Mykesbass Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='hiram.k.hackenbacker' timestamp='1437474142' post='2826240'] That was my general drift. Boys of Summer has and continues to be hammered since birth. You couldn't pay me enough to play it. Hey Ya is an easy set filler for those who want to stick something post 2000 in. Sick of hearing it. VKTRS is a bit out there, but I play in an 80's band and I go and see 80's bands and it's a given that it will be played. [/quote] Amazing isn't it, I don't think I've heard Boys of Summer, will take your point on Hey Ya though, you're right, it is a bit of a reluctant nod to modernism!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
51m0n Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 The theme from Knight Rider Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 The theme from Starsky and Hutch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='51m0n' timestamp='1437481103' post='2826326'] The theme from Knight Rider [/quote] [quote name='Muzz' timestamp='1437481263' post='2826329'] The theme from Starsky and Hutch. [/quote] With the risk of getting a bit esoteric here, they're going on the list! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roland Rock Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Haha, my old jazz funk band did the theme to Countdown! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We do the theme to Friends - I'll be there for you, Rembrandts. Other band used to do Feeler - Feeling a moment, and Razorlight - America. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Booooooom Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Friction by Television Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EliasMooseblaster Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 A big +1 to Up Around the Bend. Another suggestion which used to go down a storm with my old blues/rock trio: [i]Time [/i]by Pink Floyd. If the lead guitarist is up to the job, every hero-in-their-own-bedroom guitarist will be queuing up to shake his hand after the set. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
synthaside Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) if the crowd is my age or younger ;-) Sixpence none the richer version of , Don't dream its over , Crowded house Stone sour , through the looking glass Slide * Goo goo dolls , the more overlooked Kyptonite - 3 doors down For the wedding party staples ;-) Moves like jagger , Maroon 5 ( great fun) https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EqyXMXRyD5g especially if your singer can strut. Toxic - Juliet turner ( Brittney spears) Everytime , Glen hansard and colm Maclomaire [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qNKzdbEDlHI"]https://www.youtube....h?v=qNKzdbEDlHI[/url] ( we've filled it out a bit but you get the idea) Raiding the early 90's bin Roll to me last to know Del amitri Get what you give New radicals Real gone Kid Deacon Blue SmashMouth All star .. complete with fake keyboard scratching sounds. A shocker where the quiet bass player at the back give's his tbird to the keyboard player and sing's because he cant get anywhere near the highs when he's playing. Barenaked Ladies All been done before Edited July 21, 2015 by synthaside Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ern500evo Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 In a blues rock band I used to play with we did Fortunate Son by CCR, always went down well despite a lot of the punters not actually knowing who it was! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mrtcat Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1437482289' post='2826348'] With the risk of getting a bit esoteric here, they're going on the list! [/quote] We do a bunch of theme tunes. My favourite is the Grange hill theme. Get to use an envelope filter. The Bill is also fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='Mykesbass' timestamp='1437481099' post='2826325'] Amazing isn't it, I don't think I've heard Boys of Summer, will take your point on Hey Ya though, you're right, it is a bit of a reluctant nod to modernism!! [/quote] I have never heard a band doing boys of summer. Superstition though, I don't think I have heard a band that doesn't do it.. including mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
funkgod Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 ( if you want a killer sing along track try,,,,, wait for it.... Bob the builder,,,,,,,,,, but punked) live and let die,,,,,,,,,,,,,macca. miss bitch.... new cool collective Always goes down well when we do it.. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j-kxKq_A0XY Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JTUK Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Never really worry about it as long as it is a good song. If you play it well and it sits with the others, it will work. We used to do Good Souls and another couple of Starsailor songs and we also found Chrissie Hind's 'middle of the road' got them started ...and we'd never put that later than 3rd song in the set. Life during wartime as well... as it was so dancey. I don't recall many gigs where we didn't do it and everyone danced...but I doubt more than a couple of people ever knew the song.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Slipperydick Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 (edited) If its covers that no one else does anymore, if thet ever did. This. [media]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_D12tJ8tfSs[/media] and this from CCR. [url="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VuPtOtGF4TY"]http://www.youtube....h?v=VuPtOtGF4TY[/url] Edited July 21, 2015 by Slipperydick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 I did a jazz gig on Sunday at Blenheim Palace Orangery, gtr/dbass/drums. The guitarist threw in Stevie's Lately. I think it sounded OK and it was great to play. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rich Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1437498106' post='2826597'] I have never heard a band doing boys of summer. [/quote] Have you heard the Show Of Hands version? It's gorgeous. [media]http://youtu.be/0B0iJTFXAR8[/media] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rogerstodge Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 Anything by The Monkees would go down a storm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1437506267' post='2826679'] Have you heard the Show Of Hands version? It's gorgeous. [/quote] I have a bit of a downer on acoustic guitar songs at the moment! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mudpup Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1437506267' post='2826679'] Have you heard the Show Of Hands version? It's gorgeous. [media]http://youtu.be/0B0iJTFXAR8[/media] [/quote] Agreed, thats a lovely version of a great song. Just goes to show, its the quality of the song that shines through when you can play it in so many styles and it still sounds great. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassist_lewis Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 My band does Roxanne at most of our wedding gigs, usually goes down pretty well and any girl in a red dress loves it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mykesbass Posted July 21, 2015 Author Share Posted July 21, 2015 [quote name='Rich' timestamp='1437506267' post='2826679'] Have you heard the Show Of Hands version? It's gorgeous. [/quote] Like that - thanks for sharing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hobbayne Posted July 21, 2015 Share Posted July 21, 2015 We do The Selecters ska version of the James Bond Theme. That gets the whole place rocking! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0j7cKmcY5mo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1437498106' post='2826597'] I have never heard a band doing boys of summer. Superstition though, I don't think I have heard a band that doesn't do it.. including mine! [/quote] Previous drummer's current band does it, and I want to do it (not because they do it though). Have never played Superstition in any band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CHW Posted July 22, 2015 Share Posted July 22, 2015 What a wonderful world- Joey Ramone's version. Most people don't know it, but do know the song. It does seem to go down well most of the time. Oh, the acoustic trio I play in does Boys of Summer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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