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Best Vegas songs?

Discussion in 'Misc. Vegas Chat' started by mescalita, Oct 28, 2016.

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  1. mescalita

    mescalita old and in the way...

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    What songs related to Vegas get your hearts thumping? My hands-down favorite is "Ooh Las Vegas," written by Gram Parsons. It's been covered by a few different people, but I always thought the original duet with Emmylou Harris was the best. Then I stumbled across this version by Emmylou with the Hot Band. Crank up the volume and enjoy!

     
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    Nice tune there! Thanks for sharing!

    At home my kids watch a lot of Pawn Stars.
    That theme/opening gets me thinking about all things Vegas, not just the pawn shop!

    RICHARD
     
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  3. Joe

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    I can't think of a better one than Viva Las Vegas, by Elvis. I hear that and I am in the town.
     
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    I agree with Joe, but sometimes I like the ZZ Top version to mix things up a bit.

    Luck Be A Lady is the one I listened to on the way into town on my last trip.
     
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    ardee It's only money.

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    Viva Las Vegas, but the Springsteen version. :goofy:
     
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    [​IMG] Does this help? Lol
     
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  7. Richard Alpert

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    Well played, Hoofy7! Well played, indeed...:thumbsup:

    RICHARD
     
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    Two Shots of Happy, One Shot of Sad, from Matt Dusk gives me the real Vegas vibes. That is because, before I ever set foot in Las Vegas, I followed the reality tv show "The Casino", filmed at Golden Nugget. I caught the fever then already.
     
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    Take Me Back to Vegas - Randy Taylor-Weber
    Waking Up in Vegas - Katy Perry
    PHamous - Midi Mafia
     
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    Wife absolutely love Phamous,she loved the girls coming down the escalator to it and wanted to be in the area when it started (8:00). I guess I just had to go with her, too bad :>)..........Rick
     
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    Keeping this thread going b/c I'm looking for Vegas Playlist inspiration!
     
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    I always sing Viva Las Vegas in the shower every mornin.. I really believe I sound like Elvis w the bathroom acoustics.
    But my spouse tells me I sound like an idiot ape.

    :(
     
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    My favorite song that gets me in the Vegas spirit is "Life in the Fast Lane" by the Eagles.
     
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    LOL!
    Sounds like we both have identical support systems in place in our marriages!

    RICHARD
     
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    "Leaving Las Vegas" - Sheryl Crow
    ( No.........not in the "best" category )
    but I remember the trip where that song was PLAYED everywhere, in town !
    What year was that ?
     
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    "Fly me to the moon" - always transports me to my happy place
     
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    Now everytime I hear these 2 songs I always think of the highs and lows of Vegas too. Enjoy! Lol

     
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    My bride likes "Waking Up in Vegas" by Katy Perry.

    I would rather listen to Steve Perry, but I imagine he wouldn't look as good in most of her outfits!

    RICHARD
     
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    Call Me The Breeze - Lynyrd Skynrd

    Works in any situation: funerals, Bar Mitzvahs, strip clubs, blackjack tables......
     
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    The Gambler by Kenny Rogers, when I hear that I think about Vegas

    You've got to know when to hold 'em
    Know when to fold 'em ...
     
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