Music Monday

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And it’s a “your choice” week.

A week to honor a performer whose work has always brought me joy.

In 2015, Kenny Rogers announced that he was going to retire from live performances, that his 2016  tour would be his last.    The tour, titled “The Gambler’s Last Stand”, played a performance at the NYCB Theater in Westbury, NY on December 23, 2016.

It was an incredible night.  I blogged about it here.

On Saturday I learned that Kenny Rogers had died.

He played jazz, he played folk with the New Christy  Minstrels, and then he was part of The First Edition, a rock band, before he found a home in country music.

Here is some of the best of Kenny Rogers.

Let's start with a song by the New Christy Minstrels, with a familiar voice taking the lead.





Psychedelic rock ...




Something’s burning ...



This story about a paralyzed vet ...





Another story song ...



His duet with Dolly ...



Another song to make you cry ...




And his best ...



Rest In Peace, Kenny.  Your music lives on.






Comments

  1. Debbie D. March 23, 2020 at 2:24 AM

    Another sad loss! :( Kenny Rogers was so talented and versatile. I love the First Edition stuff - it brings back a lot of memories. Thanks for this lovely tribute!

    My entry @ The Doglady's Den

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  2. MaribethMarch 23, 2020 at 6:50 AM

    He was a favorite of mine, too. We are all so lucky though. Kenny will live on with us all through his music!

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  3. Cathy KennedyMarch 23, 2020 at 8:02 AM

    Robin,

    Fine tribute to such a great singer! You know I didn't know Kenny Rogers did rock mewsic before now and his song, "Something's Burning" reached my ears first with Mac Davis covered it. I had no clue this song belonged to Rogers. What a diverse talent this man was and it takes learning this through today's tributes shared on the 4M dance floor. Thanks for sharing his mewsical range on the turntable. Please be safe and well. You're in my thoughts and prayers, dear friend. Have a boogietastic week! xx

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  4. csuhpat1March 23, 2020 at 12:39 PM

    Such a beautiful tribute to a great entertainer. Very nice.

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  5. John HoltonMarch 23, 2020 at 5:15 PM

    Great tribute. I had completely forgotten "Something's Burning."

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  6. Athena Cat Goddess Wise KittyMarch 24, 2020 at 1:35 PM

    Great tribute. Islands in the Stream is such a nice song!

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  7. Peachy, Stippie, Angel Binky and GrannyMarch 26, 2020 at 2:00 PM

    That was a wonderful post, Songbird. We know Kenny Rogers only as Country singer, so this information was very new to us. His mewsic will live on furrever, that's so true😸Pawkisses for a Happy Thursday. Stay Safe Healthy and Yourselfie🐾😽💞

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