paula 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 Right you lot! Get them thinking caps on! We have a forum member who has contacted me via msn, who needs help with some 70's tunes, and as much as I love 70's tunes, I cant be there forever advising or sending over lists, so you lot can help by posting up yours! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif Here's some so far! Contact – Edwin Starr I will survive – Gloria Gaynor http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/014.gif Shake your groove thing – Peaches & Herbs He’s the greatest dancer – Sister Sledge Cool for cats – Squeeze Haven’t stopped dancing yet – Gonzalez Knock on wood – Ammi Stewart Hot Stuff – Donna Summer Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind & Fire Aint no stopping us now – Mc Fadden & Whitehead We are family – sister sledge Ring my bell – Anita Ward Lost in music – Sister Sledge Don’t stop till you get enough – Michael Jackson Gonna get along without you now – Viola Wills Gimme Gimme Gimme – Abba Ladies Knight – Kool & the gang Que sera mi vida – Gibson Brothers She’s a lady – Tom Jones Waterloo – Abba That’s the way I like it – KC & the sunshine band Heaven must be missing an angel – Tavares I love to love – Tina Charles Kung fu fighting – Carl Douglas You make me feel like dancing – Leo Sayer Disco inferno – Trammps Blame it on the boogie – Jackson 5 I’m every woman – Chaka Khan I’m in the mood for dancing – The Nolan’s Never had love like this before – Detroit Emeralds Link to post Share on other sites
cubanPete41 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 QUOTE posting up yours! What do you mean by this!? Were you born yet in the 70's, Paula??? Nice list. Here's mine: Push Push (In the bush)-Musique Spandisco-Love Child's Afro-Cuban Band (I love that name!) Cherchez le Femme-Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band Too Hot for Love-THP Orchestra Zodiac-Roberta Kelly (my wife's favorite) Romeo & Juliet-Alec R. Constandinos I've Found Love (Now That I Have Found You)-Love & Kisses Love in C Minor-Cerrone Shame-Evelyn Champagne King Hot Shot-Karen Young Cocomotion-El Coco More, More, More-Andrea Tru Connection Native New Yorker-Odyssey Upside Down-Diana Ross Get on the Funk Train-Munich Machine The Hustle-Van McCoy Fly Robin Fly-Silver Connection Runaway-Salsoul Orchestra featuring Loleatta Holloway Doctor's Orders-Carol Douglas Disco Nights (Rock Freak)-G.Q. Rock The Boat-Hues Corporation That's Where The Happy People Go (Disco)-Trammps Spring Rain-Silvetti Dance! (Disco Heat)-Sylvester Rough Diamond-Madleen Kane Let's Start the Dance-Bohannon Love and Desire-Arpeggio You're the first, the last, my everything-(the late great) Barry White Believe it or not, I still have all of these (and more) in the original vinyls! Next.... It is not best to use our morals weekdays, it gets them out of repair for Sunday. Mark Twain Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 QUOTE What do you mean by this!? Exactly what I done and what you have done. http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif QUOTE Were you born yet in the 70's, Paula??? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/huh.gif Irrelevant! It doesnt matter when you was born,it's what you know now! Do you think dj's that were born in the 70's should only have knowledge say from the 80's? Will you only be encourging your son to play down from what he knows or will you be taking him on a musical journey back to the 50's? Or should I have started this thread at the 40's/50's and surprised the hell out of you lot! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/smile.gif (its what you choose to acknowledge) Link to post Share on other sites
Hugmaster 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 Hi folks Feels like ages since I was here last. Ok, here's a list off the top of my head...and sorry about spelling, what can I say, I'm just crap. Donna Summer, I feel love. Eruption, I can't stand the rain. Knack, My cherona. Earth Wind and Fire, September. B A Robertson, Bang bang. Elvis Costello, Oliver's army. Ian Durey and the Block head, Hit me with your rythm stick. Blondie, heart of glass. Ike and Tina Turner, Nutbush city limits. David Bowie, Jean jeanie Clout, Substitute. Chickery Tip, Son of my father. Elton John, Crocodile rock. Racey, Lay your love on me. Showaddywaddy, Under the moon of love. Sailor, Girls girls girls. Typically Tropical, I'm going to Barbados. Jacksons, Blame it on the boogy. I'll stop hogging the danceflor now. Nice to be back. Darren Take a listen to Music Matters, the Big Mix Entertainment podcast, featuring music from the Podsafe Music Network. Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 If you are not too "hot" on any genre of music - and your client wants you to play ie., 70s, Always ask the client exactly what they like...... Some people who ask for 70s are looking for 70s rock and hate 70s disco... so Lets stick together - Roxy Music would go down better with some clients than Boogie Wonderland would with another! If you really arent up to speed with a good sound knowledge of any particular type/era of music, my advice would be not to take the gig in the first place - I still pass over bookings if I know I dont know enough about the music that the client wants - its ok if they only want a little bit of the stuff... but when they want a whole evening its a different matter. There are hundreds of 70s compilations available - so my advice is to go buy and have a listen. Remember - always ask your clients specific questions about their music tastes and you should be ok. WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 You guys covered most of mine except for the Pistols! I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 This aint based on a 70's night, it's based on a person not really knowing the 70's era, and with you lot advising on what you play etc.....will help! Link to post Share on other sites
cubanPete41 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 Paula, hope you didn't think I was being "cheeky" (I think that's what you folks on that side of pond call being a smart-ass) in earlier post. Just that I believe you're 28/29? and know 70's titles that many who danced to them in the 70's don't know. I'm impressed http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/thumbup.gif You can play at my 50th b-day party any time! You're absolutely correct: if you don't have a wide knowledge of all musical genres/periods, you're not much of a dj/kj (kj's are almost non-existant here in the US). Here's some non-disco: Hotel California-The Eagles Rhianon-Fleetwood Mac (just saw them in concert 3 mos. ago-still great) Young Americans-David Bowie Saturday Night's Alright-Elton John Jumpin' Jack Flash-Rolloing Stones I Wanna Be Sedated-The Ramones God Bless the Queen-Sex Pistols Rock n Roll All Night-Kiss Show Me The Way-Peter Frampton I Shot The Sheriff-Eric Clapton Frankenstein-Edgar Winter Smoke on The Water-Deep Purple Celluloid Heroes-The Kinks Oye Como Va-Santana Born To Be Wild-Steppenwolf Freebird-Lynnyrd Skynyrd Dream On-Aerosmith White Rabbit-Jefferson Airplane White Room-Cream Bohemian Rhapsody-Queen Light My Fire-The Doors Layla- Derek & The Dominoes Evil Woman-Electric Light Orchestra Fly Like an Eagle-Steve Miller Locomotive Breath-Jethro Tull My Generation-The Who Gimme Some Lovin'-Spencer Davis Group That's all for now... It is not best to use our morals weekdays, it gets them out of repair for Sunday. Mark Twain Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 (edited) QUOTE Paula, hope you didn't think I was being "cheeky" (I think that's what you folks on that side of pond call being a smart-ass) in earlier post. Just that I believe you're 28/29? and know 70's titles that many who danced to them in the 70's don't know. I'm impressed You can play at my 50th b-day party any time! My age means nothing, I've had converstions with many people asking "How'd you know that" if your intrested in this line of work you famairise yourself with all different types of music,it also helps that I have quite a music orientated background! The above listing was purely a selection of songs that I have played,danced and sung to from the 70's era. How many 50th b'day's are you planning on having? http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/biggrin.gif QUOTE (kj's are almost non-existant here in the US). Hmmnn...I feel a that holiday thread coming back http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/laugh.gif Edited September 20, 2003 by paula Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 Hey Paula admit it you are getting on luv! I know nothing about pre-war blues does this make me a bad dj? I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
The Spindoctor 0 Posted September 20, 2003 Report Share Posted September 20, 2003 QUOTE Hey Paula admit it you are getting on luv! I know nothing about pre-war blues does this make me a bad dj? Nope but saying paula's getting on makes you bad!!!!!!!! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/fish.gif Spin Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 QUOTE Hey Paula admit it you are getting on luv! http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/sterb188.gif QUOTE I know nothing about pre-war blues does this make me a bad dj? No, But you can look up Robert Johnson http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/tongue.gif ( Where's me bouncy smilelies gone? ) http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/014.gif Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 Like a fine wine Paula! Yeah bring back the bouncy ones http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/fear.gif I will try anything,once! The Cornish will arise again ! Manager of the Andy Harris Fan Club. Keep pasties Cornish Link to post Share on other sites
kazzachi 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 Ere you lot.... leave my little mate alone! She is on 27! And, as I keep telling you all, age aint nothing but a number.... and so what if mine just happens to be 42! WE LOVE KAREN, AND IT'S GREAT TO HAVE HER BACK !!!! xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx Link to post Share on other sites
YourBigEvent 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 I believe Dancing Queen by Abba was a 'hot little ditty' from the era you speak of. .....but what do I know ? Your Big Event Office:01803 813540 Direct: 0797 0717 448 e.mail:info@yourbigevent.co.uk Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 QUOTE Ere you lot.... leave my little mate alone! She is on 27! And, as I keep telling you all, age aint nothing but a number.... and so what if mine just happens to be 42! YOU HAVE BEEN TOLD! NOW BEHAVE....... (But Bird! me is actually 28) Link to post Share on other sites
ChrisPointon 0 Posted September 21, 2003 Report Share Posted September 21, 2003 Jorge, We don't really bring age into discussions about D.J'ing experience or music "programming", since I know that people will often take offence. I've previously helped at D.J'ing workshops where 16 or 17 year olds are happily playing music from era's well beyond their "time" most of these are now in their early 20's and will happily play a quick step or a waltz at Grandma's 80th Birthday!. Equally I have met "newbies" in their 40's who, through inexperience, would think nothing of playing a 60's track followed by a hard house track...just because it had been requested and they thought that it was their duty to play it next (to impress) regardless of the reaction of the dancefloor or whether it was even appropriate!. I'm 30 - not THAT much older than Paula, and if you don't want to do the math that puts my birthdate at 1973. Now I often do entire retro nights of 50, 60 and 70's music or even soley 60's nights. I don't like the music personally, but I have no objection to playing it and making a living from it!. Would you consider me to be any less of a D.J than a 56 year old for example? - purely because of a date of birth?. Don't confuse people's age with their music experience or how good they are as a D.J sometimes people can surprise you. There are good D.J's and bad D.J's around and those who will only play what they want to hear and that can apply to D.J's of any sex or any age!. So, far safer not to generalise!. Link to post Share on other sites
stevemarshall 0 Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 Age is never(and should never be an issue) when talking about djing or any kind of work.... Many people under 40 do great 60's etc discos, and many over 40's do great Dance/R&B etc nites.... Its if the DJ can hold a crowd that really matters, not what year they were born! as cuban pete says, if you only have a knowledge of hard house or obscure Detroit techno, you are going to find yourself with a large record collection, but not too many regular bookings, unless your name is Fergie or Judge Jules! although many people here clearly have a wide knowledge of many genres of music I plays lots of different kinds of music doing discos, but I know how programme a set and keep a crowd dancing, and that with microphone and people skills etc means I keep working..you can do that at any age.... As with any job, music etc research counts, this is where a good small cd shop is always good three reasons: 1/ They will let you listen to stuff, which a major chain generally doesn't.. 2/They will give you discount on bulk purchases(ie more than 1) 3/ Most people when they are looking for a dj for a party will ask someone in the local record shop if they know anyone....a few business cards are always handy! I'm as happy playing quickstep music, as Bill Haley, as the Beatles, as Loletta Holloway, as ABC, as Bon Jovi, as S Club 7, as Beyonce...(note from the 50's- this year!) As long as you can read a crowd, keep a crowd happy, you stay in business Now Classic 70's dance floor fillers there are many heres a few popular ones Boogie Wonderland EWF Le Freak Chic We are Family Sister Sledge You Sexy Thing Hot Chocolate Trammps-Disco Inferno Keep on Dancin-Gary's Gang Loletta Holloway and the Salsoul Orchestra(conducted by Vince Montana, who now makes music for weddings!) Runaway anything from the first Salsoul Orchestra LP O'Jays I love Music Intruders I'll always love my mama Dr Buzzards Original Savannah Band I'll play the fool Abba Dancing Queen For the non disco stuff(great background music too!) anything by John Lennon Paul McCartney Ringo Starr Carpenters Billy Joel, Piano man etc Tina Turner, The Best, Private Dancer etc anything from the Eagles Greatest Hits check out the DMC and MUsic Factory websites lots of great 70's and 80's etc Link to post Share on other sites
cubanPete41 0 Posted September 25, 2003 Report Share Posted September 25, 2003 http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/oops.gif I seem to have touched a very delicate nerve. As I have noted previously, I did not intend to imply that age has anything to do with being a good dj; simply that Paula's knowledge impresses me. Perhaps it's something in the water on this side of the pond, but I have met many, many US dj's (both mobile & club venues) who know only the most popular (i.e. radio edits) tracks prior to their own generation. Those who are truly multi-dimensional are few and far between. I myself, though I haven't been in the business for over 15 years, am familiar with BT, The Chemical Bros, Paul Oakenfold, etc. as equally as - yes, Robert Johnson, the self-taught blues pioneer from the Mississippi delta who influenced many, including Muddy Waters and T-Bone Walker. Age IS irrelevent and has little impact on talent. It is not best to use our morals weekdays, it gets them out of repair for Sunday. Mark Twain Link to post Share on other sites
paula 0 Posted September 26, 2003 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2003 QUOTE simply that Paula's knowledge impresses me. Ttthhhhaaannnkkyyyooouu http://www.dj-forum.co.uk/html/emoticons/smile.gif Link to post Share on other sites
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