When I was really young, my mom bought my grandpa a copy of Kenny Rogers’ Greatest Hits for Christmas. He ended up getting two copies. I liked the song “The Gambler”, so I asked my mom if I could have the extra copy. Surprised, she gave it to me, and so in my earliest record collection, I had the Flintstones, Star Wars, and Kenny Rogers.
Several years later, after joining Columbia House music club, my mom purchased a new Kenny Rogers hits cassette for the car. That’s when I discovered “Just Dropped In to See What Condition My Condition Was In”, a song that we first found hilarious and then realized was funky and cool. Lebowski just made it cooler.
Kenny Rogers passed away at age 81 peacefully at home. Known for his many hits like “Ruby, Don’t Take Your Love to Town”, “Lucille”, and his duets with Dolly Parton, country music will always remember Kenny Rogers.
Rest in Peace.
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Flintstones / Star Wars / Kenny – a pretty good foundation for a music collection!
RIP
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I think/hope I passed all the Flintstones and Star Wars onto my sis. I also had the Lone Ranger!
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My favourtie Kenny Rodgers song has always been “Coward of the County.” I haven’t heard it in years so I’ll play it in tribute. R.I.P. Kenny.
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I will too — thanks for the suggestion.
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Hey, that’s what friends are for.
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Loved that one too.
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For years, I disliked Country because it was the music to which my parents listened but somehow Kenny Rogers always transcended that for me. Cheers to The Gambler!
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Sorry to hear this.
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My favourites were Lucille, don’t take your love to town, The Gambler and Coward of the County.
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Ruby, don’t take your love to town is what I meant to say.
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Ruby, don’t take your love to town was what I meant to say.
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I remember watching all the Gambler movies and he had a ton of hits. He was from the Atlanta area so he was always big down here and we would all sing along with this songs. Another sad day. Nice tribute Mike.
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I didn’t mind Kenny. He had good tunes and a fine voice.
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