Solo and Duo Acts

[steve mac]

I make a joke about doing a costume change, something like announcing no expense has been spared for the crowds entertainment then reach into my pocket and pull out a pair of Elvis shades or John Lennon specs followed by a song by the respective artist. Today I was in Lubbock and bought a pair of Buddy Holly's glasses, now I need to learn an appropriate song, so anyone do any that work well just solo acoustic that go well? Also any other ideas for the glasses theme, with a roaring holiday crowd it goes down really well, I was thinking Elton John?
Cheers Steve

[Potts]

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steve mac wrote:
 Today I was in Lubbock and bought a pair of Buddy Holly's glasses, now I need to learn an appropriate song, so anyone do any that work well just solo acoustic that go well?  

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Sorry I've referenced my own video twice today...vanity at it's finest. I figure you don't even have to lear it now.  

[steve mac]

Cheers D. Quality as always
Steve

[davebols]

sounds good as always. where's the glasses though?

[Graeca]

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steve mac wrote:
I make a joke about doing a costume change, something like announcing no expense has been spared for the crowds entertainment then reach into my pocket and pull out a pair of Elvis shades or John Lennon specs followed by a song by the respective artist. Today I was in Lubbock and bought a pair of Buddy Holly's glasses, now I need to learn an appropriate song, so anyone do any that work well just solo acoustic that go well? Also any other ideas for the glasses theme, with a roaring holiday crowd it goes down really well, I was thinking Elton John?
Cheers Steve

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"Peggy Sue" is a great "unplugged" Buddy Holly song, but almost any will work on acoustic.

[Shaster]

Nice guitar arrangement.  Kind of like James Taylor, or Tuck Andress lite. The vocals add a nice edge but still sit well with the guitar style.

Anyway, the only Buddy Holly tune I do is That'll Be The Day.  People can listen or dance to it, and folks like to sing along with the   "ooh, ooh" part near the end.  I sing it pretty bluesy but nobody seems to notice - as long as they can go  "ooh, ooh". These days, I might only play it once a year (or less) but if the crowd wants Buddy, it seems to fit the bill.

[steve mac]

Thanks for the advice, any one try Oh Boy? I am reviewing my list for the new season and I have far too many slowies and not enough foot stompers.
Cheers Steve

[Bob Dey]

I do Oh boy with BT on electric. I would miss the drums doing it any other way. Same with 'that'll be the day'. How about Rave On?

[steve mac]

Thanks Bob, I was hoping to do it with my drum machine. Holly's music is so dependent on drums. Rave On is a good idea too.
Cheers Steve