Gamblin' Man
Lonnie Donegan
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I've gambled down in Wasington And I've gambled up in Maine I'm going down into Georgia To knock down my last game I'm a gamblin' man, man, man I'm a gamblin' man Well I'd not been in Washington Many more weeks than three When I fell in love with a pretty little girl And she fell in love with me I'm a gamblin' man I'm a gamblin' man I'm a gamblin' man, man, man I'm a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man I'm a gamblin' man I'm a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man I'm a gamblin' man, man, man I'm a gamblin' man She took me in her parlour Cooled me with her fan She said oh mother mother I'm in love with a gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man He's a gamblin' man She said oh daughter, daughter How could you treat me so Leave your poor old mother With that gambler go He's a gamblin' man, man, man He's a gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man He's a gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man Hey a gamblin' man I would not marry a farmer He's always in the rain I'd rather marry a gamblin' man With a gold watch and chain He's a gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man And I would not marry a railroad man Here's the reason why I've never known a railroad man Wouldn't tell his wife a lie He's a gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man man man A gamblin' man, man, man He's a gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man How about Jimmy He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man How about I hear that train a-coming Coming round the curve Whistling, a-screaming straining every nerve A gamblin' man man man A gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man He's a gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man, man, man A gamblin' man
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10 facts about this song
Genre of Music"Gamblin' Man" by Lonnie Donegan falls under the genre of skiffle, a popular form of music in the United Kingdom during the 1950s.
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Chart Performance"Gamblin' Man" was a 1957 hit for Donegan and it topped the UK Singles Chart for two weeks, making Donegan the first British male artist to have two UK No.1 hits.
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Unique CompositionThe song was unique for its fast, upbeat tempo and energetic performance, which was quite different from the typical slow-paced songs of that era.
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Influential ImpactLonnie Donegan's "Gamblin' Man" helped popularize skiffle music in the UK and influenced several British musicians, including The Beatles who cited Donegan as a major influence.
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Record Label"Gamblin' Man" was released under the Pye Nixa label, which was a popular label during the 1950s known for promoting pop, jazz, and skiffle music.
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Impact on Lonnie Donegan's CareerThe success of "Gamblin' Man" helped Lonnie Donegan establish a successful career in music, earning him the title "King of Skiffle."
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Double A-Side Record"Gamblin' Man" was released as a double A-side single with "Putting On the Style," and both songs topped the UK Singles Chart. This was the first double A-side single to achieve this feat in the UK.
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Songwriting CreditThe song was credited to Donegan and his long-time producing partner, Peter Buchanan.
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Live Performance"Gamblin' Man" was famously recorded live at the London Palladium, a prestigious venue, which was unusual for pop records at that time.
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Lasting InfluenceDespite it being over half a century old, "Gamblin' Man" continues to be an iconic song and is often covered by skiffle bands today.
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