Okay so Lionel Richie wrote the song while he was trying to become his own artist a solo act he had met Kenny Rogers and they became friends and Lionel actually lived with Kenny Rogers for a considerable amount of time and they have been lifelong friends
My husband found a way to always have this song played on our anniversary. Whether it was a song request on the radio, queued up in the car, or the time he tried to learn to play it on the saxophone to wake me up. The most memorable one was when he got my whole office to sing it. Even patients joined in. And he came out in a patient gown with a rose in a biohazard bag. I worked at the VA. People talked about it for quite awhile. For the record, none of the other patients were in gowns. I wasn't in that part of the facility then. I think he just liked showing off his hairy legs.
Kenny and Lionel became best friends. There is a clip from a Lionel Richie special where Kenny is telling the story behind Lady and meeting Lionel. Then they sing Lady together and you can tell how close they are.
You want to know about the making of the song, go find the video of Kenny singing it at a tribute for Lionel. Then if you want the full circle.. go find the video of Lionel singing it at the Grammy's when Kenny died. They were great friends, family. I am glad you all did this one.
The music world lost this talented singer Kenny Rogers. I was stunned when I heard he had passed away. R.I. P. Kenny and thank you, thank you, for your music. A big fan. ❤❤❤❤💋💋💋
you know how people say they dislike anyone that their dog doesn't like... I feel like that about Kenny Rogers. I don't need that kind of negativity in my life 😂
I don't ordinarily like live versions of songs, because I'm familiar with the studio version. But, at the time of this concert, Kenny had a cold, or something that made his voice kind of gruffy. It makes this version so much better than the studio version.
You should go all the way back to the 60s and do some of his Kenny Rogers & the First Edition songs. Also prior to that they were known as the Association. Old Classic 60s rock.
Kenny started out as a rocker. What Condition My Condition Was In and Lucille were done with The First Edition. Of course his fame and fortune came as a country artist.
There is a video of him inviting Lionel Richie up on stage with him. He also tells the story about how this was written. It is pretty funny. The video also shows the close friendship they had. Check it out.
Back in the early eighties Kenny Rogers was inescapable. He was everywhere all over the airwaves and popped up everywhere, kinda like COVID-nobody was immune. But in a good way. I was way into metal and funk back then but he still managed to worm his way into my heart and soul.
Kenny told the story about this song at a celebration of Lionel Richie. He basically said he called him and asked him to write a song and lionel told him he had a song he tried to pitch to the Commodores. So he flew him out to where he was recording and the only word he had was lady dadada dada dada. So he sat at wrote some and gave it to kenny he went and recorded the first verse and when he came out and asked for the next verse they told him Lionel is in the bathroom writing it he does his best work under pressure.
I do love Kenny the only celebrity I ever cried over may he R.I.P. when I was 10 I had a poster of him on my wall. He was my all time favorite and I still cry when I here him. he was so amazing...great reaction thanks for doing this one even though it makes me sad still I love his voice and music...now and forever
Kenny was a heck of an artist. I mean, I grew up staying as far away from anything country as I possibly could. But in the 80s, my parents had an Kenny 8-track. I would listen to Coward of the County and Lucille over and over. They fascinated me. - Keith
I'm 10 years older than you, but my parents had Kenny Rogers around in the early to mid 80s, and that's where I heard it. Plus this song was crossing over to their pop and R&B stations. - Keith
I remember being a young child and walking out of my front door and seeing Kenny Rogers climbing down a ladder off of our roof. 😆😆 Young and dumb. It was my Dad's boss (a roofer) Harry who happened to took like Kenny Rogers identical twin.
Find the performance at a CMT awards a short time before Kenny passed, where he & Lionel perform it together. The love between them & friendship is amazing. And Lionel did record this one too.
There's a video where Lionel Richie is getting an award! Kenny Rogers is on stage and tells the story of how the song Lady came about! And then Lionel and Kenny sings the song together! It's a pretty funny story of how the song came about!
It was a sad day for the world when we lost Kenny Rogers....the piano didn't really matter.. no one hears anything beyond his voice and his words...even the Gambler video is not flashy just a few props and a lot of Kenny....you can hear one word and know its him..Kenny and Lionel are both on my top 10 male singers! She believes in me and Through the years are both great Kenny ..I think you could play a different Kenny song every day for a month and not run out.
I'm a big Commodores fan, and really liked Lionel's solo stuff too. Listened to Kenny quite a bit in my youth. I've heard most of his songs being requested here. Doubt Dustin has though. - Keith
This is a performance that never gets old. Never. This was recorded in 1980 and it is still gaining Kenny new fans. Coward Of The County Is (as far as I am concerned) one of the greatest storytelling, country music songs of all time. I also suggest "Islands In The Stream" with Dolly. And "Daytime Friends". "You Light Up My Life." "The Gambler" "She Believes In Me" "Through The Years" But..."Coward Of The County" should really be your next Kenny song.
@@greeneyelove2003 I also meant to add "the greatest "and yes" buy me a rose " another awesome song and of course there is "goodbye " which is the last song he ever recorded. Honestly there are so many great songs to choose from.
I know I'm one of the awesome ones, I'm one of the weird ones. Want to put me in the mood, play "Nobody" by Keith Sweat featuring Athena Cage, but I'm weird. I remember them playing this song on the radio and my siblings and I would sing it trying to be famous in a station wagon the way to a bluegrass festival...this song brought back some serious memories. Keith, sing it for her anyway. It doesn't matter if you completely suck, if she loves you, she will love that you tried even if you can't carry a tune in a bucket. And I'll behave as far as Dustin is concerned. (yeah, I think he's cute) Anyway, the bourbon... It seems to have a great color. I'll add it to my list for bourbons to try starting in January. Loved your reactions to both! Y'all continue to make me smile even when I don't feel like it.
Naw, I'm never singing anything to her. And if I were really inclined, I'd probably just learn/play something on guitar, since I don't even know any romantic songs. And glad we can brighten your day some. - Keith
I'd like to place a vote for Coward of the County by Kenny Rogers for Dustin to hear, and I'd also like to place a vote for Me Neither by Brad Paisley because I'd love to hear Keith's musical analysis on that one
You need to listen to the video where Kenny is going to sing the song and calls up Lionel to sing it with him. The show was actually one that promoted the album Lionel did with all country singers.
Guys- Y’all MUST check out the live version of this w Kenny AND Lionel. They co-wrote the lyrics & Kenny’s telling of the story (& Lionel’s affirmation of same) is hysterical!!😂 But seeing those 2 together- the only thing more beautiful than the song may be the friendship❤️ The audience is full of country artists so def BCR friendly🥰 In fact, the first face you’ll see is Carrie Underwood’s (bonus plan!!🤣) But it is NOT ‘Crossroads’. Look for the 6:38 timed video. PRICELESS.. Always enjoy your reactions; Thank You! Stay safe & love much💖
Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson wrote We Are The World, and organized getting all of the talent together for the recording. The only place that was big enough to do what they wanted to do with it, was Kenny's recording studio, at his home.
Love Kenny Rogers. This one gives me goosebumps. :) Love your channel! Please consider Charlie Daniels - Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye. I think you'd love it!
Yeah, not a critique on the song, my Grandma loved Kenny. They played Through The Years at their 50th Anniversary. It's just this performance. I noticed something was off about it before Dustin mentioned it, but creepy is the best way to explain it.
Come to lawrenceburg mgp had bought the old segram building to shut it down but we had to much alcohol there they also made crown royal and 7 there gin was made there also my uncle help make alcohol there for 50 years but there real legacy is in there rye and how many distilleries got there start from there
I was coming to suggest the same thing. Even if y'all don't want to react to it on the channel cuz y'all reacted to this, just watch it but please let us know how y'all liked it!
Okay so Lionel Richie wrote the song while he was trying to become his own artist a solo act he had met Kenny Rogers and they became friends and Lionel actually lived with Kenny Rogers for a considerable amount of time and they have been lifelong friends
My husband found a way to always have this song played on our anniversary.
Whether it was a song request on the radio, queued up in the car, or the time he tried to learn to play it on the saxophone to wake me up. The most memorable one was when he got my whole office to sing it. Even patients joined in. And he came out in a patient gown with a rose in a biohazard bag.
I worked at the VA. People talked about it for quite awhile.
For the record, none of the other patients were in gowns. I wasn't in that part of the facility then. I think he just liked showing off his hairy legs.
Kenny and Lionel became best friends. There is a clip from a Lionel Richie special where Kenny is telling the story behind Lady and meeting Lionel. Then they sing Lady together and you can tell how close they are.
This song always amazed me because it's so wonderfully written, yet never rhymes at all.
You want to know about the making of the song, go find the video of Kenny singing it at a tribute for Lionel. Then if you want the full circle.. go find the video of Lionel singing it at the Grammy's when Kenny died. They were great friends, family. I am glad you all did this one.
I've seen the video of them singing it together. It's pretty incredible. - Keith
The music world lost this talented singer Kenny Rogers. I was stunned when I heard he had passed away. R.I. P. Kenny and thank you, thank you, for your music. A big fan. ❤❤❤❤💋💋💋
This reminds me of Crystal Gayle (Loretta Lynn's sister) and Eddie Rabbit- Just You and I. Crystal had such an amazing beauty and powerful voice.
❤️❤️ Lionel and the Commodores. Sail On is probably my favorite song.
Sail On is outstanding. One of my favorites. - Keith
I like to put a vote in for two Kenny Rogers songs buy me a rose and his duet with Dolly You Can't Make Old Friends
Kenny Rogers and the First Edition - "Something's Burning" One of my all time favorites!
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🎼 I “Just Dropped In” to see what condition my condition was in🎶
Bars!!!😅🥰
I was SO BLESSED to see Kenny LIVE in concert 4 times!! He was always AMAZING!!
I'm betting those were entertaining shows. - Keith
you know how people say they dislike anyone that their dog doesn't like... I feel like that about Kenny Rogers. I don't need that kind of negativity in my life 😂
Do you ask everyone you meet, "Hey, so, what do you think about Kenny Rogers?" lol
- Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts I might from now on 😂
Please react to Coward Of The County by Kenny Rogers. Great song . Til the next.😊
Kenny was my first concert in 1977! Great artist!
I don't ordinarily like live versions of songs, because I'm familiar with the studio version. But, at the time of this concert, Kenny had a cold, or something that made his voice kind of gruffy. It makes this version so much better than the studio version.
This song is pure catnip.
In 2006, Kenny Rogers released a song called "The Last Ten Years" . This song will kick you in the feels..may I suggest that you give it a listen.
GREAT song!!!!!!!!!!
You should go all the way back to the 60s and do some of his Kenny Rogers & the First Edition songs. Also prior to that they were known as the Association. Old Classic 60s rock.
Kenny Nailed this song!!!
Indeed. - Keith
what a loss. He was truly magical
Kenny started out as a rocker. What Condition My Condition Was In and Lucille were done with The First Edition. Of course his fame and fortune came as a country artist.
One of my all time favorites. Keith, play this for your wife, grab he up and dance with her. That’ll do it! You don’t even have to sing!
Just dropped in! (To see what condition my condition was in! ) This is Kenny Rogers with (The first edition)
There is a video of him inviting Lionel Richie up on stage with him. He also tells the story about how this was written. It is pretty funny. The video also shows the close friendship they had. Check it out.
I've actually seen that. I was rolling through Commodores and Lionel tunes one evening and caught it. It's great. - Keith
That was so sweet. I am sure your wife would appreciate the effort.
Back in the early eighties Kenny Rogers was inescapable. He was everywhere all over the airwaves and popped up everywhere, kinda like COVID-nobody was immune. But in a good way. I was way into metal and funk back then but he still managed to worm his way into my heart and soul.
Largely how I heard a lot of his stuff initially. Was crossing over into other genres. - Keith
No matter what KENNY sings, i get CHILLS!!!! Saw him several times. Wow, he clearly loved his fans. Watching him was an ode to love!!!!!
Talent. beyond the stars.....
Now there is an amazing voice and song R. I. P. Kenny
I completely agree. - Keith
Kenny told the story about this song at a celebration of Lionel Richie. He basically said he called him and asked him to write a song and lionel told him he had a song he tried to pitch to the Commodores. So he flew him out to where he was recording and the only word he had was lady dadada dada dada. So he sat at wrote some and gave it to kenny he went and recorded the first verse and when he came out and asked for the next verse they told him Lionel is in the bathroom writing it he does his best work under pressure.
Hey, I do some of my best thinking in the bathroom too. - Keith
I do love Kenny the only celebrity I ever cried over may he R.I.P. when I was 10 I had a poster of him on my wall. He was my all time favorite and I still cry when I here him. he was so amazing...great reaction thanks for doing this one even though it makes me sad still I love his voice and music...now and forever
Kenny was a heck of an artist. I mean, I grew up staying as far away from anything country as I possibly could. But in the 80s, my parents had an Kenny 8-track. I would listen to Coward of the County and Lucille over and over. They fascinated me. - Keith
His song twenty years ago is one of my favorites.
Lionel wrote this for Kenny.
I've said it before y'all need to listen to Kenny's song "The Greatest". Too cute! 😊💕 Also give "Buy Me A Rose" a listen. 🌹
This was our first dance at our wedding, 41 years ago. You should listen to him sing, Goodbye
Love this song my mom put on Kenny Rogers as I was growing up just so you know I was born in 1982
I'm 10 years older than you, but my parents had Kenny Rogers around in the early to mid 80s, and that's where I heard it. Plus this song was crossing over to their pop and R&B stations. - Keith
I remember being a young child and walking out of my front door and seeing Kenny Rogers climbing down a ladder off of our roof. 😆😆 Young and dumb. It was my Dad's boss (a roofer) Harry who happened to took like Kenny Rogers identical twin.
It was a really popular look in the mid 80s. I saw it everywhere. - Keith
Lol such a great song for y'all to share a bottle too! 😆 great song one of my favorite live version songs! have a great week ✌️.
Yeah, us drinking from the bottle is rare for sure. But yes, great song. - Keith
Find the performance at a CMT awards a short time before Kenny passed, where he & Lionel perform it together. The love between them & friendship is amazing. And Lionel did record this one too.
Lionel wrote this one. He and Kenny were lifelong friends.😊
Lionel was one helluva songwriter. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts you guys should also check out Kenny Rogers & Dolly Parton/Islands In The Stream live performance
Good reaction guys, giggled when you drank from the bottle instead of a glass...I drink my moonshine from the jar because I don't wanna wash a glass.
Moonshine is *meant* to be drunk from the jar. There's no other acceptable way. - Keith
The Gambler is a must for Kenny.
My favorite song. 😁
It strikes me as a reasonable song to have as a favorite. - Keith
Great reaction! Kenny Rogers is amazing. Coward of the County or Islands in a Stream with Dolly Parton would be great songs to react too. 👌
I know both of those quite well. Dustin may not though. - Keith
Here's a take for you Roger's SUCKS and isn't country can count his good songs on one hand.
Another good song is midnight in Montgomery by Allen Jackson
There's a video where Lionel Richie is getting an award! Kenny Rogers is on stage and tells the story of how the song Lady came about! And then Lionel and Kenny sings the song together! It's a pretty funny story of how the song came about!
Amos Moses by Jerry Reed and Rebel Soul by Scott Copeland 🙃
Yes, Coward of the County is one of his best, also Lucille is a good one.
Kenny was awesome
It was a sad day for the world when we lost Kenny Rogers....the piano didn't really matter.. no one hears anything beyond his voice and his words...even the Gambler video is not flashy just a few props and a lot of Kenny....you can hear one word and know its him..Kenny and Lionel are both on my top 10 male singers! She believes in me and Through the years are both great Kenny ..I think you could play a different Kenny song every day for a month and not run out.
I'm a big Commodores fan, and really liked Lionel's solo stuff too. Listened to Kenny quite a bit in my youth. I've heard most of his songs being requested here. Doubt Dustin has though. - Keith
Love the song both Kenny's and Lionel's versions. Beautiful!
You guys might enjoy "We've got Tonight" preformed by Kenny Rogers and Dolly Parton.
I've heard that. It's a great song. Not sure if Dustin has. - Keith
This is a performance that never gets old. Never. This was recorded in 1980 and it is still gaining Kenny new fans.
Coward Of The County Is (as far as I am concerned) one of the greatest storytelling, country music songs of all time.
I also suggest "Islands In The Stream" with Dolly. And "Daytime Friends". "You Light Up My Life." "The Gambler" "She Believes In Me" "Through The Years"
But..."Coward Of The County" should really be your next Kenny song.
I really hope CotC is the next Kenny song we do. It's an amazing tune. - Keith
The greatest is also a favorite of mine
I will add votes to all of the above and would like to add" the last ten years " and "planet Texas "
I almost forgot "The Greatest" and "Buy Me a Rose". Actually, you should do a Kenny Rogers Reaction Week.
@@greeneyelove2003 I also meant to add "the greatest "and yes" buy me a rose " another awesome song and of course there is "goodbye " which is the last song he ever recorded. Honestly there are so many great songs to choose from.
I know I'm one of the awesome ones, I'm one of the weird ones. Want to put me in the mood, play "Nobody" by Keith Sweat featuring Athena Cage, but I'm weird.
I remember them playing this song on the radio and my siblings and I would sing it trying to be famous in a station wagon the way to a bluegrass festival...this song brought back some serious memories. Keith, sing it for her anyway. It doesn't matter if you completely suck, if she loves you, she will love that you tried even if you can't carry a tune in a bucket. And I'll behave as far as Dustin is concerned. (yeah, I think he's cute) Anyway, the bourbon...
It seems to have a great color. I'll add it to my list for bourbons to try starting in January. Loved your reactions to both! Y'all continue to make me smile even when I don't feel like it.
Naw, I'm never singing anything to her. And if I were really inclined, I'd probably just learn/play something on guitar, since I don't even know any romantic songs.
And glad we can brighten your day some. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReactsI'll Be there for you" by BonJovi is a good one to learn to woo her,
Even if you dont react to it you guys need to see Kenny and Lionel do this together live
I've seen that. - Keith
I'd like to place a vote for Coward of the County by Kenny Rogers for Dustin to hear, and I'd also like to place a vote for Me Neither by Brad Paisley because I'd love to hear Keith's musical analysis on that one
You need to listen to the video where Kenny is going to sing the song and calls up Lionel to sing it with him. The show was actually one that promoted the album Lionel did with all country singers.
I've seen that one. It's awesome. - Keith
At one time Kenny was the only artist to chart a number one in five different decades.
IIRC, this one charted in pop and rock too. - Keith
Love Kenny, I saw him in the early 80's. Some of his best songs are Reuben James, Ruby, She Believes in Me, Lucille
I know Ruby and Lucille. Both great tunes. Dunno if Dustin's heard them, though. - Keith
Coward of the county is one of my favorites and so is islands in the stream
Great reaction and all adverts for the gambler the Coward of the county and Don't take your guns to town.
You should play this song for your lady and ask her to dance.😉
Y’all should react to she’s like the wind by Patrick swayze, or tin-man by Kenny chesnay.
2nd video I’m suggesting “family tradition” by Hank Jr.
Guys- Y’all MUST check out the live version of this w Kenny AND Lionel. They co-wrote the lyrics & Kenny’s telling of the story (& Lionel’s affirmation of same) is hysterical!!😂
But seeing those 2 together- the only thing more beautiful than the song may be the friendship❤️
The audience is full of country artists so def BCR friendly🥰 In fact, the first face you’ll see is Carrie Underwood’s (bonus plan!!🤣) But it is NOT ‘Crossroads’.
Look for the 6:38 timed video.
PRICELESS..
Always enjoy your reactions; Thank You!
Stay safe & love much💖
Lionel Richie and Michael Jackson wrote We Are The World, and organized getting all of the talent together for the recording. The only place that was big enough to do what they wanted to do with it, was Kenny's recording studio, at his home.
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Do spoken word along with the song while slow dancing. She would love that!
Y'all dig perspective songs, I think you would enjoy Kenny's 'The Greatest'
"one can hope" 😳😂😂
Kenny Roger's Tomb of the Unknown love it was a very under played song of his but one of my favorites
Up vote for Kenny Rogers coward of the county
Added to the list. -Dustin
Robert Earl Keen "The Road Goes on Forever"
Love Kenny Rogers. This one gives me goosebumps. :) Love your channel! Please consider Charlie Daniels - Drinkin' My Baby Goodbye. I think you'd love it!
Great suggestion. I didn't realize it was Charlie Daniel's song.
I've heard a lot of Charlie Daniels, but I haven't heard that one to my knowledge. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts Great song!
Another great video. I think you should check out this video "U.S. Marine "answers" Dixie Chicks song!" Keith will like it.
Reba
Every other weekend!
Somebody’s Chelsey!
What do you say!
You must do yourself a favor and look up the video of Kenny telling the story of how Lionel came to write this song for Kenny. It's hilarious!
Straight from the bottle is how I like my bourbon. This song is definitely a panty dropper
I prefer glasses, but agree on that latter part. - Keith
Pure catnip. It's how my hubs got me.
What was that sound at 2:01? Did someone get an email?
The Gambler has a series of movies that was done in tribute to the song and Coward of the county I know at least has one movie
And I vote for both of those songs
Rueben James is another great song by Kenny.
Please react to Martina McBride “ Anyway “
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I can't afford to bribe you but you should listen to Chris Stapleton's song Either Way. Talk about using his pipes. 👋
I've heard this song hundreds of times, and I have to say the piano in this video definitely was creepy and disturbing. in my opinion
I've heard several folks (including Dustin) say that, so, I guess it does hit some people that way. It just doesn't hit me that way at all. - Keith
Yeah, not a critique on the song, my Grandma loved Kenny. They played Through The Years at their 50th Anniversary. It's just this performance. I noticed something was off about it before Dustin mentioned it, but creepy is the best way to explain it.
Another reaction request kid rock and hank williams jr. The F word
Come to lawrenceburg mgp had bought the old segram building to shut it down but we had to much alcohol there they also made crown royal and 7 there gin was made there also my uncle help make alcohol there for 50 years but there real legacy is in there rye and how many distilleries got there start from there
Lionel Richie wrote this for Kenny Rogers. Here is a link to Kenny telling the story
ruclips.net/video/vc8IN-FnRic/видео.html
Cool, thanks!
I was coming to suggest the same thing. Even if y'all don't want to react to it on the channel cuz y'all reacted to this, just watch it but please let us know how y'all liked it!
@@sharonkempf1276 I hope they do react to it. Adding Lionel’s soulful voice to Kenny throaty one gives it some more oomph
@@christielysdale1815 I totally agree and the love and friendship that they shared was just so beautiful and inspiring!
All you needed was a brown bag and some steps 🤣 🤣
Let's keep my teen years out of this, Stephen. - Keith
@@BourbonCountryReacts lmao Keith
Coward of the County and the Gambler both get votes from me.