Vintage Las Vegas Standards – Classic Guitar Songs 
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Welcome to our Vintage Las Vegas Standards collection, where timeless melodies, nostalgic favorites, and classic recordings come together in easy acoustic guitar lessons.

From early twentieth-century standards and heartfelt ballads to smooth pop classics and memorable novelty songs, this collection celebrates the music that helped shape the sound of vintage Las Vegas entertainment.

Every lesson includes chords, rhythm guidance, and playing tips to help you enjoy these enduring songs on acoustic guitar.

Autumn Of My Life was released by Bobby Goldsboro in 1968 and appeared on the album Word Pictures. Issued as a single, it reached No. 19 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 2 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

With its gentle melody and reflective lyrics, the song became one of Goldsboro's most heartfelt recordings, showcasing his gift for emotional storytelling. Although no official music video was produced, he performed the song on several television appearances during its release.

While it has been covered by a handful of artists over the years, Goldsboro's original remains the definitive version. Many listeners consider the song a natural companion to his earlier hit "Honey," thanks to its similar warmth, sentiment, and reflective style.

Honey was released by Bobby Goldsboro in 1968 and became the defining hit of his career. Featured on the album Honey, the single spent five weeks at No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and also topped the UK Singles Chart, making it one of the year's biggest international hits.

Written by Bobby Russell, the song's heartfelt story and emotional delivery resonated with audiences around the world. Although no official music video was produced, Goldsboro performed "Honey" frequently on television and in concert.

The song has since been recorded by dozens of artists, including Andy Williams, Dean Martin, and Glen Campbell, but Goldsboro's original remains the version most closely associated with this timeless classic.

I Wrote A Song was recorded by Bobby Goldsboro in 1973 and released as a single from his album Brand New Kind of Love. Although it did not match the chart success of his biggest 1960s hits, the song reached No. 65 on the Billboard Hot 100 and found additional success on Adult Contemporary radio.

Written in Goldsboro's familiar storytelling style, the reflective ballad showcased the thoughtful songwriting that had become one of his trademarks.

While no official music video was produced, he performed the song on television and in concert throughout the 1970s. Today, it remains a favorite among longtime fans and reflects the more mature, introspective direction of Goldsboro's later recordings.

I'm A Drifter was released by Bobby Goldsboro in 1969 and appeared on his album Today. Issued as a single, it reached No. 46 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 14 on the Adult Contemporary chart.

Blending reflective storytelling with a gentle folk-influenced melody, the song highlighted Goldsboro's ability to create heartfelt narratives that resonated with listeners. Although no official music video was produced, he performed the song regularly on television and during his live concerts throughout the late 1960s and early 1970s.

Today, "I'm a Drifter" remains one of the standout recordings from this period of his career and reflects the thoughtful songwriting style that became his trademark.

Dream A Little Dream was recorded by Ella Fitzgerald in 1950 and became one of the many timeless standards associated with her remarkable career. Originally written in 1931 by Fabian Andre, Wilbur Schwandt, and Gus Kahn, the song has been interpreted by countless artists and remains a cherished part of the Great American Songbook.

Although Fitzgerald's recording was not a major chart hit, her warm, effortless vocal style helped preserve the song's enduring popularity. No official music video was produced, but she performed it regularly on television and in concert throughout her career.

The song gained renewed international attention in 1968 when Mama Cass Elliot recorded a hit version, introducing the classic melody to a new generation of listeners while reinforcing its status as one of America's most beloved standards.

I'm In The Mood For Love was introduced by Frances Langford in 1935 for the motion picture Every Night at Eight. Written by Jimmy McHugh with lyrics by Dorothy Fields, the romantic ballad quickly became Langford's signature song and helped establish her as one of America's most beloved vocalists.

Released during the golden age of radio and 78-rpm recordings, the song became a lasting favorite and an important part of the Great American Songbook. Although no official music video exists, Langford performed it frequently on radio, in films, and on television throughout her career.

The timeless standard has since been recorded by countless artists, including Louis Armstrong, Ella Fitzgerald, and Bryan Ferry, ensuring its place as one of the most enduring love songs of the twentieth century.

I Wonder Where My Baby Is Tonight was recorded by Henry Burr in 1925 and released as a 78-rpm single during the height of America's early recording era. Since full-length albums were not yet common, the song was distributed as an individual record and became part of the popular dance-band and vaudeville repertoire of the 1920s.

Although no film or television footage of the recording exists, Burr's warm tenor helped make him one of the era's most successful recording artists.

The song was later interpreted by several orchestras and dance bands, including George Olsen and His Orchestra and The California Ramblers, preserving its place among the light-hearted popular songs of the Jazz Age.

Moon River was recorded by Jerry Butler in 1961 and released as the title track of his album Moon River & Other Great Movie Themes. Written by Henry Mancini with lyrics by Johnny Mercer for the film Breakfast at Tiffany's, the song quickly became a modern standard.

Butler's soulful interpretation reached No. 11 on the Billboard Hot 100 and No. 3 on the Billboard R&B chart, making it one of the earliest successful vocal recordings of the classic. Although no official music video was produced, Butler performed the song frequently on television and in concert.

His heartfelt delivery helped introduce "Moon River" to a wider audience, and it remains one of the finest soul interpretations of this timeless American standard.

What A Wonderful World was recorded by Louis Armstrong in 1967 and released as a single written by Bob Thiele and George David Weiss.

Although it initially received little radio support in the United States, the song became a No. 1 hit in the United Kingdom, where it remained at the top of the charts for four weeks.

More than two decades later, it enjoyed a remarkable revival after appearing in the 1987 film Good Morning, Vietnam, reaching No. 32 on the Billboard Hot 100 during its re-release. While no official music video was produced, Armstrong's heartfelt performance has made it one of the most cherished recordings of the twentieth century, celebrated for its timeless message of hope, optimism, and simple beauty.

Buona Sera was recorded by The Lucky Duckies as part of their retro swing repertoire and appears on the album Songs for Lovers.

A modern interpretation of the Italian-American classic made famous by Louis Prima in 1956, the recording captures the lively energy, playful charm, and vintage nightclub atmosphere of the original while adding the group's own polished style. Although it was not released as a charting single, it has become a favorite among fans of vintage swing and lounge music throughout Europe.

Based in Portugal, The Lucky Duckies are known for their authentic performances, often using vintage-style microphones, classic instrumentation, and analog recording techniques to recreate the warm sound and atmosphere of the 1940s and 1950s.

Be My Lady was recorded by Matt Monro during the final years of his career as part of a series of recordings made for the Philippine market. Written by acclaimed Filipino songwriter Vehnee Saturno, the romantic ballad became one of Monro's best-known international  recordings and showcased the warmth, elegance, and effortless phrasing that earned him the nickname "The Singer's Singer."

Although it was not released as a major charting single in the United Kingdom, the song developed a loyal following in Southeast Asia and has remained popular through later compilations and reissues. With its sweeping orchestral arrangement and heartfelt performance,

"Be My Lady" stands as a fine example of Matt Monro's enduring appeal as one of the world's great easy-listening vocalists.

Softly As I Leave You was recorded by Matt Monro in 1962 and became one of the signature songs of his career. Released as a single and later included on the album Matt Monro Sings, it reached No. 10 on the UK Singles Chart and remains one of his most enduring recordings.

Although no official music video was produced, Monro performed the song frequently on BBC television and in concert, where its elegant orchestral arrangement and heartfelt delivery made it a favourite with audiences. The song has since been recorded by many artists, including Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Shirley Bassey, and Michael Bublé.

While the English lyrics tell the story of a quiet farewell between lovers, the original Italian song was inspired by the final thoughts of a dying man, giving the composition a much deeper and more poignant origin.