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Elegant Wedding for Bride and Groom with Fun Wedding DJ

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As a child, I held such awe for The Manor in West Orange, it felt majestic and magical. My cousin who is twelve years older then me was married there and I thought it was the most beautiful place in the world. Earlier this year, when the Groom contacted me about hiring me as their Wedding DJ, I felt my excitement build at the opportunity to play music for this really nice Bride and Groom at The Manor.

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Fun Wedding DJ at The Manor

Since its opening on New Year’s Eve 1956, The Manor has meant many things to many people. Elegant à la carte dining in The Terrace Lounge, our World-Famous Lobster Buffet, memorable weddings and other family celebrations, business functions, and dinners in our private dining rooms.

Whether it be for an intimate dinner for two or a party of 200, The Manor has always been considered the premier establishment to make any event extra special.

In addition to The Manor’s excellent cuisine and attentive service, you can stroll through beautiful gardens, walk past magnificent fountains, or simply enjoy a romantic dance after dinner. The Manor is truly a multifaceted, total dining experience that you can enjoy anytime, turning any day into a celebration.

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An Elegant Atmosphere for Weddings and Special Events with Fun Wedding DJ

The Manor in West Orange has a long-standing reputation as an elite venue of pure elegance and indulgence, making it a stellar and in-demand wedding venue that has been home to over 10,000 traditional weddings, outdoor weddings, and cultural weddings, as well as additional milestone celebrations such as bar mitzvahs, bat mitzvahs, quinceneras, anniversary parties, rehearsal dinners, bridal and baby showers, and countless other soirees. Our stylish ballrooms and scenic outdoor wedding and party areas set the scene for a spectacular event.

Situated on 20 acres of beautifully-manicured gardens bordering Eagle Rock Reservation, with spectacular architecture and Italianate fountains, The Manor offers breathtaking beauty inside and out, for your special event setting. Our team devotes itself to bringing your special event to life in grand fashion, with meticulous attention to your wishes. Private events at The Manor are known not only for their award-winning cuisine and service, but also for the creative talents of our staff who help make every detail impressive. The Manor offers unparalleled perfection and sophisticated taste for your wedding or special celebration, delighting you and your guests from start to finish.

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It was a great Wedding and everybody had so much fun. I was not disappointed by my new experience as Wedding DJ at The Manor. I was afraid that my adult experience would not match those of my childhood, I was wrong. They are even better than I remember.

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Fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ

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It’s late September and Wedding season is in its final swing. This year has been a particularly awesome summer of Weddings with amazing Brides and Grooms as a fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ. I know all vendors like to brag about their Brides and Grooms but I really enjoy working with mine. I do not know why but I get hired as Rhode Island Wedding DJ for couples that want something more than just following what every other Wedding does.   This is not what we do together, we create something that includes standard traditions but not afraid to make some special.

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Fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ with Fun Brides and Grooms

I seem to attract Brides and Grooms looking to put their stamp on the Wedding. They want to include their parents, family and friends too.  They want my professional input but to make the decisions themselves, as it should be.  They want a really Fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ that totally gets that the Bride and Groom are the highlight and it’s their day, not the Wedding DJ’s. We are your catalyst and sometimes inspiration but it’s your Wedding and a good Fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ knows how to MC and facilitate an extraordinary wedding but not need to get attention or be in the spotlight.

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Fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ Reflects on Amazing Weddings!

As the weather begins to cool, I know I’ll miss Wedding season. I’m not afraid to say that I am a fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ and I leave each Wedding knowing everybody had a great time and the Bride and Groom are happy. The season is not completed yet. I’m looking forward to next week’s Wedding with a Bride and Groom that hired me about a year and a half ago. I have really enjoyed working with them over that time.

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Yay for the fun Rhode Island Wedding DJ!

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Rhode Island Family Reunion DJ

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Tomorrow I have the opportunity to perform at one of my favorite gigs as a Family Reunion DJ. One of the great parts of summer for a Party DJ are backyard family reunions. The Mother that is throwing the family reunion is a real nice lady and has worked hard to pull everything together. It should be a really fun day for everybody!

Family Reunion DJ

A family reunion is an occasion when many members of an extended family congregate. Sometimes reunions are held regularly, for example on the same date of every year.

A typical family reunion will assemble grandparents, great-grandparents and up for a meal, some recreation and discussion. The older attendees are generally grandparents, parents, siblings or first cousins while the youngest could be second, third or fourth cousins. It is also not uncommon for regular family reunions to be sponsored by family organizations or family associations centered around a more distant common ancestor (often referred to as “ancestral family organizations”) or a commonly shared surname (“single surname family organizations”). Wikipedia

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Family Reunion DJ Creative Ideas

Some family reunions may be more laid-back. They might be a family gathering where everyone is happy to just eat, catch up with each other and talk about future plans. Maybe talk about grandchildren, and what family members are up to.

But for bigger family reunions where your extended family from all around the country or overseas set aside a few days of the year to travel to the venue and be with the rest of the clan, well-planned and coordinated activities add to the excitement and the memories that will be forever remembered by everyone.

Things to consider when choosing family reunion activities

Generally, activities should match the family reunion theme. For example, a Pirates of the Caribbean themecould include pirate related activities. These would reinforce the theme while also providing enjoyment for everyone (even the spectators). Examples might include:

  • treasure hunting
  • sword fights
  • a sea shanty sing off
  • and a best dressed pirate beauty pageant

Themes shouldn’t stifle your creativity

A theme, however, is only a general guide and should not restrict you from doing other family reunion activities that may not necessarily be in line with the theme but are enjoyed by the family members. If you have an annual bonfire ritual on the last night of the reunion weekend, for example, don’t hesitate to continue with that tradition even if you decided to try an “Under the Sea” theme this year.

Don’t accidentally exclude people

Activities should be age-appropriate and appeal to the widest range of ages and backgrounds as possible. To be on the safe side, always have an option of activities so no one is left behind or feels out of place because he or she is not participating in some way.

Challenging activities are fine for specific groups, but have activities appropriate for the entire family also. My Family Reunion Ideas

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Pictures and fun stories coming soon from the Family Reunion DJ!

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Cancer victim, 16, dies shortly after dream DJ gig in Las Vegas – Las Vegas Sun News

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This is such a beautiful story. I am so glad DJ Mash-Up King gave this kid a chance to fulfill his dream DJ gig before he died. It is unfortunate that few professional DJs provide these kinds of opportunities for individuals like Tanner Seebaum, or anybody who has a dream DJ gig. It continues to disappoint me that the Wedding DJ and Party DJ industries are predominantly a business of me-first, all-about-the-money entertainers.  Like most professionals, we have to support our communities and make sure we share our experience and talents when opportunities are right for us.

Dream DJ Gig by Cancer Patient with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

Tanner Seebaum scrolls through a song list on a Macbook Pro while serving as guest DJ at Rehab on Saturday afternoon.

By Brian Nordli (contact)

Tuesday, July 16, 2013 | 11 p.m.

Cancer victim, 16, dies shortly after Dream DJ Gig

Teen DJ Tanner Seebaum died on Friday in Centennial, Colo., after a lengthy battle with brain cancer.

Seebaum, 16, had battled brain tumors for most of his life and was diagnosed last year with an inoperable tumor. Around June, doctors gave him only a few weeks to live.

With the help of DJ Mash-Up King (Landon Dyksterhouse) and the Hard Rock Hotel, Seebaum fulfilled his final wish in Las Vegas. Seebaum, who was an avid DJ, was given an hourlong slot on June 22 to perform a set at Rehab Pool during Electric Daisy Carnival weekend. His medley of beats and song mash-ups kept the crowd at the famous day club dancing and bobbing their heads poolside.

It was a dream DJ gig he never thought would come true.

“We’re just very thankful to Las Vegas in general for changing our perception of the people, of the attitudes, and graciousness and openness they showed for letting Tanner do this; to Landon, to Hard Rock, they did a lot to make that happen for Tanner,” Matt Seebaum, Tanner’s father, said. “It’s kind of what he needed to let go. We sort of joked that he had to do Vegas before he could let go.”

Tanner is survived by his parents, Matt and Stephanie Seebaum, and sister, Ellie. Donations can be made to the Tanner Seebaum Foundation at tannersfoundation.org. The foundation raises money for brain and spine tumor research.

via Cancer victim, 16, dies shortly after dream DJ gig in Las Vegas – Las Vegas Sun News.

 

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The Popular Songs to Get Your Wedding Guests Dancing | Bridal Banter Blog

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Here is a list of the Popular Songs to Get Your Wedding Guests Dancing. It is not a list I came-up with or even agree with, but full of great ideas. These are the standard Wedding Dance Songs that are not for every Bride and Groom or Wedding. There are many not as popular that I play and get sensational responses at most Weddings as a Wedding DJ. Again, these are the most popular, not necessarily the best.

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Popular Songs to Get Your Wedding Guests Dancing

Posted by Christine @ Bridal Banter on 25 July 2012, 8:00 am

A friend recently told me her biggest fear about her wedding is that people won’t dance. So I asked friends on Facebook for surefire songs to get guests on the dance floor. Here’s what they came up, with a few additions of my own:

“I Want You Back,” Jackson 5 — I’ve written about the dancing allure of “I Want You Back” before, and when I asked friends for suggestions, this song came up immediately. Also, I personally witnessed a wedding last weekend that started the dance set with this song. It did indeed bring the crowd to the dance floor.

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“Groove Is in the Heart,” Deee-Lite

“Get Down On It,” Kool & the Gang

“Love Shack,” B-52s

“It Takes Two,” Rob Base and DJ E-Z Rock

“All the Single Ladies,” Beyonce

“Hey Ya,” OutKast

“Jungle Boogie,” Kool & the Gang

“C’mon N’ Ride It (The Train),” Quad City DJ

“Come On Eileen,” Dexys Midnight Runners

“Shout,” the Isley Brothers

“Livin’ on a Prayer,” Bon Jovi — People don’t so much dance as wail this song and make big sweeping arm movements. Still, it’s funny.

“Sweet Caroline,” Neil Diamond — Sweet Caroline produces a similar reaction to Livin’ on a Prayer, strangely enough, though people are more likely to throw their arms over someone’s shoulder and sway to the music.

“Pour Some Sugar on Me,” Def Leopard — Another wailer.

“Birdhouse in Your Soul,” They Might Be Giants — This one sounds like a strange choice, but for the right age group (30-ish), it’s a hit and will result in lots of jumping up and down.

“Upside Down,” Diana Ross

“Footloose,” Kenny Loggins

“Call Me Maybe,” Carly Rae Jepsen — It’s probably going to get tired any day now, but I saw a crowd get down with wild abandon to it this weekend.

“Vogue,” Madonna — Expect people to actually vogue — and expect to laugh at it.

“Thriller,” Michael Jackson — People like to dance like zombies.

“Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough,” Michael Jackson

“Kiss,” Prince

“You Shook Me All Night Long,” AC/DC

“Celebration,” Kool & the Gang

“Build Me Up Buttercup,” the Foundations

“Twist & Shout,” Beatles

“Independent Women,” Destiny’s Child

“1999,” Prince

“Back in Black,” AC/DC

“Dancing With Myself,” Billy Idol

Popular Songs to Get Your Wedding Guests Dancing with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

via The Best Songs to Get Your Wedding Guests Dancing | Bridal Banter Blog.

Here are other posts that may be helpful to you Top 50 DJ Wedding Last Dance Songs, How To Hire The Best Wedding DJ,  Popular Garter Toss Songs, Wedding DJ Father-Daughter Dance Songs, Wedding DJ Mother Son Dance Songs, Top 50 Wedding Cake Cutting Songs, Popular Bridal Party Introduction Songs for Wedding DJs and Popular Bouquet Toss Songs.

 

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Wedding Entrance Music & Bridal Party Introduction Songs

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Wedding Entrance Music

Time to choose your wedding entrance music! Your ceremony is over and it is time for the celebration to begin. After you have had your photographs taken and your guests have mingled and had a drink during cocktail hour, it is time to sit down for the reception.

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On your way over to the reception venue, give your MC or best man a call so that they can get all your guests to move to their seats.

Alternatively, arrive quietly during the cocktail hour, mingle a little, have a drink and do the formal grand entrance once your guests have taken their seats.

Or you could also enter while the guests are still having cocktail hour. It depends on how much of a grand entrance you plan to make.

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Your wedding entrance music or grand entrance song (as it is also known) is a tradition meant to announce you for first time as husband and wife. It is also tradition to announce the rest of the bridal party, but it is not always necessary with smaller weddings where everyone will know one another or with less formal events.

The wedding entrance music you choose should reflect that the fun and celebration is about to start. You can of course choose something more epic if you wish, but generally it should be an upbeat, well-known song to get your guests enthusiastically clapping and welcoming you.

How To Choose The Perfect Wedding Entrance Music

Here are a few questions to ask yourselves to help you decide on the perfect wedding entrance song to use for your grand entrance, and to decide how you want this important event to play out:

1. Will your guests and wedding party recognize the song, or is it too new or obscure to be appreciated?

2. Does it reflect your personalities as a couple and your wedding party?

3. Is this wedding entrance music appropriate for the wedding reception? – even with the most formal of occasions it is appropriate to have a fun and upbeat song for this occasion, but it is never appropriate, no matter how informal the reception is, to play an offensive song with explicit lyrics.

4. Do you want to use an instrumental song or version of a song, or one with lyrics too?

5. Is your wedding party to be announced too, or will it just be the bride and groom?

6. How would you like to be announced – as Mr & Mrs Jones, the Bride and Groom or simply John and Mary?

7. Keep in mind that you will only use a small part of the song (the first minute or so), so choose something that has impact in the first 30 seconds.

8. Enhance your grand entrance further with some special effects – ask your dj or band if they can provide a bubble machine or a smoke machine, or hire one in from an audio visual company.

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Once your best man or MC has asked all your guests to be seated, he will gather up the two of you and your wedding party (if they are to be announced as well) outside of the reception area. He must make sure that the DJ or band leader is aware that you are about to do the grand entrance and should have the appropriate music ready.

Choose an entrance song for your wedding party. The grandparents can be acknowledged and introduced where they are seated in the reception area. The bride’s parents will then be introduced followed by the groom’s parents, the bridesmaids and groomsmen, the flower girls and ring bearer, the maid/matron of honor and the best man.

Choose a second wedding entrance song for yourselves, the Bride and Groom.

Wedding Entrance Music Suggestions:

Good Times – Owl City ft. Carly Rae Jepsen

Pound The Alarm – Nicki Minaj

Feel So Close – Calvin Harris

Good Feeling – Flo Rida

Dynamite – Taio Cruz

Marry You – Bruno Mars

Yeah (3x) – Chris Brown

Firework – Katy Perry

I Gotta Feeling – Black Eyed Peas

Say Hey – Michael Franti

Party Rock Anthem – LMFAO

Raise Your Glass – Pink

Get Up Off Of That Thing – James Brown

Get Ready For This – 2 Unlimited

Sandstorm – (Originally by Darude)

Rock and Roll Part 2 – Gary Glitter

St Elmo’s Fire – David Foster

Peter Gunn Theme – Henry Mancini

Love Walks In (Intro) – Van Halen

Praise You – Fatboy Slim

Axel F – Harold Faltermeyer

It Had to Be You – Various Artists

Gonna Fly Now – Original Rocky Movie Soundtrack

Lets Get Ready To Rumble – Jock Jams

Austin Powers Theme Song – Austin Powers Soundtrack

Walk This Way – Aerosmith

Ain’t That A Kick In The Head – Dean Martin

Lovely Day – Bill Withers

Who Let The Dogs Out – Baha Men

I Feel Good (I Got You) – James Brown

Groove Is In The Heart – Deee Lite

Let’s Get Loud – Jennifer Lopez

We Are Family – Sister Sledge

Celebration – Kool and the Gang

Walking On Sunshine – Katrina & The Waves

Crazy Little Thing Called Love – Queen or Michael Buble

Another One Bites the Dust – Queen

Tequila – The Champs

Puttin’ on the Ritz – various artists, including Frank Sinatra or Benny Goodman

Joy To The World – Three Dog Night

I’m A Believer – The Monkees or Smashmouth

Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas

Everybody Have Fun Tonight – Wang Chung

Breezin – George Benson

Wipeout – Surfaris

Banana Wind – Jimmy Buffett

Top Of The World – Van Halen (cued up to chorus)

1999 – Prince

The Lion Sleeps Tonight – Various

Beautiful Day – U2

Here Comes The Hot Stepper – Ini Kamozie

All You Need Is Love – The Beatles

20th Century Fox Studio Theme

Love Train – The O’Jays

Party Like A Rock Star – Shop Boyz

Batter Up – Nelly

Shake Your Booty – KC & The Sunshine Band

Do Your Thing – Basement Jaxx

Right Here, Right Now – Fatboy Slim

Battle Without Honor or Humanity – Tomoyasu Hotei

Breathe Your Name – Sixpence None The Richer

Higher Ground – Stevie Wonder

via Wedding Music Help.

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Here are other posts that may be helpful to you Top 50 DJ Wedding Last Dance Songs, How To Hire The Best Wedding DJ,  Popular Garter Toss Songs, Wedding DJ Father-Daughter Dance Songs, Wedding DJ Mother Son Dance Songs, Top 50 Wedding Cake Cutting Songs, Popular Bridal Party Introduction Songs for Wedding DJs and Popular Bouquet Toss Songs.

 

What is your favorite Wedding Entrance Music or Bridal Party Introduction Song?

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Wedding Songs List | Totally Love It

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This is a positive blogpost on Wedding Songs List from Totally Love It, a fun and interesting website. I continue to add posts with potential wedding songs for you to choose for your wedding. I think having many options is great from Brides and Grooms. It is also helpful for couples with upcoming weddings to have plenty of Wedding Songs Lists to view to shake loose some of your owns ideas more personal to you and your experiences together as a Bride and Groom. I have used many of these songs and find several very good for the right couple at their wedding.

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Planning a wedding is not easy!!!!! So many details and so many options and little time to make decisions, I’m going Crazy here. Choosing songs for your wedding DJ to play is can be hard too, you want to please the guests but you can’t forget about you two. You need to pick YOUR wedding song, Father and Bride dance song, the entrance song and it goes and goes. Not forgetting that each bride is different, I wanted to share this wedding songs list according to your style and share my very own favorites.

Wedding Songs List

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♥ Indie Wedding Songs ♥

Home – Edward Sharpe and The Magnetic Zeros {Entrance Song}

First Day of my Life – Bright Eyes

We Are Going to be Friends – The White Stripes

Settle Down -Kimbra

Daughters – John Mayer {Perfect for Father Daughter Dance Song}

Morning Theft – Jeff Buckley

Us – Regina Spektor

You And I – Wilco

I Was Made for You- She & Him

1,2,3,4 – Plain White T’s

Love and Some Other Verses- Iron and Wine

Love Today – Mika {Processional Wedding Party Entrance}

1234 – Feist

Such Great Heights- Perform by Iron and Wine {First Dance Song}

Reunion- M83 {Last Song}

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❥ Top 40 Wedding Songs ♛

A Thousand Years- Christina Perri {Walking Down The Aisle}

Make You Feel My Love- Adele

This I Promise You- N’SYNC {First Dance}

Love Song- 311

Good Life – OneRepublic

You and Me – Dave Matthews

Lovestoned – Justin Timberlake

Ho Hey- The Luminers

Chapel of Love – The Dixie Cups

Rhythm of Love- Plain White T’s

Marry You- Bruno Mars

Love You Madly- Cake

This Years Love- David Gray

Underneath it All- No Doubt

Lucky- Jason Mraz & Colbie Calliat

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♡ Country Wedding Songs ♞

God Gave Me You- Blake Shelton

When You Got a Good Thing- by Lady Antebellum {First Dance}

Little Moments- Brad Paisley

You are Everything- Keith Urban

Love Your Love The Most- Eric Church

From This Moment On- Shania Twain {First Dance}

Wanted- Hunter Hayes

Inside Your Heaven- Carrie Underwood

Stuck Like Glue- Sugarland {Entrance Song}

Whatever It Is- Zac Brown Band

There You Are-Martina McBride

If I Die Young- The Band Perry

Pontoon- Little Big Town

You Are the Nearest Thing to Heaven- Johnny Cash

via Wedding Songs List | Totally Love It.

What do you think of this Wedding Songs List? Is there another Wedding Songs List you find more helpful?

The one thought I have about this Wedding Songs List, like many of its kind that can be found online, there are few songs for a Multicultural Wedding for Multicultural Wedding DJs to use. It is not as easy for Multicultural Brides and Grooms often have trouble finding Wedding Songs Lists offering ideas for them. As a Multicultural Wedding DJ, I have many great ideas for a Multicultural Wedding Songs List for you to use if you are looking for recommendations.

Here are other posts that may be helpful to you Top 50 DJ Wedding Last Dance Songs, How To Hire The Best Wedding DJ,  Popular Garter Toss Songs, Wedding DJ Father-Daughter Dance Songs, Wedding DJ Mother Son Dance Songs, Top 50 Wedding Cake Cutting Songs, Popular Bridal Party Introduction Songs for Wedding DJs and Popular Bouquet Toss Songs.

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Paul McCartney Turns 72!

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My entire life has been one amazing Paul McCartney song after another. It started obviously, with The Beatles, followed by Wings and his solo career. Paul McCartney is a living legend in the music industry and continues to be so.

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The Paul McCartney Story

Sir James Paul McCartney, MBE (born 18 June 1942) is an English musician, singer, songwriter, multi-instrumentalist and composer. With John Lennon, George Harrison and Ringo Starr, he gained worldwide fame as a member of the Beatles, and hiscollaboration with Lennon is one of the most celebrated songwriting partnerships of the 20th century. After the band’s break-up, he pursued a solo career, later forming Wings with his first wife, Linda, and singer-songwriter Denny Laine.

Paul McCartney & The Beatles First Visit to The USA

Guinness World Records described McCartney as the “most successful composer and recording artist of all time”, with 60 gold discs and sales of over 100 million albums and 100 million singles, and as the “most successful songwriter” in United Kingdom chart history. More than 2,200 artists have covered his Beatles song “Yesterday“, more than any other song in history. Wings’ 1977 release “Mull of Kintyre” is one of the all-time best-selling singles in the UK. Inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a solo artist in March 1999, McCartney has written, or co-written 32 songs that have reached number one on the Billboard Hot 100, and as of 2013 he has sold over 15.5 million RIAA-certified units in the United States.

Paul McCartney & Wings Jet Live

McCartney has released an extensive catalogue of songs as a solo artist and has composed classical and electronic music. He has taken part in projects to promote international charities related to such subjects as animal rights, seal hunting, landmines, vegetarianism, poverty, and music education. McCartney has married three times and is the father of five children.

Paul McCartney: Hurricane Sandy Relief Concert Nineteen Hundred Eighty-Five

Paul McCartney Dominates Bonnaroo

For anyone born in the last quarter century who wondered whether Paul McCartney’s allotted two-and-a-half-hour set would be “too much” for the 70-year-old Beatle was justly put to shame Friday night when Macca delivered a truly legendary, 24-song set that, by the way, lasted almost three hours.

Paul McCartney at Bannaroo with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

Every year, Bonnaroo’s Friday-night, headlining artist is the impetus for many to splurge on the festival ticket. McCartney’s main-stage act was no exception, considering its cross-generational, grin-inducing appeal to, well, everyone. Not one to settle for the expected, McCartney played more than his back-catalogue staples (which, for the record, would have been completely acceptable). Among the lovingly off-kilter setlist selections were “Your Mother Should Know,” “All Together Now” and “Ob-La-Di Ob-La-Da,” all of which were met with equal affinity as the “Let it Be’s” and the “Hey Jude’s” of the night.

It was the greatest, most sincere sing-along that has ever been conceived. To witness McCartney perform “Something” on ukulele in tribute to George Harrison, moments before a cannon-blazing rendition of “Live and Let Die” and a suitably zealous “Helter Skelter,” was as fantastical as it was fierce. It was the perfect environment for Bonnaroo’s Dropping Point — the point at which Bonnaroo gently lifts you and then not-so-gently drops you into the festival, typically spearheaded by the Friday night, headlining act. Arcade Fire and Radiohead occupied the spot in 2011 and 2012, respectively, and McCartney passed the torch as if “Love Me Do” were released yesterday. It will be arduous to top someone whose song book is so collectively enamored, but if there is a festival in which we can instill faith, it’s Bonnaroo (they brought us a Beatle).

Paul McCartney in Brooklyn

Happy Birthday Paul McCartney!

McCartney said he had the idea of “Let It Be” after he had a dream about his mother during the tense period surrounding the sessions for The Beatles (the “White Album”). McCartney explained that his mother—who died of cancer when McCartney was fourteen—was the inspiration for the “Mother Mary” lyric. He later said, “It was great to visit with her again. I felt very blessed to have that dream. So that got me writing ‘Let It Be’.” He also said in a later interview about the dream that his mother had told him “It will be all right, just let it be.”

Paul McCartney & The Beatles Let It Be Live in Studio

What is your favorite Paul McCartney Song or memory?

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The Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps – Wedding Music Mistakes – Wedding Music Ideas

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This article on The Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps and Wedding Music Mistakes is from a post on The Knot. I like the fact that it is not taken from just one Wedding DJ or Wedding Band, because he or she may state what reflects their particular strengths and hides their weaknesses. This kind of a cross-section of Wedding DJs and Bands creates a more honest and balanced approach and source of information for you.

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Wedding Music: The Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps

We got wedding bands and DJs across the country to let us in on the biggest mistakes couples make at their weddings. Here’s what they said.

The Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps

Mistake 1: Forgetting to check sound ordinance laws.

“Brides need to check for sound ordinances in the town that their reception will be held or restrictions on noise levels at their venues. Some venues have a restricted sound level and end-time policies. You don’t want your reception to end early unexpectedly.”

-Johnna Dionne, Wavelength Band

Mistake 2: Not meeting the Wedding DJ until the day of their wedding.

“A face-to-face meeting is the best way to determine if the Wedding DJ is qualified and will give you what YOU want. Also, you can determine if you have a personality match with the Wedding DJ and if he or she is someone who will deliver a fun day.”

-Brian S. Graham, ADJA Knoxville Chapter

Mistake 3: Having too small of a dance floor.

“If there is nowhere to maneuver, then congestion on the dance floor can be a nightmare because people get bumped into, glasses break, and drinks can be spilled. Having more room will encourage your guests to get on the dance floor.”

-Jeremy Gerba, Lethal DJ Services

Mistake 4: Playing only one type of music.

“Too much of a good thing is a bad thing in Wedding music. Weddings will always have a wide range of age groups, so you need to switch things up to keep the Wedding music fresh!”

-DJ Pat, Sound Prodigy

Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps - Wedding Music Mistakes with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

Mistake 5: Forgetting to make a do-not-play list.

“The last thing a bride wants to hear at her reception is a band she hates or maybe a song that reminds her of her husband’s ex! Recently I had a bride who vetoed any Michael Jackson for that specific reason, so throughout the reception, when I got a request for Michael, I had to pretend that I forgot to bring any. The Wedding DJ always has to remember that it’s the bride and groom’s wedding — not theirs — and our job is to make it the celebration that they really want!”

-Richard Blade, RichardBlade.com

Mistake 6: Requesting too many songs.

“Keep in mind that a Wedding DJ plays approximately 12 to 15 songs per hour, so for the average four-hour reception, that’s only around 60 songs. A good rule of thumb is to keep your request list to about 25 songs or so. That way you get to hear all of your songs, plus you give your Wedding DJ freedom to take requests from your guests.”

– Russ Knight, Knight Flight Professional DJs

Mistake 7: Choosing long special dance songs.

“It can get boring for your guests. Of course this is your day, and these dances are special, however, when choosing those special songs, consider shortening the mother-son songs and father-daughter songs. These dances are great, and you should spend this special moment with your parent(s), but once the congratulations, I’ll miss you, and thank-yous are done, end the dance.”

-Jeremy Jones, Entertainment Solutions

Mistake 8: Not paying attention to the flow of the events.

“To create energy for an active dance floor, make sure the wedding flow of events moves along nicely,” says Tim Benter, DJs To Go Inc.. “If you have a 90-minute cocktail hour and two hours of dinner your guests will be looking for a nap, not a dance floor. Keep your cocktail hour to “an hour” and then move into a well served dinner service process.”

Another flow-of-events mistake has to do with the way you configure the room — “A very common mistake is having the bar in a different room than where the dancing is supposed to happen,” says DJ Nahchey, Dash Entertainment. “When couples do this, it splits the event into drinkers and dancers, and the party doesn’t really come together.”

Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps - Wedding Music Mistakes with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

Mistake 9: Picking too many obscure songs.

“As music professionals, we certainly appreciate all kinds of music, however, the guests may not. They go to a wedding expecting to hear music they know and can dance to,” says Gina Diegnan of In the Mix DJ Service. Daniel Blevins of CSC Special Events & Creative Services agrees with this tip: “A simple rule for music selection is 90% of the Wedding music played should be known by 90% of the guests.”

Mistake 10: Not verifying your DJ.

“Make sure the Wedding DJ you are talking with will be the actual Wedding DJ performing at your reception. Many Wedding DJ companies book multiple events on the same night and may subcontract to other companies using DJs with varying levels of skill. Be careful of ‘bait and switch tactics’ by making sure you evaluate the individual DJ and not just the DJ Company.”

-Troy Michael, Troy Michael DJ

— Justine Lorelle Blanchard

via The Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps – Wedding Music Mistakes – Wedding Music Ideas.

Top 10 Wedding Music Mishaps - Wedding Music Mistakes with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

Many great suggestions. I believe two essential Wedding Music Mistakes are omitted from the list.

1. Not hiring a Wedding DJ that offers a guarantee.

2. Hiring a Wedding DJ that is not a Multicultural Wedding DJ, if you want your Wedding Music to reflect and honor all of your family and guests.

Which Wedding Music Mishap or Wedding mMusic Mistake do you think is most important? Have you experienced any of these at your Wedding?

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & Boston DJ

973.908.8147

Celebrity “I dos”: 15 Favorite First Dance Songs

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I think this is a fun perspective to look at Wedding First Dance Songs through the lens of celebrity couples. I did not write this article but added the MP3s for you to listen and see if any would make a great Wedding First Dance Song for you. If you would like more recommendations, I invite you to write me and I will share with you my list of Wedding First Dance Songs.

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Music has the intrinsic ability to make special moments magical, so it’s no surprise so much time is spent choosing the perfect wedding songs. We did a little snooping to uncover the first dance songs 15 of our favorite celebrity couples said “I do” to.

Celebrity Couple Wedding First Dance Songs

Mike Fisher & Carrie Underwood

Country sweetheart Carrie Underwood sealed her marriage to hockey player husband Mike Fisher by dancing the night away to Brandon Heath’s “Love Never Fails.”

      Brandon Heath - Love Never Fails

 

Cacee Cobb & Donald Faison

Scrubs star Donald Faison’s first dance with wife Cacee Cobb was to “They Bring Me to You” by Joshua Radin, who happened to be a groomsmen.

      Joshua Radin - They Bring Me To You

 

Jay-Z & Beyoncé

How cute is it that Beyoncé & Jay-Z, or “B” and “J” as they adorably refer to each other, took their first spin to “Crazy in Love,” the first song they collaborated on?

      Beyonce and Jay-Z - Crazy In Love

 

Vanessa Minnillo & Nick Lachey

No 98 Degrees tunes here! Nick Lachey and Vanessa Minnillo’s pick wasn’t a boy-band tune but rather a big-band classic: “A Kiss to Build a Dream On” as performed by Steve Tyrell.

       Steve Tyrell - A Kiss to Build a Dream On

 

Jim Toth & Reese Witherspoon

As proof that you can find love again, Reese Witherspoon and Jim Toth are sincerely sweet — just like their first-dance song of “Make You Feel My Love” by Bob Dylan.

      Bob Dylan - Make You Feel My Love

 

Will Kopelman & Drew Barrymore

Drew Barrymore finally settled down for good when she met Will Kopelman, whom she danced with to Band of Horses’ “No One’s Gonna Love You.”

      Band of Horses - No One's Gonna Love You

 

Christina Hendricks & Geoffrey Arend

Mad Men’s buxom beauty Christina Hendricks and fellow actor Geoffrey Arend shared their first dance as a married duo to “Origin of Love” from— how fitting! — a movie, Hedwig and the Angry Inch.

      Stephen Trask - The Origin of Love

 

Josh Duhamel & Fergie

Like the rock stars they are, Fergie and her hunky hubby, Josh Duhamel, danced their way into wedded bliss to The Rolling Stones’ “Sweethearts Together” at their 2009 nuptials.

      Rolling Stones - Sweethearts Together

 

Freddie Prinze Jr & Sarah Michelle Gellar

Perpetually precious couple Sarah Michelle Gellar and Freddie Prinze Jr. chose the jazz ballad “Someone to Watch Over Me” to deliver them from dating to ’til-death-do-us-part.

      Willie Nelson - Someone To Watch Over Me

Wedding First Dance Songs with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

 

Khloé Kardashian & Lamar Odom

They may have rushed to the altar, but we imagine Khloé Kardashian and Lamar Odom put plenty of thought into their first dance to Anita Baker’s “Angel.”

      Anita Baker - Angel

 

David & Victoria Beckham

Before Posh Spice became a Beckham, she waltzed around with her then brand-new husband to The Starlight Orchestra’s rendition of “It Had to Be You.”

      Harry Connick Jr. - It Had To Be You

Wedding First Dance Songs with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

 

Joel Madden & Nicole Richie

Despite detractors’ doubts, Joel Madden and Nicole Richie are happier than ever — making Louis Armstrong’s “What a Wonderful World” quite apropos.

      Louis Armstrong - What a Wonderful World

 

Ellen DeGeneres & Portia de Rossi

It’s no secret how much funny lady Ellen DeGeneres loves music — or how much she loves her wife, Portia de Rossi, whom she danced with to Stevie Wonder’s “Ribbon in the Sky.”

      Stevie Wonder - Ribbon In The Sky

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Nicole Kidman & Keith Urban

Country music king and current American Idol judge Keith Urban has written romantic songs about his love for Nicole Kidman, but the couple opted for Etta James’ timeless “At Last” at their wedding.

      Etta James - At Last

 

Channing Tatum & Jenna Dewan

Magic Mike star Channing Tatum shelved his stripper moves for his “I dos” with Jenna Dewan —  they danced to the ukulele-laden “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” by Israel Kamakawiwo’ole.

      Israel Kamakawiwo'ole - Somewhere Over The Rainbow

via Celebrity “I dos”: 15 Favorite first dance songs. Apr 01, 2013 7:00 AM by Julie Sprankles

Here are other posts that may be helpful to you Top 50 DJ Wedding Last Dance Songs, How To Hire The Best Wedding DJ,  Popular Garter Toss Songs, Wedding DJ Father-Daughter Dance Songs, Wedding DJ Mother Son Dance Songs, Top 50 Wedding Cake Cutting Songs, Popular Bridal Party Introduction Songs for Wedding DJs and Popular Bouquet Toss Songs.

 

I hope you enjoyed this article on Wedding First Dance Songs. Which is your favorite?

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & Boston DJ

973.908.8147