From a Jack to a King
Ned Miller
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From a Jack to a King From loneliness to a wedding ring I played an Ace and I won a Queen And walked away with your heart From a Jack to a King With no regret I stacked the cards last night And lady luck played her hand just right To make me King of your heart For just a little while I thought that I might lose the game Then just in time I saw the twinkle in your eye From a Jack to a King From loneliness to a wedding ring I played an Ace and I won a Queen You made me King of your heart For just a little while I thought that I might lose the game Then just in time I saw the twinkle in your eye From a Jack to a King From loneliness to a wedding ring I played an Ace and I won a Queen You made me King of your heart
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Written by: Ned Miller
Lyrics © JAMIE MUSIC PUBLISHING CO, RALEIGH MUSIC PUBLISHING
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13 facts about this song
Release Date"From a Jack to a King" was first released by Ned Miller in 1957.
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PopularityAlthough the initial release didn't gain much traction, the song became an instant hit when re-released in 1963.
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AchievementsThe song reached number two on the US Country Singles Chart and peaked at number six on the Billboard Hot 100.
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Genre FusionThe song is a unique blend of country and pop music which contributed to its universal appeal.
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Song InspirationNed Miller was inspired to write the song based on a phrase from a deck of cards. It tells a rags to riches love story using card game terms.
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Cover VersionsThe song was covered by numerous artists in various genres including Elvis Presley, Ricky Van Shelton, and Jerry Lee Lewis, demonstrating its lasting impact on the music industry.
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Success in the UKIn the UK, the song achieved even greater success, staying on the top of the charts for two weeks.
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Genre ImpactIt is considered one of the defining songs of the 1960s country-pop crossover genre.
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Songwriting ProwessThe song helped establish Miller's reputation not just as a singer but also as a talented songwriter.
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Personal ImpactAlthough Miller had other hits, he considered "From a Jack to a King" to be his signature song, perfectly embodying his musical style and lyrical perspective.
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Charting HistoryThe song made Ned Miller one of the few artists to have their song chart twice in the Billboard Top 40 with the same recording.
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LongevityIts catchy tune and relatable lyrics have helped it remain popular and beloved by fans, even decades after its original release.
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RecognitionIn 2003, it was ranked no. 27 in CMT's 100 Greatest Love Songs in country music.
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