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[Ricesnaps]

2nd Ask today. Have a wedding next weekend and the request list say the following:

Music styles required: Soul, Funk, Motown, 60/70's rock, modern rock

Music styles to avoid: 80's/90's pop, all pop power ballads, house music, cheesy

So I am really going to have fun with my usual set!!!!

My question is really to get a better understanding what might be meang by "Soul & Funk". I have obviously left messages for thr bride and grrom asking for a couple of examples, but I had a bad bad experience with 80's soul last year and don't want it to be repeated. However, if we are talking 80's soul weekender type stuff, surely that fits into the 80's op that they don't want.

I would imagine 80's soul & funk would be some of the following:

Imagination
Shalamar
Patti Labelle
Mai Tai
McFadden & Whitehead
The Fatback Band

or am I completely off the mark?

[ian8limelight]

2nd Ask today. Have a wedding next weekend and the request list say the following:

Music styles required: Soul, Funk, Motown, 60/70's rock, modern rock

Music styles to avoid: 80's/90's pop, all pop power ballads, house music, cheesy

So I am really going to have fun with my usual set!!!!

My question is really to get a better understanding what might be meang by "Soul & Funk". I have obviously left messages for thr bride and grrom asking for a couple of examples, but I had a bad bad experience with 80's soul last year and don't want it to be repeated. However, if we are talking 80's soul weekender type stuff, surely that fits into the 80's op that they don't want.

I would imagine 80's soul & funk would be some of the following:

Imagination
Shalamar
Patti Labelle
Mai Tai
McFadden & Whitehead
The Fatback Band

or am I completely off the mark?

You obviously need to check with the Brdie & Groom regarding what they actually mean but I would be looking at (for 80's Soul) tracks like these:-

Luther Vandross - Never too much;
Alexander O'Neal - What's missing / Critisize;
Jocelyn Brown - Somebody else's guy;
New Shoooz - I Can't wait;
Chaka Khan & Rufus - Ain't nobody;
plus McFadden & Whitehead/Fatback Band (as already suggested).

I'm sure others have got their own suggestions but these would be mine. :teeth:

It really does depend on what the B/G define as Soul & Funk !!!!!

[dj_ags]

DMC do a Soul and Funk box set. We have this box set and it came in useful last night. We picked this up for around £35

http://store.dmcworld.com/detail.asp?id=994

But as Ian said, you do need to check with the B&G to see what they mean by Soul and Funk, but something for you to ponder anyway :)

[soundtracker]

Have alook at this http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1934 may help

[Have a disco]

AG's has this one right as before the soul/funk scene it was just soul

[soundtracker]

No it wasn't, soul and funk have always been concurrent and interchangeable, James Brown, Aretha, Wilson Picket, Curtis Mayfield et al, always slipped seamlessly from one to the other, this is why I don't like pigeonholing- some people don't want to fit, and each track can easily be placed in a different category.

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Have alook at this http://www.mobilediscodirectory.co.uk/forums/showthread.php?t=1934 may help

Apart from Morecombe and Wise perhaps... :teeth:

[soundtracker]

You don't get much more Funky than Eric, and more soulful than Ernie!! Cross genre if ever I spotted one!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

You obviously need to check with the Brdie & Groom regarding what they actually mean but I would be looking at (for 80's Soul) tracks like these:-

Luther Vandross - Never too much;
Alexander O'Neal - What's missing / Critisize;
Jocelyn Brown - Somebody else's guy;
New Shoooz - I Can't wait;
Chaka Khan & Rufus - Ain't nobody;
plus McFadden & Whitehead/Fatback Band (as already suggested).

I'm sure others have got their own suggestions but these would be mine. :teeth:

It really does depend on what the B/G define as Soul & Funk !!!!!

Add to that...

Cashflow - Mine all mine
Gwen Guthrie - Ain't nothing going on but the rent
Indeep - Last night a DJ saved my life
Evelyn King - Love come down
Loose Ends - Hanging on a string
Booker Newbury III - Love town
Maze - Back in stride/Joy and pain
Rene and Angela - I'll be good
Mac Band - Roses are red
Steve Arrington - Feels so real
Royalle Delight - I'll be a freak for you
Skipworth and Turner - Thinking about your love
Temptations - Treat her like a lady
D Train - You're the one for me
Change - Change of heart
Colonel Abrahams - Trapped

Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunes... :)

[Corabar Steve]

Music styles required: Soul, Funk, Motown, 60/70's rock, modern rock

Music styles to avoid: 80's/90's pop, all pop power ballads, house music, cheesy
That would explain the gap between '70s rock & modern rock :teeth:

This would probably go down quite well if you can get hold of it (http://www.play.com/Music/CD/4-/100065/Pure_Groove/Product.html)

Edit I forgot hyperlinks have been temporarily disabled, copy & paste the http:// www .play.com/Music/CD/4-/100065/Pure_Groove/Product.html bit into your address bar to find out what I would use amongst others.

[CRAZY K]

Rice, think you need to get a lot more info from these people.

Soul and Funk from when? 60s, 70s 80s? Anything from Sam and Dave to
Kool and the Gang to Whitney Houston?

For older people ( like me) Kool were originally a Hardcore Funky Band and the Rolling Stones were a blues /pop band---to people your age they are now a Soul/Pop Band and Rock band respectively.

If they like Motown that suggests they are either older people--no discrimination thats illegal :teeth: -or 60s fans---which opens up lots of questions.

Also what do they mean by 60s and 70s rock. Is that the Rolling Stones?
Is that Free? Bachman Turner Overdrive? Do they want Rock? Heavy Rock, Rock n Roll --it gets worse.

Modern rock? presume you are happy about that?

I would ask them to name some tracks they specifically want--at least gives you a clue and avoids any embarrasment on the night.

Whats the first dance? that might give a clue--I had to play Stone Roses last night as first dance for B and G ----I thought it was awful!( personal opinion)

CRAZY K

[DJ Spinko]

At all costs get in touch with these people as their request has distinct cross-overs.
I'd imagine that the Soul and Funk will be that of the 60's and 70's not the 80's they have stipulated no 80's, it depends on whether they class Luther, George Benson etc as 80's or funk.
For soul i'd imagine they mean the stax/atlantic stuff as they've indicated already Motown. They also may want the Philly sound, O'Jays, Harold MElvin, Intruders,MFSB ....
For Funk - early Kool & the Gang, The Fatback Band, War, Con Funk-Shun, Blackbyrds, Early EW&F, Parliament, Funkadelic, definitely James Brown and all formats thereof, Maceo & the Macks, the JB's, Lynda Collins, Gil Scott-Heron etc...
Good luck

Cris
DJ Spinko

[CRAZY K]

I go with DJ Spinko on that--might be a good night if you are playing all that excellent 70s Soul stuff--George Mc Crae, KC and the Sunshine Band etc

CRAZY K

[ian8limelight]

Add to that...

Cashflow - Mine all mine
Gwen Guthrie - Ain't nothing going on but the rent
Indeep - Last night a DJ saved my life
Evelyn King - Love come down
Loose Ends - Hanging on a string
Booker Newbury III - Love town
Maze - Back in stride/Joy and pain
Rene and Angela - I'll be good
Mac Band - Roses are red
Steve Arrington - Feels so real
Royalle Delight - I'll be a freak for you
Skipworth and Turner - Thinking about your love
Temptations - Treat her like a lady
D Train - You're the one for me
Change - Change of heart
Colonel Abrahams - Trapped

Tuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuunes... :)


You've got your Soul-Boy head on again !!!!!!! :teeth: Loads of excellent tunes there ............................. where's Robbie, Chris Hill, Greg Edwards & Froggy !

And who' s nicked my WHISTLE :beer:

[minty]

"OOOOOOOH Yeah" :teeth: now your talking,Soul spectrum,Greg Edwards (seen him performing twice at Club 1 in Ascot)nice little club if you get the chance

[Corabar Steve]

Parliament, Funkadelic,
A lot of their stuff could be a bit leftfield for a lot of people, but if they like that sort of stuff Bootsy Colins would go down well too.

What about War? Lowrider always goes down well (except with Angela :teeth: )

[Ricesnaps]

I have now spoken to the groom and have a clearer understanding - but help still greatfully recieved!

He says that they like older soul and funk. Much like:

James Brown
Funky Motown
and 70's soul / Funk that you can dance to, not slow stuff

Does that help at all?

Got the impression that the new Scissor Sisters track would fit the bill too

[CRAZY K]

Rice--you couldnt get them to give list of favourite tracks?

Still sounds a bit vague--Funky Motown--not sure what that is ?

Jacksons?

60s Soul is brilliant--Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Conley, Otis Redding,
Sam and Dave etc

Good luck with it anyway--if its 70s Disco style then thats easy--Sister Sledge, Chic, Donna Summmer etc. maybe even Night Fever stuff?

CRAZY K

[robbiedj]

A little of Sylvester might go well. Try "Do You Wanna Funk".

[Ricesnaps]

Rice--you couldnt get them to give list of favourite tracks?

Still sounds a bit vague--Funky Motown--not sure what that is ?

Jacksons?

60s Soul is brilliant--Eddie Floyd, Wilson Pickett, Arthur Conley, Otis Redding,
Sam and Dave etc

Good luck with it anyway--if its 70s Disco style then thats easy--Sister Sledge, Chic, Donna Summmer etc. maybe even Night Fever stuff?

CRAZY K
Unfortunately this is all I have been able to gleen from him and that was hard enough - he just kept saying - "I don't want to be too prescriptive"!

[Ricesnaps]

At all costs get in touch with these people as their request has distinct cross-overs.
I'd imagine that the Soul and Funk will be that of the 60's and 70's not the 80's they have stipulated no 80's, it depends on whether they class Luther, George Benson etc as 80's or funk.
For soul i'd imagine they mean the stax/atlantic stuff as they've indicated already Motown. They also may want the Philly sound, O'Jays, Harold MElvin, Intruders,MFSB ....
For Funk - early Kool & the Gang, The Fatback Band, War, Con Funk-Shun, Blackbyrds, Early EW&F, Parliament, Funkadelic, definitely James Brown and all formats thereof, Maceo & the Macks, the JB's, Lynda Collins, Gil Scott-Heron etc...
Good luck

Cris
DJ Spinko
Spinko,

I think you are ont he right wavelength here - any more please? Would apreciate some track suggestions as well as artists as some of your suggestions are people I don't know a huge amount about!

[CRAZY K]

Ah well-you tried to find out exactly what they wanted--only got themselves to blame now :sad:

Definitely have every James Brown hit and play those!

Play that funky music white boy :teeth:

CRAZY K

[soundtracker]

Brecker Brothers - East River
Manu Dibango - Big Blow
Commodores - Brick House
Brass Construction - Movin'
War - Low Rider, Me & Baby Brother
Ohio Players, - Fire, Love Rollercoaster
Kool & the Gang - Jungle Boogie
Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff
Brothers Johnson - Stomp
Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
Chic - My forbidden lover
Chicago - Street Player
Commodores - High On Sunshine
D Train - Keep on
D Train - You're The One For Me
Delegation - Darlin' (I think about you)
Fat Back Band - I Like Girls
First Choice - Dr love
First Choice - Love thang
Frantique - Strut your funky staff
George Benson - Love X Love
Georges Mc Crea - I Get Lifted
Grandmaster Flash - The message
Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White lines
Hamilton Bohannon - Let's start the dance
Instant Funk - Body Shine
Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
Instant Funk - Slam dunk the funk
Jesse Green - Nice & slow
Jocelyn Brown - Somebody else's guy
Joyce Sims - Come Into My Life
Kat Mandu - I wanna dance
KC & The Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
Kool and the gang - Let's go dancin'
Loleatta Holloway - Hit n run
Loleatta Holloway - Love sensation
Mc Fadden & Whitehead - Ain't no stoppin (ain't no way)
New Jersey Connection - Love don't come easy
Parliament - Give up the funk
Pointer Sister - He's so Shy
Rare Pleasure - Let me Down Easy
Rick James - Superfreak
Shannon - Let The Music Play
Sheila E - Love Bizarre
The Strikers - Body music
Average White Band - Pick up the pieces
B T Express - Do it
Curtis Mayfield - Superfly

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Hamilton Bohannon - Let's start the dance


Bang bang boogie bang, let's rock the house, let's shock the house. :teeth:

[soundtracker]

Shake a boom boom tang tang rub a tum tum
Oh bang that thing to the beat of the drum

[Ricesnaps]

Brecker Brothers - East River
Manu Dibango - Big Blow
Commodores - Brick House
Brass Construction - Movin'
War - Low Rider, Me & Baby Brother
Ohio Players, - Fire, Love Rollercoaster
Kool & the Gang - Jungle Boogie
Jean Knight - Mr Big Stuff
Brothers Johnson - Stomp
Chaka Khan - Ain't Nobody
Chaka Khan - I Feel For You
Chaka Khan - I'm Every Woman
Chic - My forbidden lover
Chicago - Street Player
Commodores - High On Sunshine
D Train - Keep on
D Train - You're The One For Me
Delegation - Darlin' (I think about you)
Fat Back Band - I Like Girls
First Choice - Dr love
First Choice - Love thang
Frantique - Strut your funky staff
George Benson - Love X Love
Georges Mc Crea - I Get Lifted
Grandmaster Flash - The message
Grandmaster Flash & Melle Mel - White lines
Hamilton Bohannon - Let's start the dance
Instant Funk - Body Shine
Instant Funk - I Got My Mind Made Up (You Can Get It Girl)
Instant Funk - Slam dunk the funk
Jesse Green - Nice & slow
Jocelyn Brown - Somebody else's guy
Joyce Sims - Come Into My Life
Kat Mandu - I wanna dance
KC & The Sunshine Band - Keep It Comin' Love
Kool and the gang - Let's go dancin'
Loleatta Holloway - Hit n run
Loleatta Holloway - Love sensation
Mc Fadden & Whitehead - Ain't no stoppin (ain't no way)
New Jersey Connection - Love don't come easy
Parliament - Give up the funk
Pointer Sister - He's so Shy
Rare Pleasure - Let me Down Easy
Rick James - Superfreak
Shannon - Let The Music Play
Sheila E - Love Bizarre
The Strikers - Body music
Average White Band - Pick up the pieces
B T Express - Do it
Curtis Mayfield - Superfly
Thankyou kind sir - that'll keep me busy witht he old MP3's won't it!

[Shaun]

Great list Pete.

[soundtracker]

Why thank you kind sir, once I got a few, it just flowed! Just played the Ohio Players- Love Rollercoaster - its a beast of a tuuuuune!

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

Why thank you kind sir, once I got a few, it just flowed! Just played the Ohio Players- Love Rollercoaster - its a beast of a tuuuuune!

Either that or they came of a database on a PC.... :teeth:

[Corabar Steve]

Why thank you kind sir, once I got a few, it just flowed! Just played the Ohio Players- Love Rollercoaster - its a beast of a tuuuuune!
I prefer the Chilli's version of it.

While we're on the topic of this type of music, FAO Ian, Khandi Bar, Hatfield, Saturdays.

[CRAZY K]

Great selection Soundtracker--but hey wheres Bus Stop by the Fat Back Band--that was THE tune of the mid 70s for Disco/Soul

Rice-had a look in Tescos-they have "Wedding Album" on sale.

Noticed a couple of classic Soul artists (dont think mentioned so far)
Barry White and Rose Royce

Clap clap clap clap clap--thats the start of Car Wash :teeth:
GRRRRRRRR-thats Barry White :teeth:

This is why I like a preferred playlist!

CRAZY K

[soundtracker]

Well it was ONE of the tunes of that time, but I'm sure you'll find thousands of others I haven't mentioned as well!!!- I didn't mention the more obvious ones like Barry & Rose Royce, coz I didn't want to be accused of teaching granny to suck eggs

[soundtracker]

Either that or they came of a database on a PC.... :teeth:


Whats a database? :embarasse

[CRAZY K]

[B] I didn't want to be accused of teaching granny to suck eggs


Judging by the amount of help the customer is giving Rice ( not ) to get the right music I would say any suggestions would be gratefully accepted even if rather obvious---

Hope thats ok Rice-- :)

CRAZY K
EGG SUCKING TEACHER

[ian8limelight]

"OOOOOOOH Yeah" :teeth: now your talking,Soul spectrum,Greg Edwards (seen him performing twice at Club 1 in Ascot)nice little club if you get the chance

Cheers, I'll remember that one. :teeth:

[Ricesnaps]

Hurrah,

an email arrived today with the following suggestions from the groom:

Soul Man, Sam & Dave

I Want You Back, Jackson 5

This Old Heart of Mine (Is Weak for You), The Isley Brothers

Build Me Up Buttercup, The Foundations

Everybody Needs Somebody to Love, The Blues Brothers

All This Love That I'm Giving, Gwen McCrae

Brothers On the Slide, Cymande Renegades of Funk

Which does help a little more!

Also now found out that they are also using a company called "party lights" www.partylights.co.uk who seem to have planned to completely deck out the room I'm in with twinkly lights and uplighters - it just gets better!