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Who sang The Gambler?

Kenny Rogers released the song The Gambler. Date of release: 1978.

Release date: 1978

Duration: 03:35

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🎶 The Gambler song analysis

The protagonist meets a gambler on a train one night who gives him advice. The gambler tells him that in order to succeed in the game of life, he must know when to hold on, when to let go, when to walk away and when to run. The gambler also advises him not to count his money when he plays and that he will have time to do so when the game is over.

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This explanation is based on the lyrics of ‘The Gambler’. The meaning is of course subject to interpretation.

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Kenny Rogers - Short Biography

Kenneth Ray Rogers was an American singer, songwriter, and actor who achieved immense success in several genres, including jazz, folk, pop, rock, and country, selling over 100 million records worldwide during his lifetime. His achievements were recognized in 2013 when he was inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame, firmly cementing his place as one of the most admired crossover artists of all time.

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The song "The Gambler" was written by Don Schlitz and recorded by several artists. The most famous version of the song is by American country singer Kenny Rogers.

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