As a DJ it is our job to, "read the crowd", and figure out what kind of music they would enjoy.
A perfect example was my event on Valentines day. There were over 120 older folks, ages 50 to 70. I knew I would not play any song past 1975 unless it was requested. I started off the dancing with two classics, At Last by Etta James and Unchained Melody by the Righteous Brothers. Then I kicked up the pace with Sugar Pie Honey Bunch and Build me up buttercup. The crowd was responding to these songs so I continued with Twist and Shout, Wooly Bully and All Shook Up. We went as far as Run Around Sue, Proud Mary, Old Time Rock n Roll and Brown Sugar.
I had many compliments from the guests as they were leaving. Most pointed out that I stayed in there generation of music and they appreciated my efforts.
As a Bride or Party host always consider what your guests might enjoy with music selection.
You will have a more successful event when your guests are happy singing and dancing. When you have guests that range from 20-?? try to have crowd pleasers played. The rule is the younger generation will dance to most anything, but the older folks will not dance to todays music for the most part. I usually kick off my nights with a couple of current songs , (Black Eyed Peas, Lady Gaga) to let the younger generation know we will be cool and play current stuff. Then I will kick into a 50s megamix, Beatles I saw her Standing There, Sugar Pie Honey bunch etc. From there I build my sets 70s, 80s and so on. Depending on what the crowd is responding to, once again "reading the crowd".
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