A Playlist with a Beat

A Playlist with a Beat

August 31st, 2009 @ 11:34 am by Mrs. Mouse

I wrote a few months ago about wanting an “alternative” dance party. Although I still feel very strongly about not playing all the cheesy, tried and true wedding “classics” such as “YMCA” and “Brick House”, I’ve definitely compromised a bit. I’ve thrown in a ton of catchy pop songs in order to maximize dancing. Keep in mind, I’m not expecting much of the older crowd to dance a lot. Most of them probably wouldn’t dance, no matter what we play.

At any rate, here is our “Dance Party” playlist. Feel free to use any or all of it as inspiration! Oh, here’s one tip: the Dude applied for a credit card that gives him free iTunes gift cards as an incentive for using the card. We were able to use the free gift cards to purchase some of the songs we didn’t already own!

I Turn My Camera Own (Spoon)
Whatever You Like (T.I.)
Just a Friend (Biz Markie)
Forever (Chris Brown)
Beat It (Michael Jackson)
P.Y.T. (Michael Jackson)
Crazy (Gnarls Barkley)
Billie Jean (Michael Jackson)

Under Pressure (Queen & David Bowie)
Down (Jay Sean feat. Lil Wayne)
Sunshowers (M.I.A.)
Everyone’s At It (Lily Allen)
Hey Ya! (Andre 3000)
Ignition Remix (R. Kelly)
Transformer (Gnarls Barkely)
Do Ya (Electric Light Orchestra)
B.O.B. (Outkast)
Move Your Feet (Junior Senior)
Ghetto Musick (Big Boi)
Paper Planes (M.I.A.)
Shoop (Salt-N-Pepa)
The Way You Make Me Feel (Michael Jackson)
Wanna Be Startin’ Somthin’ (Michael Jackson)
You Want the Candy (The Raveonettes)
I’m So Excited (Le Tigre)

It’s already quite long, so most likely we won’t even get to the end of it. Every single song on this list makes me smile (and they’re all Dude-approved), so I’m happy.

What’s your all-time favorite dance song?

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21 Responses to “A Playlist with a Beat”

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Bellini (message) 552 posts, Busy bee

this list looks exactly like mine! it’s uncanny, really. what good taste you have i just got a playlist ready for our engagement party in a few weeks, so i know how much those $1 to $1.29 songs on itunes can add up!

8/31/09 @ 11:39 am (reply)

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Jenniphyr (message) 1,397 posts, Bumble bee

The only one I know from that list is “Forever” by Chris Brown (awesome song, but I always feel guilty listening to it ’cause of what he did) — well, I know OF ‘Paper Planes’, I suppose, but I’ve never heard it.

8/31/09 @ 11:48 am (reply)

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thefuturemrsjewell (message) 1,533 posts, Bumble bee

love your list… definitely just added Shoop to my list too!

8/31/09 @ 11:54 am (reply)

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mary-alice-me (message) 1,870 posts, Buzzing bee

That looks like an awesome playlist! I love starting off with Spoon. I had a lot of trouble finding “dance” songs because we listen to a lot of mellow music … so I just settled for not-sad songs.

8/31/09 @ 11:55 am (reply)

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Melissabegins (message) 858 posts, Busy bee

I think we have a similar itunes list, Mouse!

PYT is a necessity - hands down. And nice touch with the Kellz! But my favorite wedding song is September by Earth Wind and Fire. I just can’t sit in chair listening to that one!

8/31/09 @ 12:02 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Taffy (message) 2,602 posts, Sugar bee

We played Don’t Stop ‘Till You Get Enough, it was so much fun! Also, You really got me by the Kinks and Lust for Life by Iggy Pop were really fun to dance to. Your playlist looks awesome!

8/31/09 @ 12:09 pm (reply)

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missvintage (message) 157 posts, Blushing bee

This is a great list! We are thinking about the same things, we are both indie music lovers, and not huge pop fans, but we want music people will want to dance to!

8/31/09 @ 12:18 pm (reply)

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alishaneva (message) 1,526 posts, Bumble bee

Pretty darn good list you have there, Miss Mouse! I makes me happy … definitely started listening to some of the songs on here I haven’t listened to in a bit!

8/31/09 @ 12:18 pm (reply)

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LovestheBear (message) 875 posts, Busy bee

Now that is a booty shakin list if I ever heard one!!

8/31/09 @ 12:44 pm (reply)

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Mrs. Joey (message) 829 posts, Busy bee

I LOVE Spoon! Hey Ya! was a huge hit at our wedding.

8/31/09 @ 12:57 pm (reply)

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melodyjune (message) 239 posts, Helper bee

Great playlist! Love the Michael Jackson tribute.

8/31/09 @ 1:02 pm (reply)

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Ferris Wheel (message) 224 posts, Helper bee

Favorite song to dance to? Hey Ya! Love it. Love Andre.

8/31/09 @ 1:40 pm (reply)

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llc2011 (message) 463 posts, Helper bee

I would be dancing at your wedding with that playlist!

8/31/09 @ 2:30 pm (reply)

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krissycake (message) 2,087 posts, Buzzing bee

So funny., I was just listening to “Paper Planes” last night and thinking I loved the beat and dance-ability, but thought if anyone had ever NOT heard it, that ‘gun shot’ part might freak them out … does your version have that in it?

8/31/09 @ 3:31 pm (reply)

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LoriLori (message) 235 posts, Helper bee

We have PYT on our list too. I like old stuff - Build Me Up Buttercup and What I Like About You are my favs to dance to. (And I confess to liking Brick House - don’t tell)

8/31/09 @ 5:08 pm (reply)

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Miss Poodle (message) 3,020 posts, Sugar bee

thank you for posting your music I was only focusing on the “latin” part of our play-list now I need to search for some “music on English”!! - lol

8/31/09 @ 6:26 pm (reply)

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skibobrown (message) 268 posts, Helper bee

Oh good! Honestly, as someone who loves to dance, but only to songs that I know and can sing along to, I was a little worried when you last posted about your alternative dance party. This looks like a great list… without being too cookie cutter or cliche. Excellent choices!

8/31/09 @ 7:20 pm (reply)

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