Thursday Throwback: “Can’t Get Enough” by Bad Company
This week’s Thursday Throwback pick is one of my favorite tracks in the history of rhythm gaming, one that I play on a regular basis. This song also happens to be from one of my favorite artists, as well. What a coincidence, hey?
British rock band Bad Company formed in 1973, and were active on and off until 2010. The band released over ten studio albums, five live albums, and over 25 singles, earning them a number of multi-platinum records. The band has only had two songs released for Rock Band: Shooting Star, featured on the Rock Band 2 disc, and this week’s Thursday Throwback pick, Can’t Get Enough.
Can’t Get Enough was the Bad Company’s breakthrough hit, which rocketed up the charts to the top of the US charts, and still remains one of the band’s most popular songs. Originally released for Rock Band on the last week of November in 2010, it was the first song released after Rock Band 3 that didn’t feature Keys, prompting (now clearly unfounded) fears that future DLC would not feature Keys charts.
This song is fun on all instruments. 4-tier guitar has that iconic riff which will keep your fingers in check, and includes two solos, one in the middle and one at the end. 2-tier bass is one of my favorite bass charts, which never gets boring or repetitive, and unlike many other songs, doesn’t get washed out by the other instruments in the mix. 4-tier drums have a varied chart, with lots of mini fills to break the song up, along with lots of cymbal usage. The latter part features lots of quick bass pedal charting, so be careful that it doesn’t take you by surprise. Although 4-tier, I haven’t had any problems with the vocals. Paul Rodgers voice goes just as well with this song, as did with Shooting Star. Tambourine parts are also present in the vocal charts.
Don’t take my word for it, preview the song below in HD, provided by corporalgregg44.
After looking through this site, why don’t you head on over to my growing fansite, The Tribute Pages which features loads of tributes of video games, TV shows and movies. Much appreciated!
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“Originally released for Rock Band on the last week of November in 2010, it was the first song released after Rock Band 3 that didn’t feature Keys, prompting (now clearly unfounded) fears that future DLC would not feature Keys charts” Is what it said, buit now a little Fox newsing…..
“Rock Band ……future DLC would not feature Keys charts.”
Oh no future DLC won’t have keys!!!!
crashb648 Reply:
April 21st, 2012 at 3:02 pm
It was at the back of peoples minds at the time, and I remember reading a few questions about it in this site’s formspring.
The fears were there for one reason: what about all those bands that don’t use keys of any kind. This song sorted that out. haha!
“Feel Like Making Love”?
crashb648 Reply:
April 21st, 2012 at 3:01 pm
I’d love that track in rock band!
I envision a 3 pack:
Bad Company
Feel Like Makin Love
Good Lovin’ Gone Bad.
What do you think?
That’s the beauty of the Thursday Throwback; I totally missed this song when it first came out.
crashb648 Reply:
April 21st, 2012 at 3:03 pm
You won’t regret it. Its super fun across the board! I love it (if you didn’t know it all ready
what a great song…..we need more bad compay in rock band
crashb648 Reply:
April 21st, 2012 at 3:05 pm
I hope they will make another appearance, but in the rock band dashboard app for facebook, they are not in the top 400, so probably not very likely :/
however, I envision a 3 pack:
Bad Company
Feel Like Makin Love
Good Lovin’ Gone Bad.
What do you think? What would you pick?