Ace of Spades (Motörhead); drum cover by Sina

This is my long due Tribute to Lemmy's Motörhead. What a Legend!

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[julietp.]

Hard Rock? Heavy Metal? Rock 'n' Roll? Lemme see what fits - It's TGIF Choose Your Own Label!

THE SONG - "Ace of Spades" by the English hard rock / heavy metal band Motörhead was written by the "classic line-up" members bassist / singer Ian "Lemmy" Kilmister, guitarist "Fast Eddie Clarke, and drummer Phil "Philthy Animal" Taylor. It is the first track, and title song, of the band's fourth studio album 'Ace of Spades'. Recording took place between Aug 4 and Sept 15, 1980 at Jackson's Studios in England. The singles was released on Oct 27, 1980 ahead of the album which was released on Nov 8, 1980.

Although 'Ace of Spades' was Motörhead's fourth studio album, it was their debut album in the US market. Neither album nor single charted on Billboard. In the UK, the album peaked at #4. The single peaked at #15 in Nov 1980 on the UK Singles chart with 13 weeks on that chart.

"Ace of Spades" is arguably Motörhead's most famous song. It's about gambling and risks. In Feb 2011, Lemmy told 'Mojo' magazine, "'Ace of Spades' is unbeatable, apparently, but I never knew it was such a good song. Writing it was just a word-exercise on gambling, all the clichés. I'm glad we got famous for that rather than for some turkey, but I sang 'the eight of spades' for two years and nobody noticed."

In later years, Lemmy grew tired of the song but kept it in the band's set to please the fans. He was quoted as saying, "If I went to a Little Richard concert, I'd expect to hear "Long Tall Sally"".

Most people consider Motörhead to be a heavy metal band. On Nov 28, 2010 Lemmy told 'The Independent', "We were not heavy metal. We were a rock 'n' roll band. Still are. Everyone always describes us as heavy metal even when I tell them otherwise." He told the German language 'Der Spiegel', in 2014, that he didn't really like heavy metal.

Unfortunately, the three classic line-up members have passed away. Phil Taylor died on Nov 11, 2015, at the age of 61 due to liver failure. Lemmy died of cancer on December 28, 2015 at age 70. Eddie Clarke died of complications due to pneumonia on Jan 10, 2018, aged 67. Although "Ace of Spades" didn't chart in the US at initial release, renewed interest, following Lemmy's death, resulted in its entering Billboard's Top Rock Songs chart at #12 on Jan 16, 2016 for just one week.

FUN FACTS - In June 2018, Sina posted, "Motörhead was my English teacher's favourite band." Lemmy's nickname is said to derive from "lend me" because he was always borrowing money. However, in December 2015, he told 'Vulture' that he didn't know where the name came from. Believe it or don't! :D

PERSONAL NOTE - I've been regularly posting comments here for well over two years. They really only started to get lengthy and informative from about late 2017 when Rosanna got more involved in doing the research. She also developed some amazing social media contacts that resulted in interviews, quotes, and behind the scenes info from Sina, Mike, Rick and many of their collaborators. Those artists are the true stars of this channel and they have been extremely kind, helpful, and patient with Ro's endless questions. I've learned from them as much as you guys in the comment zone! Now, the thing is - in about a month, Ro starts college. She won't have as much free time or availability as she has now. Inevitably that will have some impact on our comments - they are just as much hers as mine, perhaps even more so. Only time will tell what that impact will be. Some comments may be brief or posted on Saturday. There may be times when there will be no comment at all. We'll do the best we can. Cheers!

[jameschisholm]

This has got to be Sina's most under-rated performance. Absolutely amazing!

[bhoqeem]

What a stamina for such a small body. This song's drum is NOT easy to play. You're AWESOME, Sina!

[ichhaniballector]

I am speechless! The best rock-groups of the world would be proud to have You as their drummer!!! " like "

[gybzen]

This girl is such a good drummer I'm stunned! I'm now addicted to watching all of her videos.

[sammanino]

Sina, I'm 63 years old. I've never had drum lessons, but because my older brother was a drummer, I've always enjoyed them. I 've messed around on them for years. I've watched the great ones! You can hang with anyone! I enjoy your videos, and I think you're amazing! Keep going!! You rock!!

[trooper]

I'm blown away, not only because of your drumming skills- which are outstanding- but also for the fact that you've been playing old school Rock & Roll for some time now. You and your friends and many other young boys and girls are doing a great job by keeping real music alive. You have restored our faith in humanity. Thank you and keep going!!!!

[jyrivirtanen]

I know about Sina’s skills but still, this seems quite unbelievable! This is one her videos that I come back to every now and then, especially when I need some extra tempo for my drumming 😊

[DB-pfxm]

All original members of Motorhead are smiling at you, Sina! WOW!!! Most impressive!

[gpod]

118 people are jealous of her ability! Awesome work young lady!

[Logan.Ninefingers]

This is why animal always comes to mind when I see you drumming this kind of music.
In ear monitors ROCK. Especially with hair like yours!
Love it.

[waltermameli]

No headphones on this raw emotion, power and Doering "Hands On Chick

[hemligagosta]

phil taylor, one of many underrated drummers in this world, rip

[christopherberry]

This young lady was born for Metal 🤘🤘🤘❤

[vincentvelazquez]

Sina, this drum cover is astounding, tempo, energy, feeling:perfect. MOTORHEAD is one of my favorites bands. Lemmy, Phil Taylor and Fast Eddie are watching you and they say :this young girl is the best way to make us happy and alive. French fan(of MOTORHEAD and SINA).

[rabtmanidly]

This is amazing...no small task to keep up with that pace and still every stroke clean and distinct! I love her discipline.

[АлександрБелов-чь]

This girl is a real master of his craft. She's just a great musician. God put his gift in her hands. 🥁💥🔥👏👏

[steelerlife]

Most arguably the best female drummer of all time ! That was awesome Sina

[elevenseven-yqvu]

Punch, drive, and swing, loudness and dynamic volume range - good Motörhead drumming needs a good measure of all of these, plus getting the balance right. You got it all!

[brianhanford]

Unbelievably bloody Philthy Phil (RIP) would be damn proud of this, Sina. And i think Mickey Dee would be applauding your talent, as well. This is one of your best efforts so far, The Queen of Drums rocks.... 👏👏👏