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07-09-2005, 11:20 AM
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Good Songs to Play at BBQ (Guitar)
Ok...So its a psuedo gig...Im an intermediate level player...any suggestions on easy songs that are fun to sing along too? Im not looking to WoW people with skill...only play fun stuff..If I dont know it already I have to learn it by this afternoon...
Just a list of possibles off the top of my head: Counting Crows-Mr. Jones Jumper-Third Eye Blind Old Apartment-Bare Naked Ladies (Possibly Brian WilsoN) Hook and/or Run Around-Blues Traveler Wonderwall-Oasis Say it Aint so-Weezer Grow Old with you-Adam sandler-from the end of the wedding singer (people usually like this and its short). All for you-Sister Hazel Jack Johnson-Bubble Toes or Flake. The Verve Pipe-Freshman Was possibly thinking of Karma Police, layla, Cannonball(damien Rice), maybe some howie day or flaming lips (too unknown??) The main problem is over the last year or so ive only been learning songs that most people dont know... a lot of indie/alt rock stuff that doesnt come on the radio. 
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07-09-2005, 11:36 AM
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Re: Good Songs to Play at BBQ (Guitar)
I always thought Wish You Were Here was automatic.
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07-09-2005, 01:38 PM
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Re: Good Songs to Play at BBQ (Guitar)
i've found it's usually the absolute easiest songs that go over the best - sublime's what i got is two chords - D, G and repeat. same goes with jane says by janes addiction - Am, G and repeat. everyone knows the words and sings along.
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#5
07-09-2005, 01:43 PM
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Re: Good Songs to Play at BBQ (Guitar)
How about: don't be the guy who plays his acoustic guitar at the BBQ.
Most people only pretend to enjoy/tolerate it. Go ahead and put on a CD and enjoy yourself. Don't worry about performing because it isn't a concert. If you really must play, do it in a separate place for a girl or two NOT in front of everybody.
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07-09-2005, 01:51 PM
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Re: Good Songs to Play at BBQ (Guitar)
"I gave my love a cherry..."
 This scene is hilarious. Do you see why?
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#8
07-09-2005, 02:59 PM
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Re: Good Songs to Play at BBQ (Guitar)
[ QUOTE ]
How about: don't be the guy who plays his acoustic guitar at the BBQ. Most people only pretend to enjoy/tolerate it. Go ahead and put on a CD and enjoy yourself. Don't worry about performing because it isn't a concert. If you really must play, do it in a separate place for a girl or two NOT in front of everybody. [/ QUOTE ] I was asked to fuckface. -JP
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07-09-2005, 05:08 PM
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Re: Good Songs to Play at BBQ (Guitar)
[ QUOTE ]
[ QUOTE ] How about: don't be the guy who plays his acoustic guitar at the BBQ. Most people only pretend to enjoy/tolerate it. Go ahead and put on a CD and enjoy yourself. Don't worry about performing because it isn't a concert. If you really must play, do it in a separate place for a girl or two NOT in front of everybody. [/ QUOTE ] I was asked to fuckface. -JP [/ QUOTE ] It works if it is more of a "family" oriented BBQ; less if it is a 20 or 30 something BBQ. Also, don't expect many people to pay attention for more than a song or two. I would play a song or two, and then stop. If people really want more, that's great, play some more later in the BBQ. Anyway, song choice is really dependant on the age of the listener, if you want attention. The more familiar and easier to sing along the better. Some Beatles tunes work well. I think "Jane Says" is a poor choice; I like it a lot, but it's actually kind of hard to sing along with, and how many people do you think actually know more than a few words? Another tip is to pick songs you already know how to play well. -ptmusic
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