Swinging answer to the classic Frank Loesser composition from Guys and Dolls (also one of Sinatra’s greatest hits). Ultra-cool big band arrangement blasts out a call and response with male jazz vocalist. Lyrics jump between two themes, romance and gambling; ultimately deciding that confidence and attitude are the keys to success.
Track details
| Track ID number: | 14165 |
|---|---|
| Genres: | Vocal Jazz music - royalty free jazz with vocals -- Jazz: General & faster jazz -- Jazz: Old-time jazz / Retro jazz |
| Moods/Emotions: | Ironic / Spiteful / Bad Attitude -- Happy / Joyful / Positive -- Cool / Funky / Strutting |
| Suggested Production Types: | Historical / Retro: 1960's -- Historical / Retro: 1950's -- Historical / Retro: 1920-1940's -- Lounge / Cafe / Lobby / Bar |
| Prominent Instruments: | Bass (Upright/Acoustic) -- Brass section / Horns -- Drums (Drum Kit) -- Piano (Acoustic) -- Vocals (Male) / Singing with Lyrics |
| Keywords / Hints: | frank sinatra, vocal jazz |
| Tempo feel: | Medium -- Fast |
| Tempo Beats Per Minute: | 136 |
| Artist: | Buddy Moncrief |
| Composer: | John Swanson (BMI - CAE#: 00545496814) |
| Publisher: | Acoustic SwaneeLand (BMI) |
| SRCO (Sound Recording Copyright Owner): | John Swanson |
| PRO / Non-PRO Track? | PRO (What's this?) |
| WAV file bit depth: | CD-quality / 16-bit (What's this?) |
| Stem files available for this track: | No |
| Lyrics: | Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it No matter what they say Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it I’ll show you how to play You watch the people sweating at the table Look them straight in the eyes When you see a moment of doubt, you pounce It’s the element of surprise It’s an easy game if you know how to play it You play it slow Keep your cards down low And never let ‘em know that Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it The first time I saw you in the moonlight My feet turned into clay But I knew you wouldn’t just fall in my lap I had to make a play So I took a chance and stepped in your moment With butterflies in my head Thinking maybe it was luck instead But you just laughed and said, “Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it Baby don’t you know that Luck ain’t got nothing’ to do with it” When I took a chance and stepped in your moment It was luck at first sight Thinking that was my lucky night But baby you were so right, cuz’ Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it Luck ain’t got nothin’ to do with it |
| Album containing this track: | (None) |
Buddy Moncrief
Somewhere out on New Route 66, about 50 miles west of Sinatra and 75 miles east of Tom Waits, Swanson struts his swingin' and singin'. He loves Dave Frishberg songs and Johnny Walker in a tumbler. He'd like to hear Kurt Elling cover Stone Temple Pilots. Lonnie Johnson is God.
On his latest full-length release "We Can't Party Like We Used To" (2009 Acoustic SwaneeLand), Swanson pounds out 12 original vocal jazz cuts with a cool retro vibe. His bluesy vocals and tasty guitar licks remind of crooners past and present - Sinatra, Cole, John Pizzarelli come to mind - but his clever songwriting has a leaner, edgier feel to it that puts him squarely in the current century.