What songs are a no no for you

[Candybeatdiscos]

Up here i refuse to play Simply the best & You'll never walk alone merley due to the fact that these are the two songs that both Rangers & Celtic fans sing and by god can it cause problems.. what about you guys what songs can't you play and why?

[Shaun]

I'm the same with those two songs...only at younger events though. (under 21's). I've had no probelms with the tracks with mature crowds...younger folk tend to want sing "simply the best" using the sectarian lyric changes. I try to avoid it where possibe.

I also don't play Gary Glitter. I haven't done since he was jailed for paedophilia a few years back.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I also don't play Gary Glitter. I haven't done since he was jailed for paedophilia a few years back.

Me neither.

Or any club footy songs.

I have played a couple of national footy songs during the world cup (only at a football club function though)

[soundtracker]

Nor me! :embarasse

[Have a disco]

afraid I play topical tunes at certain times of the year

ie current topic footy themes etc etc
next topic after sundays finale summer holiday music etc etc
then its back to premier footy themes for season start
and then halloween tunes will be next
then of course xmas will be upon us yet again

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

I do believe this was a thread about songs you don't play though,

[Jiggles]

I do believe this was a thread about songs you don't play though,

Leave Badger Alone He Is Only Giving Input

BIG BULLY

[Have a disco]

exactly some people do play topical tunes at certain times of the year some dont.

I for instance find it hard to play Irish songs even on paddys day being english I find it hypocritical that we dont celebrate St Georges the same way

[Paul James Promotions]

ie current topic footy themes etc etc


I wouldn't want to be playing too much of Vindaloo for a while :omg:

At a private function, I don't mind playing tracks that are used by teams, such as 'You'll Never Walk Alone'. However, as a general rule, I will not play / allow people to sing any football related songs. In fact, one of my resident Karaoke venues has banned all footy songs completely.

[Have a disco]

Leave Badger Alone He Is Only Giving Input

BIG BULLY

dont worry I aint scared of the bigger outfits LOL

Id out debate them and DJ them any day LOL

[Jiggles]

dont worry I aint scared of the bigger outfits LOL

Id out debate them and DJ them any day LOL

Thats the last time im sticking up for you then :teeth:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Id out debate them and DJ them any day LOL

You may want to learn how to write properly first, so that anyone can understand you :teeth: :teeth: :teeth:

[Paul James Promotions]

Haha :D

[Have a disco]

punctuatuion punctuation ?????????? neither here nor there when writing fast!!!

[Paul James Promotions]

punctuatuion punctuation ?????????? neither here nor there when writing fast!!!

Slow down a bit then :teeth:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Leave Badger Alone He Is Only Giving Input

BIG BULLY

Yes, but the thread was about songs you don't play.

You wouldn't start a thread about your favourite vegetables and post that you like chicken would you? :teeth:

[Jiggles]

Thats the wrong smily that ones licking its lips

:P is the one you want :teeth:

[Paul James Promotions]

Actually, i like Chicken :D

[Jiggles]

DAZ!!! you've started somthin here!!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Yeah, anyway....

Back on topic - songs which you don't play..

[BeerFunk]

I also don't play Gary Glitter, other than that I can't think of anything specifically. I try to avoid anything with swearing in it, but as discussed in other threads, it's easier said than done!

Not once have I had trouble with football songs, maybe I'm just lucky!

[Candybeatdiscos]

that reminds me of a time when i was dj'ing at local hospital radio, i didn't cue the track right and actually used the wrong cd of a now album, anyway it turned out to be eminem, so i just left - big mistake as we know how frequesnt he likes to use unpolicically correct wording...

[ian8limelight]

that reminds me of a time when i was dj'ing at local hospital radio, i didn't cue the track right and actually used the wrong cd of a now album, anyway it turned out to be eminem, so i just left - big mistake as we know how frequesnt he likes to use unpolicically correct wording...


When I was doing hospital radio in the late 70's, there were a couple of definite "no, no's" including the Theme tune to Mash and The first cut is the deepest.

[Candybeatdiscos]

When I was doing hospital radio in the late 70's, there were a couple of definite "no, no's" including the Theme tune to Mash and The first cut is the deepest.


Yup or spirit in the sky lol

[Addicted 2 Bass]

Anything a Chavy looking person has requested! :teeth:

Josh

[wensleydale]

beerfunk, do you not play gary glitter due to his penchant for little girls or cause his music is rubbish?

[BeerFunk]

beerfunk, do you not play gary glitter due to his penchant for little girls or cause his music is rubbish?

Bit of both! Na, 'the first reason'. Even if I could see past him, and only care about the music, I'm sure a few complaints would be received. Luckily, none of his tunes are that good that they are a loss to us?

On the other hand, if, and I say if, Michael Jackson was proven guilty on any account of paedophilia, I would be facing a serious dilemma. Both in terms of playing his music at discos, and probably more importantly, being a massive fan of him and his music - he was my hero when I was younger, and I still think he is the greatest solo artist ever to exist. I should mention that I am certain he is completely innocent, and an easy target for people because he is so naive, but I don't want to open up a debate about that here!

[Corabar Steve]

none of his tunes are that good that they are a loss to us? Which is why between June 1972 & Dec 75 he had one number 10, one of each 6, 4, 3, four number 2 & three number 1 singles :teeth:

[CRAZY K]

Beerfunk if you had been a DJ in the early 70s you would have loved GG--not literally though :teeth:

His music (whatever you may think) helped Discos and Mobiles in particular
become a lot more popular for Weddings, Parties etc with all his Floor filling tracks. In those days the competition wasnt cheapo Dave Double decks---it was live music.

No Wedding was complete without an air punching rendition of Leader of the Gang. did plenty of those :teeth:

Personally I thought his Backing Band the Glitter Band Boys were even better--Lets get together again etc.

Despite GGs appalling personal habits :sad: he was a very successful entertainer as Steve has pointed out --- ditto Elvis and all the rest of them.

CRAZY K

[Corabar Entertainment]

I went to see him MANY times in the '80's....... fantastic showman! My sister is older than me, and he was her all-time favourite.

It's a shame, but just can't separate the showman & music from the actual person anymore.

[Have a disco]

Have to agree with the lads above on this one professioally a genius, personally a pillock but the same could be said about R Kelly amazing how thats being hushed up but we still play his stuff

[Corabar Steve]

Has R Kelly gone to court yet? I don't play him anyway! :teeth:

(& Angela isn't a lad!)

[Have a disco]

as ever money talks hmmm not sure if its gone to court but he's going down for same thing as GG

[Corabar Steve]

as ever money talks hmmm not sure if its gone to court but he's going down for same thing as GG
Can only hope he's found guilty (if indeed he is, isn't there supposed to be video evidence?) One less Rubbish & B******s artiste to have to endure!

[dj andy allwood]

never play any steps songs there cd's make great coasters!!!

[BeerFunk]

Which is why between June 1972 & Dec 75 he had one number 10, one of each 6, 4, 3, four number 2 & three number 1 singles :teeth:
None of his singles that I've heard would be in my top 100 playlist. Obviously I don't remember him like you do, so I'm not swayed by his flamboyant image and stage presence. I judge on musical quality alone, and I'm not all that impressed.


never play any steps songs there cd's make great coasters!!!What!!? :omg:
Na, Steps were one of the better boy/girl bands, I still play there songs regularly. 5,6,7,8 is a must! :teeth:

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

None of his singles that I've heard would be in my top 100 playlist. Obviously I don't remember him like you do, so I'm not swayed by his flamboyant image and stage presence. I judge on musical quality alone, and I'm not all that impressed.

What!!? :omg:
Na, Steps were one of the better boy/girl bands, I still play there songs regularly. 5,6,7,8 is a must! :teeth:

I agree and I play Tragedy a lot too... :embarasse :teeth:

[Corabar Steve]

None of his singles that I've heard would be in my top 100 playlist. Obviously I don't remember him like you do, so I'm not swayed by his flamboyant image and stage presence. I judge on musical quality alone, and I'm not all that impressed.

What!!? :omg:
Na, Steps were one of the better boy/girl bands, I still play there songs regularly. 5,6,7,8 is a must! :teeth:
Nuff said! :teeth:

[Corabar Entertainment]

None of his singles that I've heard would be in my top 100 playlist. Obviously I don't remember him like you do, so I'm not swayed by his flamboyant image and stage presence. I judge on musical quality alone, and I'm not all that impressed.(Non-music issues aside) So do you only play for your age group?

[dj andy allwood]

that steps cover is a tragedy lol

[ian8limelight]

I agree and I play Tragedy a lot too... :embarasse :teeth:


Me too. :) :beer:

[Fresh]

that steps cover is a tragedy lol

it should be an autobiography title for some of them

[dj andy allwood]

it should be an autobiography title for some of them

:teeth: all of them i think :teeth:

[soundtracker]

I use Chain Reaction as well, works for me!

[Corabar Steve]

None of his singles that I've heard would be in my top 100 playlist. Obviously I don't remember him like you do, so I'm not swayed by his flamboyant image and stage presence. I judge on musical quality alone, and I'm not all that impressed.
Separating the man from the music, his hits were at a time when you had to sell more records to get into the top 20, than you do now to get to number 1

[BeerFunk]

(Non-music issues aside) So do you only play for your age group?Of course not, and that's a bit patronising?


Separating the man from the music, his hits were at a time when you had to sell more records to get into the top 20, than you do now to get to number 1Yes I know, his music is certainly better than the tosh in the charts at the moment...

I just think there is so much more better music from the same era, like T-Rex, Blondie, Chic, Sister Sledge, Bee Gees, Michael Jackson, Stevie Wonder - the list could go on and on. Just a personal opinion in retrospect, based on music alone! :)

[Corabar Entertainment]

Of course not, and that's a bit patronising?With apologies - not meant to be patronising, it was just that you said that you didn't remember him so you weren't swayed, etc...... the point I was trying to make (badly! :embarasse ) was that of those who do remember him (ie a lot of people who you may be playing to) loved him (well, that was until the personal revalations, of course!).

I suppose it all goes back to the basic question of whether or not a DJ lets his own personal tastes influence what he or she plays; and I think to a certain extent, the answer is 'yes'.

[BeerFunk]

Absolutely, my personal tastes do influence what I play (I'm sure there was another thread about that, can't remember if I posted in it though..).

Also, I am aware of his popularity and success, but the original point I was trying to make was that we can easily get by without his music now.

It's made me wonder though, how many people have been sitting thinking up a request, and have considered asking for Gary Glitter? I've never been asked since you-know-what, or in fact since I've been DJing (must be 7 years now!?), I'm not entirely sure when the revelations first surfaced though.

[Corabar Entertainment]

I've never been asked since you-know-what, or in fact since I've been DJing (must be 7 years now!?), I'm not entirely sure when the revelations first surfaced though.Convicted in 1999..... so that tallies!!! :teeth:

[BeerFunk]

Oh.. well that would explain that then! :D

[soundtracker]

Can't remember the last time I had a request for GG - not this century for sure!

[Candybeatdiscos]

But what about Michael Jackson, when the story first broke (before the verdicts) i was still being asked for MJ hits, but when the story first broke about GG before the trial I stopped being asked...I still play his hits, at the end of the day yeah he may get paid royalties everytime i play his music, but we get to listen to some great music from him.

I dont think that we should be railroaded into playing or not playing music

[Shaun]

No railroading involved, for me it's a personal choice not to include him in my playlists.

[soundlad]

nothing by Bewitched - Yuk !

[Corabar Steve]

If it was down to personal choice I wouldn't play 3/4 of the stuff I do at gigs.

At the end of the day you have to give what the client / punter wants.

[BeerFunk]

But what about Michael Jackson, when the story first broke (before the verdicts) i was still being asked for MJ hits, but when the story first broke about GG before the trial I stopped being asked...I still play his hits, at the end of the day yeah he may get paid royalties everytime i play his music, but we get to listen to some great music from him.

I dont think that we should be railroaded into playing or not playing musicFor a start, Michael Jackson is 100x better than Gary Glitter! :)

Also, Michael Jackson has had only allegations against him by kids, who are obviously pushed into it by their parents for the £££ (McCauley Culkin admitted later that his Dad bullied him into making allegations). I'm not saying he is definitely innocent, as none of us know.

Anyhow, this is getting a little off topic, partly down to me :embarasse

[BeerFunk]

If it was down to personal choice I wouldn't play 3/4 of the stuff I do at gigs.

At the end of the day you have to give what the client / punter wants.True, but as the point of this thread is what songs you will not play, which of these songs would you still not play, if requested?

[Corabar Steve]

Stuff with obscene or objectionable lyrics.

[Thames Valley Discos]

Cant think of anything i wont play. If the person paying wants it played, then i will. As steve says, i hate alot of the music i play.

[Maree]

We certainly don't / won't play any of Gary Glitters music. Since we started Reemicks we haven't had one request for any of his songs.

[Corabar Steve]

We certainly don't / won't play any of Gary Glitters music. Since we started Reemicks we haven't had one request for any of his songs.
Within the last 7 years by any chance?

[PropellerHeadCase]

I think the only GG song I have ever played by request was 'Rock 'n' Roll', pt 2'.

Then again, if we won't play GG because of the paedophilia thing, do we also not play 'Doctorin' the Tardis' or 'The Jock Jams Megamix' because of the prominent inclusion of Gary Glitter samples?

I think there are several reasons why MJ hasn't suffered the same stigma as GG even when, in both cases, they were still just allegations. MJ did Thriller, one of the biggest selling albums of all time with numerous international number one singles, GG was big in the UK, but not exactly huge anywhere else. GG is effectively 10 years older than solo MJ, so somewhat less relevant (to wedding crowds particularly).

Do we stop playing George Michael and WHAM! for his continued run-ins with the law, including indecent acts in an LA WC?


Didn't think so.


There's nothing I won't play, but there's plenty I will check with the client before playing, especially 'Who the :Censored: is Alice?'.

I'll always check if a request comes through for music that is of a markedly different style to the requests from the Bride & Groom, especially if it is Rap, Hard Rock or Club Dance.

Actually, to be completely honest, I don't play 'Macarena' unless it is BOTH a request of the Bride or Groom AND a request from someone on the night.


For the record I play the DMC mash-up of 'Tragedy' that uses both the Steps version AND the BeeGees version :D

[BeerFunk]

Wow...

I think there are several reasons why MJ hasn't suffered the same stigma as GG even when, in both cases, they were still just allegations. MJ did Thriller, one of the biggest selling albums of all time with numerous international number one singles, GG was big in the UK, but not exactly huge anywhere else. GG is effectively 10 years older then solo MJ, so somewhat less relevant (to wedding crowds particularly).
Isn't it because Gary Glitter was proven guilty, but fled? Michael Jackson is innocent - until proven guilty, which I don't think he can be because I don't believe he did any of it - but that's for another thread really.


Do we stop playing George Michael and WHAM! for his continued run-ins with the law, including indecent acts in an LA WC?


Didn't think so.
Hardly on the same level as paedophilia. In fact, it's nowhere near it.



Actually, to be completely honest, I don't play 'Macarena' unless it is BOTH a request of the Bride or Groom AND a request from someone on the night.You won't play it if the bride and groom requested it - that's not enough?

[PropellerHeadCase]

Isn't it because Gary Glitter was proven guilty, but fled? Michael Jackson is innocent - until proven guilty, which I don't think he can be because I don't believe he did any of it - but that's for another thread really.

Ahem...


even when, in both cases, they were still just allegations



Hardly on the same level as paedophilia. In fact, it's nowhere near it.

Actually, an alarming number of people would indeed equate homosexuality and paedophilia.



You won't play it if the bride and groom requested it - that's not enough?

Sorry, I should clarify, if the bride or groom request it of course I will play it, but if they merely ticked it on the play list (it's no longer ON the play list ;) ) then I always wait until I also have a request for it. Apologies, I wasn't clear at all.

[BeerFunk]

Upon a quick search, I realised I was wrong, he did not flee the UK, but was actually convicted on child pornography charges and put on the sex offender register. He has also re-offended in Vietnam, and is currently serving a jail sentence for child sexual abuse there.

So, you cannot put him in the same bracket as Michael Jackson, who regardless of what you believe, is officially innocent.

Oh, and anyone who equates homosexuality and paedophilia is, quite frankly, an idiot.

[flatliners]

the birdy song prob the worst song ever written or ruff dog the wounder mix (simon cowels first ever song )

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Oh, and anyone who equates homosexuality and paedophilia is, quite frankly, an idiot.

Agreed. :)

[PropellerHeadCase]

Oh, and anyone who equates homosexuality and paedophilia is, quite frankly, an idiot.

Agreed, but then some people are waiting for the aliens from behind the moon to come and rescue them :o :confused:

[cara]

i'm with the gary glitter thing

also akon, i wanna...you know the rest,

i was in a friends house the other night and her 10 year old daughter was listening to akon, what sort of music is that to be aimed at kids?

i wont play any of the traditional 'cheesy' disco music unless specificaly asked, stuff like oops upside your head, the birdy song, that sort of stuff, there's plenty of dj's out there who'll play it, i don't intend to be one of them

obviously death metal as well. lol

[PropellerHeadCase]

What's wrong with Death Metal? :corabarsteve: :bang: :eek: :D

RIP Chuck Schuldiner :(

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

What's wrong with Death Metal? :corabarsteve: :bang: :eek: :D

(

Always works well at Golden Anniversaries, I find...:D

[Corabar Steve]

& last Saturday's wedding http://smilies.vidahost.com/contrib/navigator/lhdevil.gif