The Real Problem with Playing in Bands with Young Female Vocalists

jive1 · #1 02-16-2011, 02:36 PM

So I'm now in 2 bands with a female lead vocalist in their 20s.

The real problem is that they suggest these bubblegum pop tunes that get stuck in my head. I'm 40, I shouldn't be singing Katy Perry while driving in rush hour. I'm at the office singing Ceelo Green's "F*** You", and my co-workers think I have terets syndrome. I sing along to Taylor Swift with my tweener niece, and it puzzles her. At our all-request show, I discovered that I know the words to "Party in the USA", and forgot the words to "Smoke on The Water". Today, I have "If I Die Young" by the Band Perry playing in my head, and I can't seem to get it out.

s_mcsleazy · #2 02-16-2011, 02:37 PM

im sorry youve got a case of modern music

were going to have to put you down

guroove · #3 02-16-2011, 02:39 PM

I thought the real problem was that you want to bang them.

StuartV · #4 02-16-2011, 02:48 PM

Dude! My new band! The lead singer is 25 and hot.

http://www.heatherirelandmusic.com

One of her songs is "I Touch Myself". Stays in my head for days after every rehearsal....

Jim Nazium · #5 02-16-2011, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by guroove

I thought the real problem was that you want to bang them, and they won't look twice at you because you're their dad's age.

Fixed.

Obe · #6 02-16-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartV

Dude! My new band! The lead singer is 25 and hot.

http://www.heatherirelandmusic.com

One of her songs is "I Touch Myself". Stays in my head for days after every rehearsal....

Nice! Now it's in my head...not a bad thing...

Spinal Tapper · #7 02-16-2011, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by StuartV

Dude! My new band! The lead singer is 25 and hot.

http://www.heatherirelandmusic.com

One of her songs is "I Touch Myself". Stays in my head for days after every rehearsal....

Is the real problem that she's like 7'6"? She really dwarfs that guitar LOL

Wouldn't really bother me anyways...

jkin' with ya, she's totally smokin!

s_mcsleazy · #8 02-16-2011, 03:51 PM

i dont like tall women

makes me glad my bands guitar player looks like this

MatticusMania · #9 02-16-2011, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by jive1

So I'm now in 2 bands with a female lead vocalist in their 20s.

The real problem is that they suggest these bubblegum pop tunes that get stuck in my head. I'm 40, I shouldn't be singing Katy Perry while driving in rush hour. I'm at the office singing Ceelo Green's "F*** You", and my co-workers think I have terets syndrome. I sing along to Taylor Swift with my tweener niece, and it puzzles her. At our all-request show, I discovered that I know the words to "Party in the USA", and forgot the words to "Smoke on The Water". Today, I have "If I Die Young" by the Band Perry playing in my head, and I can't seem to get it out.

My fiancee suggested to the guys in the coverband she sings with to do "F*** You". They said it wasnt a popular song... Ha! I think she sang Katie Perry at their last gig too. Though, she says her favorite cover song to sing is 'Sunshine of Your Love"

steveksux · #10 02-16-2011, 05:55 PM

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Originally Posted by guroove

I thought the real problem was that you want to bang them.

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Originally Posted by Jim Nazium

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Originally Posted by guroove

I thought the real problem was that you want to bang them, and they won't look twice at you because you're their dad's age

Fixed.

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Originally Posted by guroove

I thought the real problem was that you want to bang them, and they won't look twice at you because you're their grandad's age

Fixed the fix!

Randy

TBrett · #11 02-16-2011, 06:05 PM

I feel your pain, Jive. I have a 13-year-old step-daughter and have caught myself singing along with Party in the USA (yikes!). Fortunately, she's also into some heavy stuff, too. I just keep trying to encourage that direction!

jive1 · #12 02-16-2011, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by TBrett

I feel your pain, Jive. I have a 13-year-old step-daughter and have caught myself singing along with Party in the USA (yikes!). Fortunately, she's also into some heavy stuff, too. I just keep trying to encourage that direction!

There was a time when all you would hear on my car stereo was old school Metal like Anthrax, Megadeth, Metallica (when they were good), Exodus, Celtic Frost, etc. But now, I listen to songs in the car that I'll need to learn for a band or a gig and I don't want to roll the windows down. A sad sight is a middle aged Asian guy driving a beat up car with "Like a Virgin" playing as I pull up to the drive thru window of McDonalds.

The things you do for paying gigs, and making sure the chicks dig the tunes.

jive1 · #13 02-16-2011, 06:46 PM

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Originally Posted by guroove

I thought the real problem was that you want to bang them.

Aside from animalistic instinct, I have an awesome wife, and don't need to mess that up. I love playing music alot, and don't want to mess that up.

Besides, they are nice gals. As if playing in a band doesn't derail the search for a good man, family, and happiness enough

, messing around this old man definitely won't help matters. Even though they are attractive, I like and respect them enough not to mess with their lives. Plus they know my wife.