Draw of the Cards

Kim Carnes

About Draw of the Cards

"Draw of the Cards" is a 1981 single release from Kim Carnes's Platinum-plus Mistaken Identity album. The single reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 in September 1981. The music video was directed by Russell Mulcahy, who had also directed the video for "Bette Davis Eyes." The song failed to match the chart success of its predecessor, "Bette Davis Eyes", stopping short of the Top 20 in many of the countries where her previous hit had reached pole position.


Year:
1981
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Sleight of hand
Hands of fate
Chance you take
Life's a snake

And it's all in the draw of the cards

Lightnin' strike
Breath of life
Red black or white
Watch 'em fall

And it's all in the draw of the cards
And it's all in the draw of the cards

Drop the cards
Watch the eyes
Down and dirty
Let 'em ride

Boulevard
Small cafe
Cavaliers
Pass the day

The joker laughs
From the street
Weaves his web
Bittersweet

Ace is high
Deuce is low
Take the first
The rest should go

And it's all in the draw of the cards
And it's all in the draw of the cards

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Kim Carnes

Kim Carnes (born July 20, 1945 Hollywood, California) is an American singer-songwriter. She is a two-time Grammy Award winner noted for her distinctive raspy vocal style. Some people have called her "The Female Rod Stewart" due to her raspy voice. more »

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Written by: VAL CHRISTIAN GARAY, KIM CARNES, BILL CUOMO, DAVE ELLINGSON

Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.

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9 facts about this song

About the Artist
Kim Carnes is an American singer and songwriter known for her distinctive raspy voice. She enjoyed considerable success during the 1980s, primarily due to the massive hit song "Bette Davis Eyes."
Release Information
"Draw of the Cards" is a track from Kim Carnes' 1981 album "Mistaken Identity." - As a single, "Draw of the Cards" was released in July 1981, following the massive success of "Bette Davis Eyes."
Song Features & Style
The song "Draw of the Cards" carries many hallmarks of Carnes' style including a mysterious, moody feeling and a catchy pop-rock arrangement. - The lyrics are cryptic and enigmatic, emphasizing life's risks and uncertainties, symbolized by the metaphor of a card game.
Chart Performance
The song reached #28 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and #32 on the Cash Box Top 100. - "Draw of the Cards" also achieved considerable success internationally, peaking at #35 in Australia and #44 in New Zealand.
Music Video
The music video for "Draw of the Cards" was notable for its surreal and eerie imagery, and it fit well within the rising medium of music videos in the early years of MTV. - The video features Carnes as a nurse in a dystopian hospital, adding additional grit and edge to the song's intriguing aura.
Critical Reception
Critics typically appreciated the intrigue of "Draw of the Cards," noting that it maintains the avant-pop sensibilities and dark undertones that made Carnes' work standout. - The song is often celebrated for being a notable yet underrated gem in Carnes' distinguished discography.
Song Legacy
Over the years, "Draw of the Cards" has earned a reputation of an '80s pop cult classic due to its idiosyncratic approach to pop music.
Notable Performances
Carnes performed "Draw of the Cards" live on American Bandstand, a popular American music-performance show hosted by Dick Clark.
Songwriting Credits
The song was co-written by Kim Carnes, Bill Cuomo, Dave Ellingson and Mentor Williams, showcasing Carnes' prowess as a songwriter alongside her talents as a performer.

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