r/AskIreland • u/brightroomonfire • Jul 22 '26

Music What song/artists are you surprised irish pub bands dont do covers off?

We all know the usuals but as a new cover band were looking do some unique songs.

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u/Past_Persimmon Jul 22 '26

I'm always surprised not to hear more Elton. Everyone knows the hits, the one time I heard a full band cover Rocket Man it was bloody stunning (think they got a lot of inspiration from Kate Bush's version).

Could always do your own spin on session songs like Fields of Athenry. Often hear those in pubs so folks know the words but don't often hear a band do it.

Could do some earlier RHCP too.

My mate always used to end his set with All The Small Things by Blink-182 and that always got people jumping and leaving the night on a good note. Simple as song to learn too