I understand that some of you may be permanently scarred by lowering yourself to play something simple and I'm genuinely glad there are musicians like you to hold up that end of the equation. I can understand if peer pressure is too great or you're genuinely embarassed to play certain things. Particularly if for whatever reason you're limited to playing a carbon copy.
I mentioned this thread last night at a rehearsal for a three hour gig that pays $500 and includes many songs most of us wouldn't otherwise listen to, despite being a band full of accomplished musicians who can and do perform in a wide variety of musical styles. They understand that they can play what they like on other gigs, because there are other gigs. If the requirement for a particular gig is playing particular songs, something as benign as this song causing even an ounce of angst is just plain laughable. YMMV
They also appreciate that there aren't more folks willing to lower themselves. Seriously. Makes it that much easier to get the better paying gigs. Less competition. Because believe it or not, the better paying gigs generally are paid for by people who want to hear what THEY want to hear, not necessarily what YOU want to play.
Thanks.
