Freuds_Cat Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 (edited) In Australia there is one song above all others that will instantly fill a dance floor 1971 Aussie classic 'Eagle Rock' by Daddy Cool. Probably the most instantly recognised rock song in Australian music history. So famous that even the Wiggles do it [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQfAZVsz6KM"]Eagle rock on tha tube[/url] Edited December 20, 2007 by Freuds_Cat Quote
OldGit Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 (edited) [quote name='Freuds_Cat' post='106822' date='Dec 20 2007, 02:12 AM']In Australia there is one song above all others that will instantly fill a dance floor 1971 Aussie classic 'Eagle Rock' by Daddy Cool. Probably the most instantly recognised rock song in Australian music history. So famous that even the Wiggles do it [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oQfAZVsz6KM"]Eagle rock on tha tube[/url][/quote] We do a number teh wiggles do - its a trad diddly tune .. I can't remember the name though I don't think Eagle Rock by Daddy Cool made an impression in the UK .. Here Australian (pop) rock is represented by Down Under, My Sharona and Rolf I watched the video linked and clicked on Peaches Daddy Cool hoping to hear a cover of the Strangliers number but it's this [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_36U5byQjg&feature=related"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=L_36U5byQjg...feature=related[/url] Not quite the same Edited December 20, 2007 by OldGit Quote
Thunderthumbs Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 [quote name='crez5150' post='93683' date='Nov 24 2007, 10:46 AM']Stage direction is a big part of it..... I play in three bands..... two of which are playing functions.... one band is pure funk/disco the other is more party type music.... but for both we have stage direction. Both bands are upbeat and the aim is to keep people on the dance floor all night.... and we do..... it's very important and it keeps the punters very happy and thats what its all about really.... If your being hired in by a large corporation to play at their summer ball or xmas celebration then they want to make sure they are gonna have a good party. Nothing worse than having a band stop after every song..... try extending songs.... try medley's .... just keep the people on the dance floor and you'll be guaranteed a re-book.[/quote] I play in a covers band. This year has gone rather well......starting to get bookings directly through our website from people that've never even heard us before, etc. We're always looking for ways to improve the band, whether that's material, stage presence, or just general attitude. The big no no for me is leaving too much of a gap between songs......regardless of the reason. We recently did a Xmas party for a large company, and the drummer's bass skin split about 3 songs into the set. We just got the DJ to fill in for a couple of minutes, whipped it off, put half a roll of gaffer tape on the split, put it back on, and started playing again. That kept everyone up. Then in the second set, the guitarist leaves a gap of about 5-10 seconds inbetween two songs to make a minute adjustment to his sound. And it feels like an hour to me. Rather than make the adjustment, just go with it and keep them dancing. I can't bear even the tiniest of gaps.....because it's enough to let them walk off the dancefloor. Quote
Ou7shined Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 If we suffer technical difficulties we generally jam something (probably a well known cover that we may have been mucking about with earlier) to keep their heads nodding until the situation has passed. The punters generally know there's a problem and run with it. Once, for a laugh we somehow ended up fudging about with a swing/jazz 12 bar blues (absolutely nothing like our normally style) and what do you know some old boy dragged a lassie up and had a boogie then a couple of others followed. Quote
OldGit Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='107167' date='Dec 20 2007, 04:00 PM']If we suffer technical difficulties we generally jam something (probably a well known cover that we may have been mucking about with earlier) to keep their heads nodding until the situation has passed. The punters generally know there's a problem and run with it. Once, for a laugh we somehow ended up fudging about with a swing/jazz 12 bar blues (absolutely nothing like our normally style) and what do you know some old boy dragged a lassie up and had a boogie then a couple of others followed. [/quote] Was this a Pearl Jam Tribute gig? Fabulous! Quote
Ou7shined Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='107194' date='Dec 20 2007, 04:49 PM']Was this a Pearl Jam Tribute gig? Fabulous![/quote] Sure was. Thinking back, despite the crowd reaction, it probably sounded kinda weird. It was just me, drums and lead guitar (singer and rhythm were dealing with a crook amp crisis) and although he does a wicked Mike McCready our lead guitarist is more of a shredder than a blues man - think the bit in Back to the Future when McFly's solo gets out of hand. I remember afterwards him asking me what key it was in too. Quote
OldGit Posted December 20, 2007 Posted December 20, 2007 [quote name='Ou7shined' post='107303' date='Dec 20 2007, 08:09 PM']Sure was. Thinking back, despite the crowd reaction, it probably sounded kinda weird. It was just me, drums and lead guitar (singer and rhythm were dealing with a crook amp crisis) and although he does a wicked Mike McCready our lead guitarist is more of a shredder than a blues man - think the bit in Back to the Future when McFly's solo gets out of hand. I remember afterwards him asking me what key it was in too. [/quote] ha ha top story My squeezebox player has a habit of morphing tunes into C Jam Blues with no warning sometimes.. The drummer and I go into full on fast walking bass and swing cymbal and all sorts of things happen to the ceilidh dancing dancers. I'm always surprised how many people can foxtrot and quickstep these days .. Quote
Freuds_Cat Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 [quote name='OldGit' post='106935' date='Dec 20 2007, 07:58 PM']I don't think Eagle Rock by Daddy Cool made an impression in the UK .. Here Australian (pop) rock is represented by Down Under, My Sharona and Rolf[/quote] I dont think the blame for My Sharrona by the Knack can be laid at Australias feet thankfully. Another guaranteed Australian Dance floor filler is Turn up your Radio by The masters Apprentices [url="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GJkjRo5jkg"]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_GJkjRo5jkg[/url] Quote
tonybassplayer Posted December 24, 2007 Posted December 24, 2007 Lots of previously mentioned songs work for us but we have just introduced a laid back funky version of " I Want You Back " by the Jackson Five and what a cracking song this has turned out to be as it has a lovely bass riff in the intro and verse with a long lazy line in the chorus and it can easily be extended when going down well. Love the comments about what individual members think about each song. When we have to play a shortened set it is almost impossible to gain a consensus as to what songs to leave out. One persons least favourite is someone else's favourite !!! Our singer hates singing Soulman whilst I love playing it !!! Merry Xmas to you all Quote
OldGit Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 (edited) [quote name='Freuds_Cat' post='108784' date='Dec 24 2007, 06:03 AM']I dont think the blame for My Sharrona by the Knack can be laid at Australias feet thankfully. quote] Gosh you are right! My apologies! Edited February 4, 2008 by OldGit Quote
MB1 Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 MB1. A Large herd of Rhino (handbags optional). Quote
OldGit Posted February 4, 2008 Posted February 4, 2008 [quote name='MB1' post='133724' date='Feb 4 2008, 05:22 PM']MB1. A Large herd of Rhino (handbags optional).[/quote] We played Bristol Zoo last year for a wedding. No Rhinos to be seen, even with handbags.... Quote
ianrunci Posted February 15, 2008 Posted February 15, 2008 our present set list is a bit of a mish mash but the second set always manages to fill the dance floor [b]First set[/b] Gold - [i]Spandau Ballet[/i] Smooth [i]Santana[/i] Feel - [i]Robbie Williams[/i] Dakota - [i]Stereophonics[/i] Take Me Out - [i]Franz Ferdinand[/i] Maggie May - [i]Rod Stewart[/i] Summer of 69 - [i]bryan Adams[/i] Sultans of Swing - [i]Dire Straits[/i] Sweet Home Alabama - [i]Lynard Skynard[/i] Hotel California - [i]The Eagles[/i] [b]Second Set[/b] Thriller - [i]Michael Jackson[/i] Blame it on the Boogie - [i]Michael Jackson[/i] First, My Last, My Everything - [i]Barry White[/i] Higher and Higher - [i]Jackie Wilson[/i] Sweet Soul Music - [i]Arthur Conelly[/i] Mustang Sally - [i]Wilson Pickett[/i] Buttercup - [i]The Foundations[/i] Soul Man - [i]Sam and Dave[/i] My Girl - [i]The Temptations[/i] Everlasting Love - [i]Love Affair[/i] Reach Out - [i]The Four Tops[/i] Brown Eyed Girl - [i]Van Morisson[/i] Day Dream Believer - [i]The Monkees[/i] Although we change things around as and when, this is always our main stuff for clubs and wedding etc Quote
elom Posted February 25, 2008 Author Posted February 25, 2008 We played the Kaiser Chief's 'Ruby' for the first time at the weekend. My god they went for it! We thought it would be popular but were surprised at just how much people loved it. Might save it for the encore next time. Quote
Kiwi Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 we've had cheers from the floor when we've started "Good Times" by Chic, and "Valerie" by MarkRonsonfeaturingAmyWinehouse. Quote
birdy Posted February 25, 2008 Posted February 25, 2008 I have read through all of this and agree with a lot of whats been written so far. In particular I predict a riot, Place your Hands, Valerie and Town called Malice all do the trick as does any James Brown. The one song that works at pubs, corporate and weddings for us is Mr.Brightside by the Killers. Always the best reaction of the night. Steve Quote
ianwild16 Posted February 26, 2008 Posted February 26, 2008 We recently added 'Rockstar' by Nickelback to the set. The first time we played it, it was in the middle of the first set. The reaction was immediate - it starts with the singer and guitarist only - people regonised it straight away. By the time it got the chorus, people were singing away...even though i thought it was quite a 'wordy' song. We ended up having to play it again at the end of the encore. The last gig - in sunny Morecambe - there were honeys up dirty dancing to it with each other! Brightened up my day! Quote
Sean Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='BeLow' post='90153' date='Nov 18 2007, 11:13 AM']Cream - All right now[/quote] I didn't know they managed to cover a song that was written after they broke up! Quote
Tengu Posted May 27, 2008 Posted May 27, 2008 [quote name='ianwild16' post='147174' date='Feb 26 2008, 12:19 PM']We recently added 'Rockstar' by Nickelback to the set. The first time we played it, it was in the middle of the first set. The reaction was immediate - it starts with the singer and guitarist only - people regonised it straight away. By the time it got the chorus, people were singing away...even though i thought it was quite a 'wordy' song. We ended up having to play it again at the end of the encore. The last gig - in sunny Morecambe - there were honeys up dirty dancing to it with each other! Brightened up my day![/quote] Our drummer has suggested doing this one. Reading your post has made me more inclined to learn it One of the best responses we get right now is for Chasing Cars by Snow Patrol. Not a dance-floor filler by any stretch of the imagination but they all sing along and cheer at the end. We finish with All Right Now (by Free ) and encore with Hot Stuff. Both of those get the crowd up a treat. Quote
Merton Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='Tengu' post='207674' date='May 27 2008, 10:47 PM']Our drummer has suggested doing this one. Reading your post has made me more inclined to learn it [/quote] Same here. Hmmm, maybe there's something in the water... Quote
coasterbass Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='Merton' post='207847' date='May 28 2008, 10:07 AM']Same here. Hmmm, maybe there's something in the water...[/quote] Is there a drumchat forum where our 'other halves' chat about the same topics?? Quote
Merton Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='coasterbass' post='207871' date='May 28 2008, 10:33 AM']Is there a drumchat forum where our 'other halves' chat about the same topics?? [/quote] Would they be able to construct sentences properly? Quote
ianwild16 Posted May 28, 2008 Posted May 28, 2008 [quote name='Tengu' date='May 27 2008, 10:47 PM' post='207674'] Our drummer has suggested doing this one. Reading your post has made me more inclined to learn it Go for it dude....stills get a good responce from any type of venue / function Quote
The Legoheads Posted June 21, 2008 Posted June 21, 2008 most of our set is pretty upbeat... Bet That You Look Good on the Dance Floor, Kasabian's Reason is Treason, Creepin Up The Backstairs (Fratellis), Can You Dig It, Monster, Sit Down, Laid, Had Enough, Hindu Times... Only slow ones are I Wanna Be Adored and Live Forever.... Quote
jakenewmanbass Posted June 22, 2008 Posted June 22, 2008 Haven't read so don't know if it's been suggested. 'Oh what a Night' 1963 Quote
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