Briles Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 The Kev Roberts top 500 book describes Dena Barnes - If you ever walked out of my life - as as a tear jerking funeral sound, what do you reckon best to play at a wedding? My first thoughts are Roscoe Robinson - That's Enough, cos - I don't want glory or fame, I just want you to take my name, and more - can this be bettered ? Sorry, need good opinions and knowledge. Dave Gettin married July 2005
Citizen P Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 You could always play my favourite wedding tune. Kung Fu Fighting--goes down a storm in Salford. I'll get me shuriken.... Tonyp
Craig W Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 The obvious one is Martha Reeves and the Vandellas - Third finger left hand not only is it perfect for a wedding most people in the room will know it. Craig.
MarkWhiteley Posted September 23, 2004 Posted September 23, 2004 "Here comes the bride..." is an old fave of mine ;-)
lisahurley Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 what's that on your finger - Kenny Carter, could be played after the ring bit, though the question might seem a bit obvious...
Guest Kolla Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 The most perfect NS songs for weddings are without a doubt Jackie Wilson : Because of you Ruby Andrews: Just Loving you Dave and Chinami Flynn played "Hand it Over" at theirs. Darrel Bank's "The Wedding Song"?....or if it's appropriate "Shotgun Wedding" by Roy C and "Wedlock is Padlock" by Laura Lee
Dickytwang Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 I dont suppose any of these will be Suitable Eh : Angels = my boyfriends back !! Don & Juan- Two Fools Are We Pet Shop Boys with Dusty Springfield- What Have I Done To Deserve This D
Guest LeoLyxxx Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 goooing to the chapel and we.. gooooonna get maaaa-aaaarried... also: Eddie Wilson "toast to the lady" (not the lyrics, i just love the sentimental mood in it..) Madeline & Monticellos "binding ring of gold" Ripple Blast singers "sadie sadie" best Leo
Peter Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Heres a choice of three we had played at our wedding in May... The Drifters This Magic Moment Paul Weller Your The Best Thing (Wifes a keen Jam/Paul Weller Fan) Walter Jackson Touching In The Dark And Theres always Timmi Yuro It'll never be over for me. The Platters /Sammy Ambrose With This Ring. Regards Peter
Geoff Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 How about Make Sure by the Dells, great lyrics.
Guest LeoLyxxx Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Also if someone is getting divorced how about Sam Dees "after all" .......hopefully it won't come to that, harsch lyrics... best Leo
Jodie Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Just a few that we will be having played at our luverly wedding (To be held on Friday 10th June 2005 at 2.30 at Grimsby Register Office then all back to Cleggy for a reception till 6.00!!!) Kurt Harris - Emperor Of My Baby's Heart Jerry Williams - If You Ask Me Bobby Day - Kings Highway Just for the soppiness And i'm not too sure what else cause i'll leave that to the DJ's who are so far... Roger Banks and Jo Wallace. Really though... everybody is invited! I've got the modern room (hahaha) from about 3-3.30 til 6.00pm for the reception, i've got DJ's on and there might even be a glass of champers or two so, if your going to Cleggy make it a few hours early and pop your head in. Will send a proper invite out to all nearer the time. Jodie & Micky xx
Guest ShaneH Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Patti & the emblems - Gonna love you a long long time Shane
Mormar44 Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Had to track down a copy of The Flirtations - Change my darkness into light -Josie for someone who wanted it played at their wedding.
Gene-r Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 As a laugh, I played "Under My Thumb" by Wayne Gibson at a wedding.......don't think the bride was too pleased with me!! Gene
TheBigO Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 I spun the Impressions 'You've bee cheating' for a laff - sadly a bit too close to home as it turned out and a few days after the wedding they split! I am available for wedding bookings etc but for Gods sake brief me first :-))
Rich Buckley Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Not really northern, but HAS to be Al Green - Lets Stay Together - mate had it at his wedding as the first song - perfectement!! Rich
Guest Buey Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 I woul'nt have, "fool to fool" SHEP if I were you or Jan Jnes "Independent woman" ....
mischief Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Not really northern, but HAS to be Al Green - Lets Stay Together - mate had it at his wedding as the first song - perfectement!! Rich How nice was that....words are so right
Guest Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 I spun the Impressions 'You've bee cheating' for a laff - sadly a bit too close to home as it turned out and a few days after the wedding they split! I am available for wedding bookings etc but for Gods sake brief me first :-)) Big O - PML mate Brilliant, tho' I doubt the 2(3) involved thought so !
Gene-r Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Someone once asked the local vicar if he believed in sex before marriage, and he replied "Not if it delays the ceremony"!!
MarkWhiteley Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 This is a true story about a recent wedding that took place at Clemson University, USA. This was a huge wedding with over 300 guests. After the wedding at the reception, the groom got up on stage and took the microphone to talk to the crowd. He said that he wanted to thank everyone for coming, many from long distances, to support them at their wedding. He especially wanted to thank the bride's and groom's families for coming and to thank his new father-in-law for providing such a fabulous reception. To thank everyone for coming and bringing gifts and everything, he said he wanted to give everyone a special gift from just him. Taped to the bottom of everyone's chair (even the chairs of the wedding party) was a manila envelope. He said that was his gift to everyone, and told everyone to open their envelopes. Inside each manila envelope was an 8x10 picture of his best man having sex with the bride. (He had gotten suspicious of the two of them and hired a private detective to trail them weeks prior to the wedding.) After he stood there and watched the people's reactions for a couple of minutes, he turned to the best man and said ''f*** you !'' he then turned to the bride and said ''f*** you !'' and then he turned to the dumbfounded crowd and said..... ''Thanks, I'm out of here.'' He had the marriage annulled first thing that Monday morning. While most of us would have broken off the engagement immediately after finding out about the affair, this guy goes through with it anyway as if nothing was wrong. His revenge: 1) Making the bride's parents pay over $32,000 for a 300 guest wedding and reception. 2) Letting everyone know exactly what did happen. 3) And best of all, trashing the bride's and best man's reputations in front of all of their friends, their parents, brothers, sisters, grandparents, nieces and nephews, etc.... Ya gotta love this guy.
John May Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 I once played Freda Payne " Band of gold " at a wedding, and it was promptly pointed out to me that actually, the words to the song are all about the bride being ditched on her honeymoon, left all alone with a band of gold.............. Definatly NOT a good wedding song ! A good one I would say would be, Maurice Jackson .. Forever my love .. weiss DUCIE BRIDGE SATURDAY.......... BRING IT ON !!!!!!!!!!!!
Little-stevie Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 wedding tune.."this could be a night to remember" take her socks off real slow and tell her she looks great in a soft light..I am an old romantic...See you on Sat mate ..I am there if you need a wedding dj...
Garethx Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Speaking of Flynny, I remember him playing Soul Incorporated "My Proposal" at Chris and Etsu Harvey's wedding. Seeing bride and groom flying around the dancefloor in matching bowling shirts was strange, but oddly very moving. It was at that moment I realised what a great record this actually is. Forget the hype and the daft price tag. It was just made for that moment...
jazzyjas Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 First off to Billy the Boot: The story about the wedding at Clemson was one of the most brilliant things I've ever heard of someone doing. I was cheated on by my ex-girlfriend very badly around 4-5 years ago, so I tip my hat to that guy. Plus any good guy who has been done wrong should hear that story. It's like he did it for all of us. I've since gotten myself a fantastic girlfriend who is young, beautiful, smart, considerate, supportive and every possible thing you could want in a girl. We've been together 3 and half years now and it keeps getting better. One day we will get married and although there will be no formal ceremony or regular reception, whenever we hold a celebration, I plan to play the following: 1. Just Loving You-Ruby Andrews (as it describes perfectly, finding someone better who suits you) 2. You Satisfy My Needs-Big Dee Irwin (This song most perfectly describes my feelings about her) 3. I'll Be Loving You-Soul Brothers Six (Just a beautiful track in general) And that's probably enough northern soul music for her to take in during the course of the evening, but it's my expression through three records that really move me. Also, on a side note, "My Proposal" is fantastic for a wedding of two northern soul enthusiasts. Kudos to Dave Flynn. -Jason
Mark Bicknell Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Well for the honeymoon has to be The Empires - You're On Top Girl ( Candi )THINK ABOUT IT! ..... very crude i know sorry..... Reagards - Mark Bicknell.
Guest Brian Ellis Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 Try Buddy Miles's 'I'm Just a Kiss Away' - fantastic tune and lyrics. (trivia - Buddy Miles is the former drummer for the Jimmy Hendrix Experience!!)
Craig W Posted September 24, 2004 Posted September 24, 2004 What is getting more expensive nowadays , a wedding or a rare soul record. And which one is the better value?
MarkWhiteley Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 LOL Mr Bicknell you mucky sod!! Keep trying to wear it in but no bugger 'll dance
Rotherham Soul Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 Me and the wife had The Isley Brothers "My Love Is Your Love" for our first dance. Lovely track.
Guest Trevski Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 Othello Robertson "So in luv" Good lyrics for a wedding 'do' Played this a couple of Holgate's ago for a wedding aniversary request. Good oldie too!
Nickg Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 I was at a wedding a few years ago and as the bride and groom walked down the aisle after the service Levi Jackson's "This Beautiful Day" came crashing over the speakers, it was a really nice touch NickG
Mike Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 quiet gina posted the below via the "Report this post to a moderator" link. (gina quick way to reply is just hit one of the "reply" buttons - that way goes straight on site) Report: I think the elgins" Heaven must have sent you" would be nice.thats coming from a girl. quiet gina
Guest andrew bin Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 Hi Another great track for a wedding would be Oh Lord, Look What You Are Doing to Me - Big Maybelle it's absolutley beautiful! regards.........Andrew
Sweeney Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 I Need You Baby - Arthur Alexander Always Together - The Dells
mischief Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 Andrew Don't say that Sean Chapman is the Only gay in the village he moved there, as he didn't want anyone to know, I have seen him dressed up, I've even got a photo of him with a red velvet Cowboy hat on so he must be the only gay in the village.... so please keep it hush hush... If you see him don't mention it I hope Friday night went well...
Guest Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 How about So In Love by The Times maybe not northern but a great record anyway or Dearly Beloved by Jack Montgomery
Guest alison Posted September 25, 2004 Posted September 25, 2004 Keep Her Guessing - Arthur Alexander :o link You cynic LOL ;-) We had these at our wedding Dells - Make Sure Gladys Knight - No one could love you more Tolbert - I got it Tearra - Loving You Norman Connors ft Al Johnson - I don't need nobody else JR Bailey - Love won't wear off Thompson Bros - You brought love into my life Chuck Bridges & the LA Happening - Head over heels James Conwell - L.O.V.E. I love you Bobby Thurston - The very last drop and we completely forgot that we were supposed to have 'Our day is here' played
Guest andrew bin Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Andrew Don't say that Sean Chapman is the Only gay in the village he moved there, as he didn't want anyone to know, I have seen him dressed up, I've even got a photo of him with a red velvet Cowboy hat on so he must be the only gay in the village.... so please keep it hush hush... If you see him don't mention it I hope Friday night went well... link Sean is the only gay in church village,alegedly we all had a top night (far to much beer) sean was fantastic as usual you will have to come to the next one (you an your lovely wife can stay with me and Tracie), we will even put clean sheets on the spare bed see you soon Regards ..........Andrew
Guest in town Mikey Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 At my brother and Fiona's wedding they had their first dance to Peggy Gaines - When the boy you love. Beautiful, and got a decent amount of interest from the non soul people there. Has anyone mentioned Guitar Ray yet? i'll get my coat. Unmarried mikey ;-)
Gene-r Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 Have to say, I remember the story which Billy the Boot posted, and it still brings a smile to my face!! Likewise, I was badly cheated on 18 years ago, so I love the "revenge is sweet" touch to this one - only wish I had the opportunity then to play such a gag!! As an occasional wedding DJ, the first two records I usually play after the meal and speeches are "Chapel Of Love" by the Dixie Cups and "Wedding Bell Blues" by the 5th Dimension. I've yet to DJ at a Northern Soul wedding - that would be fun!! Gene
Guest Posted September 26, 2004 Posted September 26, 2004 The entertainers - i'm in love with you ( i know that is not the original but for my money it's the better version. sorry Bobby) Sharon Ridley - where did you learn to make love Aretha Franklin - It only happens when I look at you Willie Hutch - Lucky to be loved by you- they must believe that Isley Brothers - My love is your love - says it all JJ Barnes - i just can't see me leaving you (just to reassure them both that they're in it for the long term) Carla Thomas - I'll never stop loving you and I play for keeps Four Tops - I'm grateful
mischief Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 (you an your lovely wife can stay with me and Tracie), we will even put clean sheets on the spare bed see you soon Regards ..........Andrew link
Guest Ferrett Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 When me and Mrs Ferrett got hitched in deepest, darkest Wales we had :- The look of love - Dusty Springfield. (for Mrs Ferrett to walk in to) If you ask me - Jerry Williams and I'll be loving you - Soul Brothers Six (to sign the register to) Not a dry eye in the house!!
Supercorsa Posted September 27, 2004 Posted September 27, 2004 I remember on the Coast To Coast film, they played "It Should've Been Me" at a wedding reception in Liverpool. Which of course results in a punch-up! I had played at my wedding reception, Frank Wilson's - Do I Love You.
Guest in town Mikey Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 I remember on the Coast To Coast film, they played "It Should've Been Me" at a wedding reception in Liverpool. Which of course results in a punch-up! I had played at my wedding reception, Frank Wilson's - Do I Love You. link Looking at her they should have played Shotgun Obtendr mi abrigo
Guest in town Mikey Posted September 28, 2004 Posted September 28, 2004 Just heard a classic. Some guy reckons his sister and her EX danced to U2 - I still havent found what I'm looking for.
Guest miff Posted September 29, 2004 Posted September 29, 2004 For a laugh its has to be, Guitar Ray "You wrecked my life" The brides parents face would be a picture
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