Donnyboy Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 [quote name='gjones' timestamp='1509283899' post='3397755'] I guy, from Glasgow, came up on stage and gave me a fiver last night. Which was nice of him? [/quote] A paying gig then? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted November 2, 2017 Share Posted November 2, 2017 (edited) [quote name='thebigyin' timestamp='1509603865' post='3400160'] Who cares if you get noticed....[/quote] Me It's the reason I got into the Rock & Roll business in the first place. Blue Edited November 2, 2017 by blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris_b Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 [quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1509621421' post='3400329'] "nobody cares about the bassist apart from their immediate family" John Peel. [/quote] He also though that Teenage Kicks was the best song ever recorded!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thepurpleblob Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 [quote name='chris_b' timestamp='1509667791' post='3400811'] He also though that Teenage Kicks was the best song ever recorded!! [/quote] I can't stand that song. Possibly jaded from playing the damn thing in covers bands for years Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barking Spiders Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 [quote name='thepurpleblob' timestamp='1509696793' post='3400877'] I can't stand that song. Possibly jaded from playing the damn thing in covers bands for years [/quote] Me neither and I like the Undertones but it's one of their weaker songs and one I always skip Anyone recall That Petrol Emotion which was formed by ex-Undertones? A fine and underrated band who were much better than the Undertones IMO. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 [quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1509702071' post='3400930'] Me neither and I like the Undertones but it's one of their weaker songs and one I always skip Anyone recall That Petrol Emotion which was formed by ex-Undertones? A fine and underrated band who were much better than the Undertones IMO. [/quote]the Undertones first album is one of my favourites, my vinyl copy doesn't have Teenage Kicks on it We play it most gigs so I don't really want to hear the Undertones do it, going a bit off thread here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BigRedX Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 [quote name='Barking Spiders' timestamp='1509702071' post='3400930'] Me neither and I like the Undertones but it's one of their weaker songs and one I always skip Anyone recall That Petrol Emotion which was formed by ex-Undertones? A fine and underrated band who were much better than the Undertones IMO. [/quote] I never really "got" the Undertones either. My first encounter with them was "Teenage Kicks" on TotP, and my initial impression of both the band and their music was that it was some clue-free A&R Man's idea of how a pop-punk band should look and sound. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 I hate Teenage kicks - its a dull song, I don't know why so many people like it so much Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zummerbass Posted November 3, 2017 Share Posted November 3, 2017 A few years back the trio I was playing in were approached post gig by a very attractive brunette lady-"You're such a great band! Brilliant guitar,fantastic drums (to me) I don't really know what you do..." Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skybone Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 To me, there seems to be something inherently wrong about a band who are in their 40's and older, knocking out a version of "Teenage Kicks". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted November 4, 2017 Author Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='Kevin Dean' timestamp='1509621421' post='3400329'] "nobody cares about the bassist apart from their immediate family" John Peel. [/quote] My in laws and one of my brothers have never seen me play. In 37 years. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peteb Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1509805406' post='3401774'] To me, there seems to be something inherently wrong about a band who are in their 40's and older, knocking out a version of "Teenage Kicks". [/quote] Dunno, it takes on a certain ironic quality...! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='Skybone' timestamp='1509805406' post='3401774'] To me, there seems to be something inherently wrong about a band who are in their 40's and older, knocking out a version of "Teenage Kicks". [/quote] Having been in a few bands 40s and older knocking out versions of Teenage kicks, it seemed wrong too, but only because I would rather have not done! At least it is not as stupid as a group of 40+ people doing My Generation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 The drums make you tap your feet. But the bass makes you swing your hips. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikel Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='Woodinblack' timestamp='1509812179' post='3401830'] Having been in a few bands 40s and older knocking out versions of Teenage kicks, it seemed wrong too, but only because I would rather have not done! At least it is not as stupid as a group of 40+ people doing My Generation [/quote] Oh, I dont know. Both songs are relevant to me. I know exactly what teenage kicks are, and what the song is about. My Generation was written for my generation, so I can sing it with conviction. This generation? all they want to do is go to college and get a good job, how lacking in any sort of rebellion is that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Woodinblack Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='mikel' timestamp='1509819703' post='3401898'] This generation? all they want to do is go to college and get a good job, how lacking in any sort of rebellion is that? [/quote] I would say much more rebelious than the 60s generation! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldbass Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 .......until he stops playing.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 Played the first verse of "Thrill Is Gone" in a different key than the rest of the band last weekend. That'll get you noticed. Blue Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FinnDave Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1509828588' post='3401999'] Played the first verse of "Thrill Is Gone" in a different key than the rest of the band last weekend. That'll get you noticed. Blue Blue [/quote] I'll try that next gig, I reckon a semitone shift would ensure maximum attention! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1509828588' post='3401999'] Played the first verse of "Thrill Is Gone" in a different key than the rest of the band last weekend. That'll get you noticed. Blue Blue [/quote] Haha. Brilliant. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PaulWarning Posted November 4, 2017 Share Posted November 4, 2017 [quote name='blue' timestamp='1509828588' post='3401999'] Played the first verse of "Thrill Is Gone" in a different key than the rest of the band last weekend. That'll get you noticed. Blue Blue [/quote]I do it all the time, trouble is I don't notice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobthedog Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) They do if you are Sam Wilkes from Scary Pockets: https://youtu.be/tcNuPheBQgU The double foot tap in Birkenstocks and socks certainly got my attention. Edited November 5, 2017 by Bobthedog Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tauzero Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 (edited) To me, there seems to be something inherently wrong about a band who are in their 40's and older, knocking out a version of "Teenage Kicks". I did suggest we call it "Old age kicks". I often get people recognising me and talking to me at half-time or afterwards (and don't get any abuse, for some reason). Wearing a T-shirt with "Bassist" on it helps. Edited November 11, 2017 by tauzero Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 Being the only girl in the band helps. Though not always, tbh. Sometimes the punters just want to do man bonding with lead guitarist :-) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blue Posted November 5, 2017 Share Posted November 5, 2017 [quote name='seashell' timestamp='1509909788' post='3402549'] Being the only girl in the band helps. Though not always, tbh. Sometimes the punters just want to do man bonding with lead guitarist :-) [/quote] Or in my band the woman bonding the lead guitar and singing lead vocals. Blue Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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