Type: Country
Artist: Kenny Rogers
Album: Kenny (1979)
Mood: An interesting story unfolds in the song
With the resonance of country life in its music and lyrics, this song is like a story put into motion with the surreal voice of Rogers telling the tale of a boy named Tommy who was a meek person because of the promise of non-violence he made to his father who died in prison. Years later he is faced with the same dilemma and even a movie was made inspired by the song.