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| floop |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 01:05:43
i want to create the ultimate gambling-themed cd mix for my next Vegas (or other) gambling adventure. can you help me come up with a list of good songs.
here's what i can think of at the moment:
Viva Las Vegas (both the Elvis and Dead Kennedys versions)
The Gambler (Kenny Rogers)
Ace Of Spades (Moterhead)
Rambin' Gamblin Willie (Bob Dylan) |
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| amor es revenge |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 17:52:32
quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Midnight Rambler by the Stones...
something something midnight rambler,
something something something gambler.
That's my attempt at Erebus-esque exhaustive lyrical supply.
 "Join The Cult Of Frank/In Ten Words Or Less"
I'm not sure I'd recommend this song...it's about a serial killer, you know
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| Erebus |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 17:19:57
quote:
Originally posted by Cheeseman1000
Midnight Rambler by the Stones...
something something midnight rambler,
something something something gambler.
That's my attempt at Erebus-esque exhaustive lyrical supply.
Hey, all I did was visit a Stan Ridgway fansite, cut, & paste. ; ) I love that song and the album it came from. Gambling isn't my drug but I know the beast we call Excess. |
| Cheeseman1000 |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 14:42:36
Midnight Rambler by the Stones...
something something midnight rambler,
something something something gambler.
That's my attempt at Erebus-esque exhaustive lyrical supply.
"Join The Cult Of Frank/In Ten Words Or Less" |
| floop |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 14:39:18
thanks for the suggestions everyone. especially Chip Away Boy.
i don't have plans to go soon, i'm just preparing in advance. i've actually been making a conscious effort to stay away from Vegas recently, because it's counter-productive to certain financial goals i have.. but last night i was getting the urge. and thought that if i do go soon, which i probably will, a gambling-themed soundtrack would be fun. |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 12:30:29
Just play all the songs from Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas, read the book before you go and then take all the drugs that Hunter and his attorney take. 
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
| darwin |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 12:27:02
You can't go to Vegas without any Sinatra (or I suppose Martin or Sammy Davis, Jr. will do).
I suggest:
Luck be a Lady or High Hopes |
| Erebus |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 11:25:49
"Lost Weekend" from "Call of the West" by Wall of Voodoo
Drivin' outta Vegas in their automobile
She was in the back seat while he was at the wheel
With the windows wide open
All the money from the store, they'd gambled away
He said "the best laid plans often go astray"
She took the page of a book and turned it down
She lit a cigarette, she didn't make a sound
"And I know, if we'd had just one more chance," he said
"I know, we'd finally hit the big one at last", she said
Chorus:
(Instead of) another lost weekend
Lost weekend
Another lost weekend
Lost weekend
"Pull over soon," she said, "it's no big deal,
You can take any exit that you happen to feel
Is the right one"
The right one
As she slowly blew her smoke out the rear wind vent
She thought back on all the letters she'd sent
For a contest to be on a quiz game show
"Maybe I shoulda stayed in school," he said
"Yeah, I know––start your own business cleanin' swimming pools," she said
Chorus repeat x2
She leaned over the front seat and twiddled with the radio dial
She looked out the window, saw a sign, and both of them began to smile
"There's a place we can stay at... it's up another mile."
credits
Lyrics by: Stanard Ridgway
Music by: Wall Of Voodoo
Published by: © Copyright 1983 Big Talk Music / Illegal Songs (administered by BMI)
Produced by: Richard Mazda
performers
Chas T. Gray: synthesizer, bass, backing vocals
Marc Moreland: six and twelve string guitars
Joe Nanini: percussion, drums, vocals
Stanard Ridgway: vocals, harmonica, keyboards
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| Dallas |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 10:35:12
Wilco - Casino Queen
Stones - Tumblin' Dice
Gram Parsons (or the Cowboy Junkies version or even the Emmylou Harris version) - Las Vegas
The Gram Parsons song is great in capturing the despair of Vegas, so, if you havent heard it seek it out...
"The first time I lose I drink whiskey
The 2nd time I lose I drink Gin
The 3rd time I lose I'll drink anything
cause I think I'm gonna win"
or
"Well, i spend all night with the dealer
Tryin' to get ahead
Spend all day at the holiday inn
Tryin' to get out of bed"
Now that my friend is Vegas... |
| Homers_pet_monkey |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 10:14:58
Limp Bizkit 'Rollin' (crap(s) song).
Hansel and Gretel have formed a band, .....And You Will Know Us By The Trail Of Breadcrumbs!!! |
| Chip Away Boy |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 02:27:31
Britney Spears - Hit me baby one more time (blackjack song) |
| bedrock_barney |
Posted - 03/15/2004 : 01:50:23
I think Neil Young's 'Cripple Creek Ferry' mentions a gambler and it's a nice singalong number.
Also:
The Clash - Three Card Trick (don't think it's necessarily about gambling though)
B52's - Queen of Las Vegas
Cocteau Twins - Heaven or Las Vegas (magnificent band and song)
REM - All the way to Reno (does Reno count?)
ELO - Poker
Ween - Blackjack
Enjoy the trip Floop! Wish I was coming along.
 "The Pixies are reforming?? / I say bring back Abba, ahaaa!!!" |
