Tag: elvis presley

Music and Poker: The Overlapping Traits You Didn’t Know Existed

September 18, 2024

Music and poker have a long history together. You only need to look at the number of world-famous songs that mention poker to know that. Ace of Spades by Motorhead, Desperado by The Eagles, and The Gambler by Kenny Rogers are all certified classics, and, while not explicitly about poker, Elvis Presley’s Viva Las Vegas, released back in 1964, certainly captures the feeling of the dizzying heights of Las Vegas.

Falling In Love With You: John Grimes Of #Jedward Surprises Fans With Gorgeous Acoustic Cover Of The #ElvisPresley Classic

August 16, 2021

We all know the song as soon as we hear the title, or indeed, as soon as we hear those first lines, “Wise men say / Only fools rush in”. In our minds we can also instantly hear the resonating vocals of The King himself, Elvis Presley, who died this day, 44 years ago. It’s a hard act to follow, but we think John Grimes has got it in the bag with his acoustic guitar cover of ‘Can’t Help Falling In Love’.

The Most Famous Gambling Songs

May 13, 2021

Humans tend to make art about the things they enjoy, and throughout the ages, gambling has been a topic of much artistic focus because it’s one of humanity’s oldest vices. From Cezanne to Caravaggio, countless greats have portrayed rolling the dice or betting on cards. Modernity’s music is by no means above focusing on the flick of the dealer’s wrist, and there are thousands of songs that portray gambling, the highs, and the lows. Here are the most famous for you to enjoy as you join their ranks.