KENNY ROGERS signed THE GAMBLER 1978 Record / Album COA
KENNY ROGERS signed THE GAMBLER. Signed on the front cover in Blue Sharpie by. N Excellent Condition Edge Wear. RECORD Included in Playable Condition.
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia. The Gambler is the sixth studio album by Kenny Rogers, released by United Artists in 1978. One of his most popular, it has established Rogers' status as one of the most successful artists of the 1970s and 1980s. The album reached many markets around the world, such as the Far East and Jamaica, with Rogers later commenting When I go to Korea or Hong Kong people say'Ah, the gambler! " (as per the sleeve notes to the 1998 released box set "Through the Years on Capitol Records).
The title track "The Gambler" was written by Don Schlitz, who was the first to record it. It was also covered by several other artists, but it was Kenny Rogers' adaptation of the tale that went on to top the country charts and win a Song of the Year Grammy, later becoming Rogers' signature song. Although Johnny Cash recorded the song first, Kenny Rogers's version was released first. Both this song and "She Believes in Me" became pop music hits, helping Rogers become well-known beyond country music circles. Although largely compiled from songs by some of the music business's top songwriters, such as Alex Harvey, Mickey Newbury and Steve Gibb, Rogers continued to show his own talent for songwriting with "Morgana Jones".
The album was produced by Larry Butler. Its popularity has led to many releases over the years. After United Artists was absorbed into EMI/Capitol in 1980, "The Gambler" was reissued on vinyl and cassette on the Liberty Records label. Several years later, Liberty issued an abridged version of the album, removing the track "Morgana Jones". EMI Manhattan Records released "The Gambler" on CD in the 1980s.
An'Original Master Recording' from Mobile Fidelity Sound Labs was released on vinyl (audiophile edition vinyl). Finally, "The Gambler" was released on Rogers' own Dreamcatcher Records in 2001 as part of the Kenny Rogers Original Masters Series. In Britain, both the title cut and the album did very well in the country market, but both failed to reach the top 40 of the pop charts. In the 1980s the single of "The Gambler" was re-issued and made the top 100 sales list, but again charted outside the top 40. It wasn't until the song was re-issued in 2007 that it charted at its #22 peak.
Additionally, "I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again" was later a single in 1986 for T. Graham Brown, whose version went to #3 on the country charts.
"I Wish That I Could Hurt That Way Again". Rafe VanHoy, Don Cook, Curly Putman. "Hoodooin' of Miss Fannie Deberry". "Little More Like Me (The Crucifixion)". Obtained in person at the North Shore Music Circus a few years ago. A ll Autographs obtained in person through Show Signings, Before at Sporting Event, Golf Tournaments and Special Dinner & Charity Events. Comes with Certificate of Authenticity (COA) from Glenn's Stadium Heroes. The item "KENNY ROGERS signed THE GAMBLER 1978 Record / Album COA" is in sale since Wednesday, November 30, 2016. This item is in the category "Entertainment Memorabilia\Autographs-Original\Music\Country".The seller is "ggstadium" and is located in Methuen, Massachusetts. This item can be shipped worldwide.