Kenny Rogers – The Gambler

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Artist: Kenny Rogers

Title: The Gambler

Year: 1978

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1. The Gambler (3:34)
2. I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again (3:00)
3. The King Of Oak Street (5:08)
4. Making Music For Money (3:21)
5. The Hoodooin' Of Miss Fannie Deberry (4:49)
6. She Believes In Me (4:18)
7. Tennessee Bottle (4:06)
8. Sleep Tight, Goodnight Man (2:58)
9. A Little More Like Me (The Crucifixion) (2:54)
10. San Francisco Mabel Joy (3:43)
11. Morgana Jones (3:09)

Review

Kenny Rogers was really a resounding success with his 1978 classic, "The Gambler." This album isn't just a bunch of songs thrown together; it's more like a collection of stories set to music that literally everyone, country fan or not, seemed to dig. With tracks like "The Gambler" itself, which is basically this cool, late-night train ride tale filled with life advice disguised as poker strategy, Kenny turned into a household name. It's no wonder the song didn't just dominate the charts but also spawned its own TV movies with Kenny in the lead role. Seriously, the tune is as classic as it gets.

Besides the hit title track, Kenny showcases his narrative chops in songs like "She Believes in Me" and "The King of Oak Street," both of which prove that he's got a real talent for pulling you into a story and making you feel all the feels. People really connected with the way he could spin a yarn in his music. While country music was his home turf, "The Gambler" bridged the gap to pop, making him a crossover star and showing just how broad his appeal was. This album wasn't just a success; it was a phenomenon that secured Kenny Rogers' spot in music history. - Melody