Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 What Cars track? Ive thought a lot about that, but still inconclusive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members THAT4301 Posted November 14, 2010 Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 You could do a great acoustic version of sultans without busting out all the lead lines. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 You could do a great acoustic version of sultans without busting out all the lead lines. I suppose so, might be worth a try. That's just one of those songs where the guitar melodies are as much a part of the sing-along as the vocals. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Olivia Newton-John - "Physical"Im actually considering doing "magic" from the Xanadu soundtrack. I love that song! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Please do "Africa" by Toto. Great song. It would be interesting to hear it stripped down. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members THAT4301 Posted November 14, 2010 Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 please do 'africa', it'd be worth it to see if you could sing "Serengeti" without laughing Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Breakdown? It's kinda hard to pick just ONE great TP /HB track from that time period. I might cheat a bit here and do Mary Janes Last Dance, if only because of all the Indiana references. But there's nothing wrong with doing 2 Petty songs Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 please do 'africa', it'd be worth it to see if you could sing "Serengeti" without laughingI would have to stop the guitar just to emphasize the word and look to the sky as if i was gazing up at Kilamanjaro with great reverence Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe. Simple to arrange, play and sing, crowds know it and love to sing along with it, and yeah it was not only in the time period you requested and is mid / bouncy tempo and hooky as hell, but also happens to be one of the greatest pop singles ever waxed. You sold me. On my list of to learns. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Centerfold - J Geils Band Genius call. Added. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Great a solo gig! I'd really like to come and see you! I vote for love will tear as apart and something by tears for fears! I wish you could be there TFF's "head over heels" would be an excellent choice, though a real challenge for a solo gig. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 good luck with the gig!! Thanks, melx Good suggestions, though they're a bit obscure for the American clientele im playing for Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Is She Really Going Out with Him-Joe JacksonIn The Dark-Billy SquierPump It Up-Elvis CostelloSalsbury Hill-Peter Gabriel Nice selection! I might choose different songs, but by the same artists. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members booher Posted November 14, 2010 Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 _86SgNhDgwA Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Beef Posted November 14, 2010 Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 [YOUTUBE]bDbpzjbXUZI[/YOUTUBE] No but seriously, second Phil's suggestion of Breakdown. How about Gimme Three Steps, or some Marley, Jammin maybe? Journey? Don't Stop Believin always gets the crowd going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members sleewell Posted November 14, 2010 Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 Foghat, Slow Ride Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mr benn Posted November 14, 2010 Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 we used to do an extremely loud,slow and fuzzy "simply the best" by tina turner but for a solo gig cars just what i needed,the cure lovecats,flock of seagulls photograph all are just ripe for a modern cover! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 14, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 I love the Pointer Sisters. I already thought about doing "Fire" since it's a Springsteen song, but it's a bit slow. "Automatic" or "I'm So Excited" would both be a lot of fun, and great for the laughs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members mr benn Posted November 14, 2010 Members Share Posted November 14, 2010 you want a singalong??David Byrnes your man!http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cPQcnjlwtE4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members deeohgee Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 What song by The Cars - Shake It Up or My Best Friend Girl Also Easy Lover by Phil Collins and that other guy Footloose - Kenny Loggins Maniac - Michael Sembello Sunglasses At Night - Corey Hart The Final Countdown - Europe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members orourke Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 Lonely Ol' Night - John MellencampTake Me To The River - Talking Heads/Al Green Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inuitdream Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 Cruel To Be Kind - Nick Lowe. Simple to arrange, play and sing, crowds know it and love to sing along with it, and yeah it was not only in the time period you requested and is mid / bouncy tempo and hooky as hell, but also happens to be one of the greatest pop singles ever waxed. we think alike Phil! Good one here. Can I also add some Elvis Costello in there, Peace Love and Understanding, and how bout some Clash -- Lost in the Supermarket Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members inuitdream Posted November 15, 2010 Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 So i have a solo gig coming up, first one in about 3 years. The client requested some Mellencamp and Springsteen in addition to some original material.I learned Jack & Diane, and Blinded By The Light because those are songs i really dig.Being that i have a fondness anyways for that era of music, i found myself also learning the following:Every little thing she does is magicBette davis eyesKiss on my list1999Boys of summerDon't get me wrongDon't dream it's overIve been thinking that this could be part of my performance niche, which makes total sense really. My main guitar is a 1983 USA Fender Bullet. My gigging amps are 1977 EHX Mike Matthiews Dirt Road Specials and a 1976 Freedom Amp. My main effects are vintage EHX from the same era. I have the sound in spades. Im even using my EHX DRM 32 drum machine where appropriate, which totally sounds like 1980.So what other cover song suggestions do you guys have?Please try to stick within these parameters:1. Was a popular radio song between 1975 and 1987ish2. No obscure album tracks. It doesnt mean i wont like the song, it just means i'd rather play an original than an obscure cover tune3. A minimum of slow songs. If i'm doing covers, they should be at least mid-tempo, and preferably up-tempo4. I like covering songs that are conducive to sing-along. I'm not going to cover a song because it has a great guitar solo, par example.5. It doesnt have to be stripped down, as i can be creative with arrangements that work; but bear in mind that the only automation i will use are short loops, the DRM 32, and possibly the EHX Voice Box or 256 Vocoder. Hey man, Why did you pick that Pretenders song? I like it and all, but it can be a bit monotonous... I would suggest Kid or Back on the Chain Gang... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Fender&EHX4ever Posted November 15, 2010 Author Members Share Posted November 15, 2010 Hey man, Why did you pick that Pretenders song? I like it and all, but it can be a bit monotonous... I would suggest Kid or Back on the Chain Gang...I also like both "Kid" and "Back on the Chain Gang" better; but I chose "Don't Get Me Wrong" because it isn't as melancholy, it's more upbeat, it's easy to sing along with, and most importantly it works great with a looper Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil O'Keefe Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Kid's the better song - but Don't Get Me Wrong fits your criteria better IMO. As far as Declan Patrick MacManus is concerned, there are just so many good songs... but they've gotta be upbeat (no Alison or Shipbuilding ), so... Everyday I Write The Book. Ridiculously hooky, bouncy and easy to sing along to. Do it as a Reggae for extra indie cred. Or Maybe WSFAPLAU. Watching The Detectives if you want to be edgy. Trenchcoat and Fidora optional. Clubland if you want to be my hero. Pull that off with a beatbox and a looper live and you will be. Radio would be a good choice too. Great lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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