5 Guaranteed Crowd-Pleasers for Local Gigs

Looking for the best cover songs for live gigs? These 5 tracks have consistently lifted crowds, saved flat sets, and earned me more rebookings than I care to admit. Whether you’re a solo musician, part of a cover band, or working the pub circuit with backing tracks, these songs are reliable crowd-pleasers that actually work on stage.

In this video, I’ll break down why each one works, what kind of crowd it suits, and how I arrange them to get the most out of each performance. Then I’ll play a decent chunk of each track, shortened for time, but enough to show you how it fits in a real-world setlist.

🎶 Songs in this video:
Blurred Lines – Robin Thicke
Chicken Fried – Zac Brown Band
Forget You – CeeLo Green
You Can Call Me Al – Paul Simon
Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars / Mark Ronson

🎧 Want to get backing tracks for your own gig? I use Karaoke Version - it’s where I get most of mine: https://www.karaoke-version.com/?aff=172

🎵 Want an interactive app to rehearse, mix stems, or perform live? I use Jamzone - grab it here: https://www.jamzone.com/?aff=172

🎤 Want more songs that save gigs?
▶️ Watch Part 1 here    • 5 Must Know Songs to Instantly Hype Up Any...  

👇 For more advice on building a great setlist, handling live crowds, and getting repeat gigs as a cover musician: 🎥 Advice for Gigging Musicians    • Advice  

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