Monday 2 December 2013

90th Birthday party - Ex-serviceman's Club, Weston, Bath 29/11/13

I must admit I was a initially a little unsure as to what would be expected of a disco at a 90th Birthday. The family of the Birthday boy knew that a little entertainment in the form of some disco lights and music would be good to keep a medium sized room of guests happy - and who was I to deny them this.

The briefing I'd received from the client was to play some popular tunes from the 1940s, 50s and 60s so I stuck mainly to this - apart from several requests for Michael Jackson from a young lad who'd obviously been spending many hours in his room perfecting routines. This really pleased the guests and there was a big round of applause after each dance.

The Ex-Serviceman's Club in Weston, Bath was a great little venue 

I must admit that I enjoyed myself more than I expected too. I loved re-discovering some of the older songs in my library - songs that I rarely get to play for more than 15 minutes. Afterwards the family showed their appreciation and sent an email the following day thanking me for the music I played - it was just what they wanted.

19:30 : The Merry Macs - Mairzy Doats And Dozy Doats
19:32 : Buddy Holly - Not Fade Away
19:34 : Ray Charles - Hit The Road Jack
19:36 : Amos Milburn - Roomin' House Boogie
19:39 : Duke Ellington - Take The "A" Train
19:42 : Glenn Miller & His Orchestra - In The Mood
19:45 : The Andrews Sisters - The Boogie Woogie Bugle Boy
19:48 : Buddy Holly - Heartbeat
19:50 : Johnny Cash - I Walk The Line
19:53 : One Direction - Story Of My Life
19:57 : The Monkees - Daydream Believer
19:59 : Chris Montez - The More I See You
20:02 : Georgie Fame & The Blue Flame - Get Away
20:04 : Manfred Mann - Pretty Flamingo (1992 Digital Remaster)
20:06 : The Fourmost - A Little Loving
20:08 : The Ivy League - Tossing And Turning
20:11 : Gerry & The Pacemakers - How Do You Do It
20:12 : The Chiffons - He's So Fine
20:14 : The Shadows - Apache
20:17 : Roy Orbison - Oh, Pretty Woman
20:20 : Al Green - Let's Stay Together
20:25 : The Moody Blues - Go Now
20:28 : Dusty Springfield - The Look of Love
20:31 : Billy J. Kramer & The Dakotas - Do You Want To Know A Secret?
20:33 : Billy Cotton & His Band - Kiss Me Goodnight Sergeant Major
20:36 : Bing Crosby - San Fernando Valley
20:37 : Frank Sinatra - Fools Rush In
20:39 : Gene Autry - Blueberry Hill
20:39 : Glenn Miller - Juke Box Saturday Night
20:41 : Buddy Holly - Peggy Sue
20:44 : Aretha Franklin - I Say A Little Prayer
20:47 : Ben E. King - Stand By Me
20:50 : Buddy Holly - Everyday
20:52 : The Ethiopians - Train To Skaville
20:55 : Frank Sinatra - Anything Goes
20:58 : Dean Martin - Mambo Italiano
21:00 : Sammy Davis, Jr. - Frankie And Johnnie
21:03 : Jackie Wilson - I Get The Sweetest Feeling
21:06 : Bill Withers - Ain't No Sunshine
21:08 : Smokey Robinson & The Miracle - The Tracks Of My Tears
21:10 : Elvis Presley - Don't Be Cruel
21:13 : Elvis Presley - Jailhouse Rock
21:15 : Stevie Wonder - Happy Birthday
21:18 : Showaddywaddy - Who Put The Bomp (In The Bomp)
21:23 : The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
21:26 : Michael Jackson - Beat It
21:29 : Mark Ronson Feat. Amy Winehouse - Valerie
21:33 : Christina Aguilera - Candyman
21:36 : Michael Jackson - Thriller
21:41 : Jive Bunny & the Mastermixers - Swing the Mood
21:47 : Jackie Wilson - Reet Petite
21:49 : Bluebells - Young At Heart
21:52 : The Mavericks - Dance The Night Away
21:57 : Michael Jackson - Billy Jean
22:01 : Sister Sledge - We Are Family
22:05 : Jeff Beck - Hi Ho Silver Lining
22:07 : Stealers Wheel - Stuck in the middle with you
22:10 : Bob Marley & The Wailers - Three Little Birds
22:13 : Peter Andre - Mysterious Girl
22:17 : Frankie Valli & The Four Seas - December '63 (Oh What A Night)
22:20 : Jackie Wilson - (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher
22:23 : Stevie Wonder - Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours
22:25 : Dolly Parton - 9 To 5
22:28 : Vera Lynn - We'll Meet Again
22:31 : Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes - (I've Had) The Time Of My Life
22:35 : The Beatles - Hey Jude




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