KingPrawn Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Hello all we have a competition running in our band to see who can come up with the best banter, ditty, comment etc in the parts where we introduce a song, which is not very often as we let the tunes do the talking. I HAVE TO WIN !! i need your suggestions for great one liners etc. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul_5 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 which songs need introduction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phil.c60 Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Not quite the thing or very helpful, really, but I won a similar competition in our band with this: A clearly half gone punter, after we had played one George Thorogood number persisted in shouting "I Drink Alone". Quick as a flash I got him with "I'm not surprised" which brought the house down, and even made all his mates laugh. Top bloke though, afterwards he came up to me and admitted it was a fair cop and he'd really enjoyed the gig. I don't think you can have things up your sleeve, they just come out of the moment, really. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yorks5stringer Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 (edited) Why not use " here's a song that needs no introduction"........? Edited October 4, 2014 by yorks5stringer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DarkHeart Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 [quote name='yorks5stringer' timestamp='1412438794' post='2568971'] Why not use " here's a song that needs no introduction"........? [/quote] we did that last week and then played Mr Crowley! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gelfin Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Caught out the guitarist once. He introduced REM's This one goes out to the one I love and dedicated it to his wife. I quickly added "Paula, listen to the lyrics and you will understand why Rich won't be home tonight" He still can't live it down and that was over tens years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
uncle psychosis Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 I like to introduce instrumentals with "this is a true story". #topbanter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 Here's one by Fleetwood Mac from the early days - before they destroyed the band by letting girls in. If you're brave enough. Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
arthurhenry Posted October 4, 2014 Share Posted October 4, 2014 There's always the old "We've had a request...but we're staying", "Thank you, we knew we'd get the clap we deserved" etc, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KingPrawn Posted October 5, 2014 Author Share Posted October 5, 2014 We do all disco funk stuff from 70's. Keep them coming. I like it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dr.Dave Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 (edited) We've had a request.... but we're staying. We always like to come across new faces. The name's Bond - Unibond - I'm happy to fill your crack. The best things in life are free....so here at very great expense etc etc etc Edited October 5, 2014 by Dr.Dave Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
machinehead Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Hello. We're the Symbolics. I'm Sym and he's bol............ Frank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 [quote name='uncle psychosis' timestamp='1412458064' post='2569120'] I like to introduce instrumentals with "this is a true story". #topbanter [/quote] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MacDaddy Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 [quote name='arthurhenry' timestamp='1412459655' post='2569135'] There's always the old "We've had a request...but we're staying", "Thank you, we knew we'd get the clap we deserved" etc, etc. [/quote] We've had a request, but we can't do it as the guitars are too wide. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Our singer always introduces me as " the best bass player in his price range". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kirky Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 Our singer always introduces me as " the best bass player in his price range". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Oopsdabassist Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 So good he posted twice! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JapanAxe Posted October 5, 2014 Share Posted October 5, 2014 'If you would like a particular song played, come up and chat to us in the break. Whatever it is, we won't know it, but it's always nice to meet new people.' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 I occasionally introduce local musicians with something along the lines of 'one of Suffolk's..... pianists', 'one of Suffolk's cheapest drummers' etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bassace Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 'at last week's gig we were asked to do something Irish - so in the interval we dug the carpark up.' 'We only do requests if we're asked' 'Our drummer's the best in the country - in the town not so good' 'Always keep the audience wanting less' 'This week we've got our singer in person - sorry, that should have read 'in prison'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lojo Posted October 7, 2014 Share Posted October 7, 2014 (edited) I love Iggy Pops introduction of a guitar solo "Alright doll face, come on and bore me" Edited October 7, 2014 by lojo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hot Tub Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 "We've been asked to play something out of the charts. Well, this has been out of the charts for 40 years...." - is the usual intro to Radar Love. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seashell Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='MacDaddy' timestamp='1412516331' post='2569494'] We've had a request, but we can't do it as the guitars are too wide. [/quote] Tee hee, love that one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Savage Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 [quote name='bassace' timestamp='1412695064' post='2571086'] 'at last week's gig we were asked to do something Irish - so in the interval we dug the carpark up.' [/quote] Actual LOL Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andybass87 Posted October 8, 2014 Share Posted October 8, 2014 We introduce every song with the word 'the' before it. childish, but gives us a giggle before going into another mind numbing rendition of 'the sweet home alabama' or 'the valerie' the get lucky' etc. Could thrown in who its by also, 'the daft punk' Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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