Before you throw a party, it's a good idea, to check this list out.....

http://www.spike.com/blog/top-10-songs-to-kill/84873

My list of ten worst songs to play at a party, ever....

10)  My So Horny -  2 Live Crew

Aside from probally a hard to find tune, it's also a song that's so bad, on every level.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t0oALRL7uyY

  9) Perfect Day - Lou Reed

Over all, a despressing song, however play this song while people are drunk at a party, and there will a disaster.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QYEC4TZsy-Y

  8)  Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult

Unless, your party is one hosted by an actual cult, complete with poised Kool AID.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tpy_pYXSpPA

  7)  I Want To Kill You - GG Allin

For obvious reasons.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uuAI_YoKU34

  6) Cop Killer - Bodycount

Especially, if one of the parents, whose kids is at the party, is a cop. A bad idea, would be to play this song, also when the cops show up, to break the party.

  5)  People Who Died - Jim Carrol Band

Unless it's a punk party, of course.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vkur2epZhyc&feature=related

  4) I Used To Love Her - Guns N' Roses

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TXzr5Ip4vP0

Also, for obvious, reasons.

  3) The Piano Has Been Drinking - Tom Waits

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-gwUtEEjZJ8

Another depessing song.

  2)  Macarena -  Los Del Rio

Because the Macrena, is sooooo early 90's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZjHKfbbiQ

  1)  Who Let the Dogs out??- Baha men

By law, no party should play this song..... ever.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=He82NBjJqf8

Runner up.....

Boom Boom Boom Let's Go Back To My Room - Paul Lekakis

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VK99cB3s-J4

They actually played this song, at my grade 6 graduation party, seriously.

Let's see, if anyone can top this list!

;D

♦ 'The Party's Over (Hopelessly in Love)' by Journey
♦ 'Dead Man's Party' by Oingo Boingo

I have to disagree, with that last one, especially with this scene....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYYLuUjOcJs

I have to disagree, with that last one, especially with this scene....

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KYYLuUjOcJs


One of the best scenes in 'Back to School' 8)

It is a good party song, I agree, but the title is suggestive that it shouldn't be ;D

From my experience of working as a DJ for almost 30 years, here would be my list:

Luka - Suzanne Vega
Dear Mr. Jesus - PowerSource
Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
Little Girls - Oingo Boingo
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Achy Breaky Heary - Billy Ray Cyrus
Rape Me - Nirvana
You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
I Touch Myself - The Divinyls

Now I am not saying these are all bad songs.  Some are really good, and iconic of an era.  But playing them at a party today will not be good, with reactions ranging from a "WTF" look, to a lynching.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jKeojzSOuvA&feature=related



Cat

From my experience of working as a DJ for almost 30 years, here would be my list:

Luka - Suzanne Vega
Dear Mr. Jesus - PowerSource
Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
Little Girls - Oingo Boingo
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Achy Breaky Heary - Billy Ray Cyrus
Rape Me - Nirvana
You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
I Touch Myself - The Divinyls

Now I am not saying these are all bad songs.  Some are really good, and iconic of an era.  But playing them at a party today will not be good, with reactions ranging from a "WTF" look, to a lynching.

I agree with many on your list. Good songs many of them, but they would get that look. Like "The chicken dance" would receive a similar look.

From my experience of working as a DJ for almost 30 years, here would be my list:

Luka - Suzanne Vega
Dear Mr. Jesus - PowerSource
Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
Little Girls - Oingo Boingo
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Achy Breaky Heary - Billy Ray Cyrus
Rape Me - Nirvana
You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
I Touch Myself - The Divinyls

Now I am not saying these are all bad songs.  Some are really good, and iconic of an era.  But playing them at a party today will not be good, with reactions ranging from a "WTF" look, to a lynching.


I agree with that list!

;D

Hmm Now I'm wondering if it's just my family or a UK-wide thing  :-\\


From my experience of working as a DJ for almost 30 years, here would be my list:


Achy Breaky Heary - Billy Ray Cyrus

Mambo #5 - Lou Bega




The Billy Ray Cyrus one would only be played if someone who thought they could do line dancing was around.  Mambo #5 was played twice at the last big family party I went to in the UK.


Like "The chicken dance" would receive a similar look.


Also a firm family favourite.  Though my aunty June isn't quite so keen on it since having her hip replaced.  She can't wiggle her bum properly any more apparently!

Hmm Now I'm wondering if it's just my family or a UK-wide thing  :-\\

The Billy Ray Cyrus one would only be played if someone who thought they could do line dancing was around.  Mambo #5 was played twice at the last big family party I went to in the UK.

Also a firm family favourite.  Though my aunty June isn't quite so keen on it since having her hip replaced.  She can't wiggle her bum properly any more apparently!


Actually, since I also work as a DJ, I mostly "play the crowd".  And it is a skill I am good at, judging by their reactions if they are getting into the music I am playing, or if I need to change it.

2 weeks ago I worked as a DJ at the recreation tent.  I did a 3 hour slot, and played a lot of my favorites.  I opened with Spinal Tap (Tonight We're Gonna Rock You, and Clam Caravan), went on with some more of the same by Metallica (Turn The Page) and Aerosmith (Dream On).  Then I moved to some blues and reggae, then on to several funk songs.  I had some people request Hip Hop, so out came my Run DMC and Grandmaster Flash.  This followed by some more blues, and ended with country (which I had a ton of requests for).

But next time I do this, I am going to have a bit more fun.  I did not get a chance to do any Motown, and will probably throw in some Weird Al, just for fun.

And who knows, maybe I will do Chickendance.  :)  And I had already planned that if the Brits show up, I will play Is This The Way To Amarillo, and God Save The Queen (the Sex Pistols version).

To my mind that last one would be the party killer.  :-\\

   2)  Macarena -  Los Del Rio

Because the Macrena, is sooooo early 90's.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4NZjHKfbbiQ



There is so much irony to that, that it frightens me.  ;D

Depends what kind of party. If it's a 50th wedding anniversary party for a couple, playing any type of rap music would kind of kill things.

I disagree on some, as I've played some of these on Retro Dance Party in the past:


My list of ten worst songs to play at a party, ever....

10)  My So Horny -  2 Live Crew

Aside from probally a hard to find tune, it's also a song that's so bad, on every level.



I've gotten good response in clubs and radio to this one.  I guess it depends on the audience.



  8)  Don't Fear the Reaper - Blue Oyster Cult

Unless, your party is one hosted by an actual cult, complete with poised Kool AID.


MORE COWBELL! :D


   5)  People Who Died - Jim Carrol Band

Unless it's a punk party, of course.

or 80's party in general where nobody's died recently. :D


 
Boom Boom Boom Let's Go Back To My Room - Paul Lekakis

They actually played this song, at my grade 6 graduation party, seriously.


I agree, that's not the appropriate place for that song.  Probably not appropriate for a cuddle party neither. :D

I'm always one for pushing the envelope, even though I know that most people want to hear familiar fun music at a party.  I've seen listener stats drop instantly the moment I put on something not as commonly known as the last song.  Peeps need to be edumacated though; there's more to dance music than terrestrial radio.

Anything by...

Whitney
Mariah
or Gary Glitter!  :o

(Failing him, Michael Bolton)

I don't know....... ;)
The Divinyls.......could get a party started..... ;)  ;D  :-
From my experience of working as a DJ for almost 30 years, here would be my list:

Luka - Suzanne Vega
Dear Mr. Jesus - PowerSource
Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
Little Girls - Oingo Boingo
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Achy Breaky Heary - Billy Ray Cyrus
Rape Me - Nirvana
You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
I Touch Myself - The Divinyls

Now I am not saying these are all bad songs.  Some are really good, and iconic of an era.  But playing them at a party today will not be good, with reactions ranging from a "WTF" look, to a lynching.

Anything by...

Whitney
Mariah
or Gary Glitter!  :o

(Failing him, Michael Bolton)


At one time a stomping Gary Glitter tune probably would get a party going.  Now, unfortunately, people are more likely to dwell upon his sexual proclivities

Crank That Soulja Boy

Janie's Got A Gun - Aerosmith

Just A Friend by Biz Mar . . . whatever his name is.

Hot In Here by 50cent

Any Ozzy Osbourne solo (I like him but he doesn't cut it at parties)

From my experience of working as a DJ for almost 30 years, here would be my list:

Luka - Suzanne Vega
Dear Mr. Jesus - PowerSource
Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
Little Girls - Oingo Boingo
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Achy Breaky Heary - Billy Ray Cyrus
Rape Me - Nirvana
You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
I Touch Myself - The Divinyls

Now I am not saying these are all bad songs.  Some are really good, and iconic of an era.  But playing them at a party today will not be good, with reactions ranging from a "WTF" look, to a lynching.


Yep, great songs in themselves but topics ranging from rape, masturbation and cruelty to women may kill the buzz a little, lol.

From my experience of working as a DJ for almost 30 years, here would be my list:

Luka - Suzanne Vega
Dear Mr. Jesus - PowerSource
Seasons In The Sun - Terry Jacks
Little Girls - Oingo Boingo
Don't Worry, Be Happy - Bobby McFerrin
Achy Breaky Heary - Billy Ray Cyrus
Rape Me - Nirvana
You Light Up My Life - Debby Boone
Mambo #5 - Lou Bega
I Will Always Love You - Whitney Houston
My Heart Will Go On - Celine Dion
I Touch Myself - The Divinyls

Now I am not saying these are all bad songs.  Some are really good, and iconic of an era.  But playing them at a party today will not be good, with reactions ranging from a "WTF" look, to a lynching.


Rape Me would definetly be awkward unless it was Nirvana night at the place(which would be highly unlikely), thus the place being filled Nirvana fans.

At one time a stomping Gary Glitter tune probably would get a party going.  Now, unfortunately, people are more likely to dwell upon his sexual proclivities


It's a shame but like I have said to people before, if you don't listen to music based on what musicians have done you will never listen to anything.

With Or Without You- U2

Just A Friend by Biz Mar . . . whatever his name is.

Hot In Here by 50cent

Any Ozzy Osbourne solo (I like him but he doesn't cut it at parties)


I kind of like the first song.

;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6U219P_zs7w The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald was unfittingly played on a cruise ship Dave Barry went on. He didn't even make that up for humor's sake, it really happened.  :o ;D

Butterfly Kisses----Tim McGraw

or better yet....Judy's Turn to Cry----Leslie Gore

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWc

Need I say more?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWc

Need I say more?



Another one that would have been a floor filler at family parties in the past!

The Monster Mash when it's not Halloween.  ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_StNduHQLh4

I deeply apologize for planting this wretched song into all of your heads.

If I was you, I'd want to kick my ass too.  :P

www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yu6QdQ9wh2M


Though I suppose the girl in the video would do wonders for getting a party going... that is, if you guys like women who spank themselves while looking like their pants are about to fall down.  :-\\

wtf... ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=POv-3yIPSWc

Need I say more?


I love that song.  :-[ ;D

  Louie, Louie...

Tiny Bubbles.

Barry McGuire: Eve of Destruction
8-P

I tell yeeeeuuuu-over-n-over-n-over again, Yah don't believe we're on the Eve of Destruction" or some ungodly horsesh!t.
::)

Barry McGuire: Eve of Destruction
8-P

I tell yeeeeuuuu-over-n-over-n-over again, Yah don't believe we're on the Eve of Destruction" or some ungodly horsesh!t.
::)



I love that song-but it is not a good party song, that's for sure.



Cat

I love that song-but it is not a good party song, that's for sure.



Cat
How about End Of The World by Skeeter Davis?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgCk3bnvO5Y

Captain & Tennille - Muskrat Love {1976}



Dan

The Piano Has Been Drinking - Tom Waits



http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9bbpqQXayMo&feature=related

Danoota! Karma+1 for posting Tom Waits.  "The Piano Has Been Drinking" actually got played on Dr. Demento, and that's how I became acquainted with one of my favorite American songwriters. 
:)

I'm gonna go with

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3J5SY6zg9Lk&feature=related

Yeah, I know it's great music.  I can hear how it is great...but this is ponderous, man, f**kin' ponderous! (as Casey Kasem would say)
If I don't like Wagner I'm a philistine, right?  You know what, though?  F**k Wagner, fuggem! 

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Danoota! Karma+1 for posting Tom Waits.  "The Piano Has Been Drinking" actually got played on Dr. Demento, and that's how I became acquainted with one of my favorite American songwriters. 
:)



Glad you like it!  Not sure if there are many out there who know him.  I was actually at a party and someone put this one, everyone liked it, but had to take it off at the end, not party music at all!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KgCk3bnvO5Y

Captain & Tennille - Muskrat Love {1976}



Dan




Ouch, that one's brutal.  :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gJkPFSt326c

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ou6kN-XUh_U

My Soul Burns...
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This is one of those goofy songs which I like for some odd reason.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVMzCcgAAkA&feature=related

Probably wouldn't be the best song to get the bootyshaking started though.  ::)

Alvin Lucier: Clocker*

(Unless your party is experimental music dorks on acid.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QPUnmgR6oI&feature=related


When Alvin Lucier throws a party, he plays old Motown records!

His own music is more, shall we say, meditative.

* The full-length composition is 40+ minutes and not recommended listening for persons suffering paranoid delusions.
:o

Alvin Lucier: Clocker*

(Unless your party is experimental music dorks on acid.)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1QPUnmgR6oI&feature=related


When Alvin Lucier throws a party, he plays old Motown records!

His own music is more, shall we say, meditative.

* The full-length composition is 40+ minutes and not recommended listening for persons suffering paranoid delusions.
:o


OK, I didn't listen to it all the way through so I hope you're not too mad at me.  ;D

But the parts I did listen to sounded similar to the signals coming from the radio stations in East Germany that the Soviets had set up to jam Voice of America and Radio Free Europe during the Cold War.  :o :o :o

Anything by Gary Glitter!


Especially if it was a kids birthday party

Anything by...

Whitney
Mariah
or Gary Glitter!  :o

(Failing him, Michael Bolton)
How about Jonathan King?

OK, I didn't listen to it all the way through so I hope you're not too mad at me.  ;D

But the parts I did listen to sounded similar to the signals coming from the radio stations in East Germany that the Soviets had set up to jam Voice of America and Radio Free Europe during the Cold War.   :o :o :o


It's actually just clocks ticking at different speeds made into a composition.  However, if you enjoy listening to shortwave transmissions, you would enjoy the music of Alvin Lucier!
:)

If one really wanted to kill a party, this oughta do the trick.  :P

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qmCEQVcNp4s&feature=related

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sSRJvq4Wd48

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3OkFLdPaoZQ

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WHtPa834UhQ

;D

Here's a way you can clear people out of your house after a wild party.  "They're singing Eddie Rabbitt? These people are way too effed up.  Let's get outta here!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9KbhXxAXHE8

Warning:  If you do the following house-clearing number, your guests might not return for your next party.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_LBmUwi6mEo

A drunken chorus is fine as they drop out one by one! 
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tqxzWdKKu8

;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1tqxzWdKKu8

;D


Dueling Banjos arranged for injured cats!  That'll get rid of the unwanted after-stayers!
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