The Dark Lord Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I play in a pub duo playing mainly Indie songs but mixing in some punk and pop numbers. My guitar playing associate is a huge Beatles fan and I want to suggest one of their numbers to play in our set. I would prefer it to be a punchy up tempo and relatively simple number. Any suggestions for what the best choice would be? We alternate lead and harmony vocals if that helps ...... and we are happy to re-arrange things too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I Saw Her Standing There or Day Tripper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lxxwj Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 (edited) Come Together is a popular one, not much harmony. Anything off Sgt. Pepper's should probably work well though. Getting Better maybe? Actually didn't even think about the earlier stuff. That would work very well. Day Tripper, Hard Day's Night, Can't Buy Me Love, Eight Days a Week, Help, Ticket to Ride, etc. Edited March 24, 2012 by lxxwj Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Their version of Money (That's What I Want) (which is pretty close to the original) might fit the bill. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skej21 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Lady Madonna! Great up-tempo tune and nicely written Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
charic Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hey Jude, in a pub that will get everyone singing along! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Git Back. If only couse theres plenty of room to play around with it without changing the feel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
3below Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Best Beatles song, well that narrows it down , just so many good songs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Get back is certainly one I had in mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1332620003' post='1590876'] I Saw Her Standing There or Day Tripper [/quote] No Saw Her Standing There Deffo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
deepbass5 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 USSR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leftybassman392 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I did a punk arrangement of HELP once. Pretty good if I say so myself. Worked really well at the song's original tempo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Oldman' timestamp='1332623537' post='1590949'] No Saw Her Standing There Deffo [/quote] Eh? I can't tell if you like it or not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Their last number one... Ballad of John and Yoko. The one everybody forgets until they hear it; always goes down well. "Help" is a good one too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1332624228' post='1590966'] Eh? I can't tell if you like it or not [/quote] Well I like it. Check this cover out http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5tPZVsNTTJw Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fender73 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 we do Get Back and Paperback Writer - both go down really well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oldman Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1332624228' post='1590966'] Eh? I can't tell if you like it or not [/quote] Deffo= yes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judo Chop Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Oldman' timestamp='1332625884' post='1590992'] Deffo= yes [/quote] I know deffo means yes, but you put 'no' at the start, thought you meant definitely don't Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
njr911 Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 While my guitar gently weeps. You need a Clapton esque guitarist to rip it up though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='njr911' timestamp='1332626415' post='1591003'] While my guitar gently weeps. You need a Clapton esque guitarist to rip it up though [/quote] I like that one - but I did say simple, up tempo and punchy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PTB Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Day Tripper gets my vote too. Familiar but not over-done. In fact, I played it last night in a pub & can vouch that it went down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delberthot Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Hey Bulldog, I'm Down, Helter Skelter. In fact there are too many. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
essexbasscat Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 'All my Loving' tends to lend itself well to a duo arrangement, a bassline that moves along pretty well and plenty of room for some rhythmic guitar work too. Solo vocals first verse and duo the second. There are plenty of Beatles numbers that explore different aspects of a band, depends what you want on the night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 24, 2012 Author Share Posted March 24, 2012 Popular these Beatles ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BILL POSTERS Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 Something. If you want something drippy with a good bassline to end the night / send the punters to sleep, depending on how well you do it. Not one you hear much nowadays. Went down well when we used to do it, even though I used to murder the bassline cos I couldnt quite pull it off. But that was about a hundred years ago now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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