hey folks need sme help, got a booking last nite for a person who is leaving the uk to move to eqypt, they want egyptian themed / related music as well as the normal party music. so far i can only think of

bangles - walk like an egyptian
space cowboys - my egyptian lover
jonathan richman - egyptian reggae


suggestion please :)

The original Egyptian type tune is called Sand Dance, made famous by Wilson, Keppel & Betty - 1930s' British Music Hall stars - I'm sure a search will bring up many versions of this.

and

Midnight at the Oasis.....

You Belong to Me mentions pyramids - lots of versions available

Madness - Night Boat to Cairo



I'll try to think of some more.....

thanks never thought of searching for songs with pyramids etc

Also don't forget 'When you believe' and other tracks from The Prince of Egypt

During the pre-dance session why not play some arabic music.

Loads on Spotify or try http://www.mazika.com/default.aspx (choose the English version at the top) there are also some compilaitions on iTunes & Amazon

http://www.amazon.co.uk/s/qid=1266446862/r...;sort=salesrank

Also get some belly dance music and see if any of the girls want to try it on the dance floor.

Cairo is the centre for belly dancing (I know I've seen loads of shows there) so that's another way of bringing some fun to the evening.

Bad Manners – I'm A Mummy
Jonathan Richman & Modern Lovers - Egyptian Reggae
Mental As Anything - Egypt
Kate Bush - Egypt