It’s a well-known fact that musicians draw inspiration from different aspects from their life and they use their interests and everyday events to make music and come up with ideas for their music videos and lyrics. Naturally, musicians, although famous people, still have their hobbies and leisure activities they enjoy. And, just like thousands of people around the world, musicians are also passionate gamblers and often visit different casinos to lay off some steam. Therefore, it’s no wonder that many musicians found inspiration and used their love for casinos to create music.
If you’ve ever paid attention to the songs you hear on the radio, you’ve probably noticed that some of them have a casino reference or talk about the fun they’ve had in Las Vegas. Also, when you visit a casino, whether it be a land-based one or the modern online casino, you can hear these hit songs that’ll make your gambling experience even more enjoyable. So, if you need a playlist for the next time you log into your online casino account, stay tuned as we make a list of some of the most popular songs.
Waking Up in Vegas—Katy Perry
This single was released in 2008 as the final single on her album “One of the Boys” and it soon became a popular hit on the radios all around the USA. Perry is famous for her dynamic and catchy songs and her colorful music videos that always tell a great story and do the lyrics justice. Just based on the title of the song, we can guess it talks about the famous quote: “What happens in Vegas, stays in Vegas.”
The tune is contagious and you’ll quickly find yourself humming the melody. Plus, we can’t help but mention the bold and brave outfits used in the music video to convey the Vegas atmosphere. The song talks about a couple going to Vegas and spending all of their money gambling and drinking in Vegas. You’ll notice lots of slot machines in the background and other well-known casino symbols.
The song was very popular back in the day and it managed to reach the top ten songs in the USA.
Viva Las Vegas—Elvis Presley
There’s no need to mention that Elivs Presley is one of the most famous, if not the most famous singers who regularly performed in Las Vegas and both his appearance and style are a symbol of the gambling capital. Even nowadays, you can see hundreds of entertainers in Vegas who dress up as Elvis and his trademark white suit is a must for anyone trying to imitate the King of Rock. Plus, you’ve probably noticed that in each American romcom where the couple elopes to Vgeas to get married, the priest that greets them in the wedding chapel is usually dressed exactly like Elivs.
The song, “Viva Las Vegas” was recorded back in 1964 but it remains popular to this day forward. It’s also one of his most recognized songs. It’s an homage to Las Vegas and it talks about the bright city lights and the grand entertainment it offers. This evergreen hit is great background music for when you’re practising your slot tournament strategy or learning the poker basics.
Poker Face—Lady Gaga
The song that basically made Lady Gaga famous and is part of many casino playlists is her 2008 hit “Poker Face.” The casino reference is obvious and both its catchy tune and memorable music video have made the song famous and it overflowed radio stations in the USA when it was released.
Apart from the song’s title, there are many other references throughout the song and she mentioned Russian roulette, playing cards, rolling dice, etc. Nonetheless, despite its numerous casino references, the song in fact deals with the issue of sexuality and the entire lyrics are a metaphor. But the casino jargon she uses has earned this song a spot on many different playlists in both land-based and online casinos.
The bottom line
The next time you find yourself in a casino, pay attention to the music it plays and try to see whether some of our abovementioned hits will pop up. Also, we hope that you’ll add some of these songs to your playlist if you haven’t already as they’ll definitely enhance your online gambling experience.
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