Top 3 Poker Songs Everyone Knows
Almost all forms of casino gambling activities have managed to find their way into various facets of popular culture, and the music industry is no exception, with poker being a popular subject to write rhymes about.
Some of the world’s biggest solo artists and bands have released one or more hit tracks about poker in one form or another over the past several decades, and many of these tunes have stood the test of time.
Let’s dive straight in to discover the names of three iconic poker songs everyone knows or should know about. We have also included the names of several other casino or gambling-themed songs that also deserve mentioning.
What are the three most famous poker songs everyone knows?
Poker is one of the most popular card games in the world, and it has become so entrenched in some societies that various famous artists and rock bands have sung about it in their music.
A handful of poker songs from various genres have become more famous than any others, either because they climbed high in the music charts or because they appeared in unforgettable Hollywood movies.
The three most iconic poker songs from past and present that many people seem to know are the following:
- Artist: Motörhead. Track: Ace of Spades
- Artist: The Eagles. Track: Desperado
- Artist: Lady Gaga. Track: Poker Face
If you haven’t heard of any of these iconic poker songs, the chances are that you might have heard of at least one of these other poker/casino/gambling songs instead.
Some of the other popular songs about poker or gambling that are anywhere from just a couple of years old to, in some cases, more than seventy years old include titles such as Deuces Are Wild by Aerosmith, The Gambler by Kenny Rogers, Pokerface by Ghostface Killah (ft. Shawn Wigs), and Viva Las Vegas by Elvis Presley.
Other similar tunes include Huck’s Tune by Bob Dylan, The Jack by AC/DC, Diamond Jack by Wishbone Ash, A Good Run of Bad Luck by Clint Black, and Little Queen of Spades by Robert Johnson.
You also have On the Nickel by Tom Waits, The Stranger Song by Leonard Cohen, and Shape of My Heart by Sting, to name a few.
Where can I listen to these ‘poker’ songs today?
If you want to listen to one or more of these greatest songs about poker, you have several options available.
You could try your luck and go straight to YouTube, where you should be able to find most or all of these tunes for free, provided you have a Gmail/YouTube account, a reliable smartphone, tablet, laptop, or desktop computer, and a stable Wi-Fi/internet connection.
Other trusted music streaming websites with one or more of these poker songs are the following trusted sites:
- Amazon Music Unlimited
- YouTube Premium
- Apple Music
- Spotify
- iHeartRadio
Additional suggestions are Deezer, Pandora, SoundCloud, Qobuz, Tidal, Live One, and Jango, to name a few. These music streaming sites are free to sign up to, and some have free trials or free plans that allow you to listen to certain songs without paying.
Others have several rolling paid plans for singles, couples, families, students, etc., ranging from just a few dollars up to usually no more than $20 per month. You can also generally save a bit of money by paying annually instead of paying monthly.
Are there any good movies about poker?
Yes. If you love watching movies, enjoy playing poker, and want more than just to listen to the famous poker songs mentioned above, then you may want to check out some of these iconic poker movies, which you can enjoy watching on major streaming sites like Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime.
Examples include Leaving Las Vegas (1995), Casino (1995), Mississippi Grind (2018), 21 (2008), and The Cooler (2003). That’s not forgetting Rounders, the Ocean’s 11 movie and its sequels, The Hangover trilogy, Casino Royale, What Happens in Vegas, Danny’s Game, Croupier, Games Night, The Gambler, The House, and The Cooler.
What are the most popular poker games to play in 2024?
If you are of legal age to play online poker in your country, which is either 18 (in most countries), 19 (usually in the Canadian provinces) or 21 (in certain US states), you can choose between playing several different types of poker at hundreds of fully licensed and regulated iGaming sites.
For example, you can play computer-generated poker at online casinos, which rely on RNGs to produce the outcomes, or state-of-the-art live dealer poker, which doesn’t rely on RNGs.
These games are played alone, meaning you only have to beat the dealer to win a prize. Alternatively, you can play tournament/cash game/sit ‘n go poker against other players at numerous dedicated poker sites.
Conclusion
If you and your friends enjoy poker in any way, shape, or form, and you have either a gaming room or a decent-sized room with a stereo system or smart TV, you may want to consider hosting a poker night. You can now find affordable poker sets that generally include poker felts, cards, and chips.
To make your poker night more memorable, remember to get one more of these famous poker movies lined up and ready to play in the background, or try to arrange a playlist of poker songs to listen to as you play.