Members Thunderbroom Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 YFC is still adding songs to the mix...all of them are modern country tunes. My wife really had a good suggestion after seeing us perform on Saturday. She likes how we throw in songs like "Sweet Child of Mine", "Already Gone" and "Shook Me All Night Long". Her suggestion is to add other non-country songs and then rotate the songs at gigs...kinda keep the regulars guessing (yes, we do have regulars). Ths songs that we perform now that are not country tunes are: Shook Me All Night LongAlready GoneSweet Child of MineBlack Horse and the Cherry TreeHit Me With Your Best ShotWalking on Sunshine
Members oldivor Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 This may seem strange, but I think Magic Bus would work. It has that counrtyish feel but it's not country. Although depending on the audience it may or may not work.
Members der oxenrig Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 This may seem strange, but I think Magic Bus would work. It has that counrtyish feel but it's not country. Although depending on the audience it may or may not work. More like blues. Only problem with Magic Bus is that it is BORING to play on bass.
Members King Kashue Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 It seems like you generally want energetic songs, otherwise I'd recommend Ted Leo's "Goldfinch and the Red Oak Tree" which is an acoustic ballad that would rule with some countrified elements... As for the upbeat: Psycho Killer (Talking Heads)Wild Wild Life (Talking Heads)Young Turks (Rod Stewart)Running Down a Dream (Tom Petty)White Wedding (Billy Idol)Our House (Madness)Cheer Down (George Harrison) - A little on the mellow side, but not slow... That's just stuff I've heard recently that's familiar enough that people have a chance to recognize it, but not standard cover band fare...
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 26, 2007 Author Members Posted February 26, 2007 More like blues. Only problem with Magic Bus is that it is BORING to play on bass. Boring to play on bass does not concern me. It's not about me; it's about the band. I'd like to make a few kickass recommendations at our next rehearsal. I like this version (though it is ~7 minutes): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHz_AP9yrKo Though after listening to the first few minutes again, it would likely put our audience to sleep. Disclaimer: I like The Who. They are the first band that I got into as a teenager.
Members oldivor Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Boring to play on bass does not concern me. It's not about me; it's about the band. I'd like to make a few kickass recommendations at our next rehearsal.I like this version (though it is ~7 minutes):http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yHz_AP9yrKoThough after listening to the first few minutes again, it would likely put our audience to sleep.Disclaimer: I like The Who. They are the first band that I got into as a teenager. there's also a shorter version 4 minutes http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK8xoOLCBR4and teh studio version almost 3 minuteshttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vK8xoOLCBR4
Members oldivor Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Only problem with Magic Bus is that it is BORING to play on bass. I could say Shakin' All Over.
Members Crescent Seven Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Wanna throw 'em for a loop? Play "Come out and play" by the Offspring. C7
Members james on bass Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 KK's suggestion for Madness' "Our House" could definitely work with your band I would think. How about "Come on Eileen""In a Big Country""De Do Do Do, De Da Da Da"
Moderators ThudMaker Posted February 26, 2007 Moderators Posted February 26, 2007 99 Luft Ballons done country. MMMmmmm, way cool.
Members DevilRaysFan Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 I'm trying to think what I would do if I was in a YFC-type band: When You Say Nothing At All - Allison KraussBlack Velvet - Allanah MylesThis One's For The Girls - Martina McBrideWalk This Way - AerosmithHigh Road Easy - Sass JordanGive Me One Reason - Tracy ChapmanRhiannon - Fleetwood MacDreams - Fleetwood MacDown In Mississippi - Sugarland Im tired.....
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 26, 2007 Author Members Posted February 26, 2007 I'm trying to think what I would do if I was in a YFC-type band: When You Say Nothing At All - Allison Krauss This One's For The Girls - Martina McBride Down In Mississippi - Sugarland We already do these. I like your idea of "Walk This Way".
Members ezstep Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Black Velvet - Allanah Myles That's the first song I thought of when reading Jeff's post. Would also agree much with Tracy Chapman. At Last - Etta James, et alTwo More Bottles of Wine - also by manyFire - Pointer Sisters version (you have female singers)
Members Thunderbroom Posted February 26, 2007 Author Members Posted February 26, 2007 I'm thinking a song or two from out of left field would be cool...maybe an old funk tune or a current r&b hit.
Members frunobulax Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 we're going to learn 'Stayin Alive', 'Time Warp', and 'Mama Mia' to have songs from left field we can throw in.
Members The Insomniac Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Blondie - Call MeHeat Wave / Dancin' in the StreetsGloria Gaynor - I Will SurviveSweet - Ballroom BlitzUgly Kid Joe - Everything About You
Members Funkee1 Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Constant craving- kd LangLouisiana Pine top box- Roseanne cashTear stained letter- Jo-El SonnierI knew the bride- Dave Edmunds
Members frunobulax Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 we get it Mark, you like those songs.
Members bnyswonger Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 How about some Steve Earle or John Hiatt? They have a country element but a little more rocked up - Steve Earle - Copperhead RoadGuitar TownDevil's Right Hand John Hiatt- Memphis In the MeantimePerfectly Good GuitarA Thing Called Love
Members picker13 Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Steve Earle - Copperhead Road We're a classic rock cover band and love to do that one. However, when we're being asked to play some country, the one we always pull out (and it' ain't country) is Thin Lizzy -- The Cowboy Song It's a great rocker, excellent dual leads in harmony, superb bass part -- and it starts out slow and "country-like".
Members burdizzos Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Paula Abdul - Straight Up Trust me on this one. Look up "Straight Up Acoustic" on Youtube. My band borrowed inspiration from that guy and we rock the living {censored} out of that song. It would be super bad ass with two female singers. Same goes for Genie in a Bottle and Baby One More Time.
Members 78pbass Posted February 26, 2007 Members Posted February 26, 2007 Several sure-fires in my pasc country bands:Copperhead Road/Guitar Town - Steve EarleCowboy SOng - Thin Lizzie or more recently Brian "The Beerman" Houser Here are some we've done or seriously considered in my last 2 country bands:Alright Guy - Todd Snider Buckaroo - Buck OwensFaster Horses - Tom T hallGambler - Kenny RogersOne Piece at a Time - Johnny CashRusty Old American Dream - Pat GreenSanta Monica*(Country-fied) - EverclearBurnin' Love - duh.Any Cross Canadian Ragweed But Sublime's 'What I got' was ALWAYS rockin' If I can drag up an old songlist from The Badlands Band, I'd have a whole set's worth of successful material
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