I thought Don might issue a statement about Kenny. Thanks for posting that, shun.
So sad that he's passed, but as Dolly Parton said in her tribute, he's in a better place now.
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Beautiful words from Don about Kenny. Thank God he took an interest in a bunch of small town kids who wanted to make it big. They didn't but it gave us the Eagles. it is nice that Don got a chance to thank Kenny and say good bye.
Shun - Thanks for posting this.
Such a lovely tribute by Don about Kenny, who played such a key role in the band’s history.
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On another note, it appears Don gave permission allowing a Spanish version of “Desperado” be used in a documentary. This documentary is about two 1915 shooting deaths in south Texas and is titled Border Bandits. “Kirby” is Kirby Warnock, the film’s director. I assume the guy didn’t have to pay an arm and a leg to use the song.
https://www.smu.edu/Dedman/Academics.../BorderBanditsQuote:
Because of its Hispanic influences, the film demanded Mexican-themed music, but the only problem was that Kirby did not speak Spanish and was not totally familiar with Tex-Mex music, save for the cojunto radio stations he heard growing up. Faced with this dilemma, he went back to his roots—rock and roll. "I've always been a big fan of the Eagles' album, Desperado, so I contacted Don Henley and asked him if we could do a Spanish version of the title song. He gave us permission and basically said that it would be no problem for him to get us the clearances," recalls Warnock.
Just a reminder that "Kenny Rogers" airs tonight on A&E at 9:00 eastern. Don Henley was a guest performer at the 2017 concert that this special is built upon.
Sorry to report that Don Henley was not on the A&E biography, "Kenny Rogers." It was a really interesting and worthwhile show though.
I recorded it. Will watch. Bummer no Henley.
In spite of My My's reminder, I was unable to watch this and I forgot to record it as well. Shoot - hopefully, they will air it again before too long.
I started to watch have to finish....
It appears to be available on aetv.com:
https://www.aetv.com/specials/biography-kenny-rogers
KW - Thanks so much for posting that link. I just finished watching and I really enjoyed it. It was great! Too bad they didn't show Don at Kenny's farewell show.
no prob :wink: Gonna watch tomorrow....ya wish Mr. Henley was in there, kinda dropped the ball on that, I think. Who knows.