FenwayFrank 2,459 Posted March 21, 2020 Well that’s a fine time to leave us 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Indy 3,300 Posted March 21, 2020 Not into country music at all but love the gambler. He’d a great voice, RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ricardo 7,395 Posted March 21, 2020 All time great, R.I.P. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
yellowandgreen 34 Posted March 21, 2020 One of the best R.I.P. For those looking for something to do check out his water and bridges album. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
A Load of Squit 5,164 Posted March 21, 2020 My all time favourite miss-heard lyric was the lady who 'phoned Radio Scotland and asked for 'Highland Industries' by Kenny & Dolly Parton. Liked his music, not too keen on his Chicken restaurants. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,561 Posted March 21, 2020 Although he was obviously a Country legend his first hit was with the First Edition and this pseudo-psychedelic number-Iwas quite amazed to find out that it was him in the band. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted March 21, 2020 That is one of those songs that you have heard and know without having a clue how and why you have heard and know it. If you know what I mean.😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
keelansgrandad 6,679 Posted March 21, 2020 He was a bit of an old moaner though. Ruby, Lucille. They couldn't both be wrong Kenneth my old beauty. Very recognisable voice and one of the dinner jacket country singers. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted March 21, 2020 I re-wrote Ruby for a spoof performer... Johnny Hash the cleanest bit " it's hard pn the knees of a woman you age ruby I realise oh Rubo let me give you one up your behind" sadly he left us a while back and the song died with him the act also included 'Burning ring of fire' so you can see what level it was aimed at Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Mr Angry 1,561 Posted March 21, 2020 46 minutes ago, Bill said: I re-wrote Ruby for a spoof performer... Johnny Hash the cleanest bit " it's hard pn the knees of a woman you age ruby I realise oh Rubo let me give you one up your behind" sadly he left us a while back and the song died with him the act also included 'Burning ring of fire' so you can see what level it was aimed at Presumably not this Johnny Hash? https://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Hash-Summer-Of-****-Rat-Petal/release/1126061 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
......and Smith must score. 1,343 Posted March 21, 2020 Family member saw him in the legends slot at Glastonbury in 2013 and said : " Lying in the sun in a field, can in hand, listening to Kenny Rogers. Doesn't get much better than this " RIP Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bill 1,788 Posted March 21, 2020 23 minutes ago, Mr Angry said: Presumably not this Johnny Hash? https://www.discogs.com/Johnny-Hash-Summer-Of-****-Rat-Petal/release/1126061 No, it was only a 5 minute bit in his set stuff like this got written when you were travelling to gigs in the one car, or sat about if you got there early some would stick to the same set year in year out others saw it as a 'lark' so added new stuff. farked about with their material and saw it as a blast; unsurprisingly the former became successful Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted March 21, 2020 (edited) 2 hours ago, Herman said: That is one of those songs that you have heard and know without having a clue how and why you have heard and know it. If you know what I mean.😀 Were you having a semi psychedelic period at the time yourself Hermano? It might explain how come you know you've heard but dont know how.🥳...or where, or when. Edited March 21, 2020 by wcorkcanary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Thirsty Lizard 3,165 Posted March 21, 2020 Very sad news. Like many others on this thread I'm not really into country music, but I love The Gambler. Great song. RIP Kenny. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Herman 9,767 Posted March 21, 2020 1 hour ago, wcorkcanary said: Were you having a semi psychedelic period at the time yourself Hermano? It might explain how come you know you've heard but dont know how.🥳...or where, or when. A lot of things happened between 88 and 92 that I can't remember or try not to.😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
wcorkcanary 4,334 Posted March 21, 2020 7 minutes ago, Herman said: A lot of things happened between 88 and 92 that I can't remember or try not to.😀 Yes, it was a lively time alright.😀 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites