Paul Smith 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I'm a firm believer that if you get them to dance they'll have a good time but if you get them to sing too they'll have an even better one. There are lots of tunes that fit into this category and here's a couple of suggestions that have worked for me over the last few weeks (sorry they're a bit dark) - let's have yours (& videos) too! gNd6n4FWbk8 4dDux-9IB-0&hl Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 There are a few around here that I use Bon jovi livin on a prayer in to the chorus - Wooo were half way there livin on a prayer... Lulu - Shout for the repeats of the song and the end bit Tom Jones - Delilah why why why and the laugh bit. Jeff Beck - Hi Ho Silver lining Round here they sing Hi Ho Wolverhampton(dunno why they always have) End bit of the grease megamix. It dont matter what key they sing it it sounds awful but very funny. Jerry & The Pacemakers - You'l never walk alone. Any of it lol Queen - Bohemian Rhapsody. Any of it plus air guitar Weather girls - Its raining men. into the Chorus Gloria Gaynor - I will survive. Again into chorus. Go on now go walk out that door etc. Robbie Williams - Angels. And through it all she offers me etc.. Bon Jovi - Always. And Iiiiii will love you alwayssssss.. Just a few that spring to mind, sorry no videos but hope it gives you an idea. Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
dennis menace 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Hi Cant believe that song of kenny rogers. I,ve got to try that one. i have been to alot od disco's where hardly any body dances. And i use to get paranoid. But watching the audiance they were singing and they where having a good night. bon jovi summer 69 / dj otzi verson hermes band - country road valerie- wino house day dream beliver - monkeys good subject im interested what other dj write Link to post Share on other sites
gadget 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 I fade down bits in songs, mostly where there's 'oooh', or key words in them. S Club - Reach DJ Otzi - Hey Baby Baha men - who let the dogs out (didnt expect this to happen). Can't think of any more at the moment.. BUt i know its happened a few times. Also a good feeling that they're having a great time! David DJ David Graham Tel: 01204 537716 / 01942 418415 Email: hello@djgraham.co.uk FB: http://facebook.com/djdavidgraham Web: [under construction - it really is coming soon :)] Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Forsyth 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Reef - Place your hands!! Vinnie PS - great atmosphere in them vids Paul Paul Forsyth The DJ formally known as Vinnie Link to post Share on other sites
Jimbo55 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Ive Had the Time of My Life - Medley and Warnes Electric dreams - Oakley and Moroder One way or another - Blondie Love shack - B52's Digital Fusion Entertainments Bose L1 system user. Link to post Share on other sites
Steve_Mitchell 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Good vids Paul. What a tune by Journey....... I would never had thought of playing that... What time of the evening do you crank that up? Steve 5 European cups and 18 leagues, that`s what we call history. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted June 27, 2008 Report Share Posted June 27, 2008 Robert Palmer - Addicted to Love ZZ Top - Give me all youe Lovin' Lulu - Shout Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 What time of the evening do you crank that up? The Gambler track was played early on at that function - within the 1st hour from starting. The Journey track was played with about 2 hours left to go - again I was in my 1st hour but there had been a ceilagh band on before me. Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 The Gambler track was played early on at that function - within the 1st hour from starting. The Journey track was played with about 2 hours left to go - again I was in my 1st hour but there had been a ceilagh band on before me. I must try the Gambler, need to know whether other folk on here get success with it at the end of the night as well. Not too sure about Journey. Great track but never been requested. Wouldn't risk it unless it's a specific request. Link to post Share on other sites
UKHero 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Paul If you can remember what was your preceding track to the Gambler as the intro is quite slow and builds up to a finale... Nik Niks Roadshow Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Paul If you can remember what was your preceding track to the Gambler as the intro is quite slow and builds up to a finale... Nik I have it so the Kenny Rogers 'Greatest Hits' album. You are right Nic, we need to know which track was played before and whether the full tune was played or mixed/faded in to maximise the tune. Link to post Share on other sites
Paul Smith 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 Paul If you can remember what was your preceding track to the Gambler as the intro is quite slow and builds up to a finale... Nik Yep it was this one: 3-qcQ2_nNp4 Link to post Share on other sites
eazy 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 paul i think its a northern ireland thing with kenny rogers as you and i know over here you could play the gambler at any time of the night slow start dosent matter the crowed will sing every line from start to finish think some scottish members said it works there too but england just dosent get it ??? vid's are great :Thumbup: Eazy Entertainment Link to post Share on other sites
4zzz 0 Posted June 28, 2008 Report Share Posted June 28, 2008 The Gambler works down under with the right crowd. If that goes down well for a sing song will mix in The Proclaimers/ 500 Miles And maybe Khe Sahn / Cold Chisel which will probably only work with an older Aussie crowd. Link to post Share on other sites
tazio 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 The Gambler works down under with the right crowd. If that goes down well for a sing song will mix in The Proclaimers/ 500 Miles And maybe Khe Sahn / Cold Chisel which will probably only work with an older Aussie crowd. Another member from the sunny side of the globe! Hello bloke. You're right about those songs, although I'm shocked at all the age groups who want Khe Sanh. And ACDC Long Way to the Top. And Angels, Hunters, Hoodoos etc... Ohmygawd it's all my era. In fact I was living next door to Paradise Studios when Cold Chisel were recording East, Midnight Oil 10, 9...3, 2,1 and The Angels No Secrets. Sorry guys it's an aussie thing, but for us a lot of those songs get the singalong treatment here. But I have noticed that poms like a singalong to Wherever I lay my hat by...God, I've forgotten, but you know who I mean Link to post Share on other sites
4zzz 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Another member from the sunny side of the globe! Hello bloke. You're right about those songs, although I'm shocked at all the age groups who want Khe Sanh. And ACDC Long Way to the Top. And Angels, Hunters, Hoodoos etc... Ohmygawd it's all my era. In fact I was living next door to Paradise Studios when Cold Chisel were recording East, Midnight Oil 10, 9...3, 2,1 and The Angels No Secrets. Sorry guys it's an aussie thing, but for us a lot of those songs get the singalong treatment here. But I have noticed that poms like a singalong to Wherever I lay my hat by...God, I've forgotten, but you know who I mean I had never heard of Cold Chisel until moving to OZ but have grown to like a lot of there music. Good old pub rock with a great blues sound. I love Jimmy Barnes voice always goes down well with most 40 ish rocking parties. Cheers from sunny Bris Vegas Link to post Share on other sites
deejaymitch 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 I can't see the vids cos of the filter thing in work but I assume the Journey track is Don't Stop Believin'? If so, brilliant, I play it regularly, always goes down well. As does the Gambler and Sweet Caroline (both really popular in Northern Ireland). I used to run a lot of pub quizzes and part of them was a music round. You know the thing - snippets (about 30sec) of 10 songs and the players have to name the song and the artist. Anyway I used to set myself a challenge every week to pick a song (and the right 30 sec clip) where some people just wouldn't be able to resist singing the next line aloud when I stopped it. (There's a great scene in Phoenix Nights where this happens) It worked most weeks but my biggest success ever, which surprised me, was Total Eclipse Of The Heart - Bonnie Tyler. Almost everyone in the bar sang along, it was a truly beautiful moment. I'm a DJ based in Northern Ireland with nearly 10 years' experience offering a range of services. Including club residencies, karaoke, pub quizzes, specialised wedding service, Master of Ceremonies, Compere, Night at the Races and much more. Link to post Share on other sites
NRG Roadshow 0 Posted July 1, 2008 Report Share Posted July 1, 2008 Paul, I can honestly say I have never heard the Gambler track, I was like what are they singing......oh well they seem to know it and are having a great time so its all good lol. Appart from the ones mentioned....... For younger crowds...... Fratellies - Chelsea Dagger (Students will love doing the duhduhduh's at the begining) normally fade down at that point and let um do it themselves. The Killers - Mr Brightside. (Student anthum this one, never fails to get um raising the roof with the singing/shouting) Bryan Adams - Summer of 69 (This has been mentioned before, but I felt it was worhty of another mention LOL) S Club 7 - Reach Queen - Dont stop me now Queen - We are the champions Spice Girls - Stop or Wannabe Be*Withced - Cest la vie Shamrocks - Tell me ma Whitney Houston - I wanna dance with somebody Wham - Im your man or Wake me up Link to post Share on other sites
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