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SNL Gig - Part Deux - angusbn - 11-12-2009

A SNL producer, suitably impressed after a recent gig, approaches the band to do a prime time show - play two songs each less than 5 minutes - one from new material, one from their classic material (yes, all their songs are classic!). In an effort to appeal to the "unique music tastes" of the US audience, bolster their visibility down south, and show off their emmense talents, my choices would be:

1. The Last Recluse
2. It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken

Your choices?

P.S. This is a fib of course. Don't take it seriously. Just killing time during the concert lull.

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - Mr. Lahey - 11-12-2009

Interesting thought. As much as we Hip fans appreciate We Are The Same I'm not sure any of the songs under 5 mins would have enough mainstream appeal to impress an American (or Canadian for that matter) audience. If I had to choose anything from WATS it would be Morning Moon.

If WC still counts as new material I'd suggest The Lonely End of the Rink would be the best choice.

I really like the choice of It's A Good Life If You Don't Weaken. I'm a huge fan of this song and it's always delivered with somewhat of a chill.

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - Tthip - 11-12-2009

Mr. Lahey Wrote:I'm not sure any of the songs under 5 mins would have enough mainstream appeal to impress an American
There are pretty much only 2 songs that are over 5 minutes on WATS. (Suite, Struggle)

I would have to pick Recluse followed by Poets

Or maybe Dan Akroyd can pull some weight and have them perform 3 songs ala U2.
Then I would choose:
1. The Rock
2. NewOrleansWorld
3. Don't You Wanna See How It Ends

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - mojo_mattv - 11-12-2009

I thought you were serious lol. Goodlife is an excellent choice, and I'd throw in family band. (Love that song)

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - redhill - 11-12-2009

1. Frozen


2. Cordelia

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - sean.bonner - 11-12-2009

01 - The Lonely End Of The Rink
02 - Blow At High Dough

That could be right.

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - Shane Kroeker - 11-12-2009

01- Coffee Girl
02- Locked in the Trunk of a Car

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - thompson girl - 11-12-2009

01 Love is a First
02 Ahead by a Century

I personally don't think that ABAC is one of the Hip's best songs ever, but it seems to consistently make "top" lists. I remember listening to the Edge over Thanksgiving weekend and being a bit surprised that it made #3 in the top 200 songs of all time. Its a popular radio-play song, and if they played it on SNL, a lot of people would recognize it.

Here's the list btw, if anyone's interested: Top 200 songs of all time
(The Hip had a few songs in the list btw).

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - angusbn - 11-12-2009

I must say I do like the Frozen and Cordelia suggestions by redhill. Very good indeed.

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - mojo_mattv - 11-12-2009

Changed my answer, for the newer song Thompson Girl's right, Love is a First is a power house of a tune. I couldn't help but think that it'll definitely end up being a concert staple while at the Goodlife ACC show.

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - laliber - 11-12-2009

Frozen

Escape

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - Ry222 - 11-12-2009

Honey, Please
&
Good Life

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - Lizard King - 11-12-2009

hmm..

Morning Moon

Locked.

that would be cool i think

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - thebends - 11-12-2009

I'm pretty sure the boys would stand behind their new material, so at least one song from WATS.

1 Love is a First
2 M@W

Re: SNL Gig - Part Deux - rocketsan22 - 11-12-2009

Escape and Cordelia