The night is coming to a close. Everybody had a great time. There are many people fighting to stay on the dance floor knowing they may be grooving to their last song of the night. The professional DJ wants to make sure that everybody leaves with the right feeling to carry withy them. The Closing Song. It is often the way a professional DJ leaves their mark on the night.
When I first started out as a professional Rock DJ, my closing song was by David Essex; Rock On. After a few years of radio, my closing song changed with it. My song to cap the night became John Lennon: Watching The Wheels as a tribute to my hero at the time. This was followed by The Clash for a short period of time then back to John. Over the years, it has shifted many times as my style ands tastes have changed with them.
Today I have two closing songs that match the event I am performing at. Of course, if the host of the event has already chosen a closing song, I will honor that and follow their decision; it is their party! If not, it depends on the environment. These are the two songs that will typically grace the ears of those attending a gig as they down their last drinks, say good-bye to friends and family and grab their coats while heading for the door:
Turn Your Lights Down Low- Bob Marley and Lauryn hill
Hallelujah- David Buckley
For me, they both have such a nice way to send everybody home after a great night. What are your favorite songs to close a great night?