Kenny Rogers Sings 'Lady, I’m Your Knight in Shining Armor' And It Touches Hearts Until Today

Jun 09, 2020 by apost team

Kenny Rogers is one of country music's biggest legends. People often forget that he had more than his share of pop crossover hits, too. One of the most stellar examples of that is the song "Lady," written by Lionel Richie.

This timeless ballad testifies of the devotion one man can have for a woman. Although Kenny is gone, this song still holds up. Seeing him perform this song live is still an incredibly touching experience.

The lyrics to this song are some of the most revealing and personal in all of popular music history. The idea of waiting for a long time for the right partner is something everyone knows about. When Rogers sings about the relief and excitement of finally finding his true love, it's a feeling that people around the world can identify with.

We've all had that special person come into our lives who made us feel like no one else could. The most surprising thing about this song is that Lionel Richie didn't keep it for himself. After his bandmates from the Commodores passed on it, the song was offered to Kenny Rogers.

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Recently an old video of Rogers performing the song resurfaced. At the time, it was a new single. The audience isn't familiar with it quite yet, but when he starts to sing, they're immediately on board. It's clear they're listening to a new classic.

Today, that video has over 55 million views online. Commenters on YouTube have shared their own, personal stories about what that song means to them. For many of them, this was—and still is—'their' song with their partner. The simple, direct message of this song is hard to ignore. When a man bares his soul so completely, that can be a very powerful thing.

In later performances, people loved this song. They knew all the words and would sing along. It peaked as a No. 1 Billboard hit for six whole weeks in 1980, according to Songfacts, and remained in the Top 100 list for 25 weeks. Apparently, the song was defining for a whole generation. Now young people are discovering it online, too.

What's your favorite Kenny Rogers ballad and why? Let us know in the comments  and make sure you pass this along to your friends and family!