LiveRouletteâs Ultimate Online Casino Playlist
There seems to be a âworldâ day for almost everything these days. From World Baking Day in May to World Say Something Nice Day in June, thereâs a constant stream of reminders about the good things in life. One day thatâs designed to get everyone moving and grooving is World Music Day. Taking place in June every year, the celebration originated in France, where itâs known as FĂŞte de la Musique.
Jack Lang, Minister of Culture of France, and Maurice Fleuret, a composer, were behind the initiative. Their vision was to get people sharing their musical talents. âMusic everywhere and the concert nowhereâ was the slogan they adopted ahead of the first event in 1982. Since then, World Music Day has become an international affair.
Rather fortunately, this day of musical appreciation also falls around our first birthday celebrations. We love music, so, in the spirit of celebration, weâve decided to countdown our top tracks relating to all things casino. Whatâs more, these picks are the perfect accompaniment to your online casino experience here at LiveRoulette.
1. Lady Gaga â Poker Face (2008)
Poker is often described as battle of wits disguised as a game of cards. Lady Gaga certainly took that idea to heart when she released Poker Face. Far from using poker terminology unnecessarily, Gaga links phrases like âI wanna holdâem like they do in Texas, pleaseâ and âcanât read my poker faceâ to allusions of love. Indeed, the idea that love is often a game fits perfectly with the analogies to poker.
2. Pinball Wizard â The Who (1969)
If you ever need a song to get you moving while you play online casino games, Pinball Wizard is it. The Whoâs story of a deaf, dumb, and blind kid playing pinball like a pro is full of energy. As you listen, you get the sense of a game in motion. How the kid plays, we donât know. All we know is that he can.
3. Money â Pink Floyd (1973)
You shouldnât play online casino games for the money alone. Playing should be fun and rewarding and not as a means for financial gain. It can be hard to ignore the prizes on offer when you play roulette, slots, and blackjack. Pink Floydâs Money is all about the high life. Painting pictures of exuberance, the song tells tales of a lavish world where high rollers live a life of luxury.
4. Viva Las Vegas â Elvis Presley (1964)
Part of The Kingâs crown certainly lies in Las Vegas. At the height of his career, he spent seven years performing in Sin City on a weekly basis. Such was his affinity with Vegas, that fans of Elvis often call the period between 1969 and 1976 as the âVegas Yearsâ. As a prelude to his Sin City experience, Viva Las Vegas became a hit for Presley. Capturing the spirit of the gambling hub, the song (originally written for a movie of the same name) really does get you in the mood for gaming action.
5. Tumbling Dice â Rolling Stones (1972)
Tumbling Dice was famously recorded in the basement of a chateau in France. It peaked at number 5 in the UK charts and #7 on the US Billboard Hot 100. Aside from the links between dice and online casino games like Craps, the boogie-woogie rhythm really pulls you in. Many gamers talk about going into the zone when they play. Well, this song will really get you into a nice groove.
6. Huckâs Tune â Bob Dylan (2007)
Anyone thatâs a fan of online casino and poker gaming will know the movie Lucky You. Although its depiction of poker was a far cry from what the iconic Rounders achieved, the movie did produce one good thing: Huckâs Tune. A sombre, reflective song, Huckâs Tune paints a picture of a lonely road the gamblers had to walk before things turn in their favour.
7. Ace of Spades â Motorhead (1980)
If youâve never listened to Ace of Spades, youâre missing out on a piece of rock history. If Motorhead never released another song, their status as musical icons would be set thanks to this one. Like Lady Gaga, the band uses poker as a motif for love. However, unlike Poker Face, Ace of Spades hits you full-force with its rip-roaring chords and all-out rock vibes.
8.The Stranger Song â Leonard Cohen (1967)
Part song, part reading, Leonard Cohenâs The Stranger Song tells the story of a woman burned by love. Throughout the song, men are compared to dealers, casino veterans always chasing the next high from the turn of a card. The implication is that the men this woman has met are never focused on the present. Instead, they want to keep playing the cards (women) and chase the next unknown.Â
9. The Card Cheat â The Clash (1979)
You have to be prepared for some ups and downs when you play online casino games. Even with all the knowledge and skill in the world, there are times when things wonât be on your side. The Card Cheat is a reminder of this. When a man down on his luck decides to game the system, heâs quickly found out. Wise words from The Clash.
10. The Gambler â Kenny Rogers (1978)
We couldnât end our list without including arguably the most famous gambling song of all time. The Gambler by Kenny Rogers is as much of a lesson in life as a guide to playing cards. You have to know when to stand and fight, and when to walk away. This life lesson is taught from the perspective of a poker player looking at his cards, wondering whether to âholdâemâ or whether to âfoldâemâ. If you need a reminder of how to approach online casino gaming, as well as a great song to keep you entertained, The Gambler it is.
To celebrate World Music Day and our first birthday, play online casino games at LiveRoulette, turn on some tunes, and have some fun!
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