On This Date in 1978 Kenny Rogers Became The Gambler [VIDEO]

There are certain songs that everyone in the country knows. There are some songs that no matter what kind of music you listen to that you know the words to. Kenny Rogers is responsible for a few of those but none more iconic than the classic "The Gambler". Who hasn't sung "you got to know when to hold em" and annoyed the other people at the card table?

On this date in 1978 Kenny went into the studio and recorded that legendary hit. You will be in for a treat when you hit the Greeley Stampede this year on Sunday the 28th of June because Kenny will be riding into town to perform with another country music legend, Ronnie Milsap. What a great night of music! These two could play nothing but number one hits for hours on end. Get your tickets today and here is a little taste of that monster hit from '78 for you to sing along to and get stuck in your head all day. Your welcome.