bigMCben 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I'm doing an 80s night soon and during the background music I want to play some songs where people go "Ooooh, haven't heard that for ages" or "I'd forgotten about that one" so, any suggestions??? :hurt: Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Any genres in mind? 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
C.S 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 kraftwerk - the model, belouis some - imagination,xtc - plans for nigel,peter gabriel - sledgehammer, human league - dont you want me. whitney houston - how will i know,colenel abrahams - trapped,grand master flash - the message,cameo - word up,terence trent darby- dance little sister,james brown - living in america. 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
Corabar Steve 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 human league - dont you want me. I wouldn't have thought that was going to be much of a "Haven't heard it for ages" track. 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
FrankieJ 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 How about: Pass the Dutchie - Musical Youth Also why not play some classic 80's Tv/ Film tunes ion the background. DJ Frankie Knuckles. Link to post Share on other sites
Mattaious 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 I wouldn't have thought that was going to be much of a "Haven't heard it for ages" track. Have you any other suggestions then?! Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) Fergal Sharkey - You Little Thief Wax - Bridge to your heart Haircut 100 - Fantastic day Wham - Club fantastic megamix Simply Red - Money's too might to mention Malcolm Maclaren - Double Dutch Eight Wonder - I'm not scared Steve Arrington- Dancing in the key of life New Order- True Faith Julian Cope - World shut your mouth Edited February 14, 2008 by Norfolk DJ Link to post Share on other sites
dh140770 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Flock of Seagulls - I ran Herbie Hancock - Rockit Animotion - Obsession Baltimora - Tarzan Boy Big Country - In a big Country, Fields of Fire The Alarm - 68 Guns Dennis Waterman I could be so good for you Chas and Dave - Snooker Loopy ---------------------------- Thanks ... Dave Wired For Sound Discos Link to post Share on other sites
Danno13 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 Howard Jones - New Song Duran Duran - Is there something I should know Go West - We close our eyes Madness - Night boat to Cairo / The Prince Loleatta Holloway - Love sensation Patice Rushton - Forget me nots Gary Byrd - The Crown Sugahill Gang - Rappers Delight Carl Carlton - She's a bad mama jama Revolution Discos - Covering Midlands and the Cotswolds - 01386 898 113 - 07791 261 263 Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted February 14, 2008 Report Share Posted February 14, 2008 (edited) Have you any other suggestions then?! Plenty, but I'm awaiting an answer to Any genres in mind? first Edited February 14, 2008 by Corabar Steve 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
bigMCben 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Author Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Steve Sorry, I'd overlooked your first post as I'd scrolled down through the rest. Nothing in particular, just an hour and a half to kill with background music and just want some 80s tunes people might not have heard for a while. Link to post Share on other sites
C.S 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 I wouldn't have thought that was going to be much of a "Haven't heard it for ages" track. Maybe not in your world young steve but i havent played it since about 1982 but then again we live in different places and do different types of gigs dont we :joe: Looking back at what i wrote " the model" aint exactly forgotten either. 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
supersound dj 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 come dancing the kinks...toy dolls - nelly the elephant....tenpole tudor-swords of a thousand men...glad its all over-capt sensible...simple minds-dont you forget about me...how soon is now-smiths...farley jackmaster funk feat darrel pandy-love cant turn around...tempation-heaven 17..theres a few to b going on with Paul Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Always slightly envious of this sort of gig, where you can play what you want for the first 1 hour or so. Link to post Share on other sites
4zzz 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Modern Romance / Best Years of Our Lives Kid Creole / Annie Im Not Your Daddy Shannon / Let The Music Play Haircut 100 / Love Plus One The Associates / Party Fears Two Or Country Club Phil Oakley and The Other Bloke / Electric Dreams Link to post Share on other sites
Norfolk DJ 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 Modern Romance / Best Years of Our Lives too good. play it later in the night. great floor filler. Link to post Share on other sites
jukeboxdj 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 jo boxers boxerbeat Link to post Share on other sites
4zzz 0 Posted February 15, 2008 Report Share Posted February 15, 2008 too good. play it later in the night. great floor filler. Yep agree with that good track Not really known down under. This one just came in my head. Level 42 / The Sun Goes Down Link to post Share on other sites
Corabar Steve 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 jo boxers boxerbeat I played that last night 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
Secret Disco 0 Posted February 16, 2008 Report Share Posted February 16, 2008 Simple Minds- Dont you forget about me Sheena Easton-9 to 5 Blondie - Tide is high Laura Brannigan - Gloria Denise Williams - Lets hear it for the boy Bee Gees - You win again INXS - need you tonight U2 / BB king - When love comes to town Rod Stewart - Young turks Link to post Share on other sites
The Mix 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Hot Shot Karen Young Tony Rallo and the Midnite band - Holdin' On Roman Holliday - Don't Stop Goombay Dance Band - Seven Tears Link to post Share on other sites
jamesmurphy 0 Posted February 18, 2008 Report Share Posted February 18, 2008 Always thought Karen Young was 70's Link to post Share on other sites
clivehenryjones 0 Posted March 17, 2008 Report Share Posted March 17, 2008 Propaganda - Duel Classic! Clive Link to post Share on other sites
kenny wisdom 0 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 (edited) If you have an erection section play Hazel O' Connor's "Will You?" from the Breaking Glass soundtrack. That's an awesome 80's track. Edited March 19, 2008 by kenny wisdom Link to post Share on other sites
Reverandfunk 0 Posted March 19, 2008 Report Share Posted March 19, 2008 Some great tracks there though I do wonder about the "danceability" of some lol Link to post Share on other sites
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