Oopsdabassist Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1485341216' post='3223204'] '39 [/quote] The Queen song? Cracking choice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 [quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1485342011' post='3223217'] The Queen song? Cracking choice! [/quote] Thanks. It's what made me dust off my fretless. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lowdown Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 in The Mood. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bertbass Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Don't forget, Hi Ho Silver Lining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muzz Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 Summer of 69, Use Somebody, Mr Brightside, Sex On Fire, any Oasis, Happy, Get Lucky, any Bruno Mars, Superstition, Long Train Running, Play That Funky Music, Smells Like Teen Spirit, The Devil Went Down To Georgia, Livin On A Prayer, Don't Stop Believing, Jump, 500 Miles, Sit Down... There's lots of them, and all go down well if played well... I don't hate any of them...in fact I like playing all of them... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pnefc42 Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 [quote name='SpondonBassed' timestamp='1485347359' post='3223269'] Thanks. It's what made me dust off my fretless. [/quote] Studio bass part originally played on an upright by the immaculate JD (used a fretless electric when playing it live with band in the 70's) As previously said, cracking song! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted January 25, 2017 Share Posted January 25, 2017 I had never heard, or heard of, 'Sex on Fire' until about 3 months when I was briefly in a band that had it on their set list. I thought it was turgid drivel, both the original and their version of it. I quit the band before it reached the gigging stage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TrevorR Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Agree with most suggestions so far. A few more not yet mentioned... Sweet Caroline (end of evening drunken singalong) Rock Around The Clock Crazy Crazy little thing called love Lady Marmalade Angels/Hey Jude (end of evening drunken smooch and singalong) It Must Be Love Long train runnin' Edited January 26, 2017 by TrevorR Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jungleman Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 Sex on Fire and Blister In the Sun never fail to get them up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 No mention of Play That Funky Music yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 [quote name='Japhet' timestamp='1485424060' post='3223817'] No mention of Play That Funky Music yet? [/quote] http://basschat.co.uk/topic/299193-crowd-pleasers-the-perfect-set-list-from-a-punters-point-of-view/page__view__findpost__p__3223499 So good it needs repeating. Dead easy too. I might nick that for my repertoire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Funky Ghost Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 (edited) Hrm, been a good while since I've gigged if I'm honest, but the ones that seemed to translate well from year ( decade ) to year ( umm decade? ) [b]Mustang Sally[/b] - if you want the girls on the dance floor, you have to have this in your arsenal. [b]Another One Bites the Dust[/b] - If you have a half way competent singer who can sell it this kills. [b]She Sells Sanctuary[/b] - Inexplicable. I can't figure out why it always seemed to go over well. My bands always dug playing it so win/win. [b]Dancing With Myself[/b] - Feet on the floor, butts moving = return gigs to the pub/bar. [b]Groove Me[/b] - Blues Bro's version. A dirty groove that gives folks something to dance to but at a manageable pace [b]Lets Get it On[/b] - ONLY if you have a singer with pipes! People get pissed if this comes of as faking the funk. When it's right it's always a crowd pleaser [b]You Shook Me All Night Long[/b] - Dudes dig it, gals dig it. [b]Honky Tonk Woman[/b] - Another one gals will fill that floor for. Any pop culture tunes on perma rotation these days would work I imagine. Obviously from my set list it's been a spell since I gigged regularly. Edited January 26, 2017 by Funky Ghost Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roger2611 Posted January 26, 2017 Share Posted January 26, 2017 I will throw in "Don't Stop me Now" Queen, bloody tough to do well though! "Sit Down" James, bloody hard to stay awake through! "Sex on Fire" sorry dudes but the crowds love it. "Chelsea Dagger" Flatellis or whatever and as mentioned by others Dakota and Mr Brightside, I always loved playing Killers stuff, great sounding songs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassman68 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 (edited) If we're paying 'homage to le fromage', I'd add anything by Abba i.e 'Mama mia', 'Does your mother know?' 'Man, I feel like a woman' Shania Twain 'Daydream believer' The Monkees 'Loveshack' B52's Can you tell I play in a function band? .... Edited January 28, 2017 by Bassman68 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Harryburke14 Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 IIRC the song that got the biggest reaction from the last band was Maggie May, followed by Pinball Wizard. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kev b Posted January 28, 2017 Share Posted January 28, 2017 Anything Motown or Billy Ocean will fill the floor immediately. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Don't play it in my current band but Lip Up Fatty used to cause absolute mayhem on the dancefloor. Also used to do a ska version of Tom Jones It's Not Unusual. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nicko Posted January 29, 2017 Share Posted January 29, 2017 Aside from some that have been mentioned already I find Sweet Child o Mine, Ruby and Smells Like Teen Spirit are the ones on our setlist that get the most reaction Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmccombe7 Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 After reading thru this thread and having just joined a newly formed function band starting from scratch i thought i would take the most popular songs from here and put on one list. It made for a pretty fantastic set list. What do you think Maggie May – Rod Stewart Long Train Running – Doobies Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry You Shook Me Al Night Long – AC/DC Honky Tonk Woman – The Stones Dancing with Myself – Billy Idol Sit Down – James Pinball Wizard – The Who Living Thing – ELO Jean Genie – Bowie Heroes – Bowie Get It On – T.Rex Blockbuster – Sweet Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams Dakota – Stereophonics Everybody Needs Somebody – The Blues Brothers Love Really Hurts – Billy Ocean Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting – Elton John Crocodile Rock – Elton John Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard Valerie – Amy Winehouse Alright Now – Free I Shot the Sheriff – Eric Clapton All My Loving – Beatles 39 – Queen Message In A Bottle – The Police Don’t Stop Believing - Journey Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1500661623' post='3339511'] It made for a pretty fantastic set list. What do you think [/quote] It hasn't got any oasis in so I would be happy to do it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
super al Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 I'm glad The Greek picked 'reward' as a crowd pleaser, that's one I snuck into our set without too much trouble. Also snuck in Dreadlock Holiday Walk the Dinosaur Down Under & Message in a Bottle All band pleasers so far, got to wait until October to see if they're crowd pleasers! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
stingrayPete1977 Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1500661623' post='3339511'] After reading thru this thread and having just joined a newly formed function band starting from scratch i thought i would take the most popular songs from here and put on one list. It made for a pretty fantastic set list. What do you think Maggie May – Rod Stewart Long Train Running – Doobies Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry You Shook Me Al Night Long – AC/DC Honky Tonk Woman – The Stones Dancing with Myself – Billy Idol Sit Down – James Pinball Wizard – The Who Living Thing – ELO Jean Genie – Bowie Heroes – Bowie Get It On – T.Rex Blockbuster – Sweet Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams Dakota – Stereophonics Everybody Needs Somebody – The Blues Brothers Love Really Hurts – Billy Ocean Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting – Elton John Crocodile Rock – Elton John Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard Valerie – Amy Winehouse Alright Now – Free I Shot the Sheriff – Eric Clapton All My Loving – Beatles 39 – Queen Message In A Bottle – The Police Don’t Stop Believing - Journey [/quote] People can scoff all they like but any band that played that set to a half decent standard would go down a treat and be booked in for their next date as they were paid by the happy landlord/lady, bride or groom etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 (edited) [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1500661623' post='3339511'] After reading thru this thread and having just joined a newly formed function band starting from scratch i thought i would take the most popular songs from here and put on one list. It made for a pretty fantastic set list. What do you think ... [/quote] I think I could do a lot worse than work towards getting all of these down to some degree or other. I am currently wanting to practice with some new tunes after a misguided project sank recently so wah-hey! I'm away again! Edited July 22, 2017 by SpondonBassed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elfrasho Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 [quote name='dmccombe7' timestamp='1500661623' post='3339511'] After reading thru this thread and having just joined a newly formed function band starting from scratch i thought i would take the most popular songs from here and put on one list. It made for a pretty fantastic set list. What do you think Maggie May – Rod Stewart Long Train Running – Doobies Sex On Fire – Kings of Leon Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry You Shook Me Al Night Long – AC/DC Honky Tonk Woman – The Stones Dancing with Myself – Billy Idol Sit Down – James Pinball Wizard – The Who Living Thing – ELO Jean Genie – Bowie Heroes – Bowie Get It On – T.Rex Blockbuster – Sweet Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison Summer of 69 – Bryan Adams Dakota – Stereophonics Everybody Needs Somebody – The Blues Brothers Love Really Hurts – Billy Ocean Saturday Nights Alright for Fighting – Elton John Crocodile Rock – Elton John Sweet Home Alabama - Lynard Skynard Valerie – Amy Winehouse Alright Now – Free I Shot the Sheriff – Eric Clapton All My Loving – Beatles 39 – Queen Message In A Bottle – The Police Don’t Stop Believing - Journey [/quote] I agree, this set played well would go down a treat at your bog standard gig! Laid by James goes down well if you're playing to the right generation. Dunno if it's the same outside Scotland but Dignity by deacon blue always gets a sing along going! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Japhet Posted July 22, 2017 Share Posted July 22, 2017 We usually finish off with A Town Called Malice which the punters generally go a bit berserk to. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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