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I'm stuck in self-isolation and started compiling a list of Soul/R&B records (plus the odd reggae cut) about playing cards, the horses, gambling etc., that I could turn into a playlist. Metaphor songs welcome. I seek help from this esteemed site. Here's one to kick off the thread.

 

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The Okaysions, Deal me in,

Bobby Hutton ,Lend a Hand,

Marvin Gaye ,Lucky Lucky Me ,

Wilmer and the Dukes ,Give Me One More Chance

Maxine Brown ,One in a Million , ( a bit like my chance of winning the lottery ) 

Goodnight folks ,the list is getting longer or even more tenuous , it's only fun 

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Thank you  for all the suggestions. I was expecting a relatively quiet response and to get so many suggestions , some that are unknown to me , is a delight. What knowledge exists on this side. Here's one from my personal list.

 

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some great ones there, these are getting a bit weak, but...

Universal Minds - I Betcha 

Norman Rickett - Player Play On

Dooley Silverspoon - Game Players

Benny Spellman - Fortune Teller

The Impressions - Were a Winner

Contours – I’m A Winner 

George & Gwen McCrae - Winners Together or Losers Apart

Just Bobby - I'm A Winner

Garland Green - You Played On A Player

Ben Moore - I Got a Winner in Yo

Maurice Williams -  How To Pick A Winner 

The Servicemen - I Need A Helping Hand

Candi Staton / Bob Fowler - You Got the Upper Hand 

True Reflection - Beer Cans And Empty Hands

Chuck Jackson - Hand It Over

The Dealers - You got it

and how about?

 

Abba - The Winner Takes It All

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No soul songs but here are a couple of (early) reggae ones (incl ska, rocksteady) for inspiration:

Derrick Morgan - No dice

Hortense & Alton - Don’t gamble with love (ballad)

King Cry Cry (Prince Far I) - Deck of cards

King CC - Rasta poker

Jimmy Cliff - One eyed jacks

Young Freddie (McGregor) - Drink and gamble

Nat Cole - Pack of cards

Lynn Taitt & the Jets - El Casino Royale

Shenley Duffus - A Bet cha don’t know

Basil Gabbidon - I bet you don’t know

Don Dummond - Lucky seven

The Techniques - Love is a gamble

King Edwards - Russian roulette

The Pioneers - Jackpot

The Maytals - Domino

Sound Dimension - Straight flush

Don Drummond - Ruyal flush

The Kilowatts - Slot machine

Candy - Ace of hearts

Owen Gray - Tumblin’ dice

And some interesting labels of course: Dice, Jackpot, Spade Records, … 

 

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On 05/01/2022 at 19:58, JOMT said:

No soul songs but here are a couple of (early) reggae ones (incl ska, rocksteady) for inspiration:

Derrick Morgan - No dice

Hortense & Alton - Don’t gamble with love (ballad)

King Cry Cry (Prince Far I) - Deck of cards

King CC - Rasta poker

Jimmy Cliff - One eyed jacks

Young Freddie (McGregor) - Drink and gamble

Nat Cole - Pack of cards

Lynn Taitt & the Jets - El Casino Royale

Shenley Duffus - A Bet cha don’t know

Basil Gabbidon - I bet you don’t know

Don Dummond - Lucky seven

The Techniques - Love is a gamble

King Edwards - Russian roulette

The Pioneers - Jackpot

The Maytals - Domino

Sound Dimension - Straight flush

Don Drummond - Ruyal flush

The Kilowatts - Slot machine

Candy - Ace of hearts

Owen Gray - Tumblin’ dice

And some interesting labels of course: Dice, Jackpot, Spade Records, … 

 

Fantastic list I wonder how you play 'Rasta Poker'?

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