ( COWARD OF THE COUNTY ) 😊
yeah I did
How do I get a request to u bro?
Email me Bizmatikmusic@gmail.com
Just know, the men at that time were drafted. They didnt have a choice. Its that or go to jail. He went and fought and lost his legs. Shes now going out at night cheating him.
Ruby sucked. 😢
lmao yeah pretty much
Spurs are attached to the back of boots. They are used to "spur" the horse to run or move faster.