Ace of Spades
Motörhead
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If you like to gamble, I tell you I'm your man You win some, lose some, all the same to me The pleasure is to play, makes no difference what you say I don't share your greed, the only card I need is the Ace of Spades The Ace of Spades Playing for the high one, dancing with the devil Going with the flow, it's all a game to me Seven or eleven, snake eyes watching you Double up or quit, double stake or split, the Ace of Spades The Ace of Spades You know I'm born to lose, and gambling's for fools But that's the way I like it baby I don't wanna live for ever And don't forget the joker! Pushing up the ante, I know you gotta see me Read 'em and weep, the dead man's hand again I see it in your eyes, take one look and die The only thing you see, you know it's gonna be the Ace of Spades The Ace of Spades
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Written by: Edward Alan Clarke, Ian Kilmister, Philip John Taylor
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10 facts about this song
Release and Success"Ace of Spades" is a title track from Motörhead's same-titled album released in 1980.
- The song reached number 15 on the UK Singles Chart and has since become a staple in the band's live shows.
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Song CompositionLead vocalist Lemmy Kilmister wrote "Ace of Spades". He declared it as an exploration of his love for gambling and risks.
- The song is famous for its iconic heavy metal guitar riff.
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Music VideoThe music video for "Ace of Spades" was shot in a desert setting portraying the band as Old West cowboys.
- It was one of the earliest examples of the band making music videos and helped cement their presence on MTV.
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Cultural Impact"Ace of Spades" has featured in various movies, television shows, and video games.
- Notably, the song has appeared in 'Tony Hawk's Pro Skater 3,' 'Guitar Hero,' and the film 'The Young Ones'.
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Musical LegacyThis song is considered one of the best hard rock songs of all time.
- "Rolling Stone" magazine ranked it at number 155 on its list of "The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time".
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After Lemmy's DeathFollowing lead vocalist Lemmy's death in 2015, fans launched a campaign to get "Ace of Spades" to number 1 in the UK Singles Chart as a tribute. It eventually reached number 13.
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VariationsSeveral cover versions exist by artists like Linkin Park and Metallica.
- There is also an acoustic version of the song, which showcases the versatility of its sound and composition.
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Live Performances"Ace of Spades" was often the finale song in Motörhead's live performances, with the inclusion of pyrotechnic displays.
- Various live recordings of the song have been released as singles and in the band’s compilations albums also.
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LyricsThe song’s phrase “read ‘em and weep” is a classic phrase said in poker games when a player reveals a winning hand.
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Album ArtThe album cover featuring the song shows the band members dressed as cowboys, reflecting the “wild west” theme featured in the music video.
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