May 30, 200718 yr What tunes have you totally cleared the dancefloor with lately. Here's a couple from me. On Sunday night at the J2 Alldayer mid way through my spot and a full dancefloor i felt confident and played "Leave it up to to the boys" by Sandra King (Thanks to Rich Buckley for this gem) and killed it stone dead! Best record I played all night IMO. A few weeks ago and the same scenario at The Connaught and I played "Baby come back" by Don Ray Sampson and the same happened again. Fantastic record. Mind you a few people came up to the decks and asked what it was. This wont stop me playing them again but how long can you give a record with no dancefloor reaction? Once again what great tunes have you cleared the dancefloor with lately? Edited May 30, 200718 yr by craig W
May 30, 200718 yr As per my Blog Unique Blend cleared the floor friday.... Normally I want a record or two to clear the floor once or twice in a set!!!! Anything less and the set is too safe.....
May 30, 200718 yr Eddie Parker "Love you baby " Ashford .. my all time favourite 60's stormer failed me Edited May 30, 200718 yr by Simon M
May 30, 200718 yr I was doing a spot at the Junction 9 club (walsall) all oldies full floor Delarks Job opening 3 dancing could not believe it
May 30, 200718 yr Cleared the floor with Doug Banks, then had some guy come up and tell me first time ever seen that one clear the floor, as if I didn't know. When I clubed dj'd back in the 70's it was the rule in one of the clubs to clear the floor every half hour, boss informed me they ain't spending money if they are dancing, I want them at the bar, so play something crap to get them there. Of course this was the opportunity to play something decent it was just the punters didn't have a clue so off to the bar they went, great memories.
May 30, 200718 yr Tedsoul said: I was doing a spot at the Junction 9 club (walsall) all oldies full floor Delarks Job opening 3 dancing could not believe it I've heard thats all they get in there nowadays Ted so you did well to get everyone in the room dancing
May 30, 200718 yr craig W said: I've heard thats all they get in there nowadays Ted so you did well to get everyone in the room dancing naughty naughty
May 30, 200718 yr George Smith I ve Had It, a guy came up to the decks and said why are you playing this crap it's cleared the floor get it off, I pick out 5 records and said well! what should I play next, he had no idea he didn't know the Geo Smith.
May 30, 200718 yr usually the big tunes i expect to slay em ...don't . but then there is the unexpected floorfiller as well
May 30, 200718 yr Simon M said: Eddie Parker "Love you baby " Ashford .. my all time favourite 60's stormer failed me Eddie Parker cleared the floor!!!!! I find that unbelievable
May 30, 200718 yr kevnewry said: Eddie Parker cleared the floor!!!!! I find that unbelievable So did I .. I should save up for "Im gone "
May 31, 200718 yr Dundeedavie2 said: usually the big tunes i expect to slay em ...don't . but then there is the unexpected floorfiller as well Most records cleared the floor at one time or another Perseverence is the key word If you believe in it, play it Everyone has to hear something for the first time cheers Paul
May 31, 200718 yr Netspeaky said: Cleared the floor with Doug Banks, then had some guy come up and tell me first time ever seen that one clear the floor, as if I didn't know. When I clubed dj'd back in the 70's it was the rule in one of the clubs to clear the floor every half hour, boss informed me they ain't spending money if they are dancing, I want them at the bar, so play something crap to get them there. Of course this was the opportunity to play something decent it was just the punters didn't have a clue so off to the bar they went, great memories. Ear To Ear, Rememberin', Grin Up On That! Cheers!
May 31, 200718 yr Mangomn2003 said: Ear To Ear, Rememberin', Grin Up On That! Cheers! I am not a stranger to clearing a floor , but if it does happen , I have to smile when I hear someone sat down applauding the record that has failed ...... Malc Burton
May 31, 200718 yr craig W said: What tunes have you totally cleared the dancefloor with lately. Here's a couple from me. On Sunday night at the J2 Alldayer mid way through my spot and a full dancefloor i felt confident and played "Leave it up to to the boys" by Sandra King (Thanks to Rich Buckley for this gem) and killed it stone dead! Best record I played all night IMO. A few weeks ago and the same scenario at The Connaught and I played "Baby come back" by Don Ray Sampson and the same happened again. Fantastic record. Mind you a few people came up to the decks and asked what it was. This wont stop me playing them again but how long can you give a record with no dancefloor reaction? Once again what great tunes have you cleared the dancefloor with lately? Given the rule of thumb applied at Stafford by Dave Thorley , Guy Hennigan and Keb Darge , three times ....... If it did not go with the dancefloor after three times of playing , it was cast aside .... Interesting to see that a lot of these ' disgarded ' 45s are now acknowlwdged as creditable , and more so , big money , tunes ... Malc Burton Edited May 31, 200718 yr by Malc Burton
May 31, 200718 yr Netspeaky said: When I clubed dj'd back in the 70's it was the rule in one of the clubs to clear the floor every half hour, boss informed me they ain't spending money if they are dancing, I want them at the bar, so play something crap to get them there. Of course this was the opportunity to play something decent it was just the punters didn't have a clue so off to the bar they went, great memories. Reminds me of a story of a swingers club someone on here was DJing at - and he knows who he is . The organisers got miffed because everyone was dancing rather than getting it on (or off)
May 31, 200718 yr At Surfers Paradise on saturday i cleared the floor with kool blues lets try love again previous ones to sink in Queensland have been curtis anderson hardest part , marke jackson i never forget you, sam moultrie i 'll always love you masqueraders how big & gene chandler mr big shot. One that did go alright gerry granger aint it funny regards john in da sun
May 31, 200718 yr First Spot Sat Night..... Fantastic Epics - Lets Get Together The Differences - Five Minutes MT'D FLOOR Forgive them Lord for they know not what they do
May 31, 200718 yr Prophonics 2026 said: George Smith I ve Had It, a guy came up to the decks and said why are you playing this crap it's cleared the floor get it off Yes I remember that day well
May 31, 200718 yr rushden8 said: At Surfers Paradise on saturday i cleared the floor with kool blues lets try love again previous ones to sink in Queensland have been curtis anderson hardest part , marke jackson i never forget you, sam moultrie i 'll always love you masqueraders how big & gene chandler mr big shot. One that did go alright gerry granger aint it funny regards john in da sun Johnny , why would anyone want to be dancing to old soul records indoors in a club when the outdoors setting is Surfers Paradise / Queensland, Australia and the weather is hotter in winter than it is in ye olde England now going into summer !!!
May 31, 200718 yr Last Saturday emptied the floor with the Martells - Where Can My Baby Be Always best to remeber in these situations - You can't educate pork; only cure it.
May 31, 200718 yr rushden8 said: At Surfers Paradise on saturday i cleared the floor with Hmmm was down in Brisbane myself earlier this month.....
May 31, 200718 yr Yeah I agree it is ok to clear the floor , as long as some collectors ask what the tune is afterwards .. The early years at the 100 club it was impossible to clear the floor , it was too packed !!
May 31, 200718 yr Simon M said: Yeah I agree it is ok to clear the floor , as long as some collectors ask what the tune is afterwards .. Collectors??? I was explaining to someone at the weekend that this is very different to the 70s and 80s. Sometimes back then promotors would regularly "view" the floor and 'lambast' anyone foolish enough to play something that didn't pack the floor. Fortunately those days are gone, but it was always fun (and still is) to go out on a limb so to speak. Remember finishing up a set at The Fleet once early 80s with a slower record C L Blast "Love don't feel like love no more" (Cotillion) - cheap and great, and it virtually cleared the floor, because it's a bit southern and slower. Tony Clayton or Brian Rae (can't remember which now) was on after me and started with Wakefield Sun "Trypt on Love", and the floor was full again - that just about summed it all up nicely.....
May 31, 200718 yr Simon M said: Clearing the floor for the next Dj Steve your a very tidy man lol Yes, good old days - I remember the next DJ looking absolutely disgusted at the record - wouldn't do that now!
May 31, 200718 yr Steve G said: Yes, good old days - I remember the next DJ looking absolutely disgusted at the record - wouldn't do that now! haha yeah Im pretty sure I met you and Max at the Fleet 1982 , .aslo Im sure C L Blast had a great dancer on his Cotillion Lp
May 31, 200718 yr Steve G said: "Trypt on Love", Now there's a record that SHOULD clear the floor everytime. I think it's awful!
May 31, 200718 yr the dukester said: First Spot Sat Night..... The Differences - Five Minutes Nice record , give em time .
May 31, 200718 yr Simon M said: haha yeah Im pretty sure I met you and Max at the Fleet 1982 , .aslo Im sure C L Blast had a great dancer on his Cotillion Lp Love don't feel like love no more??
May 31, 200718 yr MAK said: The Differences - Five Minutes Nice record , give em time . Bit to modern sounding for me Mak....not my cupa tea
May 31, 200718 yr I remember playing 2 tunes that virtually cleared the floor down south on a couple of occasions - to my disgust and shock Mac Staten - There she goes Ascots - Another day Gobsmacked!!!!
May 31, 200718 yr The Soul Intention said: I dunno what you mean guys..I`ve never cleared the floor.. Nooooooooooo.....never Stu Bazza
May 31, 200718 yr bazza said: Nooooooooooo.....never Stu Bazza Because I can`t get the people on the dancefloor in the first place!! Edited May 31, 200718 yr by The Soul Intention
May 31, 200718 yr SteveC said: I remember playing 2 tunes that virtually cleared the floor down south on a couple of occasions - to my disgust and shock Mac Staten - There she goes Ascots - Another day Gobsmacked!!!! You cleared the floor with Mac Staten??????? What did you do, play it at the wrong speed? Where was the gig, a home for the deaf?? When you tire of Mac Staten, you tire of life itself.
June 3, 200717 yr Managed to clear the floor a few times. Must be an art of mine now. The two that stick in my mind are, both from doing spots at the Soulshack in Wellingborough. I bought a mint copy of Otis Smith, Let her Go, had been after it for ages. So when i finally got a copy i couldnt wait to include it in a spot at The Shack. First time i played it cleared the floor. I then managed to get a copy of Frankie Dell "He broke your game wide open", first time i played it about halfway through a set, it killed the floor stone dead. I swear i could hear tumbleweed passing over the floor for possibly the longest 3(ish) minutes ever. Regards Kev
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