{"id":60336,"date":"2020-02-27T18:23:52","date_gmt":"2020-02-27T18:23:52","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/?p=60336"},"modified":"2021-08-13T10:23:45","modified_gmt":"2021-08-13T09:23:45","slug":"music-and-money-five-of-the-most-famous-casino-themed-pop-songs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/essentiallypop.com\/epop\/2020\/02\/music-and-money-five-of-the-most-famous-casino-themed-pop-songs\/","title":{"rendered":"Music and Money: Five of the Most Famous Casino-Themed Pop Songs"},"content":{"rendered":"

There are certain subjects that will always inspire songs: love, loss, breakups, and makeups\u2026 When it comes to select topics, it seems the only way we can really make sense of them is to turn our experiences into epic tunes.<\/strong><\/h4>\n

But not every area covered by pop is equally weighty. While romance and longing might top the charts weekly, they\u2019re not the only subjects our favourite lyricists write about. Sex, drugs, and rock and roll also feature, along with the high-rolling, glamorous world of the casino.<\/p>\n

With gambling having inspired dozens of famous tunes, we take a look at five of the most popular, so get ready for one very special playlist.<\/p>\n

Luck Be a Lady\u00a0by Frank Sinatra<\/h2>\n

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Like the King of Rock and Roll, Elvis Presley, Frank Sinatra was not only one of the most famous musicians ever to walk the earth, but an ardent admirer of that famous gambling mecca: Las Vegas. A\u00a0regular performer<\/a> during its 50s and 60s heyday, he was often found crooning a very aptly titled song: Luck Be a Lady, which he recorded and released in 1950. We can only imagine how many of fortune\u2019s favoured ones have scored a win, and maybe some free spins<\/a>, whilst listening to its lilting, well-known lines playing softly in the background.<\/p>\n

The Gambler\u00a0by Kenny Rogers<\/h2>\n

If there\u2019s one card game we\u2019re all familiar with, it\u2019s poker. Available to play at every self-respecting casino, both off and online,\u00a0it\u2019s a game that requires equal parts luck and skill, with sites like\u00a0casinobonusca<\/a> sharing dozens of exciting offers to help players get the most for their money. It also happens to be the subject of 1978 song\u00a0The Gambler, made famous by the talented Kenny Rogers. An iconic song about meeting a mysterious gambler on a train, it shares an important lesson for both life and poker: \u201cYou\u2019ve got to know when to hold \u2018em, know when to fold \u2018em.\u201d<\/p>\n

Waking Up in Vegas\u00a0by Katy Perry<\/h2>\n

More recently, renowned crooner Katy Perry has been touching on the subject of casinos too. During the early years of her fame, in 2009, she released this popular tune, which shares the immortal line that \u201cWhat happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.\u201d An exploration of the city\u2019s wild party scene, the accompanying video even depicted two vital Vegas traditions: dressing up as an Elvis impersonator and getting married.<\/p>\n

Snake Eyes\u00a0by Mumford and Sons<\/h2>\n

The ever-popular Mumford and Sons also got in on the casino action in 2015. A British folk-rock band, they\u2019re often viewed as an acquired taste, but their song\u00a0Snake Eyes\u00a0holds more of a mass appeal than most in their portfolio. Telling the tale of a down-on-his-luck guy who\u2019s pining for his ex-girlfriend, it uses frequent casino-based analogies, including its\u00a0titular phrase<\/a>, which represents one of the worst rolls you can get.<\/p>\n

Viva Las Vegas\u00a0by Elvis Presley<\/h2>\n

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Last but not least, who could compile a casino-themed playlist without including this most famous of songs:\u00a0Viva Las Vegas.\u00a0Released by Elvis in 1963, it marks one of his most well-known and enduringly popular titles. Originally used as the soundtrack to the film of the same name, it has been covered dozens of times over, by everyone from ZZ Top to Engelbert Humperdinck.<\/p>\n

Fancy a little casino-themed action of your own? Then bring this playlist to life, turn the volume up, and see if Lady Luck is on your side!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

There are certain subjects that will always inspire songs: love, loss, breakups, and makeups\u2026 When it comes to select topics, it seems the only way we can really make sense of them is to turn our experiences into epic tunes.<\/p>\n

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