GOT CHILLS WHEN TOMMY LOCKED THAT DOOR!! KENNY ROGERS - COWARD OF THE COUNTY (REACTION)
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I love that this song shows that the two ideas of "you don't have to fight TO BE a man" and "sometimes you have to fight when you ARE a man" are not mutually exclusive.
I think the best response to this I ever heard was "he always turned the other cheek until it wasn't his cheek to turn"
Well said.
♥️🙏🏼♥️
Came to say just exactly this!!!!!
My mom always told us don’t start a fight but if someone hits you hit back.
I love it when everyone agrees with the father's advice until the end. In country music, there is always a twist in every story telling song. Loved it.
His father's advice was "Walk away from trouble if you can" just so happens this was one you don't walk away from. You don't have to fight to be a man but some times you got to fight when you're a man. There are no contradictions.
@znk0r Exactly.Walk away when you can, but somethings are not only worth fighting for, but dieing for. Wisdom is knowing the difference.
Yeah I was thinking wait till they here the end!
*hear
@@gk5891 Right the lesson from the dad was right. Tommy just took the lesson from the dad farther than his dad said. Do not walk away all times but most of the time. Sometimes you have to fight. That corresponds to what his dad said.
His father did say, “Walk away from trouble IF you can.” They crossed a line. Great reaction!
Tommy did NOT realize he had to fight sometimes to be a man. Tommy knows he must fight this time because he IS a man. The distinction is subtle, but important.
This song STILL brings me to tears...all these years later 😓
Omg me too!!!
@GrannyBoots the still brings me to tears also. This song came out when I was dealing with a lot of things in my life. I'm a HUGE Kenny Rogers fan ever since he came into the music scene. I TRULY do love the message of this song. Sad to say, it was still a lot of stigma in our society when it comes to rape and sexual assault. Another thing that I learned later on that people don't realize about this subject is why it happens. There less of a part to it that has to do with sex. Rape and sexual assault ISN'T REALLY about sex for the most part. IT IS however~about imposing your will upon somebody else AND controlling them. The statistics are now that one person will get assaulted in every 6 seconds. People have the perception that if you have a lot of skills that YOU SHOULD HAVE BEEN ABLE TO fight somebody off. THAT'S not always the truth~IF they get the jump on you. I AM someone who used to box and the underground circuit on Long Island & NYC when I was much younger AND I did Krav Maga. The first 3 seconds of any encounter will make OR break it. In a lot of cases I have learned that this decides whether you survive OR NOT. People really don't realize or maybe they don't want to understand it? But depending on the situation~even people who ARE normally tough fighters CAN get taken down by others. #RapeSurvivor
@@christinegelabert1651 😓....this breaks my heart Miss Christine. Ive been shocked and deeply saddened to discover the increase in assault rate on the younger generation (i have daughters). You are absolutely right - it has zero to with sex and everything to do with imposing your will upon another... even further - destroying an element of purity and innocence within the soul of a human being. Anyone capable of such a violation is soul-less imho...perhaps wanting to destroy something they dont have (?). I have never personally experienced this, but "someone" near and dear to me has, and it cost her the life of her unborn daughter at 24 weeks...she lived only 2 days 😓. NO ONE should EVER express an opinion on what someone "should have done" in a situation they've never experienced....period. i hope you are healing Miss Christine. Never forget, The BigBoss☝ can transform any situation and utilize it for benefit others....you may be meant to help other young women who've endured what you have and help them heal as well. You will be in my prayers my dear ❤
Same
Same 😢
Everybody has their limits. Even the most peaceful person on the planet can shock the world when they’re pushed too far. Don’t mess with someone’s spouse or their kids.
Love this song. Great reaction.
Demons run, when a good man goes to war.
Never underestimate anyone at any time. There are reasons why people are the way they are. Some look at being kind and respectful as a weakness. Tommy forgave him being ridiculed and tripped up all his life. When it came to someone else's, he unfurled his wings 🪶 and grabbed his sword 😇.
Yup similar circumstances happen to me funny no weapons and yup it is weird messed up feeling it was when the creature came out in me but I won that fight. Sad thing at that point felt good in my rage.
Even the calmest, most levelheaded person has a breaking point once certain lines are crossed.
Lol, she was more then ridiculed
for 35 years of my life everyone considered me the nicest person, they all talked about how polite I was, how I never got into fights or trouble. Circumstances changed when my daughter was hurt, now no one raises their voice around me, and every one is polite. I did my time without regret or remorse, and when my baby girl looks at me with pride and love for doing what the courts could not it is all worth it.
Quiet guys who don’t act the hard man most likely to kick yer ass
There are three things all wise men fear: the sea in storm, a night with no moon, and the anger of a gentle man
7:16 basically "i'm not locked in here with you you're locked in here with me"
Love, love, love your reaction. Great song. I'm a 72 year old English grandma and I remember it and love it from my teens.
The fact that Tommys entire life --everyone called him a coward simply because he was honoring his fathers wishes to not always act out-- and "turn the other cheek"- you never really know what someone has been through- and everyone has a breaking point -- the silent ones are always the ones to watch for
Kenny can tell a story and sing a song like nobody else, was a great friend 🙏, some of my mot favorite times was nights with Kenny Rogers and Lionel Richie, both true gentleman, people think womanizers but totally different, Lionel just loved a good time, Kenny was life of party. God can't believe the days, I WAS BLESSED🙏
YOU TWO ARE THE MOST SENSITIVE PEOPLE , YOU REACT EXACTLY LIKE A LOVING PERSON WOULD FOR A BAD SITUATION. LOVE YOUR REACTIONS.
I love these two amazing people ❤️ a white man from texas
@@walterbowman8009 GREETINGS TO A REAL TEXAN FROM CANADA.
I especially love watching the fire grow in the eyes of men.... When a man finds his cape. Goosebumps
This is why people love country music.. old country almost always tells a story.
The late, great Kenny Rogers...the greatest singing story teller of all times...PERIOD..!!
Awesome reaction, guys! Haven't seen anyone react and summarize it so well. I love the subtle word play where it goes from "fighting TO BE a man" to "fighting WHEN you're a man".
They made an entire movie around this song! Its call The Coward of the county and Kenny Rodgers plays the uncle.
♥ The storytelling is phenomenal; three chords and the truth.
I’ve heard this fantastic storytelling song thousands of times over the years- anyone else , when you very first heard it the first time, think he was reaching above that fireplace for a rifle..and not Daddy’s picture?..
This is my favorite Kenny Rogers. And I'm glad you enjoyed as as I do. And a little FYI... they made this into a made for TV movie under the same title "The Coward of the County" . It also stars Kenny Rogers.
this song proves that no person is 100% passive you can push someone so far but when you cross that line its on and thats usually a dangerous person at that point
Kenny Rogers is an icon. He is so very missed! Love your reactions.
I absolutely love what you two are doing. The music you react to is great music. I spent my teenage years in the 70s. Music brought us all together because almost every song was about being a person handling what life brought you. It is a melting pot where politics, race and everything else just goes away. Bands were interracial. The entire theme of the 70s was really about love. It was the best years of my life. So glad you are loving it too. Bless you both.❤
This song was Kenny Rogers' first country-crossover hit of the 1980s. The song was a monster hit. It peaked at the #3 spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and it went all the way to hit the #1 spot on the Billboard Country chart during the winter of 1980. Kenny Rogers was a great storyteller indeed.
Funny after the first verse you guys were talking about the great meaning of his dad’s advice
, in my mind I could hear Tommy telling you “hold my beer”
This song ALWAYS reminds me of MY Dad's best piece of advice to me, "Nothing taken to the extreme is good. A good life requires Balance."
They even made a television movie based on this song. i remember watching it when I was a kid.
ITS EASIER TO turn the cheek when trouble comes at you, its a differant story when it comes at somebody you love
You are very right. Can't go wrong with Kenny. Great storyteller. Great song. Thank you for this!
You don't have to fight to be a man, but sometimes you have to fight when you're a man. It's a great message we are missing in our society. One I am trying to teach my sons. I also note that the song is ambiguous as to the Gatlin boys' fate. Not one of them was standing could mean a few things. Did any of them get back up? Cause had it been me....they might not have. How much rage did Tommy have? It's left to the imagination. Great song, great reaction!
.. 20 years had been building up in Tommy.. That's a lot of bullying..
@@aingealtara1479 Yeah. This is why people need to learn limits. I put up with a lot of crap from people in my 43 years, but there have been a few times I've had to put a stop to bullies. You can only kick someone around long enough before preservation of self or others kicks in, and they curbstomp your ass.
My dad used to tell us "Tommy had to hurt them boys, but no need to kill 'em. Even if they never walked or ate solid food again, they're still alive to seek repentance."
@@Pcytripper That's one interpretation. And a charitable one. Your dad liked to think the best of folks. My dad was more along the lines of sending them to the cemetery behind the church rather than the church itself. He had a dim view of SA. To each their own, and Your Mileage May Vary. Cheers!
The trick is to know when to fight and when not to; don't sweat the small stuff, but know when you have to stand tall.
When Tommy locked the door. No one's getting in... and you aren't getting out
Fantasy reaction as always!! I’ve know this song since I was a young teen-I’m 55 now. Even then I got the message-there are lined no one crosses!!!
Thank you so much for watching
Oh yeeeees! About to watch! This is yet ANOTHER ✨great✨ of Kenny’s
R.I.P. Mr. Kenny Rogers ❤️🙌🏻❤️
story tellin at it's finest
Your response makes this song that much stronger.
Kenny Rogers' lyrics are straight up electric because every song speaks to something different we've all experienced to some degree. Dads teach boys not just by the good things they do but sometimes by telling them not to make the same mistakes they've made. I have seven boys and damn I've messed a lot of things up. There's a fine balance between giving too much information and being honest about imperfection with your boys. Hopefully in the end we dads leave something positive for our boys to build on.
It always makes me feel tommy's pain when I hear this. They even made a film based on this song with kenny rogers.
Thanks for opening up. I lost my dad at 11 too. It definitely changes you. This is such a deep song... Especially for the time.
I love you guys. I'm so happy that you appreciate this wonderful story telling.
Our pleasure!
Great reaction, great song❤
Great song by Kenny.
Amazing song so heartbreaking and powerful
This song is a road trip favorite! My mom and I know every word!!By the end you know who the real man is!!😊
This song was made into a movie, With Kenny Rogers acting as the uncle
You can definitely never go wrong with Kenny! This song has always given me chills in the best way possible. I always smile when he says Tommy turned and locked the door, because I know the Gatlin boys are about to get what's coming to them. Lol Also, there's a movie with the same name about this song if y'all haven't seen it already!
This was a GREAT reaction. I have seen a lot of these and yours had a lot of analysis and more breaking down than others i have seen. I loved this one. Spot on
Shawn and Mel in 1981 Kenny Rodgers stared in the TV movie based on this song, And as always a great reaction 👊🏾👊🏾
Thank you Victor, we’ll check the movie out
Loved this song as a kid coming up in the country. Tommy went Equalizer on them when he locked the door. Ironically they both tried to do the right thing.
"PICK YOUR BATTLES." Not every circumstance requires a fight; better to walk away. When a major line is crossed and no other option left but to fight, then fine.
Beautiful voice, beautiful human, thought-provoking song! 😊
Was always a great song..even made it into a movie of the week. Kenny had some great songs/stories.
The thing is that his father said...walk away from trouble "if" you can. His father understood that there may be a time in Tommy's life when he couldn't walk away. What his father wanted him to do was to think before you act.
love Kenney Rogers and this song. Tommy tried to do as his dad requested, until it affected someone he Loved, and i think alot of us feel this way. still one of my favorite songs by Kenney as only he can sing. thanks so much for playing it
Been watching you for a minute, but wow, what a reaction! Sorry you lost your father at such an early age. You two are such a breath of fresh air! You, should try his very first hit, Ruby! Peace from Northern Michigan.
Thank you for watching Gary
1. Do : Ruben James and 2. Ruby don’t take your love to town 3. Love will turn you around by Kenny Rogers. Love me some Kenny Rogers.🩵🩵🩵
I cried
This song always makes me cry manly tears 😭
Kenny was one of the best artist there ever was!! His songs told stories.
It makes me cry because he wasn't the coward. He was the strong one for not doing stupid things, he was the strong one for being on the straight and narrow among fools. He asks for understanding from his "dad" only after he fought those guys
Thank you 💋🔥Coward of the County made my fav list when it came out. But The Gambler was my intro to Kenny Rogers as a pre-teen Northerner🤣😁I just love music🎶
This song chokes me up every time, wait until you hear the end!
Ive always loved Kenny Rogers, great singer. His songs are classic
Yes. This is a wonderful song. My favourite Kenny Rogers song is Desperado, originally by The Eagles.
I just love your expressions. So genuine. I was raised on this music. To see your expressions makes me feel like I heard it the first time
Great reaction. There's no genre that tells a story better than Country.
This song was really shocking when it first came out. I think no one is ever expecting it to take the turn it does. Kenny Rogers is such a story teller, have you ever done his song: "Ruby Don't Take Your Love to Town" wow, is that a powerful one and so unique, I have never heard another song tell a story like that one. I think you would like it a lot. Have a great day guys!
What a great lineup you guys have tonight! I am very happy to listen to all of them!
Happy you enjoyed it
THANK YOU!!!❤
Absolutely loved both of your reactions to this song! It’s definitely an oldie, but goodie!
Made for TV movie staring Kenny Rogers, "Coward of the County" for the background the Gatlin brothers. Simple version is Becky was the older brothers girl before he joined the army and Tommy stayed in town.
The late Kenny his songs are always a good story. I love it. Turn the other check but there are a few times when it is not possible and that is it.
Kenny Rogers, what a legend
Another wonderful story by Kenny Rogers is "Long Arm of the Law"!
This song was turned into a great movie. It’s a classic!!
I remember when this was a hit. And I still love seeing the reaction of people hearing it for the first time. Great reaction.
I stubbled across this channel and you guys are so real and genuine. I really enjoyed ya'll's authenticity.
This song came out when I was probably 10. I've always known about it, all the words. To see y'all react to this? Welcome to my childhood. Xo 💗 it's why gen x is so cool. We had the best of it all.
Kenny also made this song onto a movie -he played Tommy's Uncle.
My momma, my wife, and my little girl are 100% off limits to everyone! I'm a simple, peaceful, person except where my family is concerned. Any man worth his salt is going to be that way. My family is my life and I will sacrifice mine for them.
Just an FYI, they turned this song into a movie and Kenny Rogers played Tommy's Uncle. Good little flick!
Kenny was first and foremost a performer, he was at his best taking the words and music of others and bringing them to life naking them his very own, "Coward of The County" is a great example of this. Kenny also wrote songs two of which I like to see you react to one is "Rueban James" the other is "Sweet Music Man".
the motto i have always lived by :
_"I help my friends, and God help my enemies."_
I grew up on this song. Our neighbour was a DJ and every Sunday morning he would play Kenny Rogers, Jim Reeves, Loretta Lynn etc. I loved that time and miss it.
This is actually a movie too, very good watch as well.
This song is one of the greatest. Yes, the first part is true. Fighting needless fights doesn't make you a man (or hell, a woman for that matter) because fighting to prove yourself will land you in trouble. But the second part is just as a true - there are certain lines that once crossed, there's no going back and the person (persons) that crossed that line deserves to face repercussions and Tommy showed them that. Also, never make assumptions. Just because a person doesn't fight for the sake of fighting doesn't mean that won't unleash hell if pushed too far. And the one who seems the calmest is often the most dangerous.
"It's always the quiet ones" is a saying for a reason.
love you two
I LOVE when ppl react to this song for the first time. it’s such a powerful song, the mix of emotions u go through as a listener is insane. what a story this song tells
There is a movie that came out in 1981...Coward of the County...featuring Kenny Rogers..relating to this song
I love that song.
Everyone has a breaking point and this song demonstrates that.
This song was made into a movie starring Kenny Rogers
LOVE 💛 Your Reaction to this Song 👍
Much Respect 👊 to you Both😊
I loved your reaction to this classic. You two always make my day. You are so cute together. Keep up these great videos.
My dad taught me the same thing. And, I had a similar situation, where a lot of people thought I was the weak one, UNTIL, they finally stepped over that line, and I unleashed Hell on those "Gamblin Brother's" of my own. AND yes, you could hear the pin drop with my situation, as well. Kenny Rogers is a true legend, in the country music industry, like Dolly Parton is, as well...
i always thought it telling that no one in the bar room tried to stop the fight (which either means the Gattlin boys were hated, they'd been boasting about what they'd done, everyone felt Tommy was in the right, or all of the above) because, besides the Gattlin boys, Tommy, the bartenders etc there had to be more people in the bar
One of the first albums I had as a child was Kenny Rogers Coward of the County. I would listen to this song over an over and over. I think I was probably four or five. I liked the music (especially the drums leading into the chorus) but never understood the imagery used to explain things. It wasn't until they actually released the movie that I truly understood (still pretty young at that point) but it doesn't matter how many times I listen to it now I still get goose bumps when he locks the door.
Okay, I guess I'm just gonna watch a bunch of stuff that's gonna make me cry today. That's okay, I guess I needed it. ❤
They made a TV movie based on this song. When I was a kid, I didn't understand the "taking turns at Becky" part. I thought they just came over & slapped/beat her up. It wasn't until years later when I hear it again as an older teen that it clicked in my brain what really happened. Wait... WHAT?!?! OH HELL NO! I wanted to go kick some Gatlin boys' asses myself!
OK, now you have to check out "Lucille" by Kenny Rogers... Another great story put to music. Kenny himself said it's a "great beer drinkin' sing-a-long song that everyone can join in". It's true, I first heard it as a kid & didn't really pay attention to the lyrics, but me & my friends would belt out the main chorus every time it played on the radio "You picked a fine time to..." That's all I'll say for now, so as not to give "spoilers" on what the song is about. Please check it out soon - you wont regret it, I promise.
Absolutely love ur reaction to this guys Kenny Rogers is a great storyteller with all his songs 😊😊😊