Big list of Do NOT Plays!

[Spirits High]

Got a Wedding this Saturday where the Groom spent his student life working in the local Flares. He's come up with this list of DO NOT Play's :D:D
I usually get a few but never this many!!

Do Not Play Mamma Mia Abba
Do Not Play Dancing Queen Abba
Do Not Play Super Trouper Abba
Do Not Play Waterloo Abba
Do Not Play Black Velvet Alannah Myles
Do Not Play Love Shack B-52's
Do Not Play (I've Had) The Time Of My Life Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
Do Not Play White Wedding Billy Idol
Do Not Play Livin' On A Prayer Bon Jovi
Do Not Play Gimme Some Brendon
Do Not Play Summer Of '69 Bryan Adams
Do Not Play The One And Only Chesney Hawkes
Do Not Play Karma Chameleon Culture Club
Do Not Play Girls Just Want To Have Fun Cyndi Lauper
Do Not Play Groove Is In The Heart Deee-Lite
Do Not Play Come On Eileen Dexys Midnight Runners
Do Not Play Cha Cha Slide DJ Casper
Do Not Play Sweet Child O Mine Guns N Roses
Do Not Play Grease Megamix John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John
Do Not Play Ring Of Fire Johnny Cash
Do Not Play Footloose Kenny Loggins
Do Not Play Celebration Kool & The Gang
Do Not Play Macarena Los Del Mar
Do Not Play Ho Hey Lumineers
Do Not Play U Can't Touch This M.C. Hammer
Do Not Play Moves Like Jagger Maroon 5 Ft Christina Aguilera
Do Not Play Billie Jean Michael Jackson
Do Not Play Im So Excited Pointer Sisters
Do Not Play Gangam Style Psy
Do Not Play Don't Stop Me Now Queen
Do Not Play Another One Bites The Dust Queen
Do Not Play Place Your Hands Reef
Do Not Play Push It Salt 'N Pepa
Do Not Play Wannabe Spice Girls
Do Not Play Eye Of The Tiger Survivor
Do Not Play Brown Eyed Girl Van Morrison
Do Not Play Y.M.C.A. Village People
Do Not Play It's Raining Men Weather Girls
Do Not Play I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston

[Sapphire Disco]

That's my normal play list ;)

[DJIanScott]

Shame about Reef but the rest I would welcome!! Be nice to swerve them for a night.......but you just know that their guests will be asking for them, despite the rules laid down...

[DeckstarDeluxe]

I was on board until footloose. Rather you than me! ;)

[Corabar Steve]

I could live with that. Nice change

[musicology]

I hope they said what they DO want! Nothing worse than just pure negativity.

[ukpartydj]

When there is that many do not play tracks from all genres you wonder how many more tracks they don't want but haven't remembered.

[Corabar Steve]

In fairness, most of that list is overplayed cheese.

[DJ Jules]

In fairness, most of that list is overplayed cheese.

:agree: I actually like lists like that - it tells you everything you need to know about what they don't want the night to be. As has already been said, I hope there is also a good list of tracks they do want though...

Julian

[paul1404]

Ha ha ha - I lot of people dont want these tunes anymore- Only problem is as we all know 10 pm when no one is dancing and the Cheese crowd keep on requesting thoose or simular - Its annoying ! you know as soon as you launch one its usually a packed dance floor at most family events - Still client whom pays gets what they want

I hate playlists more and more these days - Just lets us do our thing - We know what were doing and how to read a crowd - it aint rocket science and there nothing better than doing a private gig and you manage to keep all age groups and genres happy

[mattydj50]

Pin the list up and say "please do not request ........"

[Excalibur]

In fairness, most of that list is overplayed cheese.
Ooh Mr Jones, wash your mouth out with soap! :eek: Time honoured classics, if you don't mind please.

The reason they're overplayed is because they're popular, and they work. Simples.


:agree: I actually like lists like that - it tells you everything you need to know about what they don't want the night to be. As has already been said, I hope there is also a good list of tracks they do want though...

Julian
A list like that would set the alarm bells ringing in my head. While I'd be perfectly happy to forego playing those, will all the guests? Could lead to some interesting conversations.


Pin the list up and say "please do not request ........"

Sounds like a good idea.

[djdj]

I had a wedding about a year ago and had a very similar list.
The mother of the bride had a 'Word' :Censored: with the groom and I was asked to rip it up and play some party tunes :p

Don't mind having a selection of songs that are or are not wanted but having a complete playlist can be very hard to stick to.

[musicology]

Don't mind having a selection of songs that are or are not wanted but having a complete playlist can be very hard to stick to.

Agreed. I restrict advanced requests to avoid the problem.

[Spirits High]

Interesting to see the replies to the OP. So to counter it here's the songs they do want!



Must Play I Gotta Feeling Black Eyed Peas
Must Play Total Eclipse Of The Heart Bonnie Tyler
Must Play Marry You Bruno Mars
Must Play Club Can't Handle Me Flo Rida Ft David Guetta
Must Play Together In Electric Dreams Human League
Must Play Talk Dirty Jason Derulo Ft 2 Chainz
Must Play Young Forever (Feat.Mr Hudson) Jay Z Featuring Mr Hudson
Must Play My Life Would Suck Without You Kelly Clarkson
Must Play All Night Long (All Night) Lionel Richie
Must Play Control Myself Ll Cool J Ft. Jlo
Must Play Thrift Shop Macklemore & Ryan
Must Play Buzzin Mann Ft 50 Cent
Must Play Super Bass Nicki Minaj
Must Play Perfect Gentleman Wyclef Jean
Play Only If Requested I Bet You Look Good On The Dancefloor Arctic Monkeys
Play Only If Requested I Will Survive Gloria Gaynor
Play If Possible Changes David Bowie
Play If Possible Islands In The Stream Dolly Parton Feat. Kenny Rogers
Play If Possible Can't Take My Eyes Off You Frankie Valli
Play If Possible Proud Mary Ike & Tina Turner
Play If Possible Danger Zone Kenny Logins
Play If Possible Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond
Play If Possible Beep Pussycat Dolls
Play If Possible Never Gonna Give You Up Rick Astley
Play If Possible For Once In My Life Stevie Wonder
Play If Possible Wouldn't It Be Nice The Beach Boys

[funkymook]

Most annoying things is the 'Do Not Play', 'Must Play' etc in front of every song....

[Excalibur]

I must say that considering what's on the Don't Play, the Must Play surprises me somewhat. I'll leave it at that.

[Spirits High]

Most annoying things is the 'Do Not Play', 'Must Play' etc in front of every song....

That's down to the DJEP online request system. It's the category's set up on it.



I must say that considering what's on the Don't Play, the Must Play surprises me somewhat. I'll leave it at that.

Tend to agree with you there Peter. There's a few on the playlist that you'd think looking at the DO Not playlist they wouldn't be there.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

In fairness, most of that list is overplayed cheese.

I agree with that but will say that the majority of the time most of those tracks are requested at functions I do so it's a refreshing change to see them on a DO NOT PLAY list. It seems pretty evident to me that the person or people that have come up with this list do not want the 'typical party list'.
I also agree with the other comment that there may be some others that they could have forgotten but I would say that the list gives you a good idea as to the kind of stuff that they don't want.

The only thing I would worry about personally is the amount of people that may be attending that would be up for this stuff and may make a visit to the DJ booth to request it.

[funkymook]

I agree with that but will say that the majority of the time most of those tracks are requested at functions I do so it's a refreshing change to see them on a DO NOT PLAY list. It seems pretty evident to me that the person or people that have come up with this list do not want the 'typical party list'.
I also agree with the other comment that there may be some others that they could have forgotten but I would say that the list gives you a good idea as to the kind of stuff that they don't want.


You'd think so - but looking at the 'Do Play' list that's full of similar tunes (if it was loads of ska, indie or any particular style or genre it'd be so much easier).

I'd read it as anything popular goes apart from the 'Do Not' list - which still leaves plenty of party classics to choose from for the crowd.

[mattydj50]

How many people planning a party actually consult ALL of their guests to discuss what music can and can't be played.

I would imagine for weddings (my regular bread and butter) its mainly the bride and groom plus a couple of friends, or occasionally their mum and dad, sitting down with a blank sheet pf paper deciding what they like to listen to. Then they will sometimes consider music for other age ranges / groups of people and finally, add "other songs that you see fit to play" as an afterthought.

Non playlists are usually only two or three specific tracks that have personal bad memories but anain, occasionally I get a whole host of no, no, no, no... when you know damn well, you will get requests in the night.

I've chucked many a list away on the night and come away with "thank you's" ringing in my ears.

[Shakermaker Promotions]

I find that the majority of my customers DO ask their guests in advance and I encourage it too.
I'll send them a request sheet and advise them that sometimes it's a good idea to see what everyone wants.

[soundmaster mobile disco]

why do you guys allow so many songs on a playlist.

surely you are the wedding expert and be using your musical knowledge and expertise

I don't understand all these large playlist you guys allow

[musicology]

why do you guys allow so many songs on a playlist.

surely you are the wedding expert and be using your musical knowledge and expertise

I don't understand all these large playlist you guys allow

How do you deal with a large playlist from a customer or do you, like me, state a limit?

[BeerFunk]

It's a difficult one, yes they're paying their money so should be allowed to choose the music if they like. However, they probably aren't aware how unsuitable their requests may be.

I had a wedding once like Matty mentioned - the playlist was full of middle of the road, generally downbeat stuff like Mumford & Sons and Paul Weller. Nothing wrong with that sort of stuff at all (especially not Paul Weller!), but it's meant to be a party, and it doesn't quite cut it for most people.

I always encourage requests too, but it can very much go for or against you!

Sometimes there is a track which you'd never consider playing, but it has special meaning to the guests, and so fills the room with cheers and the floor fills. You might find the same crowd don't react to the 'tried and tested', so it can take a while to find the music to draw them in.

And on the flipside - yes, some requests are just plain awful. I find it annoying when people are really obviously into one particular artist or band, and start requesting album tracks or B-sides from them. You'd think they'd realise that it's pretty much only going to be for their benefit :rolleyes:

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

How do you deal with a large playlist from a customer or do you, like me, state a limit?

Maximum of 10 each for must and do not plays
Ask what they want the policy to be if someone requests one of the do not plays (9 times out of 10 they'll say play it if someone asks)

If they dig their feet in ask if they told the cake maker how many eggs to stick in the bowl or the chauffeur how to put petrol in the car ;)

[Solitaire Events Ltd]

If they dig their feet in ask if they told the cake maker how many eggs to stick in the bowl or the chauffeur how to put petrol in the car ;)

No, but they would tell the cake maker what kind of cake, filling and icing they wanted and the chauffeur the make and model of car required.

[Spirits High]

As an update the Wedding was Saturday and I've got to say the Groom was spot on. Of his "Do Nots" there was none of them requested by the other guests. We had a good mix of other stuff for all ranging from RUN DMC to Thin Lizzy.

So, it goes to prove that the B&G really do know their guests better than we do and although we can do our DJ thing it doesn't hurt to have the input from them as to what's in & what's out.

Afterall we're there to provide a service for someone's big day and I'll continue to do it like this with playlists and pre requests by guests.

[DeckstarDeluxe]

why do you guys allow so many songs on a playlist.

surely you are the wedding expert and be using your musical knowledge and expertise

I don't understand all these large playlist you guys allow

Because it's their party and their wedding. If you sell yourself as someone who is flexible, friendly and experienced then you only get long lists from people who want to be hands on. Most large request lists come from people who have been at weddings and not really enjoyed the music usually because it's the same old rubbish.

I understand why some DJs have limits to their requests and if you're upfront about it with the client at time of booking then that's just a way of doing business. The amount of stories I've heard from various sources about providing a DJ with a request list just a few short weeks before the wedding and their manner of reply is pretty shocking.

[Jim - Scotland's Party DJ]

No, but they would tell the cake maker what kind of cake, filling and icing they wanted and the chauffeur the make and model of car required.

Indeed, they're making a choice in the big picture and letting the professional get on with the details...

[funkymook]

It's amazing how many DJ's can 'read the crowd' but can't read their clients.

[Excalibur]

why do you guys allow so many songs on a playlist.


Because we work in a service industry.

Maximum of 10 each for must and do not plays

I'm now envisaging the Groom coming up and asking for a song, and being refused cos it's his eleventh request. :D



So, it goes to prove that the B&G really do know their guests better than we do and although we can do our DJ thing it doesn't hurt to have the input from them as to what's in & what's out.
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No. It goes to prove that the B&G may know their guests better than we do.

[DazzyD]

As an update the Wedding was Saturday and I've got to say the Groom was spot on. Of his "Do Nots" there was none of them requested by the other guests. We had a good mix of other stuff for all ranging from RUN DMC to Thin Lizzy.

So, it goes to prove that the B&G really do know their guests better than we do and although we can do our DJ thing it doesn't hurt to have the input from them as to what's in & what's out.

Afterall we're there to provide a service for someone's big day and I'll continue to do it like this with playlists and pre requests by guests.


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No. It goes to prove that the B&G may know their guests better than we do.

This is the exact case I had on Saturday night. I did an 80th birthday karaoke disco and was given a fair sized request list before the night (it was walk in walk out on behalf a multi-op so I only got this list 2 days earlier!!). The requests were quite varied but the result was I had a very busy dancefloor for the vast majority of the night. There was no buffet so no dead time - just pure entertainment. We had a few laughs with the karaoke as well as a few standing ovations and "Wow!!"s! But the fact that I played some tracks which I wouldn't have thought of myself had the dancefloor going crazy (which resulted in an injury to one woman - who then apologised to me!!) is testament to the fact the client knew what his guests liked and he knew better than me. I'm more than happy to concede that. At the end of the night, I had some handshakes and some really good compliments but I'm not stupid - I know I had more than a little help! ;)