Naff things that vocalists say (during the song)

[leschirons]

Used to play in a pub band in the UK where one of the two guitarist's was the lead vocalist. Also, a very clear case of "it's my van and P.A. so it's my band.

He had a habit at the end of songs of shouting out "take me home" and before the other guitarist's solo "tell me a story"

Probably acceptable and convincing if your Pat Travers or some other renowned rocker but not if you've got a squeaky little voice like he had. Rest of us would die of embarrassment.😂

Anyone had the same problem?

[Oopsdabassist]

Opening Song can often be U2, 'Vertigo' so our singists 1st words are 'Unos, Dos, Trez, CLITORIS!'   I never know if to cringe or smirk

[squire5]

When we do 'I saw her standing there',I always shout the count-in "One,two,three,F**k" at the top of my voice.Dont know if anyone's noticed yet.

[super al]

In a previous covers band we used to play 'gay bar' and on one occasion the singer pretended to fellate the lead guitarist. Only happened the once, unsure why it was never repeated.
So happy there was no bass solo!

Irrelevant to the topic as nothing naff was spoken, he had his mouth full at the time.

[BrunoBass]

I quite often sing 'alternative' words of an adult nature in my backing vocals. No one's ever noticed and it keeps me amused when playing that bloody awful Kasbian song we've been doing since time immemorial.

Edited August 22, 2017 by PaulGibsonBass

[lojo]

[quote name='leschirons' timestamp='1503426587' post='3358158']
Used to play in a pub band in the UK where one of the two guitarist's was the lead vocalist. Also, a very clear case of "it's my van and P.A. so it's my band.
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If it's a pub band then the pa is is for vocals , just as the drummer and the axe players have to buy their rig .

[T-Bay]

[quote name='Oopsdabassist' timestamp='1503428524' post='3358187']
Opening Song can often be U2, 'Vertigo' so our singists 1st words are 'Unos, Dos, Trez, CLITORIS!'   I never know if to cringe or smirk
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We sometimes open with that as well, I know what will be in my head next time we play it!!

[super al]

[quote name='PaulGibsonBass' timestamp='1503433289' post='3358263']
I quite often sing 'alternative' words of an adult nature in my backing vocals. No one's ever noticed and it keeps me amused when playing that bloody awful Kasbian song we've been doing since time immemorial.
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Mark King quite often changed L42 lyrics to an adult nature. I think 'sun goes down' on Physical Presence has had a cleverly placed sound effect over "I'm gonna f%@# her till the sun goes down". Great slapper he might be but he's got a potty mouth too you know!

[TheGreek]

I often wonder why vocalists ask the crowd how they're doing....are they taking a count? What if some people aren't feeling "alright" - do they offer counselling?

[BristolBass]

If I ever did a few 'twiddly' bits and got a bit of applause our singer was prone to saying 'what are you clapping for? He's only got 4 strings...' - took the wind right out of my sails!

[barneyg42]

[quote name='super al' timestamp='1503433987' post='3358279']

Mark King quite often changed L42 lyrics to an adult nature. I think 'sun goes down' on Physical Presence has had a cleverly placed sound effect over "I'm gonna f%@# her till the sun goes down". Great slapper he might be but he's got a potty mouth too you know!
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Many a time I've heard Mark do the Chinese Way and sing "my legs wide open, I feel a breeze, my willy reaches, down to my knees" in the middle!

[mep]

Ours keeps asking the audience to sing along if they know the words.

Years ago we videoed our band featuring a young female singer who between every song tells the audience to get up and dance. Didn't notice it at the time but it was a cringe watching it back we folded very soon after.

[TimR]

"Was I supposed to come in there?"

[Dad3353]

Our singist has had, for the past decade or so, the habit of ending just about every one of our numbers with a rather laconic 'Thank you', whether or not there's any reaction from the attendance. Looking back at the videos, it looks suspiciously like taking the pee, although that's not his nature. I think it's more of a nervous tic, really.

[DaveFry]

" And here's another from the Great American Songbook . " Yeah , great .

[scalpy]

One guy I play with says 'Enjoy' before every song. He's supposed to be a rocknroll star not a waitress.

[bazzbass]

"Thank you, you're a lovely audience, Wayne"

[Dandelion]

"The buffet is now open, Wayne."

[interpol52]

Our singer always says "Thank you both" if a song doesn't go down well with the natives.

[SpondonBassed]

[quote name='BristolBass' timestamp='1503435676' post='3358302']
If I ever did a few 'twiddly' bits and got a bit of applause our singer was prone to saying 'what are you clapping for? He's only got 4 strings...' - took the wind right out of my sails!
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I've seen this happen with a local band. The bass player was above responding to the remark but I thought it was one of those "in" jokes that is wasted on the audience and is best kept to the back stage area. It suggests that the band are in-fighting. Maybe that sells tickets though...? Whatcha reckon?


PS: Welcome to the forum.

Edited August 23, 2017 by SpondonBassed

[Geek99]

[quote name='BristolBass' timestamp='1503435676' post='3358302']
If I ever did a few 'twiddly' bits and got a bit of applause our singer was prone to saying 'what are you clapping for? He's only got 4 strings...' - took the wind right out of my sails!
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So say "that's four more than you

[Oopsdabassist]

[quote name='Geek99' timestamp='1503471322' post='3358421']
So say "that's four more than you
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HA! that'll do it!!

[Johnny Wishbone]

[quote name='TimR' timestamp='1503435770' post='3358306']
"Was I supposed to come in there?"
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[Steve Browning]

I used to play in a (blues) band in which the singer would preface EVERY guitar solo with 'play me some blues on that thing' and every one of his harp solos with 'excuse me a while'.

[squire5]

Ever do a song and get 1 person clap and then stop very quickly when he realises hes the only one? Our response to that is "Thank you for the clap!"