Willie Nelson revealed that his late friend and collaborator Kenny Rogers originally wanted him to record one of his most enduring and popular songs.
Nelson and Rogers collaborated on a number of projects before the latter died in March at age 81. Speaking during a recent interview with the “Today” show, Nelson explained that Rogers’ famous song “The Gambler” was almost recorded by him instead. “Through the years, him and I were big pals,” Nelson told host Jenna Bush Hager. “In fact, he tried to get me to record ‘The Gambler.’” Willie Nelson revealed that Kenny Rogers originally wanted him to record 'The Gambler.' (Reuters) The song became synonymous with Rogers’ career, earning him a coveted No.
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