How to Select Songs for a Sixties Dance Party
The 1960s are often considered the premier decade for rock music. But not all '60s rock is suitable for a dance party. There are hundreds of fun, danceable songs from that era, but picking out the best is a challenge. The key is selecting songs from every genre that will motivate your guests to move. Does this Spark an idea?
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How to Select Songs for a Sixties Dance Party
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Motivate your guests to twist and shout by sliding "Twist and Shout" by The Beatles into your CD player. That will get your party off to a rousing start.
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Keep the party and feet moving with a taste of the surfing sound. The perfect choice? It has to be "I Get Around" by The Beach Boys.
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Get a bit of that psychedelic feel into the proceedings. One number one hit that is quite danceable is "Incense and Peppermints" by The Strawberry Alarm Clock.
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Try a dose of Frat Rock, which is perfect for dancing. Two of the best are "Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen and "Wooly Bully" by Sam the Sham and the Pharoahs. Oh, and don't forget about "Shout" by The Isley Brothers, which will have your guests rolling on the floor--literally!
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Slow it down for a while. Pop in "Unchained Melody" by The Righteous Brothers and let the couples get a little romantic.
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Play a classic that everyone seems to love. You can't miss with "Brown-Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison.
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Establish a pop feel with a song that is identified with the sixties. One great choice is "Aquarius/Let the Sunshine In" by The 5th Dimension.
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Tips & Warnings
Map out your playlist, but don't be afraid to take requests. Make certain you have enough variety on hand to play guest requests. But don't forget that most '60s songs run no more than four minutes, so get about 100 songs ready and make certain they are all suitable for dancing.
Don't play slow, hard-core psychedelia. This type of music is better suited for sitting down and mellowing out. There is no faster way to clear the dance floor.
