"The Gambler" Geir covers Kenny Rogers

[Geir]

(I think I've said this before but: There's always a coutry-fest out there ... somewhere in time and space.)

I heard this on the Norwegian "Grammy" (Spelemannsprisen) tonight and felt an urge to do my version of it.

This has everything, but the kitchen sink and an electric guitar in it  : ......

acustic guitar, bass, harmonica, selfmade woodblock, rhythm egg, djembe and of course : a cowbell    

[cuthbert]

Nice one, Geir - love all the little extra touches you added!

This is one of those songs that got way too much radio play back when it first came out - but I think your version has better legs. 

[Wiley]

Got me smiling!!

[launched]

I used to love this one when I was a kid. We all sang it at the tops of our lungs. Brings back great memories - Awesome job with this, bro!!

Sweeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeet!!!!!!

Mark

[lg]

Great production Geir! I love this....
Your percussion skills really show....

LG

[Simon M]

A really full sounding recording.  Nice one.

Cheers

Simon

[Oldrottenhead]

i used to hate this one it was in the charts round about the time punk hit if my mind serves me rightly.

however you have now restored it in my eyes,bloody great version geir.

[Greeny]

I f*cking love it, Geir. This is actually better than the original! The melody may be the same, but your vocal makes it much more emotional and convincing that Kenny. The music is looser and more subtle too. Perfect.

[jegtar]

wow,great job.  That should be on the radio, very good quality.

[Greeny]

Back for another listen. That 'homemade', organic rhythm really works beautifully. This is a stunner.

Promise me you'll sing it live oneday? ...when I'm around to hear it!