Everyone knows it, and everyone loves it. It's hard to say who's fault it is...every cover band and musician for playing the same songs, or the crowd for wanting to hear them. Really!? I'd like to see what your list would look like for wedding/party dance bands. Seger's late-'70s hit was made popular by the 1983 Tom Cruise flick Risky Business, and "Old Time Rock & Roll" still remains a rock-radio and party-crowd staple today. Others completely reimagine the original tune, rendering it almost unrecognizable (in a good way). Lmao! You shouldn’t have four slow songs followed by four fast songs. I think it is a great list. Next, you ⦠When there's a crowd, it's always good to get it involved in the music. 23 Cover Songs By Your Favorite Artists That Just Might Be Better Than The Originals From Ed Sheeran to Kelly Clarkson to 5SOS, sit back and watch these masters slay. All summer long doubles the length of sweet home Alabama and adds a little newer edge. Creators participating in the YouTube Partner Program can share revenue from eligible cover song videos on YouTube, once music publisher owners claim those videos. I'll send you a list of some more current (less overplayed) songs". You will make more money that way!!! Nikki Lambert from Western Mass on April 23, 2017: Yes, these songs are overplayed. The 1979 version from Live at Budokan was the band's biggest selling single, reaching #7 on the Billboard Hot 100. Paul Jellicoe from Neston, UK on May 01, 2016: Fair few standards, but then some appear and you're like 'of course,' Brilliant hub man, really enjoyed it! Oh well, I guess I'll keep my trumpet packed away a little longer. And many of them are simply not danceable. New merch has been added to the Official Store! Just make sure you are targeting the right venue. I totally agree that most of these songs are overplayed, and that it would be nice if we could play interesting and elegant songs in cover bands, and sometimes we can. Written and recorded in 1968 by Otis Redding, the song enjoyed mainstream success in 1990 as the breakout hit single from the Crowes' debut album. From the 1976 album Hotel California, "Life in the Fast Lane" peaked at #11 in Billboard and is well-known by pretty much everyone. Africa on April 10, 2017: Hi. While not technically a rock song (although it was covered brilliantly by Stevie Ray Vaughan), this 1972 Motown hit gets the crowd dancing and drinking and fits in well with the classic rock repertoire. that is the list of songs to NOT play ! This is a list of cover versions by music artists who have recorded one or more songs written and originally recorded by English rock band The Beatles.Many albums have been created in dedication to the group, including film soundtracks, such as I Am Sam (2001) and Across the Universe (2007) and commemorative albums such as Sgt. And yes, no Beatles? âWhen we sat down and tried to put a balanced set list together, that seemed like be a fun one to throw into the mix rather than the make-as-much-noise-as-possible St. Anger version of the song. While my band doesn't play half of these songs, they aren't far off the path and could be a solid list of a band's repertoire. (Here's a tip for drummers, the song starts on the and of three.). (And, yes, I'm female. As fellow bassist and successful band leader/musician Dave DeMarco once told me the only problem being in a band is you have to work with musicians. You're not a rock star. Here are 50 great cover songs—some of which improve on the originals. Are these soft, folky versions better than the originals? If they're not already dancing, a few folks should jump on the floor when you launch into this song. I play in a covers band and we do a few of these songs. Maybe King Diamond... No Blitzkrieg Bop? ‘Have A Nice Day’ is one of the lighter songs from the Welsh rock band, making it a popular song to cover earlier on in the set for our wedding bands. People will request Journey. Print your SetList or Song catalog; The reason they are played over and over again, in my opinion, is if a couple only gets to club once, or twice a month, they don't want to be educated, they want to be entertained. This is a fine list. Just sayin. You shouldnât have four slow songs followed by four fast songs. We avoided "Rock & Roll All Nite" in favor of "Detroit Rock City," and people were happy. Classic Rock??? Similarly, a cover version of a song is like a cover story -- a falsity that's proferred in order to obscure the original story. To me, that is TRUE gratification. The intro to Led Zeppelin's Rock And Roll is tough timing wise unless you know this one tip: Think the guitar intro to Johnny B Goode. 24.11.2020. But I have a low, whiskey-and-cigarette voice, so I sing mostly guy songs and can scream like Steven Tyler. Sometimes it works great—and sometimes it tanks—but it's one you definitely need to know. Everybody Wants to Rule the World/Tears for Fears? 'Cause I don't. SoundCloud. We all want to rule the world, yeah! Way back before many of today's bar patrons were even born, Aerosmith put out a record called Toys in the Attic. Eleven of the Saddest Cover Songs in Music History. "), People will request "Long Train Runnin'." Yeah right......5 guys are gonna sing some chick songs; What are U SMOKIN DUDE,....???? So, even if you don't think you know it, you do. As Elton John's farewell tour continues -- the three-year extravaganza he's calling Farewell Yellow Brick Road -- you may wonder what songs he's playing from his 50-year career. You RnB people have your genre. I'd like to highly recommend the pop-rock tunes "Every Cloud and Silver Lining" and "Blue Eyes" created by Jett Allen. Also, you can deviate from this list and people will still be happy. The opening is classic 80's fun, it has great guitar, a good dance beat and it's an overall crowd pleaser. This rock radio classic holds up in the clubs and bars nearly 40 years after its release. Sit Down, I Think I Love You - THE MOJO MEN (Mono) (December 1966 US 7" single on Reprise 0539, A-side - Buffalo Springfield cover, song written by Stephen Stills) 23. List is really outdated. Pat from Centerville Georgia on June 12, 2018: I play Green Day,slayer,Amon amarth,bon jovi and my own written songs. I mean... it's fun. Go listen to Otis Redding's original version and tell me it isn't 10 million times funkier and better. Try it; the basslines match up beautifully. Trouble reading? In times like these, musicians are learning to give again — this time through a charity single for the BBC. I find that most people seem to favor the music that they liked and listened to when they were between the ages of 15 and 25 (give or take)...regardless of how old they are now. The bar owners don't want you to get too loud, that doesn't promote conversation and drinking. We've got the list! In fact, some won't play any of them. they all sound the same anyway :). Steve Witschel (author) from New Orleans, LA on January 31, 2016: This is not intended to be a set list. People who are drinking don't care and (mostly) aren't musicians. End of story. Unlike many related sites, we try to be as complete as possible (not just performer and song title, but also songwriters and original releases) and order the data in a reusable and maintainable way. Yachty by Nature song list... We are adding new tunes all the time so feel free to send us a message if youâd like to request a song! Song List>Click HERE BUY 16 Gig-Ready scenes and 80 custom tones for the Roland Fantom featuring essential sounds to perform 13 famous cover songs bands perform. If you don't know how to play "You Shook Me All Night Long" you could just learn ANY AC/DC song and sing these words over it. hub-DanielKennedy from Adelanto, California on June 02, 2014: Thanks for this. No Hotel California, I Love Rock 'n Roll or Zombie?! I read this post via a Bass player's Facebook group of which I am a member, and I have to confess a slight affront to all bassists evrywhere that love a nice, sinewy mid-rangey tone - Yes, the song has one of the most AWESOMEST keyboard intros ever, BUT - whip out the Bassline towards the end of a raucous bar gig, and in 4 bars or less of the melody, nobody cares if there's a keyboardist in the band or not - nail the meaty mids & drunken patrons are singing along to JUST THE BASS LINE ! Any musician or band worth it's salt knows you play music that moves you, you don't pander to a crowd. You may be competitors of sorts but, if you've prepared yourselves, you'll get all the gigs you need. by Amy Rose Spiegel. A great tune for the mellow stoners in the room, "The Joker" is a timeless classic that often gets the crowd singing along. Discover Music through Samples, Cover Songs and Remixes Dig deeper into music by discovering direct connections among over 723,000 songs and 235,000 artists, from Hip-Hop, Rap and R&B via Electronic / Dance through to Rock, Pop, Soul, Funk, Reggae, Jazz, Classical and beyond. But if you're not ready to play that song, "Any Way You Want It" is an acceptable alternative. Steve Witschel (author) from New Orleans, LA on July 23, 2013: Thanks Rebekah! They want to hear the songs they (and the rest of the crowd) know the words too. "Jessie's Girl" won Springfield a Grammy and was an instant hit way back in 1981. (You will also find this one on the list of the "Top 50 '90s Rock Songs for a Cover Band. Worse comes to worse, whatever you don't want to play, put on in between sets. This is the song that exemplifies the spirit and mood of the mid-'90s rock culture. The second single, released in 1977, didn't chart in the U.S., but alas has endured as Petty's most frequently played song in the cover band scene. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1ZxN9iQM7OY. The year is 1984. It's just another 12-bar blues tune. And we pack the place and people come to every show. posted by stupidsexyFlanders at 7:25 AM on November 10, 2004 Of course, over time, I think the meaning has changed, and I would disagree with Mr. McLean over whether the word is used 'wrongly'. Ric 4001 and a Precision, Sunn bass amp. Turn on any classic rock radio station and you can hear these ad nauseum. Add lyrics to any song. It's one that guitar players learn when they're just starting out, due to its easy three-chord structure, and it's one that every band knows how to play. As a convert to bass guitar (25+ years of guitar playing sidelined due to left-hand issues) I think I know where BassShredder is coming from. THIS is the problem in our area. When your band wants to get people up and dancing, "Play That Funky Music" is the tune that works every time. Everyone knows this song and sings along. ASTROWORLD. It's a pretty reliable crowd-pleaser no matter what the gig. Neil diamond, Rick Springfield, bryan adams really? R&B and soul songs have often been covered by rock and pop acts. also, no one is going to hire your band anyway w/o knowing what songs you are going to play. Wait... what? If you decide to sing your cover song using your own flare, then you have the opportunity to make it really stand out. How about Blondie, The Pretenders, Heart!! Joan Jett's version of "I Love Rock and Roll" is actually a cover itself (the original was written by the band Arrows in 1975) but was made insanely popular in the early '80s, largely due to MTV exposure. From the 1980 multi-platinum masterpiece, Back in Black, "You Shook Me All Night Long" remains one of the band's biggest hits, and is performed by cover bands all over the world. 13 Mellow Acoustic Covers Of Hard Rock Songs. View your lyrics so you can access them during practice or gig time. Bands often encourage the folks in the room to join in on this song's line, "woke up this morning and got myself a beer!" Store information about every song in your catalog. The greatest guitar player in rock started playing keyboards. So you find the lowest common denominator and milk it for all it's worth. the bar crowd are changing, different generation, and they want different songs now, at least in my part of the planet. That may sound like a small number, but you try getting 2500 people (working in many, many different genres) to agree on … Christ on any given Friday or Saturday you walk down Main St. from Bar to Bar and its as if they are swapping set lists when there are hundreds of thousands that are every bit as danceable (if that is your thing) these bands could do to stand out from the crowd and actually draw one for a change. There's a good reason that bands still play these songs and that people want to hear them. "Me & Bobby McGee," "Mustang Sally" (of course), and 3 or 4 others, and that's it. Mustang sally was written and recorded by sir mack rice, also not rock. There's SO much great music out there, and people still know all the words. Bottom line, for me too, is forget the lables and play what you think is best. I'm not suggesting that these songs should be your setlist. If you play a musical instrument, you have to know this one. As one of the commenters said, learn a lot of songs from different genres, and adapt your song list accordingly. Sorry, but I'd have to call this the SOS list: same old shite. The 27-song set was ... Read more. Cover vs Song The @Song tag is used when an artist performs a song by a group of which they were once a member. Journey sucks I don't care what anyone says they are terrible, although I know so many fanboys out there would love to hear the crap. Knowing these tunes means you'll be able to sit in on most cover gigs, especially more classic rock orientated. They also worked in their most performed song to date - "Rye Whiskey." Cover band do's & donts though... nailed that. I've never played this song where there aren't people singing along. At my suggestion, my band segued from the guitar solo in Play That Funky Music to a shortened version of Rapper's Delight, then back to end with the last verse of Funky. Play songs that will sell more beer boys and you'll be a successful cover band, which is an oxymoron in itself. Club-goers and party people all over the map are familiar with "I Want You to Want Me" and it usually gets a room pumped-up. Our show-stoppers include Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Feelin' Alright, Angel from Montgomery, She's Gone, Hey Jude. covered the track in the mid-'80s, the song crossed genres in a way that had never been seen before. The 1987 Top 10 hit gets the ladies dancing—sometimes on the bar, sometimes on the stage. 15. And, I'm not even a cover band singer. Interesting comments. I guess it would considered more of pop rock rather than classic rock? For all bands, regardless of their popularity, a strong set list is the foundation to putting on a good show. I just turned 70 and I’m still playing regularly. Very well done list. The song's high number of first-week plays made Billboard history, giving Timberlake the record for the highest-debuting song by a male artist. It's a classic and the dance floor will be packed with the opening notes. New York Post put together their unranked top 100 all time covers, and of course itâs a ⦠Steve Witschel (author) from New Orleans, LA on April 28, 2014: Can you elaborate, BassShredder? I'm not suggesting that these songs should be your set list. "Don't Stop" has one of the best opening keyboard riffs in rock, and one of the most memorable, singable, and inspirational choruses in popular music. In most of the bands I've ever played with, the song "Brick House" goes hand-in-hand with #9 on this list ("Play That Funky Music White Boy"). E.g. Stream Cover Songs, a playlist by bensongs from desktop or your mobile device. E.g. If there's a bachelorette party in the crowd, this is a great tune to get the girls dancing and singing. This is a list of all songs featured in either the musical or movie version of Rent. Having played all over the country in hundreds of different bars and clubs, I can honestly say that this is the song I've heard covered the most. There has never been a truer statement than "As fellow bassist and successful band leader/musician Dave DeMarco once told me the only problem being in a band is you have to work with musicians." I've played "Pride & Joy" many times with many different bands and I doubt I've played it the same way twice. New USA Merch! I just sent it to my band mates for their review and consideration. When Run-D.M.C. Sometimes a great cover is a faithful rendition, borne out of love and respect for the original track. Hand-in-hand with talent and presentation (attire, lighting, segues, etc. The 19-Song Set List from Garth & Trisha Live If We Make Sacrifices, Brooks Says, We Can Get Back to Being Us ... “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” (a 1939 Judy Garland cover from The Wizard of … You must know it—and know it correctly. The Song Buffer drop-down list (top right) can add 5, 10, 15, 20, 30, 45,r 60, 75 or 90 seconds per song to help provide an accurate calculation of total set duration. A simple four-chord structure makes this one a no-brainer... and people love it. Guess what? If that's not feasible, no worries, if you have prepared yourself, most of the time you'll be able to "feel the crowd out". "Jenny Jenny (867-5309)"—Tommy Tutone, 40. Steve Perry can sing circles around just about anybody you can muster up as a so-called vocalist. Excellent post and very cool list. Tell that to Aerosmith, The Stones, Stevie Wonder, etc. Now that I've found this place, I shall return. 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