Casino Movie Soundtrack Song List

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There have been plenty of casino themed films throughout the years, as they have become a staple in Hollywood. However we’re not here to give you a listicle of the very best casino films, rather we will focus on the music in these movies.

Music and the casino industry are heavily intertwined, especially with Las Vegas being the Entertainment Capital of the World, which is why casino films often have a great soundtrack. Here are our top 5 soundtracks from casino themed films:

Rounders

The Rounders soundtrack perfectly captures the atmosphere of playing poker, and that’s all thanks to the sonic genius of Christopher Young. Young delivered a classic soundtrack that captured the excitement of playing underground games. The soundtrack also features Counting Crows’ “Baby’ I’m a Big Star”, which was written specifically for the film.

Nowadays, it is hard to comprehend just how much of an impact Rounders had, not only cinema but also modern culture. CNBC credits Rounders as a major factor, along with ESPN and the rise of poker star Chris Moneymaker, that pushed poker into the mainstream in the early 2000’s.

Rounders introduced the idea of exclusive poker clubs, and it is a concept that has become popular online, both for veterans of the game and newcomers. Today many online platforms have taken this idea of poker clubs one step further, and rather than make them exclusive, as in Rounders, they are now aimed at bringing in as many players as possible. GeekMag’s review of the online platform PPPoker details how the gaming company allows players to create their own clubs where they can play using virtual chips. This allows them to play with people of their own level rather than compete in online poker tournaments against seasoned professionals. Granted these games may not have the same stakes of the underground ones in Rounders; but they recreate the same social atmosphere. Rounders has become a cult classic, and its soundtrack is the perfect accompaniment to the film and any game of poker, whether online or the real deal.

Maverick

A light-hearted Western comedy deserves a light, bubbly soundtrack. This Mel Gibson action-comedy has exactly that in the form of ten terrific country songs. Among the featured artists on the Maverick soundtrack are Vince Gill, Waylon Jennings, and Tracy Lawrence. Country music superstar Clint Black, who was recently named to New Music City’s Walk of Fame, also contributed a song, titled “A Good Run of Bad Luck.” It’s is a good one — upbeat yet easy on the ears, which is typical of Black’s hits. Randy Newman, composed Maverick‘s equally light and lively score, and captured the fun of the film perfectly.

The Cincinnati Kid

Any soundtrack with a Ray Charles song (the titular “The Cincinnati Kid” in this case) goes up a notch in our book. That’s the case with The Cincinnati Kid, which chronicles the life of Eric “The Kid” Stoner. Renowned composer Lalo Schifrin was tasked to score this Steve McQueen film, and to this day The Cincinnati Kid soundtrack remains one of his most successful film scores. It is bluesy and vibrant, and captures the gamut of emotions that come with playing poker. That’s why this soundtrack is a great musical complement to the film.

The Cooler

Mark Isham needs no introduction. He’s one of the best musicians and film composers alive. His work on The Cooler soundtrack is testament to this. It is elegant and atmospheric, and revels in that unmistakable Vegas vibe. This makes the soundtrack laid-back, sensual, and energetic all at the same time. It also has notable songs like Paul Servino’s rendition of “You’re Getting to Be a Habit With Me” and Bobby Caldwell’s version of “Luck Be a Lady.” But the heart and soul of this collection is Isham’s delicate, sometimes wistful musicianship (seen in “Leaving Las Vegas”). This soundtrack is a feel good, easy-listening masterpiece, and is a perfect counterpoint to the world of casino gaming.

Ocean’s Eleven

The soundtrack of Ocean’s Eleven is a kinetic mix of David Holmes’ original score and a collection of songs. But the soundtrack is mostly hip and upbeat, with a sprinkling of blues, funk, and electronica. The additional songs deliver as well, most notable being Percy Faith’s “A Song for Young Lovers” and Quincy Jones’ “Blues in the Night.” In all, this soundtrack offers a diverse mix of tracks, which helped this film become an early classic of the 2000’s.

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Whether its movies, books or music, tales about taking risks just seem to make art seem that little bit cooler. There’s been hundreds of songs about poker, casino, roulette and everything in between since music began, and we take a look at ten of the best. From rock, to pop, and even heavy metal, check out these gems!

Snake Eyes – Mumford And Sons

The seventh track featured on their 2015 album Wilder Mind, Snake Eyes is a rather somber piece referencing bad luck with an ex-lover. The title Snake Eyes is a reference to the dice roll resulting in a single pip on each dice, the lowest score available from rolling two dice, and generally considered an omen of bad luck.

Ace of Spades – Motörhead

One of the most famous rock songs in history, 1980’s Ace of Spades from the album of the same name has become an anthem across the globe. The card referenced is traditionally considered the highest card in a deck of cards, but its value can change from game to game. Both the song and the album became firm fan favorites in Motörhead’s catalog, and the song has been played at every single show since its release.

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Poker Face – Lady Gaga

Featured on her debut album “The Fame” and one of the singers most famous songs, Poker Face landed at number one in charts across the globe and has been a staple of Gaga’s career ever since, earning itself covers from artists such as Pixie Lott, Chris Daughtry and even Finnish country band Steve ‘N’ Seagulls.

The Angel And The Gambler – Iron Maiden

This 1998 single from British band Iron Maiden was featured on the album Virtual XI, their second with new vocalist Blaze Bayley. The mostly CGI video features the band playing to an animated crowd, and their infamous mascot Eddie acting as house dealer against the bands bass player Steve Harris.

The Jack – AC/DC

Written by the Young Brothers and Bon Scott and appearing on their 1975 album T.N.T, the song has been featured in most of the bands live releases since its debut.

“She gave me the Queen, she gave me the King. She was wheeling’ and dealing’ just doin’ her thing. She was holdin’ a pair, but I had to try. Her deuce was wild but my ace was high.”

Although lyrically themed around gambling and packed with poker terminology, it’s rumoured that perhaps that’s not necessarily the case.

The Winner Takes It All – ABBA

A fan favorite in the ABBA catalogue, and earning itself over an incredible 40 different cover versions, this single hit #1 in Belgium, the United Kingdom, Ireland, the Netherlands, and South Africa. Featured on the 1980 album Super Trouper, the song was rumored to be about the divorce of band members Agnetha Fältskog and Björn Ulvaeus but has been heavily denied by both parties on numerous occasions.

Tumbling Dice – The Rolling Stones

Featured on the infamous 1972 double album Exile On Main Street, the lyrics tell the story of a gambling man who can’t remain faithful to any woman. Credited as a Jagger/Richards composition, the song was initially called Good Time Women, but after Jagger decided he wasn’t a fan of the lyrics so decided to write new ones, settling on the title, and turning to his house keeper for inspiration for the rest of the words.

Viva Las Vegas – Elvis Presley

Probably the most famous gambling song in the world, and the unofficial soundtrack to the city that never sleeps, this track was initially released as a B-Side to “What’d I Say” from the film, Viva Las Legas. Although Presley never played the song live, it’s been covered live by numerous artists and is credited with selling over half a million copies.

Smoke On The Water – Deep Purple

Without a doubt the most popular guitar riff in history, the lyrics to this song tell the story of Deep Purple recording their album Machine Head in Montreux, Switzerland with a mobile recording studio called “The Rolling Stones Mobile Recording Studio” The day before Deep Purple were due to start recording, the Mobile was parked next to the Montreux Casino, an arena that was part of a complex of gambling halls, restaurants and theatres.

While Frank Zappa and his band the Mothers of Invention were onstage, a fire was ignited when an audience member shot a flare into the venue ceiling. The Casino burned to the ground (online casino gaming is much safer), but the studio and band were moved in time to escape damage.

Train of Consequences – Megadeth

Featured on the 1994 album Youthanasia, the lyrics to Train of Consequences tells the story of a man whose laundry list of poor decisions and betrayals eventually start to catch up with him.

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“No horse ever ran as fast, as the money that you bet. I’m blowing on my cards and I play them to my chest”

The album received positive reviews upon its release and was commercially successful, peaking at number 4 on the Billboard 200 chart, and was certified platinum for shipping one million copies in the United States by 1995

(Article provided by Gina Hutchings, Gaming and Gambling Consultant at Paddy Power Casino)

Author: Buddy Iahn

Buddy Iahn founded The Music Universe when he decided to juxtapose his love of web design and music. As a lifelong drummer, he decided to take a hiatus from playing music to report it. The website began as a fun project in 2013 to one of the top independent news sites.