tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post5476204130732313662..comments2024-03-29T05:31:50.098-07:00Comments on The Chronicles of Fuji: Cards, The Gambler, and MomFujihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-78964490118122379742020-03-28T18:53:47.645-07:002020-03-28T18:53:47.645-07:00I like "We've Got Tonight", but most...I like "We've Got Tonight", but mostly because I was/am a Sheena Easton fan. (Before I discovered long haired humans doing guitar solos).GCAhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14713246271197550543noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-14621518100795010332020-03-26T07:53:55.915-07:002020-03-26T07:53:55.915-07:00adame - i hadn't read it, but wow. that was a...adame - i hadn't read it, but wow. that was a fantastic read. i was blown away that this piece was written back in 1960 less than a month after his final game. thank you for sharing that article.<br /><br />the snorting bull - i like wyclef and kenny... but that collaboration wasn't my thing. guess music is like cards... different strokes for different folks.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-90323739552301136732020-03-25T04:45:33.183-07:002020-03-25T04:45:33.183-07:00Not a country music person, so for favorite Kenny ...Not a country music person, so for favorite Kenny Rogers song, I will go with "The Gambler" remake he did with Wyclef. The Snorting Bullhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11376669412007613030noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-72112939182171318722020-03-24T14:06:43.390-07:002020-03-24T14:06:43.390-07:00Kenny played at my house as a kid so while it isn&...Kenny played at my house as a kid so while it isn't something that I listen to I know all the words. My favorite is either the Gambler or Coward of the County.<br /><br />Speaking of WIlliams final at bat... You have probably read John Updike's version but if not:<br />https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/1960/10/22/hub-fans-bid-kid-adieu<br />If you don't read the whole thing at least skip down to the description of him running the bases after his final at bat. It is one of the most well written paragraphs in the history of literature. AdamEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12107347958456472504noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-5516503618034741252020-03-24T09:11:42.050-07:002020-03-24T09:11:42.050-07:00the angels in order - it's definitely a song f...the angels in order - it's definitely a song for the ages... and i can't hear it without thinking of my mom. as for that sheet... i'm pretty sure it came out of the final issue of topps magazine. there was also a jumbo nolan ryan rookie card reprint included<br /><br />gcrl - it was our family vacation music as well. never had the opportunity to see him live, but my mom might have seen him. i'll have to ask my dad... although i doubt he'd remember<br /><br />night owl - lol. i actually like lady. but not card popped into my head when i thought of the title<br /><br />nick - yeah, i'm not sure if his music would be my thing either if it hadn't been for my mom listening to it all of the time<br /><br />sumomenkoman - didn't know you had some country roots in ya homie. we'll have to listen to some kenny the next time we hit a card show together ;)<br /><br />collecting cutch - yeah. seems like a lot of famous people have passed away in 2020 and it's still early in the year<br /><br />runforekelloggs - i definitely like the memories associated to the songs, than the songs themselves.<br /><br />bret alan - i'll definitely check out those songs. i didn't really listen to any of his later stuff... mainly because i was out of touch. as for every time two fools collide... i actually had it schedule and was going to use the 71 munson... but scrapped it at the end. and i considered digging out a card of the pitcher... but i had already invest over an hour for this post, so i passed. great minds think alike though ;)<br /><br />tim b - i probably need to create a kenny/alabama/restless heart playlist on spotify<br /><br />chris - i almost used jeter for blaze of glory... but ultimately went with ted<br /><br />sg488 - never heard of that song. but i just watched him perform it on youtube. great song. definitely a different sound than what i'm used to hearing him sing<br /><br />baltmoss68 - he was quite the story teller. and i really like that song too. considered using it for this post, but couldn't find my rob manfred card ;)<br /><br />sport card collectors - very true. crazy times.Fujihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00749100861086458307noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-66521262869062966102020-03-24T03:48:47.795-07:002020-03-24T03:48:47.795-07:00Such a legend to lose. So much going on already an...Such a legend to lose. So much going on already and then we lose Kenny.Matthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02949460127063264497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-88628561136762042832020-03-23T09:32:13.096-07:002020-03-23T09:32:13.096-07:00Kenny’s songs told such great stories. One of my ...Kenny’s songs told such great stories. One of my favorites I’d Coward if the County. RIP Mr RogersBaltmoss68https://www.blogger.com/profile/06146635798023980641noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-10543119592650838672020-03-22T20:11:21.745-07:002020-03-22T20:11:21.745-07:00Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Conditio...Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In),he sung lead on that when he was with a group in the 60's called The First Edition.sg488https://www.blogger.com/profile/00993979741912316505noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-54143213120344878952020-03-22T08:37:32.381-07:002020-03-22T08:37:32.381-07:00I immediately thought of Pete Rose when "the ...I immediately thought of Pete Rose when "the Gambler" came up. I was pleasantly surprised you chose Ted for "Blaze of Glory", and Nolan Ryan was a great choice as well. Chrishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10268829182522679026noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-22386192069295845362020-03-22T06:38:25.848-07:002020-03-22T06:38:25.848-07:00Great post Fuji! I remember listening to that same...Great post Fuji! I remember listening to that same greatest hits cassette whenever we went on trips to see family. It was one of several that my dad had on regular rotation. Several of those songs have taken up permanent residence on my various playlists as an adult too. RIP 'Gambler'.Tim B.https://www.blogger.com/profile/18320002291230349636noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-27625946271637012632020-03-22T06:23:21.601-07:002020-03-22T06:23:21.601-07:00My mother loved "Through The Years" as w...My mother loved "Through The Years" as well. Always got her really emotional. I suppose my favorite Kenny Rogers songs would be two of his late ones: the adorable baseball song "The Greatest" (if you haven't heard it, even if you're not a fan, it's worth hearing once just for the story) and the very sappy "Buy Me A Rose" which always brings a tear to my eye. From the other end of his career I do enjoy his first hit, "Just Dropped In (To See What Condition My Condition Was In)", which sounds nothing like any of his other hits. <br /><br />I can see why you wouldn't try to find a match for, say "You Decorated My Life" or "Lucille", but "Every Time Two Fools Collide" should be a good match for a double play card or something like that. For "The Gambler", I was expecting a card of Kenny Rogers, the pitcher, who got tagged with that nickname for obvious reasons, but certainly Pete Rose makes more sense. Brett Alanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15909286892005353279noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-37529780234532515722020-03-22T06:10:08.644-07:002020-03-22T06:10:08.644-07:00Around that time in my house on Sunday mornings I ...Around that time in my house on Sunday mornings I remember my sister playing his album regularly. I always think of her when I hear any of Kenny's songs. Do I like the songs? I'm not sure because I like the memories so much.RunForeKelloggshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05442142372121924145noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-54775033480411280992020-03-22T01:54:41.587-07:002020-03-22T01:54:41.587-07:00I love posts where cards are connected to song tit...I love posts where cards are connected to song titles or movies or the like.<br /><br />I however hate hearing of people passing away. RIP Kenny.Collecting Cutchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18066493614914957891noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-66434342579421560382020-03-21T20:52:49.648-07:002020-03-21T20:52:49.648-07:00Growing up in Wyoming, Kenny was an icon. RIP for...Growing up in Wyoming, Kenny was an icon. RIP for sure! SumoMenkoManhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17461389544030702085noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-19786175381302722862020-03-21T19:58:53.812-07:002020-03-21T19:58:53.812-07:00Can't say I'm a huge Kenny Rogers fan, but...Can't say I'm a huge Kenny Rogers fan, but I can certainly appreciate the impact the guy had on the music industry (RIP). Love that Topps Magazine sheet of Ryans.Nickhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13508921644099472101noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-71531589591705710292020-03-21T17:15:56.614-07:002020-03-21T17:15:56.614-07:00Well, I'm glad you did this because there'...Well, I'm glad you did this because there's no way I'll ever be doing a Kenny Rogers Match The Song title post. I spent three months between November 1980 and January 1981 cursing my radio station every time they played Kenny Rogers' Lady. And almost none of his songs appeal to me. The Gambler is the exception.night owlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11673973790245316059noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-67425810498059975562020-03-21T17:09:26.511-07:002020-03-21T17:09:26.511-07:00my parents had his greatest hits cassette, and it ...my parents had his greatest hits cassette, and it would get a lot of play on our family vacations in our rv. i once saw rogers perform a song in person - it was before a twins game (maybe even an opening day) at the metrodome and he performed a then-new song with a baseball theme. i had hoped he would play "the gambler", but it was one song and done.gcrlhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09882449679093991427noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4199201726099157936.post-37849003443844605762020-03-21T15:05:36.323-07:002020-03-21T15:05:36.323-07:00Through The Years was my parents theme song. My da...Through The Years was my parents theme song. My dad had made a slideshow of he and my mom and set it to that song. We played at family events, and at both of their funeral services. I think of them, and cry, anytime I hear it. I love that song.<br /><br />And oh-my that Nolan Ryan sheet is FANTASTIC!<br />The Angels In Orderhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18266787671936519341noreply@blogger.com