geordiebluesman
534 posts
Dec 27, 2011
1:13 AM
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Hi Folks, i am thinking off setting myself a challenge for 2012.
I played an hour long gig this year and fronted the band and i would like to spend the next year working up a set of songs so that i am better set to join or form a band in 2013.
I was thinking of trying to learn a new song each month through 2012 so i need song suggestions, 12 songs that feature a bit of harp that an intermediate could handle that will make a crowd happy.
Let me have your suggestions, i already fancy learning Crosscut, Saw Rock Me, Help me, but i need more suggestions.
Cheers Geordie.
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Jagrowler
76 posts
Dec 27, 2011
3:09 AM
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OK Geordie, I suggest something a little to the left of the normal list of 'blues songs' - namely Johnny Cash's 'Get Rhythm'.
I think you could work up some great licks to accompany this song, and be sure to check out Ry Cooders version also!
All the best with the project.
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jbone
718 posts
Dec 27, 2011
3:31 AM
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i'm ready or mojo workin'. scratch my back. stormy monday or 5 long years. maybe a couple of dylan songs but with a more polished harp part. folsom prison. mind your own business. reconsider baby. shaky ground. i wish you would. the work song.
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oldwailer
1805 posts
Dec 27, 2011
10:41 AM
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I do a version of Janis Joplin's "Mercedes Benz" that seems to please the crowd--just harp and singing, the way I do it--of course, Janis did it a Capella.
"Bye Bye Bird" by SBII is also a great one to get toes tapping. . .
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walterharp
793 posts
Dec 27, 2011
11:31 AM
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I would think in terms of a well rounded set. You are thinking blues right? What kind of crowd are we talking about? Listening, dancing?
Probably need a slower ballad for either so the romances can get out and dance slow.. we do need your love so bad
Mystery train is a good one, covered by blues bands, elvis, country, etc... so gets a wide audience up on their feet. If you are playing harp, you gotta have a train song.
Roadhouse, is a well know standard blues that will hook the 70's rock music crowd.
Hey bartender or one scotch.. one whiskey, one beer for the drinkers...
Last Edited by on Dec 27, 2011 11:33 AM
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FMWoodeye
159 posts
Dec 27, 2011
2:52 PM
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Try Highway 61 Revisited, but just do three verses (1, 2 and 5, I think) against an up-tempo ZZ top riff. Johnny Winter did a version similar to what I'm suggesting for Dylan's birthday some time back. It's on You Tube. Lots of room for guitar solos and harp work. My advice is DON'T try to "sound" like Dylan.
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geordiebluesman
535 posts
Dec 28, 2011
4:50 AM
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Thanks for the ideas so far guy's, Walter asked " You are thinking blues right? What kind of crowd are we talking about? Listening, dancing?
Yep i'm thinking blues and i'm an Up and at E'm kinda guy so i want songs to get the room buzzing, Sadly most blues audiences are in their 50's or 60's and are less inclined to get up and dance but i would shure as hell like to try!.
Also when i do get a band together i will be trying to get on the Motor Bike rally circuit coz i have been a Biker all my life and thats where i feel at home, in a big tent full of leather clad pissed up loonies (I'm quite often king loonie myself) so i will want to work that crowd so maybe some Rock/Blues crossover songs would be a good idea
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jbone
720 posts
Dec 29, 2011
4:42 PM
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i did not mean to ignore Jimmy Reed in my suggestions. his wonderful 1st position stuff is universally appealing.
oldwailer, that's a great idea. i used to just sing that, i think when we hit the streets this sping it will be with a vocal/harp version of that old Janis favorite!
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whiskey&harmonicas
14 posts
Dec 29, 2011
6:00 PM
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How about Statesboro Blues from my all time favorite band - The Allman Brothers?
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pharpo
630 posts
Dec 29, 2011
6:54 PM
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Rockin - George Smith - A a nice swing tune not hard to learn.
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