Covers: What covers do you wish they'd try (new)? Which ones do you think they should stop?

Veddernarian

For me, new ones I wish they would try:
"That's the way", Led Zeppelin.  I always hear Stone on PJ Radio saying LZ is a favorite.  I think this one would work very well with Ed's voice.  Other than HOB Chicago Katrina Benefit, they really don't play Zeppelin covers.  I think "That's the way" would be amazing.
"I'd love to change the world", Ten Years After.  yeah, the lyrics are a little dated but seriously, can you imagine Mike wailing the guitar parts?  And Ed screaming the middle part like he does in Tremor Christ?  That would be a spectacle!
The ones I wish they would table:
RITFW - Nobody's version really does it for me.  I'm usually up in the stands and everybody on stage looks like they're having a bacchanal but I'm just waiting it out hoping they squeak out another song afterwards.
Baba O'Riley   - They do that song justice, actually really well.  But I think I've heard it, seen it way too many times.  Kicks off that end of concert depression.  To me it does. 

PB11041

Hard to imagine in this time we are alive all those yesterdays they let the records play a life wasted making their last exit with reruns of Baba and RIFTW.   

JimmyV

RITFW has been stale for years. I enjoy Baba but would much rather hear a Pearl Jam song in that slot.

CopperTom

No covers

Crew

Veddernarian said:

"I'd love to change the world", Ten Years After.  yeah, the lyrics are a little dated but seriously, can you imagine Mike wailing the guitar parts?  And Ed screaming the middle part like he does in Tremor Christ?  That would be a spectacle!

Been saying this for years!  Came here to post it.  

It's right down the middle of their wheelhouse and aligns with their message (esp. now). 

For those unfamiliar:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eOCtHjQKySw

fgdanzi

RITFW needs a rest for sure 

tylermoore

JimmyV said:

RITFW has been stale for years. I enjoy Baba but would much rather hear a Pearl Jam song in that slot.

I still like the energy that Baba brings into an arena energy, like Detroit 2014. I can’t remember the last show I went to where people were just LOVING RITFW though. Definitely stale. However I have a feeling that one won’t be going anywhere soon. 

pjsteelerfan

Don't mind covers, just hope they limit them to one or two a show. They have a large enough catalog of songs that don't get played enough.

TinaE

Veddernarian said:

For me, new ones I wish they would try:
"That's the way", Led Zeppelin.  I always hear Stone on PJ Radio saying LZ is a favorite.  I think this one would work very well with Ed's voice.  Other than HOB Chicago Katrina Benefit, they really don't play Zeppelin covers.  I think "That's the way" would be amazing.
"I'd love to change the world", Ten Years After.  yeah, the lyrics are a little dated but seriously, can you imagine Mike wailing the guitar parts?  And Ed screaming the middle part like he does in Tremor Christ?  That would be a spectacle!
The ones I wish they would table:
RITFW - Nobody's version really does it for me.  I'm usually up in the stands and everybody on stage looks like they're having a bacchanal but I'm just waiting it out hoping they squeak out another song afterwards.
Baba O'Riley   - They do that song justice, actually really well.  But I think I've heard it, seen it way too many times.  Kicks off that end of concert depression.  To me it does. 

Oh yes, Led Zeppelin ... "Over the hills and far away" or how about "Soul Kitchen" by The Doors?

IgotshitID

A tragically hip song should be played in Canada this tour

erocshifty

"Town Called Malice" by The Jam. I've been in love with this song since it was used as an opening montage in The Walking Dead - "The Cell" (season 7 episode 3). I feel like PJ could nail this song:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3Ht3XFw4x1I

RF283499

I have had enough of The Who covers. How about the Stones or Zeppelin instead. 
 

Merkin Baller

RF283499 said:

I have had enough of The Who covers. How about the Stones or Zeppelin instead. 
 

I'll take Baba or Love Reign o'er Me any day over RITFW or Sonic Reducer.

But yeah, I would love some Stones or Zep covers too.

chitownp76

Think it was San Diego in 2013 they covered Van Halen Aint Talkin Bout Love and that was killer. Would love to hear that

mace1229

I’d like
to hear I Don’t Like Mondays - Boomtown Rats

rvapete

From the current catalog I wish they'd play Arms Aloft (Joe Strummer & Mescaleros) more and Driven to Tears (Police) was epic NYC 2016.  RITFW and Baba are great but I'd like to see Breath get more penultimate play. 

As for new covers I'd go with "Roadhouse Blues" by the Doors. I think Eddie would kill the vocals. I'm partial to The Clash so maybe go off the beaten path with "Card Cheat" since PJ rocks crescendo tunes. 

PB11041

chitownp76 said:

Think it was San Diego in 2013 they covered Van Halen Aint Talkin Bout Love and that was killer. Would love to hear that

Hartford 2x, Spokane once.  Never anywhere else.

LC

After this first single, I've been on a big Talking Heads binge this past week.  How about 'Life During Wartime'?

Long Red

I could probably go with hearing Rockin in the Free World again, but to each his own.

MG79478

They should retire most covers... especially crazy mary and last kiss.  But keep the pink floyd, TOTD, crown of thorns, and most importantly... little wing.

lexicondevil

Unless you're busking on a street corner, I don't see any point in playing covers unless you are going to completely change it. I definitely do not need to hear PJ play anything by the Who or Floyd ever again. It's been done to death and then some. If they play a cover I'd like to be surprised with arrangement or something obscure that many people might mistake for an original.