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Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode

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“In the 1960s and 1970s, Berry’s music was the inspiration for such groups as the Beatles and the Rolling Stones. Berry had a number of comeback recordings and in 1972 had the first and only #1 Pop Chart hit of his career with “My Ding-A-Ling. 1986 fittingly saw him inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as the very first inductee in history. As a tribute to his pervasiveness in the realm of rock, a clip of Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode was chosen played in the Voyager I spacecraft, proving Chuck Berry and his rock legacy are truly out of this world.”  The Official Site of Chuck Berry

 

Charles Edward Anderson “Chuck” Berry (born October 18, 1926) is an American guitarist, singer, and songwriter, and one of the pioneers of Rock and Roll music.

 

Among the many bandleaders performing a backup role with Chuck Berry were Bruce Springsteen and Steve Miller when each was just starting his career.  At the request of President Jimmy Carter, Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode performed at the White House on June 1, 1979.  A pioneer of rock music, Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode was a significant influence on the development of both the music and the attitude associated with the rock music lifestyle. A statue 8 feet (2.4 m) tall of Berry, funded by donations, is being erected along the St. Louis Walk of Fame. The dedication ceremony was July 29th, 2011.

Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode Rhode Island DJ

In 1980, when I was a freshman in college working at the college radio station as a DJ and a professional Wedding DJ, I had the opportunity to see Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode perform at a small venue in Dover, NJ called The Show Place. There were maybe 100 people present at the show and it was so much fun! I was so surprised how much energy and enthusiasm he had as ‘an older man’ back then. It is amazing to me that he is still performing today!!!! That was 31 years ago.

Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode Music Video

http://youtu.be/2gv62KbSBQM

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & NY DJ

Ritchie Valens Sleepwalk

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It is hard not to feel the energy and Soul that the great Ritchie Valens Sleepwalk put into every guitar lick in this song. Smooth as silk without being overproduced. I recently had a Groom ask for this song to be the song that he and his mother would dance to for their Mother-Son Dance.  I fought hard to contain the tears that well-up every time I hear this song. I do not remember the scene in the film La Bamba but I remember it was one of the more emotional ones. There are few artists from that era that had a full-length feature film made about their life like Ritchie Valens Sleepwalk. As a professional Wedding DJ, I get requested plenty of his music these days and continue to feel moved by his music.

Ritchie Valens Sleepwalk Music Video

He was born Ricardo Esteban Valenzuela Reyes. He was asked by his producer and agent to change his family name to make it sound ‘more american’. Its strange in 2011 to contextually imagine that happening today, where nearly twenty percent of American population is Latino.  His death along with other pop stars Buddy Holly and The Big Bopper is still considered an American tragic story. After the February 2, 1959, performance in Clear Lake, Iowa, Holly, Richardson, and Valens flew out of the Mason City airport in a small plane that Holly had chartered. He was on the plane because he won a coin toss. The plane, a four-passenger Beechcraft Bonanza, departed for Fargo, North Dakota, and crashed shortly after takeoff in a snow storm. The crash killed all three passengers and the pilot; at 17, Valens was the youngest to die on the flight. The event inspired singer Don McLean’s popular 1971 ballad “American Pie“, and immortalized February 3 as “The Day the Music Died”.

Ritchie Valens Sleepwalk with Rhode Island Oldies DJ

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John Lennon Imagine

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John Lennon Imagine. I remember the bittersweet night of being a professional DJ at a club in Randolph, NJ on a Monday night, it was December 8,1980. The club was mostly packed, especially for a Monday night in winter. The dance floor was jamming and everybody was having a good time. A young woman came up to the DJ booth and begged me to play Bruce Springsteen. I explained that the dance floor was full and she would have to wait till it thinned out, otherwise everybody would probably stop dancing. She finally convinced me to play him while she was standing there. I had the record in my hand when one of the bouncers ran up and told me John Lennon had just been shot and killed. I dropped the record on the floor of the DJ booth. After the song playing was over, I turned on the mike and announced his death. I asked for moment of silence and then played “Imagine” before returning to my regular set, although not regular at all. It is the moment I think of the most when I get behind my turntables, then CD Players and now MacBook. Growing up, he was hero my hero with his music and desire for peace.

John Lennon Imagine Music Video

http://youtu.be/DCX3ZNDZAwY

The next day, as Program Director of the local college radio and DJ, I stated that we only play John Lennon Imagine and music by John Lennon for the next twenty-four hours.

The Beatles and John Lennon Imagine Icon

 

“BMI named John Lennon Imagine one of the 100 most-performed songs of the 20th century. The song ranked number 30 on the Recording Industry Association of America‘s list of the 365 Songs of the Century bearing the most historical significance. It earned aGrammy Hall of Fame Award and an induction into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame’s 500 Songs that Shaped Rock and Roll. A UK survey conducted by the Guinness World Records British Hit Singles Book named it the second best single of all time, andRolling Stone ranked it number 3 in their list of “The 500 Greatest Songs of All Time“. Since 2005, event organisers have played it just before the New Year’s Times Square Ball drops in New York City. Dozens of artists have performed or recorded versions of “Imagine”, including Madonna, Stevie Wonder, Joan Baez, Elton John, and Diana Ross. Emeli Sandé recorded a cover for theBBC to use during the end credits montage at the close of the 2012 Summer Olympics coverage in August 2012. “Imagine” subsequently re-entered the UK Top 40, reaching number 18.” Wikipedia

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Clarence Clemons Tribute (Jungleland)

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As a New Jersey teenager in the 70’s and 80’s, it was hard not to be a Bruce Springsteen fan. He spoke to a time and place in our shared story and had those riveting live performances that lasted anywhere from 3-4.5 hours with everybody leaving covered in sweat.  As soaked in sweat as Bruce Springsteen was by the end of the night, equally drenched was The Big Man on The Saxophone, Clarence Clemons.

 

This clip is from a performance in 2009 with Clarence Clemons performing one of my favorite solos of Clarence Clemons, “Jungleland”.

Clarence Clemons Tribute “Jungleland” Music Video

I remember when Izod Center (originally Brendan Byrne Arena, formerly Continental Airlines Arena and commonly Meadowlands Arena) first opened and they booked Frank Sinatra and Bruce Springsteen to perform the first and second weeks respectively.  I had the opportunity to obtain tickets to two of the Springsteen shows. Those were some great memories for me.  Clarence Clemons, you will be missed and remembered.

Clarence Clemons Hartford Civic Center, April 24, 2009 Born to Run

Clarence Clemons playing his “Born to Run” saxophone solo with house lights up. Hartford Civic Center, April 24, 2009.

Clarence Clemons and How He Became Part of The E Street Band

Clarence Anicholas Clemons, Jr. (January 11, 1942 – June 18, 2011), also known as The Big Man, was an American musician and actor. From 1972 until his death, he was a prominent member of Bruce Springsteen‘s E Street Band, playing the tenor saxophone.

 

“One night we were playing in Asbury Park. I’d heard The Bruce Springsteen Band was nearby at a club called The Student Prince and on a break between sets I walked over there. On-stage, Bruce used to tell different versions of this story but I’m a Baptist, remember, so this is the truth. A rainy, windy night it was, and when I opened the door the whole thing flew off its hinges and blew away down the street. The band were on-stage, but staring at me framed in the doorway. And maybe that did make Bruce a little nervous because I just said, “I want to play with your band,” and he said, “Sure, you do anything you want.” The first song we did was an early version of “Spirit in the Night“. Bruce and I looked at each other and didn’t say anything, we just knew. We knew we were the missing links in each other’s lives. He was what I’d been searching for. In one way he was just a scrawny little kid. But he was a visionary. He wanted to follow his dream. So from then on I was part of history.” Clarence Clemons

 

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Beach Boys Good Vibrations

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Beach Boys Good Vibrations. It was May 21st, the eve of my 19th birthday. Me and two of my buddies were enjoying a night out at one of our favorite clubs in West Orange, NJ. It was last call and one of the guys turned to me and said, “Let’s go and celebrate your birthday in A.C. (Atlantic City)”. Ten minutes later we were in my Camaro headed South on The Garden State Parkway.

 

Two hours later we were playing blackjack in Ceasar’s Palace. I won a pile of cash and they offered us a room for the night complimentary. We woke in the morning and went to the beach to relax not knowing that The Beach Boys were giving a free concert on the beach! It was a great show and Beach Boys Good Vibrations made it one of my best birthdays still to this day.

Dance in sunset on Beach with The Beach Boys Good Vibrations DJ in New Jersey

I grew-up listening to Beach Boys Good Vibrations and other records mostly on 45’s and some albums. As a professional DJ they have always been a part of what I play when it makes sense to do so. I used to play a bunch of different Beach Boys medleys due to their still high popularity at the time. Today they are more of a nostalgic band for younger folks but those old enough to remember them continue to ask for whichever of their songs is their favorite.

Beach Boys Good Vibrations Music Video

Beach Boys Good Vibrations

“The Beach Boys Good Vibrations is a song by American rock band The Beach Boys, released as a single in October 1966. Composed andproduced by Brian Wilson, the song’s lyrics were written by Wilson and Mike Love.

Released as a single on October 10, 1966 (backed with the Pet Sounds instrumental “Let’s Go Away For Awhile“), it was The Beach Boys’ third U.S. number-one hit after “I Get Around” and “Help Me, Rhonda“, reaching the top of the Billboard Hot 100 chart in December 1966, as well as being their first British chart-topper. Initiated during the sessions for the Pet Sounds album, it was not taken from or issued as a lead single for an album, but as a stand-alone single, although it would be later considered for the aborted Smile project. It would ultimately be placed on the album Smiley Smile eleven months after its release.” Wikipedia

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Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

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It is interesting how songs change their cultural shape and form over time. When Steam released the song “Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye” in 1969, I doubt very much Gary De Carlo thought it would be a song used as a way to hate and taunt people fifty years later. It is actually a love song in a way, not your traditional love song but still not hateful or a way to give somebody ‘the finger’ through music.

 

I think the first seeds of the negative perspective of the song  Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye originated with cheerleaders leading this song as a way to say ‘goodbye’ to the fans and players of the other team that they beat after a game; pretty simple and harmless stuff. It may be indicative of todays culture that this simple song, Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye, has gone from a number one hit on Billboard Hot 100 in 1969 to a cheerleaders chant to a way to disrespect a person or group with anger and force. The artist literally meant for the person to actually kiss the man goodbye, like a real kiss. He says, “I still love you girl, I still need you girl”. These are not words of hate or taunting…

Steam Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye Music Video

Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye was meant to be the ‘B side’ of Gary’s first single because he did not like it. The record company wanted him to release it as an ‘A side’ single so Gary changed it from his real name to Stream, to not be identified with the song personally. Bananarama released a cover of Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye in 1983, which also enjoyed commercial success. The video of Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye has a woman punching a man in the face, as a way to ‘kiss him goodbye’. This may be when the song changed from a soft, playful tune to one of hate and anger. This goes in line with the current climate in the USA that supports women taking their anger out on men physically, as if it will solve the cycle of violence of men towards women.

Reaction To Women Abusing Men In Public

Hate and violence do not quell hate and violence, they expand it. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. taught us this many years ago (click the link for the entire speech).

“…Through violence you may murder the hater,
but you do not murder hate.
In fact, violence merely increases hate.
So it goes.
Returning violence for violence multiplies violence,
adding deeper darkness to a night already devoid of stars.
Darkness cannot drive out darkness:
only light can do that.
Hate cannot drive out hate: only love can do that.”

Martin Luther King Famous Quotes Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye

Bananarama Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye Music Video

http://youtu.be/dmUtqBF_YZY

Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye gained another round of popularity following the success of the film, Remember The Titans. The film’s last scene includes the men humming the chorus. The song itself was played earlier during the film as well.

http://youtu.be/wgxeMrNlM8s

Again, Na Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye is not a song about violence or taunting.

 
Here is the exact quote from the last scene from allsubs.org:
Older Sheryl: "People say that it cant work, black and white; well
  here we make it work, everyday. We have our disagreements, of
  course, but before we reach for hate, always, always, we remember
  the Titans."


DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & NY DJ

New MacBook For Rhode Island DJ

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I hate to admit it but I am a bit of a techno geek. I am not sure why it bothers me so much to accept this but I resist it like my life depended on it. Few things get me as excited as opening a box of some new gadget or piece of electronic equipment. As a Rhode Island DJ and Boston DJ, it is not OK to have mediocre equipment. It was time to upgrade to a faster and more powerful Mac. I will still use the same djay Software that I love. Of course, my BOSE L1 System with Bass I adore and will not switch till they come out with something better.

djay Software for Rhode Island DJ

djay transforms your Mac into a full-fledged DJ system for Rhode Island DJ

Allowing you to mix your iTunes music library on a hyper-realistic turntable interface. Perform live, record mixes on-the-go, or enable Automix mode and let djay mix your favorite playlist automatically. With unprecedented ease-of-use and innovative features likeHarmonic Match, djay for Mac takes DJing to the next level andoffers a unique experience for beginners and professionals alike.

BOSE L1 with Bass for Rhode Island DJ

BOSE L1® Model 1S system with B1 Bass for Rhode Island DJ

  • Recommended for audiences up to 400
  • 12-speaker articulated line array delivers 180-degree horizontal sound coverage
  • Produces consistent tonal balance with less volume drop-off over distance
  • System’s interconnecting pieces allow for easy transport, setup and breakdown
  • B1 bass module included

Spend less time setting up your gear and more time enjoying it. The new L1 Model 1S portable line array system delivers a potent combination of portability and performance. It’s compact and light enough to make setup quick and easy, yet powerful enough to fill a mid-sized venue. This system works well for solo musicians, bands and public speakers. Includes one B1 bass module for enhanced low-end performance.

BOSE L1 with Bass for Rhode Island DJ

Put your PA behind you

The vertical configuration of the system’s small, closely spaced drivers allows the L1 Model 1S system to project sound forward and to the sides—delivering 180-degree coverage—but very little up and down, reducing unwanted reverberation. This produces consistent tonal balance as sound spreads more evenly across the stage and into the audience, and the volume level drops off much more slowly than with a conventional speaker.

Unique Bose® technologies enable the system to serve as both PA and monitor. It can be positioned behind or to the side of the performer—and you hear just what the audience hears. You’re in control, and there’s no need for conventional monitors, mixers and PA systems.

Convenience to go

The three components of the L1 Model 1S system—upper array, lower extension and power stand—connect quickly and easily without the need for separate speaker stands. Setup and breakdown take just minutes. And everything stores neatly into the included carry bags, making transport easy, too.

Deep bass from small enclosures

The B1 bass module is our more portable bass option. It is considerably lighter and smaller than conventional bass bins required for the same performance. And it ensures more accurate amplification of lower notes for most voices and instruments.
With the L1 Model 1S system you can add a second B1 module or power one B2 bass module for more flexibility and even greater power.

Multichannel flexibility

The optional T1 ToneMatch audio engine adds four more channels, so you can expand the system and connect additional instruments and microphones. You can also use the ToneMatch engine to fine-tune your sound with powerful, proprietary tone-shaping tools.

 

Spacial Dispersion and Articulated Array speaker technologies, available only from Bose for Rhode Island DJ

Spatial Dispersion™ and Articulated Array® speaker technologies in the loudspeaker produce wide, uniform sound coverage. The 12 small drivers are arranged using Articulated Array speaker technology in a slim, vertical enclosure—creating nearly 180 degrees of horizontal coverage and consistent tonal balance.

Built-in power amps to drive the loudspeaker and up to two B1 or one B2 bass modules for Rhode Island DJ

Integrated power amplifiers in the power stand provide clean, precise amplification for L1 Model 1S system with up to two B1 bass modules or one B2 bass module.

 

Time get back to playing with my new toy!

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & Boston DJ

 

 

 

Top 200 Most Requested Songs of 2012

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Every year it is fun and interesting to view the Top 200 Most Requested Songs of 2012 through DJ Intelligence. DJ Intelligence is “Online Interactive Client Tools for Your DJ Website”. Each year they compile several lists from the data collected from their client database of requested DJ Song at Weddings, Parties and Events.

Top 200 Most Requested Songs of 2012

Rank Artist Song
1 Journey Don’t Stop Believin’
2 Black Eyed Peas I Gotta Feeling
3 Lmfao Feat. Lauren Bennett And Goon Rock Party Rock Anthem
4 Lmfao Sexy And I Know It
5 Cupid Cupid Shuffle
6 AC/DC You Shook Me All Night Long
7 Diamond, Neil Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)
8 Bon Jovi Livin’ On A Prayer
9 Maroon 5 Feat. Christina Aguilera Moves Like Jagger
10 Morrison, Van Brown Eyed Girl
11 Beyonce Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
12 DJ Casper Cha Cha Slide
13 B-52’s Love Shack
14 Rihanna Feat. Calvin Harris We Found Love
15 Pitbull Feat. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer Give Me Everything
16 Def Leppard Pour Some Sugar On Me
17 Jackson, Michael Billie Jean
18 Lady Gaga Feat. Colby O’donis Just Dance
19 Pink Raise Your Glass
20 Beatles Twist And Shout
21 Cruz, Taio Dynamite
22 Lynyrd Skynyrd Sweet Home Alabama
23 Jepsen, Carly Rae Call Me Maybe
24 Sir Mix-A-Lot Baby Got Back
25 Usher Feat. Ludacris & Lil’ Jon Yeah
26 Outkast Hey Ya!
27 Isley Brothers Shout
28 Clapton, Eric Wonderful Tonight
29 Brooks, Garth Friends In Low Places
30 Sister Sledge We Are Family
31 Train Marry Me
32 Kool & The Gang Celebration
33 Sinatra, Frank The Way You Look Tonight
34 Temptations My Girl
35 ABBA Dancing Queen
36 Loggins, Kenny Footloose
37 Flo Rida Good Feeling
38 Perry, Katy Firework
39 Houston, Whitney I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)
40 Jackson, Michael Thriller
41 James, Etta At Last
42 Timberlake, Justin Sexyback
43 Seger, Bob & The Silver Bullet Band Old Time Rock & Roll
44 Lopez, Jennifer Feat. Pitbull On The Floor
45 Vanilla Ice Ice Ice Baby
46 Usher Feat. Will.I.Am Omg
47 Brown, Chris Forever
48 Minaj, Nicki Starships
49 Mars, Bruno Just The Way You Are
50 Flo Rida Feat. Sia Wild Ones
51 Lmfao Feat. Lil Jon Shots
52 Jackson, Michael Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough
53 Jackson, Michael P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
54 Rihanna Don’t Stop The Music
55 Presley, Elvis Can’t Help Falling In Love
56 Foundations Build Me Up Buttercup
57 Flo Rida Feat. David Guetta Club Can’t Handle Me
58 Commodores Brick House
59 Armstrong, Louis What A Wonderful World
60 Fun. Feat. Janelle Monae We Are Young
61 Wild Cherry Play That Funky Music
62 V.I.C. Wobble
63 Lady Gaga Poker Face
64 Mraz, Jason I’m Yours
65 Brown Band, Zac Chicken Fried
66 Bee Gees Stayin’ Alive
67 Minaj, Nicki Super Bass
68 Village People Y.M.C.A.
69 Flo Rida Feat. T-Pain Low
70 Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody
71 Big & Rich Save A Horse (Ride A Cowboy)
72 Mars, Bruno Marry You
73 House Of Pain Jump Around
74 Adams, Bryan Summer Of ’69
75 Black Eyed Peas Boom Boom Pow
76 Jackson, Michael The Way You Make Me Feel
77 Griffiths, Marcia Electric Boogie (Electric Slide)
78 Lauper, Cyndi Girls Just Want To Have Fun
79 Aerosmith I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing
80 One Direction What Makes You Beautiful
81 Rednex Cotton Eye Joe
82 Wanted Glad You Came
83 Earth, Wind & Fire September
84 Rihanna Only Girl (In The World)
85 Black Eyed Peas Let’s Get It Started
86 Black Eyed Peas The Time (Dirty Bit)
87 Dexy’s Midnight Runners Come On Eileen
88 Shelton, Blake God Gave Me You
89 Adele Rolling In The Deep
90 California Swag District Teach Me How To Dougie
91 Lonestar Amazed
92 Mraz, Jason & Colbie Caillat Lucky
93 Bryan, Luke Country Girl (Shake It For Me)
94 Rascal Flatts Bless The Broken Road
95 Queen Crazy Little Thing Called Love
96 Cyrus, Miley Party In The U.S.A.
97 Buble, Michael Everything
98 Harris, Calvin Feel So Close
99 Salt-N-Pepa Push It
100 Jackson, Michael Beat It
101 Springfield, Rick Jessie’s Girl
102 Journey Faithfully
103 Jordan, Montell This Is How We Do It
104 Johnson, Jack Better Together
105 Far East Movement Feat. The Cataracs & Dev Like A G6
106 Young M.C. Bust A Move
107 Usher DJ Got Us Fallin’ In Love
108 Medley, Bill & Jennifer Warnes (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life
109 Checker, Chubby The Twist
110 Guns N’ Roses Sweet Child O’ Mine
111 Green, Al Let’s Stay Together
112 Sugarland Stuck Like Glue
113 Lady Gaga Bad Romance
114 Green, Cee Lo Forget You
115 Brown, Chris Yeah 3x
116 Ke$Ha Tik Tok
117 Keith, Toby Red Solo Cup
118 Hammer, M.C. U Can’t Touch This
119 Nelly Hot In Herre
120 Thompson Square Are You Gonna Kiss Me Or Not
121 Madonna Like A Prayer
122 Brooks & Dunn Boot Scootin’ Boogie
123 Taylor, James How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
124 Beyonce Feat. Jay-Z Crazy In Love
125 Pitbull Feat. Chris Brown International Love
126 Four Tops I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch)
127 Kid Rock All Summer Long
128 Adele Make You Feel My Love
129 Los Del Rio Macarena
130 Lady Gaga Born This Way
131 50 Cent In Da Club
132 Paisley, Brad She’s Everything
133 Jay-Z Feat. Alicia Keys Empire State Of Mind
134 Flo Rida Feat. Keisha Right Round
135 Foster The People Pumped Up Kicks
136 Sinatra, Frank Fly Me To The Moon
137 Buble, Michael Save The Last Dance For Me
138 Perry, Katy Last Friday Night (T.G.I.F.)
139 Guetta, David Feat. Usher Without You
140 King, Ben E. Stand By Me
141 Trey Songz Feat. Nicki Minaj Bottoms Up
142 Jackson 5 ABC
143 Shelton, Blake Honey Bee
144 Romantics What I Like About You
145 Rihanna Where Have You Been
146 Mcgraw, Tim With Faith Hill It’s Your Love
147 Rascal Flatts My Wish
148 KC & The Sunshine Band Get Down Tonight
149 Kings Of Leon Sex On Fire
150 Jones, Norah Come Away With Me
151 Mraz, Jason I Won’t Give Up
152 Prince Kiss
153 Beatles All You Need Is Love
154 K-Ci & Jojo All My Life
155 Cobra Starship Feat. Sabi You Make Me Feel…
156 Paisley, Brad Then
157 Pink Get The Party Started
158 Psy Gangnam Style
159 Adams, Bryan (Everything I Do) I Do It For You
160 Ke$Ha Blow
161 West, Kanye Feat. Jamie Foxx Gold Digger
162 Daft Punk One More Time
163 Franklin, Aretha Respect
164 Lady Antebellum Just A Kiss
165 Cheap Trick I Want You To Want Me
166 Gaye, Marvin Let’s Get It On
167 Lady Gaga The Edge Of Glory
168 Mcgraw, Tim My Best Friend
169 Cascada Evacuate The Dancefloor
170 Train Hey Soul Sister
171 Smith, Will Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It
172 UB40 Red Red Wine
173 U2 Beautiful Day
174 Rascal Flatts Life Is A Highway
175 Guetta, David Feat. Akon Sexy Chick
176 Franti, Michael & Spearhead Say Hey (I Love You)
177 Sinatra, Frank Come Fly With Me
178 Iglesias, Enrique Feat. Pitbull I Like It
179 Travolta, John & Olivia Newton-John Grease Megamix
180 A-Ha Take On Me
181 Cash, Johnny Ring Of Fire
182 Guetta, David Feat. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj Where Them Girls At
183 Aerosmith Walk This Way
184 Idol, Billy White Wedding
185 Perry, Katy Teenage Dream
186 Sorta Crackers Band Chicken Dance
187 Temptations Ain’t Too Proud To Beg
188 Queen Another One Bites The Dust
189 Buffett, Jimmy Margaritaville
190 Flo Rida Whistle
191 Usher Scream
192 Checker, Chubby Let’s Twist Again
193 Gaynor, Gloria I Will Survive
194 Eagles Hotel California
195 Sledge, Percy When A Man Loves A Woman
196 Lifehouse You And Me
197 Digital Underground The Humpty Dance
198 Big & Rich Lost In This Moment
199 Dion Runaround Sue
200 Swift, Taylor Love Story 

 

Top 200 Most Requested Songs of 2012

Although I do receive many requests for Journey “Don’t Stop Believin'”, it is not the song I get most requested song for this past year. For me, I think LMFAO “Sexy And I kow It” has probably been the most DJ requested song. It still bafflers me that all these years later, Neil Diamond “Sweet Caroline (Good Times Never Seemed So Good)” is popular, requested by young people and is considered a party song. In its day, it was a pop ballad that was more of a song that Folk Music and songwriters would listen to than a fun, party song. It was something that my parents loved and all of us kids thought was too ‘uncool’ to listen to. Elvis Presley “Can’t Help Falling In Love” is one of the most requested songs from young and old. I am surprised it is number 55. Same with Louis Armstrong at number 59 with “What A Wonderful World”, which is a very highly requested song. I think it would be interesting to see a list of the most requested songs from 2012 of the New Jersey, New York and Pennsylvania area as a social and cultural comparison. 

Which did you think would be in a different position on the list of Top 200 Most Requested Songs of 2012?

Fun Man Dancing to Most Requested Songs of 2012 with Rhode Island Wedding DJ

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & NY DJ

The Police Began Recording First Album Today

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With a budget of only £1,500 borrowed from Stewart Copeland’s brother Miles Copeland III, The Police started recording their debut album at Surrey Sound Studios, Surrey, England with producer Nigel Gray. The album ‘Outlandos d’Amour’ which was released in November of this year featured the hits ‘So Lonely’, ‘Roxanne’ and ‘Can’t Stand Losing You’.

 

The Police originally formed due to a lack of success to the previous formation with Henry Padovani as guitarist. The second formation included Andy Summers, formerly of Eric Burden & The Animals. They toured as a four-piece band before they determined that Padovani was not wanted as guitarist, in favor of a three-piece ensemble.  In the post-Punk, Progressive Rock era, a three piece band was not common. This was a big risk for The Police.

 

They started with the now-famous bleach-blond hair when they were hired for a TV commercial that never aired needing them to be blonde. They decided after positive response from audiences to remain blonde.

 

Sting (Gordon Sumner), was initially a Jazz and Rock bassist, was not able to contribute to the writing early on due to his lack of knowledge of Punk Rock Music. Stewart Copeland was left to the songwriting duties in the beginning.

 

“The band has won a number of music awards throughout their career, including six Grammy Awards, two Brit Awards—winning Best British Group once, an MTV Video Music Award, and in 2003, were inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. The Police have sold more than 50 million albums worldwide, and were the world’s highest-earning musicians in 2008, thanks to their reunion tour.” Wikipedia

Fun Wedding Party at The Mill on The Jersey Shore with The Police and Rhode Island Wedding DJ

“Although they existed for just over six years, the band’s contribution to the lexicon of rock was immense. They were the first band to fully integrate the no-nonsense approach of punk rock and the spirit-moving positive energy of reggae. Having sold an excess of 50 million albums worldwide, The Police had phenomenal chart success and won a multitude of accolades both public and critical, but they never allowed such peripherals to overshadow their commitment to the music itself. The band’s history bears that out from the beginning to end, providing a clear, concise picture of a musical group that took us on a short but unforgettable trip through the inner reaches of its soul – and let us have a great time in the process.” ThePolice.com

The Police Roxanne Music Video

DJ Mystical Michael Rhode Island DJ & NY DJ