Sly Dunbar, of the popular Jamaican rhythm duo Sly & & Robbie, has actually shared a brand-new “Taxi Gang” reggae mix of Kenny Rogers’ timeless nation struck, “The Gambler.” Perfect for summertime events, Dunbar’s reimagining of the track has the complete true blessings of the late Country Hall of Famer’s estate, as well as accompanies the launch of the main Kenny Rogers TikTok network.

Written by Don Schlitz in 1976, ” The Gambler” was videotaped by a number of musicians, consisting of Bobby Bare as well as Johnny Cash, prior to Rogers made it a hit. Launched in November 1978 (as well as working as the title track to Rogers’ 6th workshop cd), “The Gambler” took place to make the nation star a Grammy Award as well as turned into one of his trademark songs.

” I am a wonderful follower of Kenny Rogers so when I obtained the phone call to do this remix for ‘The Gambler’ I could not think it as well as assumed wow this need to be terrific for me since a lot of his tracks have this type of reggae type of spin, country music has this type of reggae really feel to it,” claimed Dunbar in a declaration. “Everyone in Jamaica pays attention to a great deal of country music, specifically Kenny Rogers. Individuals understand his tracks as well as when he pertained to Jamaica to execute individuals were singing all his tracks. I took pleasure in doing this remix as well as intend to claim many thanks to the Kenny Rogers Estate for offering me the chance to develop a reggae remix for this famous track.”

This isn’t the very first time a reggae musician has actually covered among Rogers’ hits. The nation symbol’s songs has actually been videotaped by numerous reggae as well as dancehall acts, consisting of Delroy Wilson as well as Jennifer Lara, along with Sister Nancy.

Rogers had a big worldwide fanbase throughout his occupation, yet what some followers may not understand is that he generated an especially huge complying with in Jamaica. This was a shock for the late nation super star, as well. He would certainly videotaped a reimagined variation of “The Gambler” with Wyclef Jean in 2000 (labelled “Kenny Rogers– Pharoahe Monch Dub Plate”) Rogers really did not locate out just how huge of a Jamaican fanbase he had up until he carried out at the Air Jamaica Jazz & & Blues Festival in January 2004.

” I never ever presume individuals understand my songs, [but] they understood every word. [It was] among one of the most enjoyable efficiencies I’ve ever before done,” remembered the late nation musician, complying with the occasion.

Listen to Sly Dunbar’s remix of “The Gambler.”

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