reidmc Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hi gang - Since zombies are so popular nowadays, my college band (circa 1972) is coming back to life for one show only next summer. Set is pretty well worked out (byrds, eagles, country-ish stones, tom petty and our 90s tribute tunes: gin blossoms and toad the wet sprocket.) We need suggestions for a couple of ballads, which need to be old school slow-dance tunes. . .not mid-tempo numbers or waltzes. Tunes do not have to be 60s/70s but would need to work in the format above; band is (surprise) two guitars, bass, drums and keys. (Flute and melodica are also available.) Four singers. Ballad report to date. . .we have dropped Wild Horses and added Ol 55. Considering an arrangement of First Cut is the Deepest, though that is a bit dramatic for us. Your thoughts?? I will cheeck out last month's post on ballads, but would like some suggestions specifically for our style and format. Thanks! "The Doomer allows the player to do things beyond which are possible without the accessory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sachimay Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Into the Mystic - Van Morrison www.dandechellis.com "The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources." A. Einstein Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 All cliches, but here are a few: Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton Something - The Beatles Drive - The Cars Desperado - The Eagles Take It To The Limit - The Eagles Open Arms - Journey Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reidmc Posted November 20, 2009 Author Share Posted November 20, 2009 Thanks guys! Keep 'em coming. Added one of my favorites to the possible list last night. . . "Don't Think About Her While You're Trying to Drive" (Little Village/John Hiatt) "The Doomer allows the player to do things beyond which are possible without the accessory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Here's Rolling Stone's list for ya: RS's 25 GREATEST SLOW DANCE SONGS EVER Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NoahZark Posted November 20, 2009 Share Posted November 20, 2009 Hmmm, just actually read that RS list. Blech. A few more of my personal favorite cliche slow dance songs: Can't Help Falling In Love - Elvis Heaven - Bryan Adams Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart Angel Eyes - Jeff Healey Band What A Wonderful World - Louie Armstrong I Don't Want To Miss A Thing - Aerosmith Noah Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
reidmc Posted November 21, 2009 Author Share Posted November 21, 2009 RS writer was obviously drunk when he put that list together. "The Doomer allows the player to do things beyond which are possible without the accessory." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Benhamou Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Staying in The 60;s-70's vibe: A Whiter Shade of Pale Baby I Love Your Way Just The Way You Are Nights In White Satin Samba Pa Ti Don't Let Me Down Ian Benhamou Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals [url:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheMusicalBox/]The Musical Box[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Pierce Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Staying in The 60;s-70's vibe: Samba Pa Ti Wow, maybe I've been in the Santana Tribute too long, but I just can't imagine doing that song without congas. I am the only person who hears that bolero pattern as the 2nd most prominent thing in the song? (after the lead guitar, of course...) --Dave Make my funk the P-funk. I wants to get funked up. My Funk/Jam originals project: http://www.thefunkery.com/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Benhamou Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Wow, maybe I've been in the Santana Tribute too long, but I just can't imagine doing that song without congas. I am the only person who hears that bolero pattern as the 2nd most prominent thing in the song? (after the lead guitar, of course...) I've been playing that song with my band for 10 years! The drummer loosens the chains on his snare, and plays with his hands until the double time section. It's not like having a percussionist on stage, but hey it works! Ian Benhamou Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals [url:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheMusicalBox/]The Musical Box[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Road Apple Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 I Can't Tell You Why - EaglesTell It Like It Is - Billy Jo RoyalThese Arms of Mine - Otis Redding When a Man Loves a Woman - Percy Sledge or Michael Bolton version - either one(the women go crazy for this one) Yamaha S08, Hammond XK1, 1966 Farfisa Compact(I know its cheesy, but I like it) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Benhamou Posted November 21, 2009 Share Posted November 21, 2009 Tell It Like It Is - Billy Jo Royal If you're going to do that one, I would suggest the ultimate version by Aaron Neville. Ian Benhamou Keyboards/Guitar/Vocals [url:https://www.facebook.com/OfficialTheMusicalBox/]The Musical Box[/url] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gismo Recording Posted November 22, 2009 Share Posted November 22, 2009 Speaking of Aaron Neville. Nobody has mentioned Crazy Love yet. Do the Aaron Neville or the Van Morrison version. Ken Denny Gismo Recording So Cliché Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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