[Hobs911]

I saw a topic about busking recently and searched but can seem to find it. Im goin up to Birmingham this weekend at a big park to see if I can make a few bucks and for the experience. I remeber Frankyz saying american woman and anything that apeals to the general public is good so heres the few ive got so far. Songs would be much appreciated.

Blowin in the wind
american woman
ticket to ride
here comes the sun
hotel california

[dadfad]

(I think Rick said "American Pie.)

Also, from an old topic...

You have to gear your list to fit your perceived audience (if making money has anything to do with it). A shopping district full of more mature upscale shoppers prefer tunes that are different to the ones preferred by college students for example. An old Dylan or Beatles might get you a few marks from mature German shoppers, Wonderwall will most likely not. Younger people might prefer more current tunes like Wonderwall (they are also generally poor and cheap tippers!). Some kinds of tunes are of interest across the board. Acoustic blues (especially using a slide) if skillfully done is one of them. If you don't have a large repertoire already and are just getting it together you're better off learning a cross-section of artists. Famous ones are usually best. Learn a Dylan or two, a Beatles or two, an acoustic Stones maybe. An acoustic Hendrix is definately a plus. An acoustic Zep and a Clapton/Cream won't hurt, like (agghhh... "Tears In Heaven"). And a couple of more current ones (stick to the more pop-type that non-musicians hear on the radio and buy their CDs the most.) Maybe a Cobain-ish tune, etc. Remember that you are for the most part playing for un-musical people. Their tastes are generally simple. They don't even understand the difference really between tunes made for acoustic solo and an electric band. So you need a decent selection of artists. A broad selection of artists is probably more important than a broad selection of actual tunes. Someone says "Hey, can you play "Blowing In The Wind?" (Können he  spielen "Blasend Im Wind?") you can say "How's "Tamborine Man?" and almost always that's cool. Same thing if they ask for something ridiculous to even attempt on an acoustic like "Crosstown Traffic." Usually "Hey Joe" will be just fine.

Anyway, know your target audience and get as large a rep of artists as possible. And have fun.

[CrostCluck]

That sounds intresting, good luck with it.

Maybe you should try playing 'for you' by Springsteen.