uk_lefty Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Guys and girls who are both the bassist and lead vocalist, what's your set list? Best be covers specific I'm afraid! Looking to branch out a bit and get some inspiration from you folk. Thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HazBeen Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I do a lot of singing in my band, not the lead but I provide all 2nd vocalist parts. We only do originals though. My former band was a '90s rock cover outfit, lots of fun and I had a blast in singing things from Foo Fighters, Alice in Chains, Pearl Jam, Nirvana, Soundgarden, Faith no More etc. A lot to like from that ERA in my opinion. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 I share lead vocal duty with the guitar player , and the drummer mucks in too , but my songs are currently Bad Case of Loving You ( the gary glitter middle bit got stopped , too many complaints) Why did you do it/another brick in the wall medley Tainted Love ( played like it nicked my wallet) Winner takes it all ( see above ) Nutbush city limits ( alternative lyric version - usually reserved solely and gleefully for Sunday gigs since some woman grabbed hold of me and screamed 'fancy saying 'w***ing' on a Sunday , you're a f***ing disgrace') Fight for your right to party Roadhouse Blues/Blockbuster/Gene Genie medley Cum on Feel the Noize Get your rocks off but I can't remember it properly so I just make the words up. Mostly all done with a degree of aggression I only usually feel when using automatic check out tills , seeing or hearing the words 'Kanye West' or trying to get through on the phone to British Gas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 [quote name='Dr.Dave' timestamp='1508422122' post='3392088'] ...Mostly all done with a degree of aggression I only usually feel when using automatic check out tills , seeing or hearing the words 'Kanye West' or trying to get through on the phone to British Gas. [/quote] Nicely descriptive. I have a very clear idea of where your head is at from those three examples. This is a good topic, thanks UKL for posting. I want to start in on singing and playing at the same time so I am cherry picking for some songs to start me off. An artist by the name of Rob Strong inspired me in the Harcourt Hotel basement, Dublin, thirty years or more back but I gave up the band before doing owt about it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uk_lefty Posted October 19, 2017 Author Share Posted October 19, 2017 Suppose o should have shared my own! Not doing lead vocals at the mo but in the past I was responsible for singing and sometimes murdering some of the following while playing bass. Not all in the same band, I should add: Light my fire Hey Joe Voodoo child slight return Stuck in the middle with you Message in a bottle Mama told me not to come Wishing well Anarchy in the UK NIB All along the watchtower Will add more when I can remember back a bit further! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squire5 Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Proud Mary Bad Moon rising Whisky in the Jar (Lizzy version) Sultans Money for Nothing I saw Her Standing There Copperhead Road Not all at the one gig I hasten to add. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 A few of the usual suspects already mentioned plus: Brown Eyed Girl Losing My Religion Sweet Home Alabama Born To Be Wild Stand By Me Spanish Harlem It's All Over Now CC Rider Knock On Wood Midnight Hour Oh Pretty Woman San Francisco Sweet Home Chicago Mustang Sally Go Your Own Way 2-4-6-8 Motorway Take It Easy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted October 19, 2017 Share Posted October 19, 2017 Band before current one was a rock trio with me on lead vox bar one number. Sweet child o mine Comfortably numb Midnight rider Breaking the law Ever fallen in love Crossroads Whiskey in the jar Boys are back in town Don't believe a word Lights out in London Shoot to thrill Highway to hell Rocking in the free world Hush Smokin in the boys room Hard to handle Rock and roll Hotel California Word up Pretty vacant The hunter All the small things Basket case You really got me Sharp dressed Man Back in the USSR Born to be wild Rocking all over the world Get it on Down at the doctor's I've lost interest now but there were probably another twenty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 (edited) Here's our current set list I either sing lead or backing on - its a bit out of date but we normally do 70 or so a night [color=#000000][b][u]2010's[/u][/b] GET LUCKY - DAFT PUNK HAPPY - PHARRELL WILLIAMS PRICE TAG - JESSIE J [b][u]2000’s[/u][/b] EVERYBODYS CHANGING - KEANE MR BRIGHTSIDE - THE KILLERS RAISE YOUR GLASS - PINK SEX ON FIRE - KINGS OF LEON VALERIE - AMY WHITEHOUSE WHISTLE FOR THE CHOIR – FRATELLIS [b][u]1990’s[/u][/b] BREAKFAST AT TIFFANY’S - DEEP BLUE SOMETHING I’M GONNA BE (500 MILES) - PROCLAIMERS LOSING MY RELIGION – REM [b][u]1980’s[/u][/b] BILLIE JEAN - MICHAEL JACKSON DANCING IN THE STREET - MARTHA & THE VANDELLAS HEROES - DAVID BOWIE I STILL HAVEN'T FOUND WHAT I'M LOOKING FOR - U2 SHARP DRESSED MAN - ZZ TOP SUMMER OF 69 - BRYAN ADAMS TOWN CALLED MALICE - PAUL WELLER WALK OF LIFE - DIRE STRAITS YOUR SONG - ELTON JOHN [b][u]1970’s[/u][/b] BLACK IS BLACK - LOS BRAVOS BORN TO BE WILD - STEPPENWOLF BROWN EYED GIRL - VAN MORRISON CRAZY LITTLE THING CALLED LOVE - QUEEN CROCODILE ROCK - ELTON JOHN DAYDREAM BELIEVER - MONKEES DECEMBER 1963 - FOUR SEASONS DOES YOUR MOTHER KNOW? - ABBA DON'T STOP - FLEETWOOD MAC GET IT ON - T-REX I HEAR YOU KNOCKING - DAVE EDMUNDS LAY DOWN SALLY - ERIC CLAPTON LETS STICK TOGETHER - ROXY MUSIC LOVE IS IN THE AIR - JOHN PAUL YOUNG MAGGIE MAY - ROD STEWART PROUD MARY - CCR ROCKING ALL OVER THE WORLD - STATUS QUO SHANG A LANG - BAY CITY ROLLERS STUCK IN THE MIDDLE -STEALERS WHEEL SWEET CAROLINE - NEIL DIAMOND SWEET HOME ALABAMA - LYNYRD SKYNYRD SWEET HOME CHICAGO - BLUES BROTHERS TIGER FEET - MUD WATERLOO SUNSET – KINKS [b][u]1960’s[/u][/b] ALL OVER NOW - ROLLING STONES BROWN SUGAR - ROLLING STONES CAN'T BUY ME LOVE - BEATLES DREAM LOVER - BOBBY DARIN HANG ON SLOOPY - THE MCCOYS HONKY TONK WOMEN - ROLLING STONES I SAW HER STANDING THERE - BEATLES JUMPING JACK FLASH - ROLLING STONES KANSAS CITY -BEATLES MARY LOU - RICKY NELSON MUSTANG SALLY - WILSON PICKETT/COMMITMENTS SAVE THE LAST DANCE FOR ME - DRIFTERS SINGING THE BLUES - GUY MITCHELL/DAVE EDMUNDS STAND BY ME - BEN E KING SURFING USA - BEACH BOYS WHEN YOU WALK IN THE ROOM – SEARCHERS [b][u]1950’s[/u][/b] ALL SHOOK UP - ELVIS AT THE HOP - DANNY AND THE JUNIORS GIRL OF MY BEST FRIEND - ELVIS GREAT BALLS OF FIRE - JERRY LEE LEWIS GUESS IT DOESN’T MATTER ANYMORE - BUDDY HOLLY HALFWAY TO PARADISE - BILLY FURY HIGH HEEL SNEAKERS - ELVIS HOUND DOG / WHOLE LOTTA SHAKIN - ELVIS/JERRY LEE LEWIS JOHNNY B GOODE - CHUCK BERRY LET'S TWIST AGAIN - CHUBBY CHECKER LETS DANCE - CHRIS MONTEZ MESS OF THE BLUES - ELVIS MOVE IT - CLIFF RICHARD MYSTERY TRAIN - ELVIS ROUTE 66 - ROLLING STONES RUN AROUND SUE - DION SUMMERTIME BLUES - EDDIE COCHRAN THAT'LL BE THE DAY - BUDDY HOLLY THE WANDERER - DION[/color] Edited October 20, 2017 by BobVbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scrumpymike Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 [quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1508510485' post='3392693'] Here's our current set list I either sing lead or backing on - its a bit out of date but we normally do 70 or so a night [/quote] That's an impressive list! Includes a lot of stuff I've done in previous bands - and I wish we were doing in the current covers band. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 20, 2017 Share Posted October 20, 2017 Agreed, but some very dodgy decade allocations there ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1508510485' post='3392693'] Here's our current set list I either sing lead or backing on - its a bit out of date but we normally do 70 or so a night... [/quote] [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1508520747' post='3392771'] ...some very dodgy decade allocations there... [/quote] Not that dodgy when you consider that punters watch Vintage TV and similar mass media platforms and believe it when they give the release year for a song on a music vid that was made more than a decade after the song last hit revenue thresholds (charts, if you will). If you looked for the first release of every song in a set I don't think there would be many musos that can say without question that they cover the first released version of ALL of the songs therein. You might have to be both muso and pedant with a tendency towards OCD for it to be a serious niggle anyway. This could be discussed further on a Punters vs Pedants thread but who cares? I have a big [size=5]respect[/size] for bass playing front men and women doing songs from any decade[size=5]*[/size] you'd care to mention. @ BobVBass; How long are your sets please? 70 songs a night must be heading towards [color=#0000cd]Blue[/color]ish territory. Three mins per song would make 210 minutes with no breaks and that's three and a half hours! Tell us more. [size=3]*This statement is limited to decades after the fashion for singing tripe like "[i]With a hey and a ho, hey-nonny-no![/i]" died. Other decades are available.[/size] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 And your explanation for Dancing In The Streets being a 1980s song? Note that it's the Martha version, not the silly charity version. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1508584854' post='3393086'] And your explanation for Dancing In The Streets being a 1980s song? Note that it's the Martha version, not the silly charity version. [/quote] Have I [i]got[/i] to answer that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Dunno. Are you feeling as grumpy as me today? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bolo Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) March of the Sod/United Forces - SOD Troops of Doom - Sepultura Caught in a Mosh - Anthrax House of the Rising [strike]Sun[/strike] Dead - Turner/Martin Although the last few shows we only played our originals and response was great! Edited October 21, 2017 by Bolo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 Albatross Green Onions Pick Up The Pieces Surfing With The Alien Frankenstein Moby Dick Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 (edited) [quote]Agreed, but some very dodgy decade allocations there ...[/quote] well yeah (blush) it's something I need to sort out on the website We normally do 2x 1.5 hour sets or an hour first set and 2 hour second - lots of the fifties songs are actually really short 2-2.5 minutes and we try to go straight from one to another, few medleys etc. But normally 3 hours plus a couple of encore songs. Sometimes we play shorter sets if a club wants us to play for a shorter time. I share lead and backing with the guitarist so we both sing all night. Fine when you haven't got a cold I love it as it lets you run some themes through the set as well, rock and roll phase, 80s phase, everyone's drunk and wants to sings along phase etc - we like doing a juke box every so often as well where we put a menu on each table and people can tell us what they'd like us to play (2nd set) - we also do on the fly requests which are a lot of fun - on song is awesome for this, real seat of your pants stuff, but you have to be bloody careful we're all old farts that have played most songs people request anyway. Edited October 21, 2017 by BobVbass Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='Happy Jack' timestamp='1508601569' post='3393245'] Dunno. Are you feeling as grumpy as me today? [/quote] That I [i]can[/i] answer. No. I've just come out of a down and I wont bore you with it as I want to get on with things now that I am well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 21, 2017 Share Posted October 21, 2017 [quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1508608671' post='3393334'] ...we're all old farts that have played most songs people request anyway. [/quote] I am not sure if the [i]About Time[/i] clips on YT are yours. One thing is certain. This set of yours might count as news in Milwaukee even if it doesn't quite match a four hour stand with no breaks. I like your band's approach. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobVbass Posted October 22, 2017 Share Posted October 22, 2017 No we haven't got anything on you tube and our websites is about 4 years out of date - I really must update it as its a bit crap not to really - we should get some decent recordings and videos as well - but we're already booked out until this time next year so it's hard to convince the other two that we need to when we haven't got any spare slots if it generates any new business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpondonBassed Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 [quote name='BobVbass' timestamp='1508655374' post='3393511'] No we haven't got anything on you tube and our websites is about 4 years out of date - I really must update it as its a bit crap not to really - we should get some decent recordings and videos as well - but we're already booked out until this time next year so it's hard to convince the other two that we need to when we haven't got any spare slots if it generates any new business. [/quote] Yes. I saw the site you list in your sig file. Being fully booked out for a year is not the worst complaint to have. I would side with your band mates but then I do [i]not[/i] like social media. I need a secretary. I'm at the stage where I am going to have to work up a couple of songs for bass and vox only. I might need to practice stomping too. I like [i]Queen Bee[/i] but it might be ambitious and meaningless to an audience without blues guitar. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Happy Jack Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 Solo bass and stomping? Try Some Kind Of Wonderful. I've sung it at jam nights as a drum'n'bass duo, though it unarguably benefits from the arrival of power chords near the end ("can I get a witness?"). And yes, that's four punctuation marks in sequence and it's grammatically bang on the money. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ricksterphil Posted October 23, 2017 Share Posted October 23, 2017 A few of the above. currently Jean Genie with my current band [url="https://www.facebook.com/missbowieband/"]https://www.facebook.com/missbowieband/[/url] and for open mic acoustic stuff I do 'Hit me baby one more time' ......usually goes down a storm (don't do the twerking tho') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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