Songs you MUST LEARN TO PLAY - Play These At Every Gig

"The Quiet Beatle" Thank you so much for honoring George that way. That's exactly how I like to remember him. I love that guy.

As a weekend warrior for the last 50 years it does my heart good to see musicians even thinking about playing to the room. More often than not it seems musicians tend to play what they want to play at any given moment. My hats off to you for your diligence! As a wedding band leader for years I had no choice but to learn to read a room - picking wrong songs at a wedding can be deadly. In general I would at least like to see musicians get a better sense of when to call a slow song, this is critical not just at weddings but all gigs. You've got to watch for that sudden drop in energy after a few up tempo selections. I think this is a good place to start for those who haven't put much thought into it. Thanx for your insights Frank!

Everyone always sings along "LayyyyyyLa" Can't help it.

I'm 65 yo...I first picked up a guitar at 13...I learned to play and chord one with a Beatles fake book...it was the best "etude" on the planet to learn chords, finger independence, chordal harmonies and melody...and just damn good song structure...this list of yours is uncanny, b/c I keep these same songs in my repertoire...I might throw in "Dead or Alive", "Norwegian Wood", and a few others...but yea, this is good stuff...thank you for sharing.

1. Piano Man billy joel 2. Stand By Me John Lennon version 3. Here Comes The Sun George Harrison 4 Wonder Wall by Oasis 5 Layla (acoustic version) Eric Clapton

On a whim I pulled out “Day in the Life”. After the show I got kudos from the manager who was apparently a big Beatles fan. Great tune!

I have been playing guitar since 1974. I am a solo finger style melodic guitar player. I think James Taylor goes over very beautiful. Fire and rain and you got a friend knock them dead. And there’s nothing like the good old classic song on any Sunday. Beatles songs always are great and so are the Eagles. I haven’t been playing out in quite a while because Covid got the best of everybody. I need to get back out and play more, I’m a very experienced guitar player. I am 70 years old. Can learn and play just about anything I want. Harmonica solos never mind I play those on guitar. They really sound super cool but it’s really hard to do anyway thanks for the video. You got some great ideas. Have a great night.👍😄😎🎼🎵🎶🎸

Good songs. Blister in the Sun was always one to get a response, even from the mortuary crowds.

This is awesome. Wow.

72 now, but me and a buddy played clubs, house/yard/block parties, and you name it for several years in the suburban Detroit area. We're both self taught on acoustic, electric, and vocals. We had quite a following! Best times anyone could have with their clothes on!

I learned "Something" by the Beatles to play anytime someone says "play something." But then I never remember to play it when it happens!

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Well spoken! I've had to learn so many songs that I didn't necessarily like but I knew I could get the crowd going. The trick is to find stuff you still like to play but people will gravitate to. My go to's: Gimme 3 Steps, American Girl, 2 tickets to Paradise, My Sharona, Jessie's Girl, things like that. Hell, even Friend in Low Places. Everyone has heard them and these songs make no one angry. Remember what you're getting paid for when you gig. People want to sing along and buy more drinks.

You are amazing!! Great video and great suggestions! I played clubs for 30 years and you nailed it!!!!

Great suggestions!

Mate I like your honesty...I play both the electric and acoustic guitar.. I don't think I have enough guts to perform live professionally. But I do sing for family and small groups of friends.. I find your videos both insightful and educational. I'm happy that you are following your passion . So thank you and I look forward to seeing more content from you 🙏

I’m glad I found your videos today my friend you are a treasure thank you for the tips 👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻👏🏻

Great post! We all “profile” our audience. When the bachelorettes walk in Drops of Jupiter crushes wonderwall etc…older crowd dock of the bay….sometimes the 25yr old requests Cat Stevens 😂 you never know! We move the radio dial till it hits right

Thanks for all of these tips man, I love your channel.

This video is very helpful to me