High Fidelity 0 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 As I've said elsewhere, I'm considering adding in a "Wedding Singer" function to my services. I quite fancy picking up the guitar and getting out on stage again. What I'm after from all your brains out there are some suggestions for suitable songs to perform for weddings. I want to try to avoid the ones that I would probably play as part of the disco, you know, songs like Love is in the air, First Last, Can't take my eyes off you etc. When I used to do the club circuit, I always opened with Hermans Hermits - There's a Kind Of Hush, and I seem to remember, I used to do quite a few Cliff songs, but I don't think Bachelor Boy would go down too well at a wedding. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wacko.gif So all sensible suggestions welcome please. Quitting Smoking & Drinking doesn't make you live longer It just feels like it. Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Audio Man 21 0 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I currently play in a Party Band at the moment, and we do wedding functions! Here are a few we play: Things We Said- Beatles Shakin All over- ?? Everybody needs somebody- Blues Brothers Gimmi some Lovin- Spencer Davies Band Under the Boardwalk- ?? Help- Beatles Sugar Sugar- ?? Message in a Bottle- The Police Sorry, my brain aint working too great this morning, can't think of the artists! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/sad.gif That is a selection of the stuff we play, hope that helps! Link to post Share on other sites
DJF 0 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 when i'm out singing as a trio whith chapter two, we do a mixture of stuff but thats us, heres a few we would probably do david gray - be mine,this years love eagles - take it easy,peacefull easy feeling squeeze - up the junction,labelled with love van morrison - brown eyed girl steelers wheel - stuck in the middle foundations - build me up,baby now that i've found you u2 - stuck in the moment keane - somewhere only we know,everbody's changing,bedshaped,bend and break savage garden - affirmation deacon blue - real gone kid,dignity beatiful south - rotterdam barry white - 1st last my everything saw doctors - i eusta love her sting - fields of gold, every breath u take and loads more but its down to you and what you feel comfortable with on a personal note paul i am also considering this kind of additional move possibly next year so if you start before me let me know DJ FOGGY PROFESSIONAL DJ+KJ+SOLO VOCALIST WEDDING SINGER+COVERED UP DUO TRADITIONAL SCOTTISH PIPER S.I.A LICENCED DOOR SUPERVISOR COVERING NORTH WEST AND UK WEB SITE=www.makemyday2012.co.uk E-MAIL: djfpromos2@yahoo.co.uk MOBILE: 07591 755 743 PLI: YES PAT TESTED: YES MU MEMBER 490895 CRB CLEARED 09th Feb 2011 Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 I think as a singer, you can get away with a much wider selection of tunes. I would choose songs that they can sing a long with, but as you rightly say, not disco stuff. Good ol' fashion pop! I would enjoy this too....!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
Dukesy 0 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 Great stuff! But I wouldn't worry about singing songs you may play again later mate, seriously! Here's a few vocalist suggestions of different types of music in no particular order: What A Difference A Day Makes Singing The Blues Be My Guest Blueberry Hill Mac The Knife I Left My Heart In San Francisco My Baby Just Cares For Me Three Steps To Heaven Ferry Cross The Mersey I Like It Michelle Have i The Right Just one Look Bus Stop Someone Someone Even The Bad Times Are Good Suddenly You Love Me Knock Three Times Tie A Yellow Ribbon You're 16 (You're Beautiful - Ringo version) Is This The Way To Amarillo Twisting The Night Away I'm Into Something Good Needles And Pins Silence Is Golden Something Please Release Me That's Life Make Me an Island I'm Yours The last Waltz How Sweet It Is To Be loved By You Help Me make It Through The Night Red Red Wine Cracklin Rosie I Am I Said Bad Moon Rising Proud Mary Suspicious Minds Annies Song Rhinestone Cowboy Make Me Smile (Come Up And See Me) Power to All Our Friends One Man Band Crazy little thing called love Miss You Nights Always on My mind (Willie Nelson Version) Kind Of magic Just Another Day (Jon Secada) I just Called To Say I Love You The Lady In Red What's Another Year Dance The Night Away The Wedding Living Next Door To Alice http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/smile.gif Link to post Share on other sites
vibemobilediscos 0 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 bit of ACDC or GUNS N ROSE'S???? lol VIBE Mobile Disco's A professional Service For all ages and occassions Link to post Share on other sites
Stevie_boy 0 Posted June 11, 2006 Report Share Posted June 11, 2006 how about Billy Idol - White Wedding Link to post Share on other sites
BigBen 0 Posted June 12, 2006 Report Share Posted June 12, 2006 Paul, go rent a copy of The Wedding Singer, starring Adam Sandler. Not only is it a great film, it has some great music too. [insert quirky comment] Link to post Share on other sites
High Fidelity 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 Well so far I've gone for Opening with Lionel Richie's Dancing on the ceiling. Then first spot Hermans Hermits - There's a kind of hush Madness - It must be love CCR - Proud Mary Eagles - Peaceful Easy Feeling Lionel Richie - Stuck On You Carole King - It Might As Well Rain Until September Leo Sayer - When I Need You Showaddywaddy - Three Steps to Heaven and if I can find the rest of the verses, I might finish off with the Jasper Carrot song mentioned elsewhere. Second spot Chris Rea - Let's Dance Elvis - Stuck on YOu Showaddywaddy - Under the moon of love Dire Straits - Walk of life ELO - Hold on tight. Just thought of another possible, Elvis - Blue Suade Shoes, might run straight into that from ELO http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/rolleyes.gif .......Still need some more up-tempo ones yet for a second spot. For non-weddings, 2 others are: Jigsaw - Sky High Sting - Every Breath You Take The hardest part now is going to be learning the words and guitar parts off by heart. It's funny, but I never seemed to have any trouble with that 30 years ago. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/wacko.gif So, what do you think, good choices??, any more suggestions for up-tempo ones. Quitting Smoking & Drinking doesn't make you live longer It just feels like it. Link to post Share on other sites
EdBray 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 QUOTE (welshyDJ18 @ Jun 11 2006, 07:40 AM) Shakin All over- ?? Bet whoever is playing the riff isn't singing the lead vocals http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Eddie <a href="http://www.vibrant-sounds.co.uk" title="Vibrant Sounds Mobile Disco & Karaoke DJ Ed Bray Eddie Bray eddiebray plymouth devon weddings birthdays parties mobilediscoplymouth" "mobile disco plymouth">www.vibrant-sounds.co.uk</a> <span style='font-size:14pt;line-height:100%'>PAFC Pride of DEVON</span> C'mon U Greens Link to post Share on other sites
Welsh Audio Man 21 0 Posted June 17, 2006 Report Share Posted June 17, 2006 QUOTE (EdBray @ Jun 17 2006, 08:56 PM) QUOTE (welshyDJ18 @ Jun 11 2006, 07:40 AM) Shakin All over- ?? Bet whoever is playing the riff isn't singing the lead vocals http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif ive tried it, its an impossibility in my eyes! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/biggrin.gif Link to post Share on other sites
High Fidelity 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 Must admit, I can't even play the riff "note perfect" every time. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif Quitting Smoking & Drinking doesn't make you live longer It just feels like it. Link to post Share on other sites
Bib 0 Posted June 18, 2006 Report Share Posted June 18, 2006 just do what all the bands do, nick the best songs. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html//emoticons/fear.gif Link to post Share on other sites
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