Kenny Rogers – The Gambler
“The Gambler” is a song written by Don Schlitz and originally recorded by Kenny Rogers for his 1978 album The Gambler. The song was released as the album’s second single in November 1978 and reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1979. It also reached number 16 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart.
Background and composition
“The Gambler” was written by Don Schlitz in 1976. Schlitz was inspired to write the song after reading a book about gambling. The song is a character study of a gambler who shares his wisdom with a young man. The song’s lyrics are full of vivid imagery and detail, and they paint a powerful picture of a life on the road.
Recording and production
“The Gambler” was recorded at the Sound Stage Studio in Nashville, Tennessee. The song was produced by Larry Butler.
The recording features Kenny Rogers on lead vocals. Rogers’ vocals are warm and expressive, and they perfectly convey the emotion of the song. The song’s instrumentation is simple, yet effective, with a driving beat and a catchy melody.
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“The Gambler” is a beautiful and moving song that will be cherished for generations to come.
Here are some additional details about the song:
- The song was written by Don Schlitz in 1976.
- The song was released as the second single from Kenny Rogers’ 1978 album The Gambler.
- The song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Singles chart in February 1979.
- “The Gambler” has been covered by many artists, including Dolly Parton, Johnny Cash, and Willie Nelson.