Members Vito Corleone Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 We've been asked to do this song for an upcoming wedding, and normally I don't really care about gender-switching on vocals, but might this one be one-step-too-far? I don't think any of the guys in the band could do this vocal justice, and it will likely just be a "one-off" for us, so it probably isn't going to be a big deal WHO sings it, but I'm just curious if anyone has done this song (or heard it done) with a girl singing it and how it worked out. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MusicalSchizo Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 I don't know, man...I think that would be sexy as hell if it was done right. I have to admit, though, I've never seen a woman sing that. Brian V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TrickyBoy Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 I think that would be sexy as hell if it was done right. Definitely this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TrickyBoy Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 Just to add, I'd have Meagan sing it in a heartbeat. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members wardjames Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 Agreed...could be awesome! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moderators Lee Knight Posted July 14, 2011 Moderators Share Posted July 14, 2011 Yeah! Seems like a great idea for Beyonce. Though I'd rather hear Jill Scott nail it. I think it's actually a very cool idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members weareasmallaxe Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 lets get it on is what a man says.....women say they wanna f*** or make love....so i think if a women was to sing it it would have to be sexy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members New Trail Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 We've been asked to do this song for an upcoming wedding, and normally I don't really care about gender-switching on vocals, but might this one be one-step-too-far?I don't think any of the guys in the band could do this vocal justice, and it will likely just be a "one-off" for us, so it probably isn't going to be a big deal WHO sings it, but I'm just curious if anyone has done this song (or heard it done) with a girl singing it and how it worked out. Not really but I tried. I was in a band last year with a girl singer and we were going to do it but the guitar player vetoed it. I'm no longer working with that guitar player. I thought "Let's Get it On" and "Sexual Healing" would be great chick songs, and not in a tacky way, but just good songs that people like that work. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members smd2011 Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 We have done an acoustic medley of Let's Get it On/Sexual Healing/Stay (just a little bit longer) and it went over really well Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Rezrover Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 Maybe try it in a higher key so it'll suite her voice more. I've seen women kill(the good kind) many male songs. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Members Chicken Monkey Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 I sing that one. It's not easy--I'd be more concerned about covering it music-wise than gender-wise. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted July 14, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, now I feel more confident about giving it I try. I was a little worred about it because it's one of my favorite songs and vocal performances EVER, so I want to make sure I treat it will all due respect. I'm not really worried about covering it musically---we have to find the right key of course, but Tiffany really shines on classic R&B stuff and we don't have enough opportunity to have her sing a lot of it. I'm excited to hear what she'll do with it. If she nails it, it might be a "keeper". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Chicken Monkey Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 That's a fun one to do as the close of a medley, too. I usually lead into it w/ "I Will Always Love You". If you hit that intro guitar line at a low point in a tender love song, it can kill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted July 14, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 That's a fun one to do as the close of a medley, too. I usually lead into it w/ "I Will Always Love You". If you hit that intro guitar line at a low point in a tender love song, it can kill. Interesting. For this same gig there was a note about "do you guys happen to do any Whitney Houston?" I was just going to ignore that, but maybe I'll see about trying to do something like that.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TIMKEYS Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, now I feel more confident about giving it I try. I was a little worred about it because it's one of my favorite songs and vocal performances EVER, so I want to make sure I treat it will all due respect.I'm not really worried about covering it musically---we have to find the right key of course, but Tiffany really shines on classic R&B stuff and we don't have enough opportunity to have her sing a lot of it. I'm excited to hear what she'll do with it. If she nails it, it might be a "keeper". I cant see where its going to be a problem. she has the chops to sing it well. I honestly cant understand why you even had any concern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members New Trail Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, now I feel more confident about giving it I try. I was a little worred about it because it's one of my favorite songs and vocal performances EVER, so I want to make sure I treat it will all due respect.... Yeah, for sure. What made me aware of that song and the possiblities of making it work was when I heard a local band play it. They were a high energy alternative rock band with only guitar, bass, drums, and vocals and they killed it. There were squeals from the girls with that first four note wah-wah guitar part. I DO think for it to sound right the guitar player has to have a wah. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members TrickyBoy Posted July 14, 2011 Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 Well, now I feel more confident about giving it I try. I was a little worred about it because it's one of my favorite songs and vocal performances EVER, so I want to make sure I treat it will all due respect. That's the problem with covering songs that you really like. You get too wrapped up in you're love for the original. Treat it like any other song and it'll go over really well, I bet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Vito Corleone Posted July 14, 2011 Author Members Share Posted July 14, 2011 I DO think for it to sound right the guitar player has to have a wah. Oh yeah...that's the whole hook of that song for me! I did this song a few years back in an R&B band with a male singer and I lived just to hear the guitarist open the song with those first four notes. I have no doubt the SONG would kill...just was a little curious about the gender issue with it. But the more I think about it, the more it was silly to worry about that. I'm sure it'll be fine. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MusicalSchizo Posted July 15, 2011 Members Share Posted July 15, 2011 I notice no one commented on the video - so I will: I didn't like it. She's good, but it's just completely the wrong vibe for that song for me. Thanks for posting it, though, musicmanmu...Brian V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MusicalSchizo Posted July 15, 2011 Members Share Posted July 15, 2011 Incidentally, the gal he posted's playing a gig tomorrow night here in Austin I probably could go see. I could ask her personally to do a different version of it. Brian V. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicmanmu Posted July 15, 2011 Members Share Posted July 15, 2011 I notice no one commented on the video - so I will:I didn't like it. She's good, but it's just completely the wrong vibe for that song for me.Thanks for posting it, though, musicmanmu...Brian V. Just wanted to show a female version of the song! Yeah, not my favorite interpretation either, but I agree that a female singing that song would be sweet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members MikeyParent Posted July 15, 2011 Members Share Posted July 15, 2011 I notice no one commented on the video - so I will:I didn't like it. She's good, but it's just completely the wrong vibe for that song for me.Thanks for posting it, though, musicmanmu...Brian V. I happen to agree with this... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members pickinatit Posted July 15, 2011 Members Share Posted July 15, 2011 WOW!! After listening to that I would have to say that it can DEFINITLY be done!! Musicalschitzo: "She's good, but it's just completely the wrong vibe for that song for me." I just couldn't disagree more!! I thought it was sexy as hell!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members musicmanmu Posted July 15, 2011 Members Share Posted July 15, 2011 WOW!! After listening to that I would have to say that it can DEFINITLY be done!! Musicalschitzo: "She's good, but it's just completely the wrong vibe for that song for me." I just couldn't disagree more!! I thought it was sexy as hell!! But, she's playing the progression wrong! I couldn't do her, out of principle, you know. Kidding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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