What is the worst song you ever had to play?

[moxham123]

Over the years, I have had to play lots of songs I did not like at all and the list would be too long to mention here. But, one song that stands out as excrutiatingly embarrassing would have to be M. C. Hammer's You Can't Touch This. I was in a wedding and party band called Private Affair back in the late 80's and early 90's that did lots of cheesy tunes like the Chicken Dance and the band wanted to do You Can't Touch This much to my dismay. Since I play bass and sing, nobody else could try to "rap" and play, I was "elected" to rap and the guitar player said he would play bass on it. We did it at a couple gigs and it was awful. I finally told the guys that I never wanted to do that tune again. I know there are videos from a couple wedding receptions we did where I am rapping and I would love to get them and burn them. I am sure it was not a good thing to see or hear.

[DirtySanchez]

There has been a clear understanding in every band I've ever been in.

If 1 person does not want to play it, it doesn't get played.

+ in Fedup we write all of it so, Never does this happen.

The side effects- We do a few covers, but have the agreement above.
Actually we're gonna rotate some new covers in because some are wearing on us already.

I've never done this for money, maybe someday I'll be able to choke down my pride and appease the masses, but I'm still full of piss and vinegar at this point.

[bassist_25]

I'm more embarrased by poor performance than actual material. I would rather play cheesy 80s covers and kick ass at it than play "serious" music and shit all over the stage.

However, I was once considering joining a band and got a sample setlist. One of the songs was Holla Back Girl by Gwen Staffani (band had a male lead vocalist). Yeah, I'm glad I didn't join that band. Rob did once suggest The Saftey Dance. Kenny and I voiced our reservations on that. LOL

[alfred]

"play that funky music" i hated that song

[Colton]

Jenny Jenny. I'd rather just cut my fingers off and be done with it than play that.

[songsmith]

I played "Color My World" once with someone, yikes I despise that song.
I'm kinda with Paul, though, I'd rather gag my way through a bad song than give a bad performance of a good one. We play this song called, "Theme Time," a rollercoaster-fast instrumental that I invariably doink up beyond recognition during my solo break. They just HAVE to play that one first at every show. I hear my break coming and just dread it, and I'm not even warmed-up yet, and the band hits the stop and I do my little 8-beat run, and it sounds like somebody dropped a bag of tin cans down a flight of stairs.
Oh, I had to sing, "Wind Beneath my Wings" at my sister's wedding. I guess I sang okay, but having to learn that song was torture.--->JMS

[CCdrums]

I played "Color My World" once with someone, yikes I despise that song.
I'm kinda with Paul, though, I'd rather gag my way through a bad song than give a bad performance of a good one. We play this song called, "Theme Time," a rollercoaster-fast instrumental that I invariably doink up beyond recognition during my solo break. They just HAVE to play that one first at every show. I hear my break coming and just dread it, and I'm not even warmed-up yet, and the band hits the stop and I do my little 8-beat run, and it sounds like somebody dropped a bag of tin cans down a flight of stairs.
Oh, I had to sing, "Wind Beneath my Wings" at my sister's wedding. I guess I sang okay, but having to learn that song was torture.--->JMS

John...did you ever know that you're my hero?
I actually sang "Color my world", can you believe that one! We were messing around and probably a little gooned up and silly and I came out as "Mr. Mellow" and sang that song lying on the floor at the 4dees with my head on a pillow, covered up to my neck with a blanket. The microphone was resting on the pillow so I didn't even have to hold it. Now that's laid back! Randy Rutherford our bass player was laughing so hard he almost spit up...it was too funny

[Jared Michaels]

It is a toss up between give me three steps and Sharp dressed man.

I hate both of those songs!

And Jenny,Jenny is a strong 2nd place!

[floodcitybrass]

Well between my bands I have close to 500 songs that I readily play so theres lots of bad ones:

- The Bridal Dance Polka when It Lasts More than 20 minutes
- We did a Physcians party once and we sang a parody "Lets do Physicals" to Oliva Newton John's "Let's Get Physical"
- Happy Birthday.... Seems like bands can never freaking sing happy birthday. Everyone always waits for everyone: "Haa Haaa Haaa peeeeeeeeeeeeeee birthday to....... Happy Birthday dear (oh shit what was his name)......"
- Rock n Roll All Night just because kiss sucks
- Theme to I Love Lucy

[Killjingle]

Rock n Roll All Night just because kiss sucks

I agree

[bassist4life2004]

Devil Inside by INXS a while back accidently got voted into our roster, and i will admit, i voted for it cuz it was pretty easy.....i didn't think about the consequences.

[Mikey Wax]

Rock n Roll All Night just because kiss sucks

I agree

I'll third that one!

[Feelgood]

I hated anytime I had to cover Killswitch Engage.

[Mikey Wax]

I'm not a fan of covering anything. I've been in fair share of cover bands. I just REALLY like playing stuff I was involved in writing. It sometimes takes more talent to learn a cover note for note than a shitty original, but it's just the way I feel.

[nightcrawler_steve]

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[Mikey Wax]

I've been in fair share of cover bands.




It sometimes takes more talent to learn a cover note for note than a shitty original, but it's just the way I feel.

[DirtySanchez]

I've been in fair share of cover bands.




It sometimes takes more talent to learn a cover note for note than a shitty original, but it's just the way I feel.

Nobody cares how you feel. Quit trying to start shit. hahaha!

ELITIST! This is how covers vs. OG arguments start. You say something like that and then some cover guy says how "Just cuz its original don't mean it's good." and then a bunch of underhanded sarcasm,and then subtle stabs at bands, followed by not so subtle stabs at personal issues, then names get called,and then all hell breaks loose,and then someone pms a mod about someones feelings getting hurt, and then threats ensue and childish stabs in upcoming shows threads occur and then someones perfectly good intentioned thread gets locked, and then personal threats are made, and finally someone gets banned. Are you trying to get banned?

CALMDOWNEVERYONELETSKEEPITCIVIL!!!

sorry for shouting.

OH WAIT! You said......OMG I'm sorry. Forget what I just said.

[Mikey Wax]

Yeah, I tried to have the entire argument in my own post. Just wanted to avoid all of the bullshit.

[DirtySanchez]

Yeah, I tried to have the entire argument in my own post. Just wanted to avoid all of the bullshit.

I saw it. I LAFT!

[sunsetbass]

jessies girl. i only play it at practice to get under jarreds skin. lol

[slackin@dabass]

wicked game. it's not a bad song... just boring. and paralyzer. ugh. i hate that song. sometimes, i cry at night thinking about having to play these songs. i think everytime i see them on the set list i die a little inside.

[Banned]

"Keep Your Hands to Yourself", "Pretty Woman", and "Mony Mony" need to be stricken from the playlists of all bands....ESPECIALLY MINE!

[ToonaRockGuy]

"Keep Your Hands to Yourself", "Pretty Woman", and "Mony Mony" need to be stricken from the playlists of all bands...

+1,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000,000.

[JakeWilliams]

wicked game. it's not a bad song... just boring. and paralyzer. ugh. i hate that song. sometimes, i cry at night thinking about having to play these songs. i think everytime i see them on the set list i die a little inside.

How do you not like Paralyzer?

[nickisrb]

Wonderful Tonight, Show Me How To Live, or Lips Of An Angel.