Need suggestions for a good cover song to sing while playing bass?

Discussion in 'Miscellaneous [BG]' started by invader3k, Jan 9, 2013.


  1. invader3k

    invader3k

    Feb 12, 2004
    Fort Atkinson, WI
    OK, I will be first to admit I'm not the most talented vocalist, but I can hold my own decently. Right now in our current band, I sing two songs, a slightly punked up version of "500 Miles" by the Proclaimers and "59 Sound" by the Gaslight Anthem. I would like to add at least one more song to my repertoire. Any good suggestions? Would love to do something from the '80s if anyone has ideas.
     
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  3. MrDOS

    MrDOS Gold Supporting Member

    Jan 4, 2006
    Colorado Springs, CO
    The first one I did consistently was "Authority Song" from John Cougar -- it's pretty simple, repetitive, and works on the dance floor pretty well.
     
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  6. BigEarl

    BigEarl

    Sep 29, 2003
    Austin, TX
    Tequila.
     
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  8. two fingers

    two fingers Opinionated blowhard. But not mad about it. Gold Supporting Member

    Feb 7, 2005
    Eastern NC USA
    A lot of songs from that era are just 1/8 notes plugging away. Shouldn't be too hard to find one.

    Anything John Cougar.
    Anything Tom Petty.
    Both easy to play. Both easy to sing.
     
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  10. SirMjac28

    SirMjac28 Patiently Waiting For The Next British Invasion Gold Supporting Member

    Aug 25, 2010
    The Great Midwest
    Wang Chung - To Live And Die In La
     
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  12. Richland123

    Richland123

    Apr 17, 2009
    Sharp Dressed Man - ZZ Top
    Gimme All Your Lovin' - ZZ Top
     
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  14. ZeroSymbolic

    ZeroSymbolic

    Feb 26, 2012
    Detroit Michigan
    ANything Misfits.
     
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  16. Nino D

    Nino D

    Oct 31, 2012
    Albany,NY
    Tom Sawyer-Rush
    Rock And Roll Night- Kiss
    Fade To Black - Metalica
     
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  18. Basslice

    Basslice

    May 11, 2008
    Western Massachusetts
    Breakdown - Tom Petty
    Hoochie Coochie Man: Muddy Waters

    About a million others...
     
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  20. CrewsControl

    CrewsControl

    Dec 6, 2011
    Hollywood, CA
    Same situation here, needed some easy songs to try out my singing and playing chops. I chose these:

    Story of My Life - Social Distortion
    The Breakup Song - Greg Kihn Band
    Need You Tonight - INXS
     
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  22. Floyd Eye

    Floyd Eye Banned

    Feb 21, 2010
    St. Louis
    You're All I've Got Tonight, by The Cars.

    That might be late 70s though.
     
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  24. Basslice

    Basslice

    May 11, 2008
    Western Massachusetts
    Oh, didn't see tthe 80's things. Sub out Hoochie with something by REM, Like Radio Free Europe, or the One I love. pop song '89.
     
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  26. Basslice

    Basslice

    May 11, 2008
    Western Massachusetts
    I like the Cars suggestion. We have been playing My Best Friend's Girl (me singing) for the last year. Goes over well.
     
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  28. Floyd Eye

    Floyd Eye Banned

    Feb 21, 2010
    St. Louis
    I'd like it if I could get away with Bye, Bye Love or Candy-0, but I am in a 90s hard rock/alt type band. lol
     
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  30. Phalex

    Phalex Semper Gumby Supporting Member

    Oct 3, 2006
    G.R. MI
    Anything by the Baby's
     
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