Oldman Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 [quote name='Jack Cahalane' timestamp='1332626217' post='1590998'] I know deffo means yes, but you put 'no' at the start, thought you meant definitely don't [/quote] No, missed the punctuation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimR Posted March 24, 2012 Share Posted March 24, 2012 I wouldn't limit yourself to one. There are several very simple standards everyone does. Floor filling ones include I Saw Her Standing There, Get Back and Twist and Shout. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulconnolly Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I'd vote for Come Together. Plenty of room to chunk it up or play it straight. Whichever way the bass riff is very distinctive, should go down well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SteveK Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Bungalow Bill might be a fun one. A vaguely melancholic verse with a mega sing-along, up-tempo chorus. Don't recall ever hearing anyone cover it either. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dark Lord Posted March 25, 2012 Author Share Posted March 25, 2012 I like come together, but it is a very often played pub band song. I'd rather do something slightly different. Maybe one of their earlier ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rushbo Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 "Hard Days Night" for sure...bombproof chord sequence, harmony potential and even room for a little geetar solo. Smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blamelouis Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I sing and play "eight days a week and Lady madonna" in our three piece. And we also do ballad of John and yoko , bulldog and come together . And we're working on band on the run at the mo .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
risingson Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 8 Days a Week, All My Loving, I Feel Fine, She Loves You, Ticket To Ride, I Wanna Hold Your Hand, Hello Goodbye, Don't Let Me Down, Paperback Writer, Back In the USSR, Helter Skelter, Daytripper, Lady Madonna, Penny Lane... for starters! Those are ones we play/have played in the past. We've also done a lot more of the progressive stuff too, like the masterpiece that is Day In the Life. They really are a band of so many different sounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hutton Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 'The Night Before' is one that is often forgotten but it's a cracker. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulconnolly Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 [quote name='rushbo' timestamp='1332635114' post='1591099'] "Hard Days Night" for sure...bombproof chord sequence, harmony potential and even room for a little geetar solo. Smart. [/quote] If you're going to do this then make sure you get the opening chord correct [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxPc5MPEuQ"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AvxPc5MPEuQ[/url] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Someone shouted out a request for Elenor Rigby at a gig of ours, we apologised for not bringing the orchestra that night. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monckyman Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Harmonies always seem to be the limiting factor in Beatles covers. You don`t realise until you start messing about with them, just how much of that sound came from vocal harmonies. We`re doing Day tripper and Saw her standing there, and I had to hammer out a 1x Morrissey tune for every extra Beatles tune type deal to prevent another 4 in the set. First of the Gang is coming along nicely Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KiOgon Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 (edited) Sargent Pepper's Lonely Hearts Club Band - into a <10 minute medley Edited March 25, 2012 by KiOgon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Deep Thought Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Yellow Submarine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icarus_147 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 I don't know if any of these are suitable, but they might give you some ideas for re-arranging something. http://hardrockhideout.com/2007/04/17/butchering-the-beatles-a-headbashing-tribute-released-2006/ Another from that album that isn't on that page that's a bit simpler; http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=btKXo5w83O4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted March 25, 2012 Share Posted March 25, 2012 Revolution Number 9. Seriously though, Helter Skelter, Tomorrow Never Knows (EHX freeze pedals at the ready), Day tripper ( as long as you substitute the lyrics for 'gay stripper' or similar), Get Back - anything with a bit of a drive to it really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mog Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Hey Jude always went down a storm for us. Great song for getting the crowd involved. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzneck Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I Saw Her Standing There, Money, Ticket To Ride, Here Comes The Sun, Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
vsmith1 Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 I'd recommend: I Saw her Standing There Rock and Roll Music Both up tempo numbers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KevB Posted March 26, 2012 Share Posted March 26, 2012 Whichever ones you choose, concentrate on the vocals first. There are a number of (particularly early) tunes that are pretty high pitched so if you are going to do them in original keys make sure you are comfortable singing them first before tackling the music. Nothing quite as painful as a badly sung Beatles tune. As a regular at jam sessions I've heard some howlers and some of them have been me! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeavyJay Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 [quote name='KevB' timestamp='1332778667' post='1592998'] Whichever ones you choose, concentrate on the vocals first. There are a number of (particularly early) tunes that are pretty high pitched so if you are going to do them in original keys make sure you are comfortable singing them first before tackling the music. [/quote] Their version of Long Tall Sally is pitched higher than Little Richard! Eunuchs! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 "With a little help from my friends", the proper (Joe Cocker) version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted March 27, 2012 Share Posted March 27, 2012 "One after 909" works really well with a duo. Upbeat and great vocal harmonies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul torch Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Surprised no-one has suggested Rain. Would fit well in an "indie" set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hairyhaw Posted March 28, 2012 Share Posted March 28, 2012 Hey Bulldog. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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