list of songs

As I was going through songs that I like, I decided that there were endless possibilities that it was impossible...  but I had to chose some I guess. So I reluctantly made up this list. Reluctantly, because I had to leave out so many others that I like. And me liking a song and choosing what is good for the students is a whole 'nother thing...

to be honest, while a part of me doesn't want to repeat the same kind of stuff we did as the last concert, part of me still wants to do songs by Creedence Clearwater Revival, or something similar to them, since they have simple chord progressions and simple chordal structures that are so basic that learning them can really teach you a lot about playing non classical music that are applicable to all sorts of music, including classical. Sort of like learning early Mozart before you move onto heavy stuff like Brahms, and Shostakovich.

but I made up this tentative list partially to give you more ideas. I will try to make a decision this week as to continue with songs like creedence clearwater revival's or something else.

but here's the list. this will at the very least introduce you to some decent songs if you never heard them, or get your imagination going as to what could you do with your instrument in playing these songs. also, watching Michael Jackson videos is ALWAYS educational!


In this list, I tried to draw from as many time periods and genres as I could come up with in a short amount of time. i'm sure I'm missing a whole lots of categories... but here they go for now.

waiting - oi va voi
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=67hpqmB6Kjs

lonely boy - the black keys
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=a_426RiwST8

dream on - aerosmith
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yyfNHlqymP8

dull life - yeah yeah yeahs (I played in this album. Not this track though)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JGKefxnyT6E

when i come around - green day
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i8dh9gDzmz8

top of the world - carpenters
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FDPMmaHWj1I

paradise city - guns n roses
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Rbm6GXllBiw

toxic - britney spears
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOZuxwVk7TU
(had to throw this in there)

bad - michael jackson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dsUXAEzaC3Q

rolling in the deep - adele
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rYEDA3JcQqw

help - the beatles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yWP6Qki8mWc

come together - the beatles
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OEo9Bh679wM

jolene - dolly parton
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qGEubdH8m0s

billie jean - michael jackson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Zi_XLOBDo_Y

and anything by nirvana
like this gem, come as you are - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vabnZ9-ex7o

and here are some suggestions sent to me by Iris. Thanks Iris! But I will link the "original" videos here instead of the covers, so we don't end up covering a cover...

mission impossible theme
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2QlplayAjM4

smooth criminal - michael jackson
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h_D3VFfhvs4 (such a good video!)

and as an extra,
that's me on the cello on this yeah yeah yeahs track
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yUpNcDocqjo


Let me know if you like any of these songs!!!