But I have a low, whiskey-and-cigarette voice, so I sing mostly guy songs and can scream like Steven Tyler. New York Post put together their unranked top 100 all time covers, and of course it’s a … To me, that is TRUE gratification. It's no wonder that "Don't Stop Believin'" takes the top spot. Here are 10 of our favorite alternative covers of ’90s songs. But if you're not ready to play that song, "Any Way You Want It" is an acceptable alternative. I’ve been playing for a few decades and almost every band has someone who says “I don’t want to play Mustang Sally” but when you get to the gig you have like 6 request for it. The people bashing the list are the kind of musicians who will NEVER get the kind of satisfaction from their music that lots of us do. It seems like it would be a fun song for the musicians also! Either that, or they are like a lot of musicians I know who think they already know everything so there is nothing else they need to learn. I have to admit, this song is an obscenely guilty pleasure of mine, and is perhaps one of my favorite all-time favorite bass-lines, if not THE most fave, along with Miles Davis's "All Blues", Lou Reed's "Walk On The Wild Side", Peter Gabriel's "Don't Give Up"... And you can't think of a better santana song than smooth? This is the song that exemplifies the spirit and mood of the mid-'90s rock culture. So many people here bitching about how some of these songs were done 'better' by some 'funky' performers prior to the cover. "American Girl"—Tom Petty & The Heartbreakers, 43. Sign In Listen Now ... Travis Scott’s Astronomical Set List Apple Music. Store information about every song in your catalog. You'll be paid revenue for these vid One-hit-wonder songs can work great for cover bands. When Run-D.M.C. Pepper Knew My Father (1988) and This Bird Has Flown (2005). ... (especially if it’s a cover), stories about how the song was written or what inspired it and even a few tried and tested jokes can all be great ways to avoid an awkward silence and get that extra bit of audience interaction. Every product was carefully curated by an Esquire editor. This was the band's second-biggest hit, surpassed only by "Born to Be Wild" (an obvious choice for the biker lot), and does well to loosen up the crowd. No disrespect. Because we DON'T do the SOS. I've played "Pride & Joy" many times with many different bands and I doubt I've played it the same way twice. Esquire participates in various affiliate marketing programs, which means we may get paid commissions on editorially chosen products purchased through our links to retailer sites. Select a different song from your library and then Lyric Pad will jump back to the same set list position afterwards Although they have an extensive catalog of classic metal brilliance, this is the song that defines Metallica. SoundCloud. Singing Cover Songs Using the Second Method. "), People will request "Long Train Runnin'." Again, it's not really a rock song, but it's an extremely popular song and it gets folks dancing. 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. 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. I like the official video for this song. It's a pretty reliable crowd-pleaser no matter what the gig. You're hired. Great list! New USA Merch! 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. 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. This song is always a winner. covered the track in the mid-'80s, the song crossed genres in a way that had never been seen before. Not a bad list, but as others have pointed out, the main problem is at least 10 of these are different genres from 'classic rock'. Yes, I've played "Smooth" with several bands and it's a great tune that goes over well. 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!" Things didn't go as George Orwell envisioned. don't play any of those songs anymore. Steve Witschel (author) from New Orleans, LA on July 03, 2015: Well, Brian...I'm a successful musician and I play covers. Let's face it, that is basically what it comes down to for a cover band. Bottom line, for me too, is forget the lables and play what you think is best. It's got a great guitar solo (and the bass player even gets the spotlight for a moment). As a matter of fact, cover bands can be great fun to go and see. First I should add that I'm also a published songwriter, and presently, I do practically ALL original stuff. Thank you Mr. Wilson for that one! Later Brothers and Sisters. … 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. THIS is the problem in our area. So, if you sing or play bass or drums, you need to be able to pull this one out. Go listen to Otis Redding's original version and tell me it isn't 10 million times funkier and better. Worse comes to worse, whatever you don't want to play, put on in between sets. Our show-stoppers include Scenes from an Italian Restaurant, Suite: Judy Blue Eyes, Feelin' Alright, Angel from Montgomery, She's Gone, Hey Jude. Travis Scott. But have you heard. Eleven of the Saddest Cover Songs in Music History. 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. Cliche, cliche, cliche. 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." While it's not as prevalent in the former genre, some R&B and soul acts are known to have borrowed songs that were originally recorded by rock and pop artists. As someone else said, play for the audience and not YOURSELVES. 5 Songs. I have done "Purple Rain" into "Word Up" though... that's also pretty cool. Glenn Anderson from Airlie Beach on March 31, 2016: This is the best hub I've read/heard. 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. It’s time to own that song and give it your own spin. 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. Hey, the list goes on...and why two AC DC songs? I bet you're gonna love these music tracks if you have a listen to them . I've got a lot of songs to enjoy listening to know as well as picking up my guitar for a jam! That's great. To this day, it remains one of Aerosmith's most popular songs and is played by most cover bands at one time or another. Unless you're playing in a Kiss tribute band or you're really into Kiss, this is the only Kiss song that you'll ever need to know. That's the blues for you, and this song epitomizes blues-rock for most casual music fans. also, no one is going to hire your band anyway w/o knowing what songs you are going to play. The year is 1984. Why this song? David Hamilton from Lexington, KY on June 19, 2014: You know someone is going to ask, so here it is! Use setlists onstage to change to the next song with a single tap of a button. The bar owners don't want you to get too loud, that doesn't promote conversation and drinking. People will request Journey. When your band wants to get people up and dancing, "Play That Funky Music" is the tune that works every time. 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. Next, you … I can assure you that there are many more talented, happy and successful musicians playing in good cover bands than there are in original bands. This song will help you decide for sure. In fact, here’s a look at us in action. If you've ever played at a club, you know that someone will inevitably request a Guns song, and "Sweet Child O' Mine" is the song that they want to hear. It's a classic and the dance floor will be packed with the opening notes. Everyone knows it, and everyone loves it. With another fantastic sing-along chorus for drunk people, "Here I Go Again" was a #1 hit for David Coverdale and Co. back in 1987 and still holds up as a hair-metal classic today. I think it is a great list. Were playing acoustic. Guess what? Not every band will play all of these songs, in fact some won't play any of them. "I Love Rock and Roll"—Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, 28. Christina Garibaldi 07/21/2015 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. People wouldn't expect to hear stuff like 'Hard to Handle' (soul), Man in a Box (grunge), Green Day (punk/alt), Stevei Ray Vaughan (blues), Commodores and Stevie Wonder (Motown). Pretty much every cover band (including wedding bands) will play this song at one time or another. I don't know about the Tears For Fears song. Not every band will play all of these songs. Either way, useful list. has a few good "standards" in here but this list is way outdated. We took a look at over 2500 set lists to find the most popular cover songs performed at weddings, parties and events in the UK. Fun to read! They want to hear the songs they (and the rest of the crowd) know the words too. Here, our roundup of the best cover songs of 2019 sung by a range of talented artists from YouTube stars to low-key singers to famous pop stars. If your mouse doesn't have a right-click button, click the right … the bar crowd are changing, different generation, and they want different songs now, at least in my part of the planet. I would call the first 3 bands alternative, either way not classic rock. Interesting comments. NY Post’s 100 Greatest Cover Songs Of All Time. Great job, Steve. I just turned 70 and I’m still playing regularly. They also worked in their most performed song to date - "Rye Whiskey." 53. If you decide to sing your cover song using your own flare, then you have the opportunity to make it really stand out. List is really outdated. All that happens when you do that is that you cut the effect of every song in your set. This list is probably intended as a "bread-and-butter" list for a musician looking for work. Brings back some memories. We avoided "Rock & Roll All Nite" in favor of "Detroit Rock City," and people were happy. I'll send you a list of some more current (less overplayed) songs". that is the list of songs to NOT play ! This list is probably intended as a "bread-and-butter" list for a musician looking for work. Most do them no justice at all and are over amplified and under talented. No Hotel California, I Love Rock 'n Roll or Zombie?! Play this title track from the last AC/DC album featuring singer Bon Scott and guys will throw up the horns, chicks will head-bang, and everybody will sing the chorus. "Talk Dirty to Me" is the late '80s "hair band" signature song. You shouldn’t have four slow songs followed by four fast songs. "Moondance" works well for a more mellow gig, but this tune is the one you always want to have in your back pocket at a rock show. Your first focus when building a set list is to make sure that you don’t perform in chunks or divide your set list too predictably when it comes to tempo. People freaked out; turnarounds all over the bar the instant I started with, "Now what you hear is not a test." 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. And trust me, it will be better for everyone involved if you get along. A lot of musicians will roll their eyes when a band leader suggests playing "Brown Eyed Girl," but the truth is that music fans (both serious and casual) will sing along, no matter where you are. ‘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. whenever Paul McCartney plays a song by The Beatles it should be annotated as @Song[The Beatles] as it just doesn't feel right to list "Eleanor Rigby" as a "Cover". I get where you're coming from with this list. Anytime your band plays this song, you're guaranteed to have a captive and appreciative audience. When crafting a set list, the following elements … I recorded the whole album with covers on my favorite songs. Set List Maker is a powerful organizational tool for musicians. Because, "without love, where would you be now?". In fact, some won't play any of them. Believe it or not, it makes the audience feel a little like part of the show... a little more important if you will. into a mic. That may sound like a small number, but you try getting 2500 people (working in many, many different genres) to agree on … rebekahELLE from Tampa Bay on July 23, 2013: Nice list! If they're not already dancing, a few folks should jump on the floor when you launch into this song. In times like these, musicians are learning to give again — this time through a charity single for the BBC. This is most likely because it allows us to maintain a certain degree of our youth. 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. Gary Malmberg from Concon, Chile on July 24, 2015: Fun read. "What I Like About You" is one of those songs. This was Sublime's biggest radio hit and reached #1 on the Billboard Modern Rock tracks Chart in 1997, the year after singer Bradley Nowell's untimely death. 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 ! There's SO much great music out there, and people still know all the words. One of the defining songs of the early '90s Seattle grunge era, "Man in the Box" makes a great late-night power track to get the diehards pumping their fists and buying shots. You never know when you'll need to pull these off. Honored to cover "You Wreck Me", a song that made the Cowboy Rides Away set list, and one that still gets performed at the Strait To Vegas shows. "Hit Me With Your Best Shot"—Pat Benator. A great list. I would guess that most of people bashing the list are still wet behind the ears, so to speak, and have not yet learned the things that a lot of us have. With the exception of 25 and 36-40 and pride and joy if i could find a guitarist who can play like Stevie Ray Vaughn , I wouldn't want to play any of these songs. This list is spot on! So, even if you don't think you know it, you do. There's nothing better than hearing a great musician's fresh take on a classic song. Do you know why? I played about half of those in a couple of bands in the 70s and 80s. Would you really want to play bon jovi in a club, bar etc.? I prefer my originals as my satisfaction from music comes more from creating than mimicking. With that said, here are our top picks for the best R&B covers of rock and pop songs. "'69" reached #5 on Billboard's Top 100 singles chart in 1984. Most nights we also get asked ' Do you do any Foo fighters mate?'. And this 1969 hit satiates every rock and SNL fan by leading into the song with Bessie's neck piece. Many of these songs also work acoustically. I used to drive an hour every weekend to see a fabulous cover band. Right-click the cover art. I'm just playing with you. ), a well-crafted set list can help a novice come across as professional, and a professional come across as remarkable. Miley Cyrus is to front the latest edition of the revised MTV Unplugged series, with the singer set to perform covers of songs by the likes of Pearl Jam and Britney Spears during her set. They are timeless, iconic, and classic. "What I Like About You"—The Romantics, 42. Cover band do's & donts though... nailed that. Audiences throughout the world love these songs, which (of course) contributes to their longevity. Classic Rock??? (Here's a tip for drummers, the song starts on the and of three.). Lists July 19, 2007 6:48 PM By Stereogum. "Some Kind of Wonderful"—Grand Funk Railroad, 34. Updated Mar 29, 2019 ... (tour premiere, cover of a song by Virginia's Bill Deal & the Rhondels) 2. I'd add "Needles & Pins" & "So You Wanna Be A Rock 'N' Roll Star". Very well done list. Your catalog will store all the information you need to design the perfect set for tonight’s performance. "Friends in Low Places" and "Killing in the Name" were two of our largest draws (especially because I went into the crowd with the wireless mic during the Rage tune so people could yell, "___ you, I won't do what you tell me!" Show some support for your peers. Not necessarily a problem for a covers band, but could be a problem if you're billing yourself as a 'classic rock covers band'. All summer long doubles the length of sweet home Alabama and adds a little newer edge. But to be able to be versatile enough to step into a situation and perform with very little work with a certain band, this list covers a lot of ground. The first single, "Breakdown," became a Top 40 hit soon after its release. 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