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    I know SOME of us are against cowbells, have no use for them, wish they would just go away but.....if you have a fav cowbell song, stand up and be counted! Post a great cowbell-driven song and no Swiss pasture sounds paleeze. I'll start:
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    We're An American Bland (intentional misspelling).
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    Honky Tonk woman. (Stones)
    Stolen from EddieV:
    Boom, ching, boom boom ching, fuggadugga fuggadugga fuggadugga crash. Rinse, Repeat ad-nauseum.

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    'Still I'm Sad' -- from the first Blackmore's Rainbow LP (an instrumental cover of the Yardbirds song).
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    Wait...you mean every song isn't supposed to be driven by the cowbell???

    Tex

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    Mississippi queen .....



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    Sticking with the Procol Harum theme:
    Two more great songs driven by the incomparable B.J. Wilson's cow bell: Bringing Home the Bacon and The Unquiet Zone.

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    I've always liked the subtle cowbell in Gold Dust Woman ...

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    Oye Como Va....Santana

    Low Rider.....War

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    Quote Originally Posted by Markadiddle View Post
    Honky Tonk woman. (Stones)
    This is my favorite. We play a cover of this, but I don't own a cowbell. I just use the side of the stick on the bell of the top hat. It sounds close enough.....and I'm not buying a cowbell for just the one song. It's funny how everyone recognizes that song just by the cowbell intro, LOL. By the time the slide guitar comes in, the dance floor is packed.
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    First song, first Led Zeppelin album..



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    Animals: "Gimme Some Lovin'" American version

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    Nazareth - Hair of the Dog

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    Night Train, Welcome to the Jungle, Dont Fear the Reaper, Livewire (Motley Crue), too many more to name. The cowbell has its place, maybe limited, maybe specific, but definitely the right tool for those situations.

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    I like the way Steven Adler uses cowbell in "Welcome To The Jungle".

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    Don't fear the reaper BOC
    Technique doesn't mean **** if you can't blast beat and spin sticks - Steve Gadd

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    Free - all right now.

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    Van Halen for my vote




    studio version sounds better plus you don't have to watch David around 2:40
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    Quote Originally Posted by slinglander View Post
    I know SOME of us are against cowbells, have no use for them, wish they would just go away but.....if you have a fav cowbell song, stand up and be counted! Post a great cowbell-driven song and no Swiss pasture sounds paleeze. I'll start:
    Procol Harum Whiskey Train:
    60's n 70's rock was bad ***!
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    Gay Bar- Electric Six
    (Didn't include a video because it isn't very appropriate) But there is a lotta cowbell in the second section.
    Technique doesn't mean **** if you can't blast beat and spin sticks - Steve Gadd

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    Quote Originally Posted by slinglander View Post
    I know SOME of us are against cowbells, have no use for them, wish they would just go away but....
    Who would that be, and why ? If that is true, would someone be willing to explain right here, all the terrible things about this one particular instrument ?

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    - Zack

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    Quote Originally Posted by JoePasko View Post
    Who would that be, and why ? If that is true, would someone be willing to explain right here, all the terrible things about this one particular instrument ?


    They sound like crap and belong in the junk pile right next to china cymbals.

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    Quote Originally Posted by rickthedrummer View Post
    They sound like crap and belong in the junk pile right next to china cymbals.
    Ouch!!

    all the best...

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    Guess I don't have to say,"Wait for it, wait for it....wait for it."
    SONOR 6 pc Special Edition 3007's red maple, old Pearl Brass 14x6 FF snare, Yamaha Tour Custom maple 8 pc., Tama 4 pc., honey amber B/B, Ludwig Supralite chrome 14x6.5 steel snare, Paiste, Saluda & Zildjian
    Loaned out Slingerland upgraded 4 pc 1963 black, wrapped maple + 14" Pearl birch FT
    The Almighty Speed King pedal, Speed Cobra, Sonor Single

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