It used to be that most of the playlists I shared were from weddings I’d DJ’ed, but four in a row now represent virtual, online dance parties that I’m hosting from home. Each week I think that I may be doing the last one, but I’m still getting a sizable number of viewers, and people are asking me to continue what has now become a weekly tradition. So far, each Friday night has attracted hundreds of viewers, and it has become a giant, fun, international party. Most of my viewers are from North America, primarily the U.S. and Canada, but I had a few virtual attendees check in from Europe last night, and at least one from South America.
The hardest part has been coming up with a new name each week, especially since I sort of pigeon-holed myself into movie tie-ins with “Part Deux” and “In 3-D.” The fourth installment was a pretty easy choice, but I’m already wondering where I go with number five. Check back in a week and find out!
In the meantime, these are the records I spun in last night’s DJ set. If you look closely you’ll see I played the same song twice, usually a disc jockey faux pas. Read on to learn why I did that!
Flash’s Theme – Queen
Connected – Stereo MC’s
Unbelievable – EMF
Rollin’ with Kid ‘N Play – Kid ‘N Play
The Humpty Dance – Digital Underground
Enjoy the Silence – Depeche Mode
West End Girls – Pet Shop Boys
Let’s Dance – David Bowie
Imperial March – Aphex Twin
Ceremony – New Order
Heartbeat – Wham
Just Can’t Get Enough – Depeche Mode
Don’t Go – Yaz
Jump – Van Halen
Power of Love – Huey Lewis & The News
Come and Get Your Love – Redbone
Brick House – Commodores
You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate
I Wish – Stevie Wonder
Lovefool – The Cardigans
The Dominatrix Sleeps Tonight – Dominatrix
Laid – James
Sledgehammer – Peter Gabriel
Crimson & Clover – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts
Lean On Me – Club Nouveau
Genie in a Bottle – Christina Aguilera
…Baby One More Time – Britney Spears
I’ll Be There For You – Rembrandts
Vapors – Biz Markie
You’re a Customer – EPMD
My Philosophy – Boogie Down Productions
Can I Kick It? – A Tribe Called Quest
King of Rock – Run-D.M.C.
Ugly People Be Quiet – Cash Money and Marvelous
Bust a Move – Young MC
Ring ‘Em – MC Hammer
The Heat is On – Glenn Frey
We Got the Beat – The Go-Go’s
Pressure Drop – The Specials
Baby Shark – Pinkfong
I Melt With You – Modern English
I Eat Cannibals – Toto Coelo
Just Like Heaven – The Cure
Love Will Tear Us Apart – Joy Division
All the Small Things – Blink-182
Everything She Wants – Wham
Into the Groove – Madonna
I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
Theme from Star Wars – David Matthews
We Are Family – Sister Sledge
Smells Like Teen Spirit – Nirvana
Buddy Holly – Weezer
Groove is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
I’m Too Sexy – Right Said Fred
The Bad Touch – The Bloodhound Gang
I Get Around – 2Pac
Shoop – Salt N’ Pepa
Hypnotize – Notorious B.I.G.
When I Come Around – Green Day
Dancing Queen – ABBA
Parklife – Blur
Kids – MGMT
Rebellion (Lies) – Arcade Fire
Cream – Federico Franchi
Xanadu [feat. Olivia Newton-John] – Electric Light Orchestra
Disco 2000 – Pulp
House of Jealous Lovers – The Rapture
Satisfaction – The Biz
Tainted Love – Soft Cell
The Drowners – Suede
Don’t Stand So Close To Me – The Police
Last Christmas – Wham
Christmas in Hollis – Run-D.M.C.
Intergalactic – Beastie Boys
The 900 Number – D.J. Mark the 45 King
Walk This Way – Run-D.M.C.
I Know You Got Soul – Eric B. & Rakim
Children’s Story – Slick Rick
Lips Like Sugar – Echo & the Bunnymen
Temptation – New Order
Two of Hearts – Stacey Q
Hungry Like the Wolf – Duran Duran
Fame – Irene Cara
Easy Lover [feat. Philip Bailey] – Phil Collins
Uptown Girl – Billy Joel
Round and Round – RATT
Legs – ZZ TopSweet Dreams (Are Made of This) – Eurythmics
Where Is My Mind? – The Pixies
Summer Madness – Kool & The Gang
Magnificent Sanctuary Band – Donny Hathaway
Piece of My Heart – Big Brother & The Holding Company
Pogo in Togo – United Balls
Rudy a Message to You – Dandy
Glow Worm – The Mills Brothers
Drop – The Jesus and Mary Chain
Time of the Preacher – Willie Nelson
Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
Piazza, New York Catcher – Belle & Sebastian
Drop – The Jesus and Mary Chain <– yes I played it twice. My friend Jamal had never heard it before, so a second listen was in order. These are the sorts of things you can do when you DJ an online dance party as opposed to a real life dance party.
Starman – David Bowie
The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra
Slave to Love – Bryan Ferry
Who Knows Where the Time Goes? – Fairport Convention
Hurdy Gurdy Man – Donovan
Life on Mars – David Bowie