Son Of A Rotten Gambler

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And his love will be his vision

And he'll take you where you stand

And will you stand your life by his

And help the boy become a man?



And he'd be the son of his father, his father the teacher

Teaching love and honesty, being his own man handler

For the son of the son of run of the mill run

Rotten gambler



Will the devil be getting to you as you look back

Over what you've done?

And what you've done, was it for reason or rhyme?

Was it just for fun?



And he'd be the son of his father, his father the teacher

Teaching love and honesty, being his own man handler

For the son of the son of run of the mill run

Rotten gambler



Back on the road now you can lose your head

There ain't no kingdom for the gambling man

You know the road now and you've made your stand

When his eyes shine upon you, shine upon you



And he'd be the son of his father, his father the teacher

Teaching love and honesty, being his own man handler

For the son of the son of run of the mill run

Rotten gambler



Back on the road now you can lose your head

There ain't no kingdom for the gambling man

You know the road now and you've made your stand

When his eyes shine upon you, shine upon you



And he'd be the son of his father, his father the teacher

Teaching love and honesty, being his own man handler

Or the son of the son of run of the mill run

Rotten gambler

Son Of A Rotten Gambler

Hollies' "Son Of A Rotten Gambler" stands as a quintessential example of their mid-1960s British Invasion sound, blending upbeat pop rhythms with the band's signature vocal harmonies. Recorded during their peak era, the track exemplifies the energetic style that defined their catalogue, featuring the tight group vocals characteristic of their work on albums like "The Hollies" and "The Hollies Sing." The song captures the optimistic yet slightly mischievous tone common in their discography, reflecting the youthful spirit of the time. As a staple of their live performances and radio play, it remains a recognizable piece of 1960s pop music that showcases the band's ability to craft catchy, melodic compositions that resonated with audiences across the UK and beyond.