New Job! Help!!

MiamiNole · #1 11-02-2006, 01:42 PM

Okay so I just got a job playing music/singing at this restaurant three times a week. I'm obviously going to get request to play songs, and I want to be able to play as many as I possibly can. I'm going to be playing mainly on an acoustic guitar, but there is also a keyboard set up in the playing area, and I can whip out the harmonica if need be.

So help me out! Name some songs that you would request, or think I might get requests for. Keep in mind the instruments, and the fact that most of the patrons are college aged. I'll probably know a lot of the songs that you guys list, but I don't care, put obvious ones too!

btw, after I got the job, the owner, who seems cool as [censored], was telling me that I will get free drinks while I'm playing if I want them. The funny thing about that is not only am I 20, but 2 days ago I made various bets totaling 2k+ with friends that I would not drink for the rest of 2006 because I realized that I'm an alcoholic. I'm not using that term loosely either, I finally realized it when I was starting to mix drinks before going to class. But that's a whole different story...Back on topic, help plz!!! Thx in advance guys.

NutCrackerr · #2 11-02-2006, 01:58 PM

FREEBIRD!

illeagle · #3 11-02-2006, 02:04 PM

I'd try learning at least one popular song from a variety of bands that people would make requests to hear. That way people aren't totally disappointed that you can't play the exact song they request.

MiamiNole · #4 11-02-2006, 02:13 PM

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FREEBIRD!

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lol, I always spend 5 mins trying to explain to some random drunk that I cant play the solo on my regular acoutic. They just simply can't comprehend what I'm saying.

Dominic · #5 11-02-2006, 02:27 PM

Freebird

NajdorfDefense · #6 11-02-2006, 02:36 PM

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Freebird

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What song is it, that you wanna hear?

scotchnrocks · #7 11-02-2006, 02:44 PM

Brown Eyed Girl is easy and very popular.

curtis012 · #8 11-02-2006, 02:52 PM

piano man

The X-Factor · #9 11-02-2006, 02:57 PM

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Freebird

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KilgoreTrout · #10 11-02-2006, 02:59 PM

The typical Pink Floyd stuff: Wish you were here, mother, pigs, fearless, etc.

Social Distortion's Bad Luck is simple (F/C/G) and is a decent tune.

Redemption Song is simple and popular, too.

Led Zep stuff like Tangerine, Over the hills..., hey hey what can I do....

Green Day stuff like good riddance

GNR... used to love her... patience.... that crap