Every dance I DJ is unique, but certain songs usually form the core of a set. They range across continents, styles, and decades. I’ve listed as many as possible here, keeping to the ones for which I could find audio to include.
Please note: Video images may not be official, or as tasty as the music. Some of them may no longer be available. And, because of the many You Tube image boxes on this page, it takes forever to load.
Indian-Trance Warm-Up
Lebanese Blonde – Thievery Corporation
Sweet, Lilting Warm-Up
The Creator Has A Master Plan – Brooklyn Funk Essentials
Irresistible 60’s-70’s Soul
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
Chain of Fools – Aretha Franklin
If You Really Love Me – Stevie Wonder
Boogie On Reggae Woman – Stevie Wonder
Africa
Jin-Go-Lo-Ba – Baba Olatunji
Batonga – Anjelique Kidjo
Show Me The Way – Papa Wemba
Straight-Up Dance
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Open Your Heart – M People
How Can I Love You More – M People
World Hold On Bob Sinclair
Early In The Morning Gap Band
Dance 4 Me – Beres Hammond
Crazy Gnarls – Barkley
Put A Little Love In Your Heart – Mary Mary
Move Your Feet
Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani
Let The Sun Shine In – Milk and Sugar
Don’t You Worry Child – Swedish House Mafia
I Cry – Flo Rida
Blow Me One Last Kiss – Pink
Pon De Replay – Rihanna
We Don’t Stop – Michael Franti
Just Fine – Mary J Blige
The Right Thing – Simply Red
Raining Men – Weather Girls
Get It Together – Seal
Ants Marching – Dave Matthews
Walls Come Tumbling Down – Style Council
I’m So Excited – Pointer Sisters
Rock Dance And Related
Black Horse And The Cherry Tree – KT TUnstall
Feel Like A Woman – Shania Twain
Love Shack – B52s
Down On The Corner – Creedence Clearwater Revival
Change of Pace
Fever – Peggy Lee
Things You Do To Me – Martin Sexton
Oh Marie – Louis Prima
Love Is In The Air – John Paul Young
Finale
Mickey Mouse March – Aaron Neville