Rockbassix Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Ok i would never have agreed to this sober but after a few beers it all seemed like a good idea after a load more beers it was all happily agreed! Now we are sober reality has dawned and we're totally in the s*** ! I haven't been playing for too long i've only just joined my first band and we're only rehearsing at the moment. The other night a few of us were in the pub and one of my mates brothers is about to have his 40th birthday at new year he's having a party and wants a band for it. Somewhere in this 4 hour drunken conversation it was decided that between us there are 2 guitarists,a bassist and a wannabe singer so we should form a band for the event.A drummer mate of the birthday boy has just been bullied into doing the gig as well so it looks like there's no going back lol it's amazing the power of feeding people free beer and promising them more. Now we are trying to come up with an easy to learn set list of rock covers and some blues covers in the vain hope that we can get our act together in time! I know a few covers i've been doing with my own band but not quite enough to fill a set list for a party. Any suggestions for easy stuff to learn please and also any advice on learning songs quickly or should i just leave the country and come back when it's over Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 (edited) These [i]must[/i] be easy if I can play them. And anyone around 40 should know them. Sorry for the crap layout but it's straight paste from my 'Hoary Old Covers for Parties' list. SONG BAND / VERSION 1. 634-5789 SAM & DAVE 2. ALL DAY AND ALL OF THE NIGHT THE KINKS 3. BABY PLEASE DON'T GO THEM 4. BACK IN THE NIGHT DR FEELGOOD 5. BATMAN THE JAM 6. BONY MORONIE LARRY WILLIAMS 7. C'MON EVERYBODY EDDIE COCHRANE 8. CAROLINE QUO 9. CAST IRON ARM PEANUTS WILSON 10. DUST MY BROOM (E JAMES SLIDE RIFF) E JAMES 11. GHOST RIDERS IN THE SKY / MOTORHEAD FRANKIE LAINE / MOTORHEAD 12. GREAT BALLS OF FIRE JERRY LEE LEWIS 13. HEATWAVE THE JAM / MARTHA AND THE VANDELLAS 14. HIGHWAY 61 REVISTED BOB DYLAN / JOHNNY WINTER 15. I FEEL GOOD JAMES BROWN 16. I HEAR YOU KNOCKING DAVE EDMUNDS 17. I'M A HOG FOR YOU BABY RUFUS THOMAS(?)/ DR FEELGOOD 18. JUMPIN JACK FLASH ROLLING STONES 19. KEYS TO THE HIGHWAY CLAPTON 20. KNOCK ON WOOD EDDIE FLOYD 21. LET'S STICK TOGETHER BRYAN FERRY 22. LONG TALL SALLY LITTLE RICHARD 23. LOVE POTION # 9 COASTERS 24. I'M A MAN / MANNISH BOY MUDDY WATERS 25. MIDNIGHT HOUR WILSON PICKETT 26. MONEY BEATLES, SMOKEY ROBINSON 27. MYSTERY TRAIN E. PRESLEY 28. NOT FADE AWAY HOLLY, STONES 29. PAPER PLANE QUO 30. PETER GUNN BLUES BROS / MANCINI 31. PRICE OF LOVE EVERLY BROS 32. RIOT IN CELL BLOCK # 9 COASTERS / FEELGOODS 33. ROCKIN ALL OVER THE WORLD QUO 34. ROUTE 66 - ROLLING STONES / FEELGOODS 35. SHAKIN ALL OVER THE PIRATES 36. SHE CAUGHT THE KATY BLUES BROS 37. SMOKESTACK LIGHTNING HOWLING WOLF 38. SMOKIN IN THE BOYS ROOM BROWNSVILLE STATION 39. SOME KINDA WONDERFUL SOUL BROTHERS SIX / THE INMATES 40. STAY WITH ME THE FACES 41. SWEET HOME CHICAGO BLUES BROS / ROBERT JOHNSON 42. TEAR IT UP CARL PERKINS 43. TUTTI FRUTTI LITTLE RICHARD 44. WILD SIDE OF LIFE QUO 45. WOOLY BULLY SAM THE SHAM 46. YOU REALLY GOT ME THE KINKS 47. YOU'RE SO SQUARE PRESLEY Edited November 20, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thanks much appreciated! Definitely some stuff there to add to the list! Lol looks like another long night about to be spent on tab sites and Youtube! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skankdelvar Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 (edited) My pleasure. I've got lots of lists. I'm a list kinda guy. Looking at it, it's a bit 50's - 60's. You may need input from a young person. Spotify and WE7 are good. With WE7, you don't even need to register. Just play. Edited November 21, 2009 by skankdelvar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WarPig Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 oooh some different stuff to learn! Cheeeeeers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Thanks i'll check out Spotify and WE7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldmanrock Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 The evils of drink eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 [quote name='WarPig' post='660675' date='Nov 21 2009, 12:05 AM']oooh some different stuff to learn! Cheeeeeers.[/quote] Lol if you learn it first you're more than welcome to play instead of me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 [quote name='oldmanrock' post='660680' date='Nov 21 2009, 12:08 AM']The evils of drink eh? [/quote] Yep it seemed like a great idea at drunk o clock Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Cult - Sanctuary, very very easy = opportunities to jump around, and everyone knows it, I could probably think of more, if I hadn't had quite so much wine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 [quote name='steve' post='660689' date='Nov 21 2009, 12:12 AM']Cult - Sanctuary, very very easy = opportunities to jump around, and everyone knows it, I could probably think of more, if I hadn't had quite so much wine [/quote] Cheers Steve! At least i know that one already so thats one less to learn:) LOL be careful with the wine thats what got me into this mess i'm just hoping on the night everyone else is plastered so they don't notice how bad we are:lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cureswhatailsye Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 All right now - Free Feel like makin love - Bad Company Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd....however you spell it All three chord wonders...no problems Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bassmurf Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 i love rock n roll - joan jett all the small things - blink 182 knockin on heavens door - guns n roses Dan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheRev Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Mustang Sally Loathed by musos, loved by punters. I'l probably have to play it tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Rebel Rebel Johnny B Goode Gimme Some Lovin' (got to be the easiest one out there!!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
steantval Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Anything by Status Quo. All along the Watchtower ................J Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickH Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 FREEEEEEEBIIIIIRD!!! j/k Smoke on the Water is awesome if you like to noodle and show off a bit. The basic structure is very very simple and once you have that, just improv it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 Cheers for all the suggestions much appreciated! Any ideas on how to learn a load of stuff quickly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leschirons Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Can't get enough of your love, Bad Company Sharp dressed man, ZZ Top Down at the doctor's, Dr Feelgood Word up (Gun version) Rollover Beethoven / Jonny B Goode, Chuck Berry Hey Joe (Yuck) Hendrix Pretty vacant, Pistols Breaking the law, Judas Priest Whisky in the jar (Lizzie version) All easy peasy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Nice one thanks! I hope they are easy it's the only hope i've got of learning them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 [quote name='Lostheplot' post='661438' date='Nov 21 2009, 11:39 PM']Cheers for all the suggestions much appreciated! Any ideas on how to learn a load of stuff quickly?[/quote] We all have our own ways of learning, so whatever you find comfortable to learn stuff slowly is probably the best place to start. That said there are a few things to smooth the path, if you want to get things down quickly! A few suggestions - others will add more and probably contradict. I can only say what works for our band when in a hurry! Stick to the original key for a start, as much music is created on the target instruments and is often easier to play as it was written. In your situation, if the singer needs a different key I'd ditch the song and move on to another - there's plenty out there! If you're not going to have the 'prop' of a music stand for the performance don't bother with one in practice! I know that sounds daft, but learning a song the way you intend to do it is the quickest route to the end performance! Use tabs or notation to understand the shape of the line then just get on with it playing against the original track (another good reason for keeping the original key!). And remember that most internet tabs have at least one deliberate mistake in them (supposedly to avoid copyright issues) and many are downright wrong. Let your ear be the guide. Don't use band rehearsals to learn your individual bits - do that at home and then use rehearsals to make sure you all have the timng, structure and balance, plus intros and outros, the same. Hope that's not sucking eggs stuff, but in the end good preparation before playing through the song together will make it work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Linus27 Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Rockin In The Free World - Neil Young All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 22, 2009 Author Share Posted November 22, 2009 Thanks Apex that helped a lot! Nah that wasn't sucking eggs stuff at all i am really new to this band stuff before i joined my current band i was pretty guilty of just noodling around playing bits and pieces rather than working through entire songs.Even since i joined my band i have had plenty of time to learn the songs as we've been taking it slowly and working through a few songs at a time so the idea of learning an entire set in just over a month for this party is pretty daunting for a newbie!! We're keeping the songs in the original key so we can all practice our parts with the original tracks on our own then hopefully when we play them as a band it should all come together ha ha well it should whether it does or not is a different matter! I've been looking at tabs and chords to get an outline of the song then trying to play along with them on WE7 LOL i am getting better but slowly. Cheers Linus27 much appreciated! I already know All along the watchtower so thats one less to try and learn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Apex Posted November 23, 2009 Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Lostheplot' post='661910' date='Nov 22 2009, 04:41 PM']Thanks Apex that helped a lot! Nah that wasn't sucking eggs stuff at all i am really new to this band stuff before i joined my current band i was pretty guilty of just noodling around playing bits and pieces rather than working through entire songs.Even since i joined my band i have had plenty of time to learn the songs as we've been taking it slowly and working through a few songs at a time so the idea of learning an entire set in just over a month for this party is pretty daunting for a newbie!! We're keeping the songs in the original key so we can all practice our parts with the original tracks on our own then hopefully when we play them as a band it should all come together ha ha well it should whether it does or not is a different matter! I've been looking at tabs and chords to get an outline of the song then trying to play along with them on WE7 LOL i am getting better but slowly. Cheers Linus27 much appreciated! I already know All along the watchtower so thats one less to try and learn [/quote] Just go for it! You never know how it will end up. Our band started in 2006 in a very similar way (thrown together three weeks before a work 'do'.) We're still at it, not in a major way, but with enough of a repertoire and playing experience to be able to say Yes to most things that come up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockbassix Posted November 23, 2009 Author Share Posted November 23, 2009 [quote name='Apex' post='662596' date='Nov 23 2009, 01:04 PM']Just go for it! You never know how it will end up. Our band started in 2006 in a very similar way (thrown together three weeks before a work 'do'.) We're still at it, not in a major way, but with enough of a repertoire and playing experience to be able to say Yes to most things that come up.[/quote] Nice one it's good to know somebody else done this and it worked most of the people who know us reckon we must be mad to try this! I have to admit now i've got over the initial terror of trying to learn all these songs before December i'm starting to enjoy it! I've played stuff that i wouldn't have thought of learning before and the rest of the band are saying the same. Sometimes being chucked in at the deep end has it's bonuses! I'm still dreading the actual gig though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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