Early in his career Setzer was a member of the NYC band Bloodless Pharaohs, and later fronted the popular rockabilly revival band, Stray Cats. The Stray Cats particularly caught America's attention with the 1982 album Built for Speed, which included the two Top Ten hits, "Rock This Town" (#9) and "Stray Cat Strut" (#3), as well as with the follow-up 1983 album Rant 'N Rave, which included the two successful singles "(She's) Sexy + 17" (#5), and "I Won't Stand In Your Way" (#35).
In the mid 1990s, Setzer led a comeback of sorts for swing music and big band music, when he formed Brian Setzer Orchestra. The band has released at least 5 albums to date and one live DVD. This group had one hit, "Jump, Jive, and Wail" around the same time swing revival acts like the Cherry Poppin' Daddies' "Zoot Suit Riot" had been received favorably in mainstream America.
Brian Setzer also recorded some solo albums during Stray Cats' break in the 1980s along with some in the 1990s. In 2001 he released an album titled Ignition with his band '68 Comeback Special. A new solo album titled Rockabilly Riot Vol. 1: A Tribute To Sun Records was released on July 26, 2005, in the United States.
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Lady Luck
The Brian Setzer Orchestra Lyrics
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Two hands reach for twelve at midnight
Clouds of smoke fill up the room
All the boys snap to attention
When lady luck walks into the room
She's got diamonds on her fingers
Everyone drops what they're doin'
When lady luck walks into the room
I can't rub two dimes together
I'm so broke that it's a shame
Though we're two birds of a feather
Lady luck don't even know my name
Bartender pour her a double
The band just played her favorite tune
And the party's just beginning
When lady luck walks into the room
I can't rub two dimes together
I'm so broke that it's a shame
Though we're two birds of a feather
Lady luck don't even know my name
Bartender pour her a double
The band just played her favorite tune
And the party's just beginning
When lady luck walks into the room
When lady luck walks into the room
When lady luck walks into the room
She's got a fourteen carat four-leaf clover
She's got a mink rabbit's foot
When lady luck walks into the room.
The Brian Setzer Orchestra's song "Lady Luck" is a classic song about gambling and luck. The song begins by describing a room full of gamblers waiting for Lady Luck to arrive. The boys are all on edge and ready to try their luck as soon as she enters the room. Lady Luck is described as someone who is wealthy and well-loved by everyone. She is wearing diamonds and perfume, and everyone wants to be around her.
The lyrics go on to describe the singer's financial struggles, stating that he cannot even rub two dimes together. Lady Luck is someone he could really use in his life, but she does not know his name. As the party continues, the bartender pours Lady Luck a double and the band plays her favorite tune. The singer is in awe of her and is hoping for some of her luck to rub off on him.
From the description of Lady Luck's accessories (fourteen-carat four-leaf clover and a mink rabbit's foot), it is clear that she believes in the power of luck, and the singer is clearly hoping to be included in her lucky streak. The song captures the atmosphere of a casino or gambling environment, with the focus on the arrival of Lady Luck and the hope for a big win.
Line by Line Meaning
Two hands reach for twelve at midnight
The excitement and anticipation of the night is represented by the two hands reaching for midnight on a clock
Clouds of smoke fill up the room
The atmosphere is filled with smoke which adds to the ambience of the room
All the boys snap to attention
The boys in the room suddenly become more alert and attentive when they realize Lady Luck has arrived
When lady luck walks into the room
The arrival of Lady Luck is a significant event that commands everyone's attention
She's got diamonds on her fingers
Lady Luck is wealthy and successful, as evidenced by the diamonds on her fingers
And she smells like fine perfume
Lady Luck is well-groomed and takes care of her appearance with the use of expensive perfume
Everyone drops what they're doin'
The arrival of Lady Luck is so important that everyone stops what they're doing to take notice
I can't rub two dimes together
The artist is broke and struggling financially
I'm so broke that it's a shame
The artist's financial situation is so dire that it's embarrassing
Though we're two birds of a feather
The artist and Lady Luck have something in common, but it's not enough to gain her attention
Lady luck don't even know my name
The singer is so insignificant in Lady Luck's eyes that she doesn't even know his name
Bartender pour her a double
The bartender is serving Lady Luck a double drink, which emphasizes her wealthy and high-class status
The band just played her favorite tune
The band is playing music that Lady Luck enjoys, which further emphasizes her status and importance
And the party's just beginning
The arrival of Lady Luck signals the start of a great night or opportunity
When lady luck walks into the room
Repetition of the same line emphasizes the importance of Lady Luck's arrival
She's got a fourteen carat four-leaf clover
Lady Luck is so lucky that she has a rare and valuable four-leaf clover made of gold
She's got a mink rabbit's foot
Lady Luck is so lucky that she has a mink rabbit's foot, which is a symbol of good fortune
When lady luck walks into the room.
Repetition of the same line again emphasizes the significance of Lady Luck's arrival
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BRIAN SETZER
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