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hydrargyrum · « **on:** June 25, 2009, 11:41:28 AM »

So I started playing with a cover band a few months back, and I've been having a heck of a good time playing some of my old favorites. However, since this is such an enlightened, and tasteful bunch, I thought I would see if anybody had suggestions for good cover songs. We tend towards classic rock, though I wouldn't count us out for more modern stuff, or a bit of country (Townes Van Zandt, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash etc.). Anyone have any suggestions for songs that aren't too difficult, and are fun to play? Any cover band experiences anyone would care to share? My thanks to all who contribute.

lbpesq · « **Reply #1 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:39:42 PM »

The combo of Townes Van Zant and Willie Nelson brings to mind a great Townes song that Willie covered: Pancho & Lefty. Also a classic fun song my band does is the Kinks' Apeman

Bill, tgo

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #2 on:** June 25, 2009, 12:51:44 PM »

Bill: a great Townes song? I would like to suggest that that's repetitive & redundant. Damn, what a writer!

Kevin: Or you could combine genres - here's a version of Townes's Lungs done hard. It could just as easily work a la Uriah Heep - speaking of whom, how about Stealin'?

Peter

alembic76407 · « **Reply #3 on:** June 25, 2009, 02:20:46 PM »

Bill, Apeman is one of my favorite Kink songs
and my band plays Poncho & lefty

love those songs

Sir David

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #4 on:** June 25, 2009, 02:50:43 PM »

Bill,

Pancho and Lefty is one of my all time favorites (both the original and the Willie/Merle version). Repetitive and redundant Peter? Bite your tongue sir! (Okay maybe a little, but still some of most touching lyrics I've ever heard). That was a very nice version of Lungs by the way. I also love Townes' cover of Dead Flowers on the Big Lebowski. I'm going to definitely check out that Kinks tune as well. I always felt my classic rock education was lacking for not exploring their music further. Thanks for the suggestions everyone!

dnburgess · « **Reply #5 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:02:02 PM »

Wishing Well by Free. Killer riff. Nice arrangement - and Andy Fraser is one of my favourite bassists from the era.

dnburgess · « **Reply #6 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:08:23 PM »

Rebel Rebel by Bowie. If your guitarist can cut it. Great basss line - Herbie Flowers I think.

keith_h · « **Reply #7 on:** June 25, 2009, 03:19:37 PM »

Most anything by Thin Lizzy. I always thought Foghat Fool for the City or Slowride would go over well also. I don't run across either band being played by the local cover bands.

Keith

cozmik_cowboy · « **Reply #8 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:08:30 PM »

Methinks you misunderstood, Kevin - I was commenting on great & Townes song being redundant, not the song - it's one of my all time favorites (as soon as I'm done posting, I think I'll pick up my guitar & sing it to my dog - she being the only one here).
Secondly, The Big Lebowski is the greatest movie ever made.
Thirdly, I've heard several people (including Ray Davies) make the argument that Dave Davies defined the rock guitar solo on You've Really Got Me. They may have a point.

Peter

kenbass4 · « **Reply #9 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:09:07 PM »

We do Jailbreak by Thin Lizzie, and it ALWAYS goes over well.

fmm · « **Reply #10 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:42:29 PM »

Charlemange, Burton Cummings.

hydrargyrum · « **Reply #11 on:** June 25, 2009, 04:50:50 PM »

Peter,

My sincere apologies, clearly you have excellent taste. I would agree (not that it would matter), that the Big Lebowski is the pinnacle of cinematic craft, to date. I'm going to devote myself to finding some Kinks stuff immediately. Aside from the radio classics, and the odd soundtrack, I must admit ignorance.

David,

I'm on lead guitar, so you definitely should be suspicious of my abilities .

Keith and Ken,
I'll definitely revisit some Thin Lizzy tracks. Slow Ride has been a favorite since I first saw Dazed and Confused.

Thanks for the suggestions guys.

sonicus · « **Reply #12 on:** June 25, 2009, 05:09:51 PM »

Here's a mix of tunes _____
Lonesome On'ry and Mean--Waylon Jennings
Come Back Baby--- Hot Tuna
Truckin'--- Grateful Dead
Dark Star --- Grateful Dead
Rock and Roll Hochie Coo--- Johnny Winter

elwoodblue · « **Reply #13 on:** June 25, 2009, 05:29:09 PM »

Alot of Neil Young might fit the bill, not too complicated with lots of energy.

sonicus · « **Reply #14 on:** June 25, 2009, 05:34:24 PM »

Ok here's set # 2
I've Always been Crazy--- Waylon Jennings
Searching--- Lynyrd Skynyrd
Born to be Wild--- Steppenwolf
US Blues--- Grateful Dead
Dinos Song--- Quicksilver Messenger Service
Who Do You Love ---Quicksilver Messenger Service

(Message edited by sonicus on June 25, 2009)