Son of a Rotten Gambler
Chip Taylor
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And his love will be his vision, And he'll take you where you stand. And will you stand your life by his, And help the boy become a man? Will he be the son of his father? His father, the teacher? Teachin' love and honesty, An' bein' his own manhandler. Or the son of, The son of a run of the mill, Run rotten gambler? Will the devil be getting to you, As you look back over what you've done? And what you've done: was it for reason or for rhyme? Was it just for fun? Will he be the son of his father? His father, the teacher? Teachin' love and honesty, An' bein' his own manhandler. Or the son of, The son of a run of the mill, Run rotten gambler? Back on the road now, you can lose your head. There ain't no kingdom for the gamblin' man. You know the road now and you've made your stand. When his eyes shine upon you, shine upon you. Will he be the son of his father? His father, the teacher? Teachin' love and honesty, An' bein' his own manhandler. Or the son of, The son of a run of the mill, Run rotten gambler? Will he be the son of his father? His father, the teacher? Or the son of a rotten gambler? Son of a rotten gambler? Son of a rotten gambler? Son of a rotten gambler? Son of a rotten gambler? The son of a rotten gambler? The son of a rotten gambler?.
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Written by: CHIP TAYLOR
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10 facts about this song
Song Creation"Son of a Rotten Gambler" was written by American songwriter Chip Taylor, who is best known for writing "Wild Thing" and "Angel of the Morning."
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Release InformationReleased in 1974, the song is the seventh track on the Canadian singer Anne Murray's tenth studio album, "Love Song."
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Chart PerformanceIn Canada, the song peaked at number 1 on the RPM Adult Contemporary chart and number 5 on the Country chart.
- In the United States, the song reached number 99 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and number 120 on the Cashbox chart.
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Song ThemeThe song tells the story of a gambler's son trying to resist following in his father's footsteps. It touches a spectrum of emotions including regret, love, and redemption.
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Cover VersionsThe Hollies, a popular English rock group, also recorded a version of "Son of a Rotten Gambler" in 1974.
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Anne Murray's CareerAnne Murray's version of "Son of a Rotten Gambler" came at a significant time in her career. She was gaining international recognition through her string of successful albums and singles.
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Legacy of SongDespite not being one of Anne Murray's most well-known songs, "Son of a Rotten Gambler" holds a special place in the hearts of her fans and country music aficionados for its poignant storytelling.
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Live PerformancesAnne Murray has included "Son of a Rotten Gambler" in numerous live performances throughout her career, deepening the song's connection with her audience.
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Style and ModeThe song is characteristic of Anne Murray's style, offering her characteristic mixture of folk, country, and pop stylings. It is perfect for her clear mezzo-soprano voice.
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The SongwriterChip Taylor, whose real name is James Wesley Voight, is the brother of actor Jon Voight and the uncle of actress Angelina Jolie. His profession as a songwriter has made a huge impact in various music genres.
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