Andy Cherry

Primary repertoire:

Teenage Kicks (The Undertones) – Hard to beat (1977)
Have you ever seen the Rain? (Creedence Clearwater Revival) – a special one for me (1971)
Boyz of Summer (Don Henley) – 80’s belter (1984)
Sexual Healing (Marvin Gaye) – ‘cos when I get that feeling (1982)
Everlong (Foo Fighters) – back to my days of first learning the guitar (1997)
God Only Knows (Beach Boys) – my favourite chord change in any song (1966)
Isn’t She Lovely (Stevie Wonder) – cheesy breezy great for recessional and jazzy afternoons (1976)
Man in the Mirror (Michael Jackson) – make that change! Chamone! (1995)
You’ve Got a Friend (James Taylor) – quintessential fingerpicked guitar piece written by Carole King (1971)
Harvest Moon (Neil Young) – classic love song used in the movie Eat, Pray, Love (1992)
The Girl from Ipanema (Antônio Carlos Jobim) – The full Brazilian, and actually really tough to play (1965)
Get Lucky (Daft Punk) – Bossa-nova version, anyone? Sim, por favor (2013)
Like a Hurricane (Neil Young) – he’s one of our own… (1977)
I’m Still Standing (Elton John) – Another 80’s classic with a cracking guitar break (1983)
Fly Me to the Moon (Frank Sinatra) – first recorded in 1954, best known version by Sinatra ten years later
Redemption Song (Bob Marley) – ‘ole pirates yes they rob I (1979)
All Along the Watchtower (Jimi Hendrix) – one of his best known masterpieces, a Bob Dylan cover (1965)
Life on Mars (David Bowie) – took me so long to learn this (1971)
Let’s Dance (David Bowie) – super sultry slow version sounds great on guitar (1983)
(Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher and Higher (Jackie Wilson) – Motown classic, perfect for the recessional or slow for entrance (1967)
While My Guitar Gently Weeps (Beatles) – features Eric Clapton, taken from the White album (1968)
In My Life (Beatles) – The less obvious, understated Beatles choice from Rubber Soul (1965)
Take Five (Dave Brubeck) – Best selling jazz single of all time (1959)
Scar Tissue (Red Hot Chili Peppers) – Was it really this long ago?! (1999)
Move on Up (Curtis Mayfield) – sampled by Kanye West in 2006, great slow jazzy version (1960)

Indiana Jones, Jurassic Park and Top Gun are the best film themes and I usually fit these in. Last of the Mohicans is another favourite, and I’m working on the Godfather theme (finally!).

Various others in the extended repertoire (i.e. not subject to extra charge should you request these):

Can’t Help Falling in Love (Elvis Presley) – All-time classic (1961)
A Thousand Years (Christina Perri) – from the Twilight saga, oft requested for aisle walks (2011)
Let’s Stay Together (Al Green) – 60th greatest song of all time according to Rolling Stone (1971)
Natural Woman (Carole King) – the original piano version is the best (1971)
Careless Whisper (George Michael) – One for the ladies… erm… RIP George (1984)
Time (Pink Floyd) – Track #2 from one of the greatest albums of all time; Dark Side of Moon 50m+ copies sold (1972)
Nobody Does it Better (Carly Simon) – Great Bond theme! (1997)
All of Me (John Legend) – Third best-selling song of the year (2014)
Valerie (Amy Winehouse) – Originally by the Zutons (2006)
I’m Yours (Jason Mraz) – hugely successful summer hit (2005)
Make You Feel My Love (Adele) – Written by Dylan (1997) famously covered by Adele (2008)
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley) – Britain’s best selling single of 2006 (2005)
Ho Hey (Lumineers) – The chorus is great for bride/groom exit (2013)
How Long Will I Love You? (Ellie Goulding) – Works well for aisle walks and register signings (2013)
Sex on Fire (Kings of Leon) – One of the biggest bands of recent recent times (2008)
Shake It Off/Blank Space (Taylor Swift) – Yes, really! (2014)
Green and Gold (Lianne la Havas) – From this absolute goddess’ second album (2016)
Purple Rain (Prince) – The late Purple One’s biggest hit, also RIP 2016! (1984)
Fields of Gold (Sting) – often requested for ceremonies (1993)
California Dreamin’ (Mamas & Papas) – (1965) #89 in Rolling Stone’s list of ‘The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time’
It’s Not Unusual (Tom Jones) – Originally intended for Sandie Shaw, recorded by a then-unknown Tom Jones (1965)
Waterloo Sunset (The Kinks) – Ray Davies’ classic was originally called ‘Liverpool Sunset’ (1967)
Wish You Were Here (Pink Floyd) – Classic Pink Floyd anthem from album of the same name (1975)
Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow? (Carole King) – Covered multiple times, from the album ‘Tapestry’ (1971)
Albatross (Peter Green) – Instrumental, famously used by Marks & Spencer in TV ads (1968)
Layla (Eric Clapton) – Guitar anthem released under Derek and the Dominos (1970)
September (Earth, Wind & Fire) – Disco classic! (1978)
Black Magic Woman (Peter Green/Santana) – Classic blues from Peter Green (1968), made famous by Santana (1970)
Chasing Cars (Snow Patrol) – Their biggest success to date (2005)
Fix You (Coldplay) – From the album X&Y (2005)
We Have All the Time in the World (Louis Armstrong) – This is actually a bond theme! (1969)
Heard it through the Grapevine (Marvin Gaye) – Motown classic (1968)
Go Your Own Way (Fleetwood Mac) – Rock classic from the album Rumours (1977)
Rhiannon (Fleetwood Mac) – Haunting classic written by Stevie Nicks (1975)
Ain’t no Sunshine (Bill Withers) – Sombre but still regularly requested (1971)
Club Tropicana (Wham!) – Drinks are free (1983)

I can also play the traditional Bridal Chorus ‘Here Comes the Bride’ by Wagner and Pachelbel’s ‘Canon in D’.

Christmas Repertoire
White Christmas (Bing Crosby)
Last Christmas (Wham!)
Jingle Bells
All I Want for Christmas (Mariah Carey)

Classical
Air on the G String (Johann Sebastian Bach)
Bridal Chorus - 'Here Comes the Bride' (Wagner)
Canon in D (Pachelbel)

The above selection is based on the most obvious, popular choices across pop, jazz and rock - there are some Rolling Stones, Nirvana, Flight of the Conchords, Radiohead and even Rage Against the Machine bits and pieces that I can put together with a little lead time. Film/TV themes such as Indiana Jones, Rocky, Top Gun, Godfather, Star Wars and Match of the Day always go down well too, and form a very popular part of my repertoire.