jeffwall 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Not so good on the old old old stuff Need ideas on waltz's Any suggestions on music, suppose dean martin etc etc. My collection is a bit limited in the "before 60's department" Thanks Link to post Share on other sites
McCardle 1 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 i asked a similar question a few years back and was refered to a vinyl album called strict tempo and this contained a selection of popular quicksteps waltzes barndances etc. I managed to track it down and convert it to mp3 for use on my laptop (slap wrist etc). i am sure that if you were to search amazon for the keyword strict tempo or ballroom that you would find a similar compilation. any idea as to how much of the evening they want dedicating to this type of music? "The voice of the devil is heard in our land" 'War doesn't determine who is right, war determines who is left, and you wont win this war.' Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Don't fall into the trap of thinking it's a 60th anniversary that all the guests will be old or that they will only want old time dancing. My grandparents are both in their 90s & from what they listen to I would say there's a lot of mileage to be had from 40s swing & big band, rat pack style easy listening & rock 'n' roll. Don't forget that there will be children, grandchildren & possibly great grandchildren in attendance. Treat it like a wedding with a little more oldies than usual & you should be ok Steve... Mad bad & dangerous to know Better to study for one hour with the wise, than to drink wine with the foolish. The opinions of Corabar Steve are not necessarily those of Corabar Ltd or any of it's subsidiary companies <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
ian . 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Add some tunes from the likes of 'Jim Reeves, Neil Diamond, Cliff Richard (the early stuff), The Supremes, The Three Degrees, Stevie Wonder, Frank Sinatra, Barry White' Plenty of 60's pop and 70's as well. Don't forget to play The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away & Mambo No. 5 by Lou Bega. <a href="http://www.djassociates.org"><img src="http://www.djassociates.org/anims/compres_banner.gif" alt="Join the DJ Associates Disc Jockey Association" border="0" width="468" height="60"></a> Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Most importantly, bear in mind this guy would have been in his mid to late teens in the mid sixties, so don't overdo the old-time-dancing bit. Was he a 'mod' or a 'rocker' back then? Get some background info for a better informed idea of what he might like, but as already mentioned, don't forget the other guests. Expect anything, and take everything. I don't think you can call this kind of event beforehand. As an example, I'm doing a 60th this weekend and the orders are that they want the windows to rattle, and to play anything from 50s to 80s with 'a good sprinkling of rock', whatever that may mean. Not all 60 year-olds are the same! Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Treat as a normal family party with a few extras like Jim Reeves or Slim Whitman and 'Happy Anniversary' goes down well. I've done a few of these and I find they are very rewarding evenings. There will be different generations there so simply expect a good cross section of music, and very little up to date stuff, unless requested by the guests. I would also not wish to blast them out of the venue, so keep the volume down and stick to plenty of background music, particularly during the buffet and early on. Link to post Share on other sites
jeffwall 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 60th wedding annivesary haha not 60th party! They are both 84! She has specifically asked for the old time stuff, dean martin, frank sinatra, and waltz's etc Will play usual 60s 70s and some 80s, but struggling with waltz and ballroom stuff, and old old stuff Thanks so far though, some good suggestions ta Link to post Share on other sites
djn 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 For a few modern tunes that are suitable for "ballroom" type dances try these ... Waltz .. Nora Jones - come away with me , Curtis Stigers- I wonder why Rumba .. David Gray - The one I love, George Michael- Miss Sarajevo Foxtrot .. Rod Stewart- Ive got my love to keep me warm, Michael Buble- nice 'n easy Saltsa .. Atomic Kitten- whole again, Simply Red- Something got me started Cha .. Kelis- Lil star, Gwen Stefani- What u waitin for. They all fill the floor for with the Ballroom dancers without scaring off the other punters. ...Dave dj Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 60th wedding annivesary haha not 60th party! They are both 84! She has specifically asked for the old time stuff, dean martin, frank sinatra, and waltz's etc Will play usual 60s 70s and some 80s, but struggling with waltz and ballroom stuff, and old old stuff Thanks so far though, some good suggestions ta Try the 'anniversary waltz' or as I said Slim Whitman 'Happy Anniversary' will go down a treat. Don't forget Stevie Wonder ' I just called to say I love you' or The lady in red they will love it. up tempo a little with Chrstie 'Yellow River' or Dawn 'Tie a yellow Ribbon' Buks Fizz Chubby Checker Cliff Richard ' Congratulations'. As I said you have loads of choice. Personally, I love functions like this, as it gives you a chance to play a few old favourites. Link to post Share on other sites
Kingy 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Have to ask, and don't take this the wrong way. If your dreading the gig, why did you take it? I can never understand this. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Have to ask, and don't take this the wrong way. If your dreading the gig, why did you take it? I can never understand this. agreed. If you don't fancy it and prefer doing something else eg a wedding, there is nothing wrong in giving it away if you want to. eg if a got a phone call to do a youth club disco, I wouldn't do it now. Link to post Share on other sites
alicat 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 . eg if a got a phone call to do a youth club disco, I wouldn't do it now. :bouncy: Link to post Share on other sites
Andy Westcott 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Quote: "60th wedding annivesary haha not 60th party!" I concede - I misread the post. Again. Will you ever be able to forgive me?? Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted February 22, 2007 Report Share Posted February 22, 2007 Glen Millar James Last Vera lyn. They`ll love a bit of Chas & Dave, knee`s up mother brown and roll out the barrel... Birdie song (Daniel) Ager-doo doo doo Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
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