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Songs I Want to Play
United Kingdom
Registrace 8. 04. 2020
We play the songs we love! Not for any profiteering, or for any acclaim. Just because we LOVE music. We hope you can take some pleasure too from our arrangements and covers of music by some of the most incredible artists of all time! We attempt to recreate the original studio sessions.
Songs I Want to Play - Live | Michael McDonald Special
Minute By Minute | Sweet Freedom | What A Fool Believes
With a long and illustrious career coming to fruition in the 1970s, Michael McDonald has been involved with countless hit records (both in his own right) and as a supporting artiste and backing vocalist.
After initially being involved with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan (to name but two) he later blossomed into one of LA’s "go to” session vocalists, for power ballads, soul, R&B, and pop - as well as developing an incredible solo career filled with hit records.
Here we are performing a selection of his most celebrated tracks in our Live Show at the New Adelphi Theatre, Salford in November 2022.
This was a huge challenge for the band as a whole, but equally, a very enjoyable performance to be involved in.
This medley features soaring lead Vocals from Darrell Smith, and vocal cameos from Meg Birch and Stephanie P (Stizz).
We hope you enjoy this early Christmas present, in what will be our final offering in the series of live performances from the show.
Watch this space for the release of our full “Songs I Want to Play - Live” show in its entirety. This will feature additional bonus tracks that we have not yet featured or released.
Merry Christmas everybody - and thank you so much for your support.
#michaelmcdonald #whatafoolbelieves #yachtrock #1970s #1980s #doobiebrothers #1980smusic #1970smusic #livemusic
With a long and illustrious career coming to fruition in the 1970s, Michael McDonald has been involved with countless hit records (both in his own right) and as a supporting artiste and backing vocalist.
After initially being involved with the Doobie Brothers and Steely Dan (to name but two) he later blossomed into one of LA’s "go to” session vocalists, for power ballads, soul, R&B, and pop - as well as developing an incredible solo career filled with hit records.
Here we are performing a selection of his most celebrated tracks in our Live Show at the New Adelphi Theatre, Salford in November 2022.
This was a huge challenge for the band as a whole, but equally, a very enjoyable performance to be involved in.
This medley features soaring lead Vocals from Darrell Smith, and vocal cameos from Meg Birch and Stephanie P (Stizz).
We hope you enjoy this early Christmas present, in what will be our final offering in the series of live performances from the show.
Watch this space for the release of our full “Songs I Want to Play - Live” show in its entirety. This will feature additional bonus tracks that we have not yet featured or released.
Merry Christmas everybody - and thank you so much for your support.
#michaelmcdonald #whatafoolbelieves #yachtrock #1970s #1980s #doobiebrothers #1980smusic #1970smusic #livemusic
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Songs I Want To Play - LIVE | Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan
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Songs I Want To Play - LIVE | Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan It gives us great pleasure to release our live performance of Kid Charlemagne by Steely Dan. The only band to find its way into our repertoire twice and the penultimate track in our series of “Songs I Want To Play - Live “ videos. This performance features another superb recreation of Larry Carlton’s iconic Solo by our Guitarist, Paul ...
Songs I Want To Play Live | Jill Scott and Angie Stone | Neo Soul Special
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Long Walk, Wish I Didn't Miss You and Golden by Jill Scott and Angie Stone. The Neo-Soul music scene is characterised by incredible musical arrangements, stunning vocal performances and gospel infused groove playing. In this live performance, we pay homage to two of the genre’s most iconic vocalists, Jill Scott and Angie Stone. This performance was recorded live in November 2022 at the New Adel...
Songs I Want To Play - Live | Something Got Me Started by Simply Red
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Formed in 1984, Simply Red are a funky UK based outfit that went on to achieve global success with a swathe of hits in the 1980s and 90s. Something Got Me Started featured on their album “Stars,” which went on to become one of the biggest selling albums in UK chart history. This song brings back so many memories for a large contingent within the band and we took great pleasure in recreating thi...
Everybody Wants To Rule The World by Tears For Fears | Songs I Want To Play - Live!
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One of the biggest synth pop records of the 1980s, Everybody Wants to Rule the World is a track we had real pleasure recreating back in November 2022 at The New Adelphi Theatre, Salford. Penned by the brilliant writing and production duo Roland Orzabal and Curt Smith (more widely known as Tears for Fears,) it was a real challenge for us to replicate live. A track for the synth heads, but equall...
If I Ever Lose My Faith In You by Sting | Songs I Want to Play Live
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Blurring the lines between Rock, Jazz and Pop, “If I Ever Lose My Faith in You” was one of our earliest Songs I Want to Play releases back in May 2020. The original record was the lead single from Sting’s album, “Ten Summoner’s tales” released in 1993 and featured the mercurial drumming talents of Vinnie Colaiuta. Jake wanted to pay homage to his hero Vinnie and selected this track. Catch him a...
Songs I Want to Play: Live - Rosanna by Toto
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Our latest Live release takes us back to the early 1980’s. A period of time in which virtuoso session players networked from album to album producing unmistakable signature performances and countless hit records. Rosanna, by Superband Toto - featured a stellar lineup including the track’s writer - David Paich, Guitarist Steve Lukather, and the unmistakable half-time shuffle of Drummer Jeff Porc...
Songs I Want to Play Live | Higher Love by Whitney Houston/Steve Winwood
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Back in August 2020 we enlisted Steph (Stizz) to take on Whitney Houston's powerhouse vocal - Higher Love. Our version gave a musical nod to it's writer and phenomenal organist/vocalist Steve Winwood. We hope you enjoy our take on this hit record, which has also experienced a recent resurgence as a remixed rerelease by Norwegian DJ and Producer Kygo in 2019. This was Steph's debut with the band...
Songs I Want To Play: Live - Peg
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Immediately one of the most recognisable tracks on Steely Dan’s critically acclaimed album Aja, Peg was the second Dan track we embarked upon and our 20th release back in Oct 2021. With an unmistakable horn intro, signature clavinet and Rhodes and of course the omnipresent backing vocals of Michael McDonald it was a real joy to perform this live during our theatre show in November 2022. Look ou...
Songs I Want to Play Live - Something About You | We Close Our Eyes | Get On Your Feet
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We are proud to release our 4th instalment from our live show! "The 80s Special", featuring the phenomenal Sounds of Level 42 - Something About You, Go West - We Close our Eyes and Gloria Estefan - Get On Your Feet! It is impossible to cover all of our favourite 80's tracks in one sitting - so we recreated a couple of British classics - and brought you some Latina Miami Sunshine by Gloria Estef...
Fly Into This Night by Gino Vannelli - Songs I Want to Play - Live!
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Fly Into this Night by Gino Vannelli is a harmonic feast for the ears. It gives us great pleasure to present the third instalment from our series of live performances at the New Adelphi Theatre in November 2022. A standout track on Gino's 1976 Album - "Gist of the Gemini", it features soaring synth lines, incredible vocals, and is ultimately one of the Canadian singer/musician/songwriter's most...
Too Young to Die by Jamiroquai - Songs I Want to Play - Live!
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Too Young to Die - a staple classic from the Jamiroquai catalogue performed Live at the New Adelphi Theatre in Salford by Songs I Want to Play. Jamiroquai played an enormous part in the early 90s Acid Jazz movement releasing disco inspired, funk filled hit after hit. Featuring the unmistakable talents of bass player Stuart Zender and Keyboards from Toby Smith, the earliest Jamiroquai lineup arg...
Sledgehammer by Peter Gabriel - Songs I Want To Play - Live!
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Sledgehammer is one of the most iconic tracks of the 1980s by Peter Gabriel. An era-defining pop record that featured the incredible Tony Levin on bass. Here it is performed Live @ The New Adlelphi Theatre, Salford by Songs I Want to Play. The song's video won a record nine MTV Video Music Awards at the 1987 MTV Video Music Awards and Best British Video at the 1987 Brit Awards. The song also sa...
Songs I Want To Play: LIVE SHOW - TICKETS ON SALE NOW!
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We bring you Songs I Want to Play - Live, our long-awaited gig wrapped up in a spectacle of animation performed by a blockbuster 12-piece band. You’ve been watching our rearrangements of the most iconic virtuoso studio sessions of all time with each of our video releases since March 2020. With well over half a million views worldwide, we now feel it’s time to perform them on the big stage in a ...
Songs I Want To Play 21 - Teaser Trailer
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Songs I Want To Play 21 - Teaser Trailer
The Christmas Song - Songs I Want To Play
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The Christmas Song - Songs I Want To Play
Songs I Want To Play at Educating Animators - Manchester Animation Festival
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Songs I Want To Play at Educating Animators - Manchester Animation Festival
Songs I Want To Play 20 - Peg by Steely Dan
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Songs I Want To Play 20 - Peg by Steely Dan
Songs I Want To Play 19 - The Music of Pages ft. Ole Børud
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Songs I Want To Play 19 - The Music of Pages ft. Ole Børud
P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson
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P.Y.T (Pretty Young Thing) by Michael Jackson
The 80s Collection - Level 42 - Something About You - Go West - Gloria Estefan
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The 80s Collection - Level 42 - Something About You - Go West - Gloria Estefan
Fly Into This Night - Gino Vannelli - Live
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Fly Into This Night - Gino Vannelli - Live
Kid Charlemagne - Steely Dan - Live in Manchester
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Kid Charlemagne - Steely Dan - Live in Manchester
Awesome job on my favorite Gino song! I'm very impressed and I think Gino would love it!!!!
What can I say you guys nailed a Gino Vannelli classic. Great job!
I discovered this cover during that pandemic... And this is just pure treasure to listen to. A jem. .😊
Redescubriendo al gran Gino. Absolutamente mi favorito de los 70s.
Bellísima versión. Magnífico vocalista.
Great job on this unique classic by the great GV!!!
Bellísima versión❤
Beautyfull
Оле Боруд невероятный музыкант, талантище❤🤩🤩🤩🤗👍👍👍👏👏👏👏👏 4:18 переход класс💃🎙🎶
Fantastic job! Thank you guys for introducing more people to the genius of the Vannelli brothers. Keep up the amazing work.
🎉🎉❤💞🎵🎶💎👏👏👏 wow! That s the way ! Greetings from Uruguay South America 🇺🇾🇺🇾
nice!
Really cool.
Great performance, nice horn arrangement
Sweet. No diss but I still like Patti Austin's vocals.
Well done cover, for sure. But the subject line is misleading - I expected this to be Gino.
Marvelois❤
Wow, absolutely fantastic!!!
Good!
Magnifico!
❤❤❤Awesome
WHAT A VOICE! What a Band.
Some of the greatest singers I've ever seen perform live love it ladies keep up the great work
Immigrant Song Zeppelin
Insane
Guys you sound great. Cheers from Mexico.
Ottima esecuzione. Bravi
Guys, this is beyond great. What you do is really really hard. (I play in a cover band and know exactly what it takes to cover this stuff) The Gino Vannelli song is one of your best. (and hardest) . Suggestion: Try an Alan Parsons song. (One Note Symphony, Eye in the Sky...) Thanks for making the world a better place.
Excellent performace, great arrangements WTG !!!
Love this song he is brilliant xx
Excellent
Woooooowww!!! Bravissimo fellas, congratulations 👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏👏
Nice vocals on one of the Vanelli brother's best songs. It would have been interesting to include the weird percussion thing going on at the end (I think Dido was responsible for that)
You guys are just marvelous ❤️ Perfect pitch and great voices. The band didn't miss a beat!!! Really happy you all posted this. Hope Michael got to see you're performance. I'm sure he would be thrilled!!!
LOVE this arrangement and super performance/production...
EXCELENTE MUYY BIEN HECHO
Excellent
👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼💪💪😎😎 the best
Great song choices. Love the bass player.
Who's on Bass? Nice!
Who the hell do you guys think you are taking on a Gino song that NOBODY can cover? The Nerve!! But...shit...you NAILED it! I've been a Gino fan since the 70s and I must say this is an excellent cover of an otherwise difficult song. That voice and that band...wow...just wow.
This is SO FANTASTIC - better than the original......yes i definitely subscribed!!!!!
I’ve been a fan of him since May of 1974. I was a senior in High School. Saw him in 1976 at the Forum in Los Angeles. So I think I know his music extremely well. You all nailed it. The horns added to it. The bass solo added to it. You totally maintain the overall structure still. Just great live gents!
Will you all be in the Chicago Area
Fantastic rendition. Thanks for covering this great track. 👍
❤
Loving the michael mcdonald esque background vocals too 😊
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Awesome job, guys!!!! 💥💃🏾🕺💃🏾🕺💃🏾🕺💃🏾
❤
.this always gives me goose bumps fabulous singer