What song should my band cover?

The essential playlists for any cover band

• Livin’ on a Prayer. — Bon Jovi.
• Pour Some Sugar On Me. — Def Leppard.
• I Can’t Drive 55. — Sammy Hagar.
• Rock ‘n’ Roll All Night. — Kiss.
• Highway to Hell. — AC/DC.
• You Dropped a Bomb on Me. — The Gap Band.
• Getup Offa That Thing. — James Brown.
• Fantastic Voyage. — Lakeside.

What songs can you play in a band?

1. “Don’t Stop Believin'”—Journey. It’s no wonder that “Don’t Stop Believin'” takes the top spot.
2. “Sweet Home Alabama”—Lynyrd Skynyrd.
3. “Sweet Child O’ Mine”—Guns N’ Roses.
4. “Livin’ on a Prayer”—Bon Jovi.
5. “Jessie’s Girl”—Rick Springfield.
6. “Sweet Caroline”—Neil Diamond.
7. “Brown Eyed Girl”—Van Morrison.
8. “Summer of ’69″—Bryan Adams.

What are some good songs to do a cover to?

Here are some of the best cover songs.

• Hallelujah by Jeff Buckley.
• Wagon Wheel by Old Crow Medicine Show.
• I Will Always Love You by Whitney Houston.
• Landslide by Smashing Pumpkins.
• All Along the Watchtower by Jimi Hendrix.
• Moon River by Frank Ocean.
• The Man Who Sold the World by Nirvana.
• Take Me to the River by Talking Heads.

What songs do wedding bands play?

Below you’ll find a ready-made playlist of the best wedding party songs.

• Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It) – Beyoncé
• Summer of ’69 – Bryan Adams.
• Sweet Child O’ Mine – Guns N’ Roses.
• Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Michael Bublé
• Dancing in The Moonlight – Toploader.
• On the Floor – Jennifer Lopez.
• Valerie – Amy Winehouse.

What is most covered song ever?

Yesterday
According to Guinness World Records, “Yesterday” has the most cover versions of any song ever written. The song remains popular today with more than 1,600 recorded cover versions. Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) asserts that it was performed over seven million times in the 20th century alone.

Do cover bands have to pay for songs?

Anyone can cover anyone else’s song, and its creator cannot say no (that’s the compulsory part). But if you do cover a song, you must pay a royalty to the song’s creator (that’s the licensing part).

What is the most covered rock song?

According to Guinness World Records, “Yesterday” has the most cover versions of any song ever written. The song remains popular today with more than 1,600 recorded cover versions. Broadcast Music Incorporated (BMI) asserts that it was performed over seven million times in the 20th century alone.

How many songs should a band know?

3 is standard, but it’s usually 12-13 songs per set, so 35-40 is still about right. Forget about “perfect,” focus on “good enough” for now. Focus on signature lines, tempos, and harmonies . . . screw these up and people will actually notice.

What is the most copied song?

What are the top 10 most covered songs?

Rolling Stone Readers Pick the Top 10 Greatest Cover Songs

1. Jimi Hendrix – ‘All Along The Watchtower’
2. Johnny Cash – ‘Hurt’
3. Jeff Buckley – ‘Hallelujah’
4. Joe Cocker – ‘With A Little Help From My Friends’
5. Nirvana – ‘The Man Who Sold The World’
6. The Beatles – ‘Twist and Shout’
7. The White Stripes – ‘Jolene’