My band and i are suppose to do a performance for a function in 2 weeks. Since we usually assess the crowd's preference of songs and sing songs according to their test, we were wondering what songs would capture the attention of ppl of say around ages from 40 above. Our band is a semiacoustic acapella band..the only instrument we use is a guitar and the rest of it modiefied with voice. Can anybody suggest a good song which would be appreciated by ppl above 40? So far we've come up with "Sway " (by Michael Buble) and "Stand by me" by Ben E. King.
2007-03-13 02:54:39 · 16 answers · asked by Liz^24 4 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music
*TYPO ------- "Test" = preference
2007-03-13 02:55:50 · update #1
Try Earth Wind & Fire, Marvin Gaye, The Temptations, stuff like that, the rest of the suggestions were BORING!
2007-03-13 04:27:35 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
You can't wrap it up in just one song. I'm 39 - I was 18 in 1985, so I like a lot of the 80s music. That's where I was in high school and college.
Now, I go out with people who are 45 and older, and they know all the words to Fergalicious, Sexy Back, My Humps, etc. If they're cool parents, they are also into what their kids listen to.
As well as all that, if we're out dancing, Super Freak by Rick James, Brick House, etc - funk is great to dance to. and for some stupid reason, every loves Play That Funky Music White Boy although I'd be happy if I never heard that song again. Someone mentioned Marvin Gaye - a lot of people in their 40s got into Motown back in the 80s as well.
No Michael Buble or Celine Dion please! That stuff will put them to sleep!
2007-03-13 11:46:13 · answer #2 · answered by sandand_surf 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
40+humm
Country Roads, Rocky Mountain High-John Denver
Lay Lady Lay Bob Dylan
Blowing in the Wind, Puff the Magic Dragon, Lemon Song Peter Paul and Mary
Rhiannon, the Chain, Crystal Fleetwood Mac
Promises, Layla Eric Clapton
Any of John Denver's songs are enjoyed by people over 40. The songs would be good for your type of setup.
There are also a number of songs by Dan Fogelburg that would be condusive.
Eric Clapton Layla is probably too much but Promises would fit your format.
2007-03-13 10:05:25 · answer #3 · answered by juncogirl3 6 · 1⤊ 1⤋
Why not try After the Goldrush, written by Neil Young but performed on record back in the 70s by a Brit girl group called Prelude? Acapella at its best. How about " The Way you look tonight "? Really really different and never been done, but early Everly Brothers, such as Devoted to You or So Sad?
2007-03-13 10:05:33 · answer #4 · answered by bodian 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I'm 44 and the songs I would like to hear would be like,
Cat Stevens, John Denver,Maybe some Peter Frampton, Bob Seger, Jim Croce, Harry Chapin. Now, when I say Frampton and Seger, I'm talkin' about slower tunes, you say acoustic, right?
For girls, I would say:
Linda Ronstsdt, Joan Baez,Carly Simon,NatalieMerchant,Stevie Nicks, Cindy Lauper.
C'mon people, they only have an ACOUSTIC GUITAR. REMEMBER?
Good Luck with this. It would be nice if you let us know how it went. Thanx!!!
2007-03-13 10:24:35 · answer #5 · answered by ♪♪♫ DINO ♪♫♪ 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
A lot of songs from the "80's" are a good choice...for the over 40's crowd...lol...lol...Ben E. King is like for the "70 and older crowd" ...lol...lol...check out artist like....Donna Sommers..Turn Down the Lights....Madonna's Bordeline....some Micheal Jackson...just do a search on song lyrics from the 80's...you'll find many of songs that can be song acapella.
2007-03-13 10:02:13 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 2⤋
So far i have noticed that the song's picked are slow tempo songs, they are forty not dead. My mom is in her late forties and she love to go out dancing. Her preferences are mainly shag music, but she also likes songs like "brick house" "Mustang Sally" and of course the never fail electric slide. Just don't play a lot of even toned music or you may find your audience will get bored very fast.
2007-03-13 10:03:04 · answer #7 · answered by Looking to spend some money 2 · 1⤊ 1⤋
"Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison - it's so much fun. Or, if your lead singer is female, you could do "Killing me Softly with his song" by Roberta Flack. I also like "Midnight Train to Georgia" and Breaking Up is Hard to do." There are so many great Oldies out there. Good luck and have fun! :)
2007-03-13 10:02:59 · answer #8 · answered by Queen Bee 4 · 2⤊ 0⤋
when old songs are much appriciated you'll fall in love and it feels and served you right.I think oldies songs are very sentimental into lyrics some aren't, it depends on the tasted buds of the listener.the song is for young and old for them to appriciate.my dad used to sing a song for me, instead of a lulullaby .if your interested in and love the old songs like 1960's try the love song or slow rocks for relax-ation.
2007-03-13 10:05:34 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any song from Barry Manilow should be okay(like Beyond the Sea, Venus, etc.).
2007-03-13 10:01:10 · answer #10 · answered by Pleasehelp:( 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋