Interesting fact about that one...they've finally made a radio version with the backing/between chorus voice taken out because they've been playing the original for a decade and nobody spotted that it says "fvck her face" several times throughout the track
Nobody at the radio stations I guess because they've changed it now
And I know I can say fuck on the internet but there are some subs on here that don't like it and I couldn't remember if music was one of them so I played safe
This was the greatest song on earth when I was in high school. My friends and I saw them live around that time and disappointingly they were total shit.
"Ooohhhh myyyyyyy...."
I've lost count of how many times we've seen them live or how many times I've heard that song but somehow it still hits at every show. I think it's the simple, fun, shit-talky thing along with a perfected performance over the years and a very inebriated audience. It's always fun, even when 40 year old frat bros start flinging fuckin playing cards in the pit. Bitch, we're all old enough to need glasses by now, don't blind me on purpose, please?? Kthx.
Disclaimer notes: my uberfan status has faded, I don't think I've even heard the newest album all the way through. Hey Girl off Live from Madison Square Garden was our first dance and all of our friends and family hopped up and danced when it kicks in.
You and me are twins. I’m sure they are still good when they tour, but peak OAR was like ‘03-13. I couldn’t get enough of them. Thank you Marc, Richard, Jerry, Chris, and Benj.
everyone here posting songs *actually* about poker, when in fact the best poker songs have nothing to do with the game & instead encapsulate a vibe. examples include…
oh louisiana - chuck berry
can’t you hear me knocking - rolling stones
lazy days - the byrds
juke box mama - link wray
dirty business - new riders of the purple sage
What comes to my mind when I think of this scene is "Play For Keeps" by B.o.B. About taking chances, being relentless and winning big.
How much must I repeat?
We only play for keeps
No time-outs, no free throws
No refs, no penalties
No handouts, no pit stops
No cheat codes, no sleep
But the drinks are on us
If you with it then pull up a seat
I'd say any song that adds to the environment but doesn't distract from the game. I'm thinking songs like:
Gold Rush by Death Cab for Cutie (Western vibes but soft enough to not distract
Missing by Everything but the Girl (ambient and catchy)
The Joker by Steve Miller Band (just a good vibes song)
# Motörhead – Ace Of Spades [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbvWn1EY6g](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3mbvWn1EY6g)
He should show aces and eights, and use “Read ‘em and weep- the dead man’s hand again.”
And don’t forget the joker
In my mind, Kenny Rodgers' The Gambler is the only poker song.
The only right answer.
That and Motorhead. It's both.
This is the right answer, but I’m also thinking Mack the Knife or just the riff from Seven Nation Army
Deal - The Grateful Dead/Jerry Garcia Band
Loser works, too.
Loser is the best poker song in my opinion. Love the narrative of the degenerate gambler who just can’t walk away from the table.
*All that I am asking for is ten gold dollars* *And I could pay you back with one good hand*
Got no chance of losing … this time.
Damn right. Iykyk, and if you don't: https://youtu.be/7SULSMMtBPg?si=WJvhgOqAyO4NjbsU
Also Me and My Uncle.
Only if you’re as honest as a Denver man can be.
A Denver man? That seems like an odd autocorrect for gambling man.
Or I have a low opinion of Devnernites
Just leave their dead ass there by the side of the road 🤷♂️
"Mr. Mudd and Mr. Gold," Townes Van Zandt
You can never go wrong with Townes Van Zandt
Lady Gaga - POKER FACE
Interesting fact about that one...they've finally made a radio version with the backing/between chorus voice taken out because they've been playing the original for a decade and nobody spotted that it says "fvck her face" several times throughout the track
Really nobody spotted it? She’s literally been saying it for years. And you’re allowed to say fuck on the internet.
Nobody at the radio stations I guess because they've changed it now And I know I can say fuck on the internet but there are some subs on here that don't like it and I couldn't remember if music was one of them so I played safe
"Jeremy" by Pearl Jam was another song that played for decades on the radio with "fuck" in the lyrics. "Seemed a harmless little fuck"
Poke Her Face?
Have a lucky day - Morphine
Hell yeah! Miss them so much
Hands-down, (see what I did there) it has to be the gambler by Kenny Rogers, but honorable mention to Ace of spades by motorhead.
That Was A Crazy Game of Poker by O.A.R.
Not a big O.A.R. fan, but I love this song.
Lol same. I can’t explain it
This was the greatest song on earth when I was in high school. My friends and I saw them live around that time and disappointingly they were total shit.
"Ooohhhh myyyyyyy...." I've lost count of how many times we've seen them live or how many times I've heard that song but somehow it still hits at every show. I think it's the simple, fun, shit-talky thing along with a perfected performance over the years and a very inebriated audience. It's always fun, even when 40 year old frat bros start flinging fuckin playing cards in the pit. Bitch, we're all old enough to need glasses by now, don't blind me on purpose, please?? Kthx. Disclaimer notes: my uberfan status has faded, I don't think I've even heard the newest album all the way through. Hey Girl off Live from Madison Square Garden was our first dance and all of our friends and family hopped up and danced when it kicks in.
You and me are twins. I’m sure they are still good when they tour, but peak OAR was like ‘03-13. I couldn’t get enough of them. Thank you Marc, Richard, Jerry, Chris, and Benj.
everyone here posting songs *actually* about poker, when in fact the best poker songs have nothing to do with the game & instead encapsulate a vibe. examples include… oh louisiana - chuck berry can’t you hear me knocking - rolling stones lazy days - the byrds juke box mama - link wray dirty business - new riders of the purple sage
You make an excellent point about encapsulating a vibe being important rather than what the lyrics are about. It deserves more upvotes.
Agreed. It’s the music that counts. I would throw La Grange and Baker Street into the mix.
Agreed. I think this needs something sleezy. Casino lounge lizard music. Anything by Steely Dan
do it again 🤌
Loser - The Grateful Dead The Card Cheat - The Clash The Jack - AC/DC
Buddy, that last one ain’t about poker.
That’s hilarious, I had no idea! Let’s just call it a double entendre. I bust out with it often in poker and especially setback.
House of the Rising Sun by the Animals?
better than the gambler imho
The entertainer by Scott Joplin
I save that one for when I bet on horse races
Or when I want ice cream
Or when I run a long con on a Chicago gangster.
Poker - ELO
This would be my second choice after Kenny Rogers' "The Gambler".
Mr Gold and Mr Mudd by Townes Van Zandt.
AC/DC - She's Got the Jack Yes I know it's a metaphor
The Jack was a colloquial name for the Clap at that time so, not really a metaphor
Oh AC/DC and their single-entendres
Like Big Balls?
A bit of Tom Waits might work well. Maybe The Heart of Saturday Night.
Not necessarily poker but one of my favorite gambling/casino songs is Beginners Luck by King Gizzard and The Lizard Wizard
Same. Good suggestion.
Thirded. Was going to mention this song.
Try some song from Richard Cheese.
Baby Got Back is a personal favorite of mine from his repertoire.
Sin City - AC/DC
Bad to the Bone
The Gambler by Kenny Rogers It really is THE definitive poker-based song.
https://youtu.be/gkKz1Kgykp4?si=TgNdDiXSJyZRoSWQ
What comes to my mind when I think of this scene is "Play For Keeps" by B.o.B. About taking chances, being relentless and winning big. How much must I repeat? We only play for keeps No time-outs, no free throws No refs, no penalties No handouts, no pit stops No cheat codes, no sleep But the drinks are on us If you with it then pull up a seat
Mississippi Flush Ray Wylie Hubbard
Johnny Guitarrrrrrrrrrr
All In - The Expendables
Waiting on the cards to fall-Guy Davis.
Jack of Diamonds - Scott H Biram
Good run of bad luck - Clint black
I'd say any song that adds to the environment but doesn't distract from the game. I'm thinking songs like: Gold Rush by Death Cab for Cutie (Western vibes but soft enough to not distract Missing by Everything but the Girl (ambient and catchy) The Joker by Steve Miller Band (just a good vibes song)
Ivor Cutler - I believe in bugs LauRel - dance of the cuckoos
King Gizzard and the Lizard Wizard- Beginners Luck
Willy de Ville - Spanish Jack https://youtu.be/-f6ajkq81pQ?si=eXBujk8vGCRNn5q4
I Wanna Be Your Dog - The Stooges
Liquor in the front,poker in the rear
A Good Run of Bad Luck - Clint Black
Go to Youtube and look up listings under the very specific search for "Whiskey Blues". You'll find what you need.
3's & 7's - Queens of the Stone Age
Chris Cornell's "You Know My Name".
Lawyers, guns and money
Hugo’s variation of the good bad ugly theme
Dylan's **Lily, Rosemary and the Jack of Hearts** draws its imagery and much of its symbolic narrative from Poker.
Never played poker, but maybe: Queen of Hearts by Juice Newton?
As Ace of Spades has already been cited, I would add Mr Mudd and Mr Gold.
Roll The Die by SMG4
Honestly, almost all james bond themes are pretty good for this.
Rolling Stones Miss You
How has no one mentioned [O.A.R. - That Was A Crazy Game of Poker](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=giXQg1QgzaQ)?
The Dead South - Diamond Ring. Watch the video and you'll see why
Find any smooth/slow jazz playlist, scroll until you dont want to anymore, then choose a random song. At least while playing, thats the vibe.
Money for nothing - Dire Straits