Covers you refuse to play now or ever again

[oldrocker]

I'm pretty much a prostitute (word substituted for one that may get me banned), so I'll play about anything if it pays, but here are some I really hate:
Whiskey Rock and Roller
Gimme 3 Steps
Sweet Home Alabama
Simple Kind Of Man
Ballad Of Curtis Lowe

In case you sense a theme here, you're correct.

What don't you like about Simple Man for instance?

 

[PWRL]

I really don't want to play Back In Black anymore.

 

[mstillman]

Last night I played my first country-rock gig. The regular bassist developed a health issue and I was helping out two friends and former bandmates.

They'd said "We know you're not a country fan, but any chance you could fill in for our first time playing there? Otherwise, we'll have to cancel." I told them I would and we managed to get in two rehearsals (1.5, actually).

I'm glad I did, because it was a freaking blast! Filled dance floor all night with one of the most enthusiastic audiences I've seen. Lovely women dancing and singing along with us. Lots of loud applause. The band got asked back mid-show!

Guess who's a country fan now?

And to think, if another band had contacted me with that setlist, I probably would've declined. Over the 10 days listening to the songs, some grew on me a bit, but many maintained their "change the radio station" status.

I would've missed out on one of my best gigs. I wish I had set up my camera.

 

[QORC]

What don't you like about Simple Man for instance?

repetitive. dull. Overdone, southern rock....but if people like it, sure, I'd play it.

 

[richntiff]

Last night I played my first country-rock gig. The regular bassist developed a health issue and I was helping out two friends and former bandmates.

They'd said "We know you're not a country fan, but any chance you could fill in for our first time playing there? Otherwise, we'll have to cancel." I told them I would and we managed to get in two rehearsals (1.5, actually).

I'm glad I did, because it was a freaking blast! Filled dance floor all night with one of the most enthusiastic audiences I've seen. Lovely women dancing and singing along with us. Lots of loud applause. The band got asked back mid-show!

Guess who's a country fan now?

And to think, if another band had contacted me with that setlist, I probably would've declined. Over the 10 days listening to the songs, some grew on me a bit, but many maintained their "change the radio station" status.

I would've missed out on one of my best gigs. I wish I had set up my camera.

Welcome to the light. Now mix in some rock / pop and you have found the sweet spot.

 

[oldrocker]

repetitive. dull. Overdone, southern rock....but if people like it, sure, I'd play it.

Ok, were talking Simple Man. Actually there are 5 distinct parts of the song with varying dynamics. If I just played basic C G Am throughout the whole song it would be repetitive and dull.

I may be easily amused but I enjoy getting the parts and transitions in this song right. I really like the bass line under the verses as well. People do seem to like it as we always have people singing along.

 

[bassdrummer]

...It's been a consistent struggle...the two oldest members are "music snobs" ...they'd prefer to play challenging music that will "test us as musicians", believing that our audiences are made of other music snobs that will appreciate our efforts. We play bars and weddings......

What a great thread! Just finished reading the whole thing. I was surprised to see how many songs I enjoy playing, singing, and listening to are on the “hated” covers list. I love the above quote about “music snobs” playing for an imagined audience of “music snobs” at bars and weddings!

 

[buldog5151bass]

People forget that if they are paying you, you are there to entertain them (or their guests), not yourself. I'm sure the head pastry chef at Junior's is tired of cheesecake.