Busking Set List

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So I’m thinking of trying my hand at busking solo with just bass and maybe vocals. I did a bit of busking last year, playing guitar with another guy. I’m thinking about trying solo bass as I’m a much better bassist than guitarist. Also, I'm getting tired of jamming with would-be bands that never seem to get off the ground.

So I have a set list in mind of mainly rock and funky tunes which I think might be cool with just bass, and vocals in some cases. I’ll probably use a drum machine and some pedals to spice them up. I’d love to hear any impressions or suggestions about this list, or tips on busking as a bassist. Thanks.

Cissy Strut
Mr. Cab Driver
Heard it Through the Grapevine (Gladys Knight version)
Continuum (haven’t got the solo yet)
Ramble On
Purple haze
Flirting with flowers (melodic original)
Flaneur Funk (original funk rock)

 

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So does anyone want to share their bass busking set list, tested or not?

 

[mellowinman]

This is from quite a few years ago:

(six string acoustic guitar and vocals)

Babe I'm Gonna Leave You
Me & Bobbie McGee
Peaceful Easy Feeling
Lyin' Eyes
American Pie
Bad, Bad Leroy Brown
You've Got to Hide Your Love Away
Here, There and Everywhere
In my Life
A Day in the Life
Nowhere Man
Working Class Hero
Imagine
Oh my Love
TAXI
Wild World
Moonshadow
Going to California
Tangerine
Brain Damage/Eclipse
Nights in White Satin
Question
Forever Afternoon (Tuesday?)
Up From the Skies
Alone Again (Naturally)
As Tears go by
Angie
Wild Horses
Doo Doo Doo Doo Doo (Heartbreaker)
Send me Dead Flowers
Annie's Song
Dannie's Song
Just the Way You Are

There were lots more. I threw in quite a few of my originals. I used to be able to pretty much play all day without repeating.