chaypup Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Next month one of my bands is doing a Stevie Wonder special - what songs should we choose to play and why ? It's a lively venue so uptempo is preferred - thanks! Edit: Not Superstition - everyone else plays that! Edited February 22, 2015 by chaypup Quote
JTUK Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Even Stevie Wonder can't drop that from his set.... the problem with it is people play it with no groove or purpose beyond the riff... I'd ban the gtr from the riff... but then you'd need a funk gtr player. Quote
chaypup Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 Good point, I did consider doing it more like the Quincy Jones version but I have a bit of a thing against that song after hearing so many poor versions. Quote
paul_5 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) [i]I wish[/i]. SUCH a good groove! If that doesn't fill the floor then you're in a room full of people who are dead inside. You should probably run away as soon as you can. And [i]Sir Duke[/i] if you all fancy a bit of a workout. Edited February 22, 2015 by paul_5 Quote
paul_5 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 To be honest, I'd be happy to hear a band get through anything from [i]Songs In The Key Of Life[/i] - classics each and every one. Quote
paul_5 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Also there's [i]For Once In My Life, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Master Blaster, Higher Ground[/i]... You're spoiled for choice really with an artist like Stevie. Quote
Marvin Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 You must play Ebony and Ivory and I Just Called To Say. The audience will never forgive you if you don't. Quote
chaypup Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 [quote name='paul_5' timestamp='1424629295' post='2698505'] Also there's [i]For Once In My Life, Signed, Sealed, Delivered, Master Blaster, Higher Ground[/i]... You're spoiled for choice really with an artist like Stevie. [/quote] I know! I narrowed it down to about 70! Quote
paul_5 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1424629325' post='2698507'] You must play Ebony and Ivory and I Just Called To Say. The audience will never forgive you if you don't. [/quote] And we'll never forgive you if you do. Quote
chaypup Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) [quote name='Marvin' timestamp='1424629325' post='2698507'] You must play Ebony and Ivory and I Just Called To Say. The audience will never forgive you if you don't. [/quote] It's a pretty young, hip, crowd so I think they'll let us do the cooler stuff Edited February 22, 2015 by chaypup Quote
Marvin Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1424629491' post='2698512'] It's a pretty young, hip, crowd so I think they'll let us do the cooler stuff [/quote] When did they stop being cool 😯😉 Quote
lowdown Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Boogie on Reggae Woman. Part Time Lover. Living for the City. Don't you worry 'bout a thing. Another Star. I ain't gonna Stand for It. Do I Do. Quote
stingrayPete1977 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 I've got Sir Duke sorted, Master Blaster half learnt, Do I Do far too hard for me! When's the gig? Quote
skej21 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Can't believe nobody has mentioned 'Isn't She Lovely' yet!! You could pick a full set of Stevie B side songs that nobody would recognise and it'd still be a killing set! Just pick the ones that'll get people up dancing :-) Edited February 22, 2015 by skej21 Quote
BassBunny Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Surprised no one has mentioned "Uptight". Worth it just to get the audience involved. Quote
crez5150 Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Lots to go at... my fave Stevie song is still 'I wish' even though most bands muder it. We've just added 'As if you read my mind' to our set.... http://youtu.be/SyOLZ3YMd8g Quote
steve-bbb Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1424629491' post='2698512'] It's a pretty young, hip, crowd so I think they'll let us do the cooler stuff [/quote] in that case knock them off their feet and do this... [url="http://youtu.be/Z697OtTYCBI"]http://youtu.be/Z697OtTYCBI[/url] Quote
ezbass Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Another vote for I Wish and I'll throw in I Was Made To Love Her. Quote
lowdown Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Well, we might as well have a Stevie love in....lol... http://youtu.be/Moh71FwhL-Q Quote
molan Posted February 22, 2015 Posted February 22, 2015 Signed Sealed Delivered works really well straight into I Was Made To Love Her. Check out the live version of I Wish, Stevie plays wih the rhythm and timing a little and it's great fun to play! Quote
chaypup Posted February 22, 2015 Author Posted February 22, 2015 (edited) Oh wow, some amazing suggestions here and even a couple I've never heard! Better get listening. Liking the suggestions of songs that go into other songs easily - thank you! Edited February 22, 2015 by chaypup Quote
chaypup Posted February 24, 2015 Author Posted February 24, 2015 Thanks for the input, here's what we're going with - [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]As[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]If you really Love Me[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Do I Do[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Sir Duke Living for the City Master BLaster Pastime Paradise Living it up by Jah Rule (samples Do I Do) I Wish Uptight Go Home Higher Ground As If you Read my Mind Please don't go.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Will post video next month if anyone wants to see it![/font][/color] Quote
blue Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 (edited) [quote name='chaypup' timestamp='1424807760' post='2700721'] Thanks for the input, here's what we're going with - [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]As[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]If you really Love Me[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Do I Do[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Sir Duke Living for the City Master BLaster Pastime Paradise Living it up by Jah Rule (samples Do I Do) I Wish Uptight Go Home Higher Ground As If you Read my Mind Please don't go.[/font][/color] [color=#141823][font=Helvetica, Arial,]Will post video next month if anyone wants to see it![/font][/color] [/quote] I would have to see the caliber of the band before I could make a suggestion. Can't wait to see it. You guys must be very good. I don't know any bands at the local level that have the ability to pull off those songs. Matter of fact I watched a Stevie tribute on TV last week and found most of the performances and versions of Stevie's work very weak. And they were all major stars. Blue Edited February 25, 2015 by blue Quote
JamesBass Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 Can't believe For Once In My Life hasn't had more suggestions!? For me it's Stevie's best song and probably Jamerson's best bass line IMOOC. But seriously you can't drop superstition, it's a killer track! Especially if he drop the guitar from the riff and have a keys player who has an octave wheel! I'm actually dead interested to here this gig so when it's all sorted message me and I'll come along! I LOVE Stevie and his music! Quote
toneknob Posted February 25, 2015 Posted February 25, 2015 [quote name='JTUK' timestamp='1424628584' post='2698487'] Even Stevie Wonder can't drop that from his set.... the problem with it is people play it with no groove or purpose beyond the riff... I'd ban the gtr from the riff... but then you'd need a funk gtr player. [/quote] Ban everyone from it apart from the drums and any handy clavinet you have lying around. And the horns of course. Quote
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