Post subject: Most Commerically Sucessful but Obscure songs?
My band and I had a little falling out over what songs to cover at a gig.
After suggesting some Arcade Fire and U2 our front man suspiciously came out that we were only allowed to play "really popular" songs. This, to him, meant my suggestions (despite performing better in the charts in some cases) all had to be dropped, whereas his (Paramour, Foo Fighters and Razorlight) could be kept.
This really wound me up as I knew it was just a way to get my song choices off the list.
Now I need to come up with some great obscure songs which also performed well in the charts to keep some really good music on the setlist. The more recent the better.
Any ideas?
I've so far suggested "No Surprises" by Radiohead which reached No. 4 in the UK - more than any of his suggestions.
you should kick him in the nuts _________________ "I would expect something wrong with the poll if the chart favorite was not the poll winner" - naples 12-8-11
"I was hoping he was gone for good, guess it was just too much to ask" - polythene pam 05-10-12
"Nickelback > Radiohead" - bork 05-14-12
Maybe the album charts are a better place to look than the singles chart for music that's good but also sold well. The top 40 normally always stinks. _________________ Shut up mate you're boring!
Oasis could be risky though, with songs like "Wonderwall" being way too overplayed.
Then play "Don't Look Back in Anger". It's a much better song, anyway.
Also, tell your friend that this guy swedenman on this website you belong to has never even heard of Razorlight and will probably shoot himself in the head if he hears U2's name one more time. That should show him what's popular and what's not
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The Beatles? Oasis?
