80's Party Playlist

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If it's any help I tend to concur with Dan. ODJT has succeeded because we know what it's like to get clobbered on other forum sites. None of us wants this site to be like the others.

Folks, if yas don't like what someone posts, hit the Back button and continue down the new posts queue. There's no protocol that requires poking at a member. :)
 
Steve Sharp said:
And there you have it: is this forum designed so that anyone who begs for one can be tossed a fish, or are we here to possibly teach someone TO fish, and in the process learn other skills or even simply enjoy fellowship from the person we helped teach fish?
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If you go back to the other thread this person posted I was all for the guy coming looking for help. Better to get a hand here than walk in blind folded. I tried to show him how to do research, or how to fish, but apparently that fell on deaf ears

I would like to see this fellow hang around and share and learn like the rest here but thats not going to happen with him popping in looking for a playlist every 3 weeks

Moving on :sqcool:
 
LOL good thread. I'm a noob here however not a noob to DJ'n however if ya look for a bit of help and get it then it is always good to pass on a "thank you" and show that you have manners. In this internet age social graces and manners for many folks seem to have fallen by the wayside.

I wish I had more time to spend here however of all the DJ forums I visit this is the one that feels most like "home" to me. A good group of folks and all well spoken.

Best,

Paul
 
Dan - I'm all for helping new members.... I don't tolerate laziness with my son; I',m certainly not going to tolerate it with some stranger. I've posted probably 60+ play lists from events here as have a few others. The OP can start there.....Just saying hey...give me a list...Sorry!

A little "tough love" never hurts
 
The Wizard Of OZ said:
I just don't find sarcasm in EVERY post to be all that interesting or witty. Sarcasm can be a spice, parody can be the herbs, metaphor can can be the sauce but regular use of plain old civil rhetoric can be a lot more palatable as the main course. Just my opinion.
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...and all fair for opinion discussions but NOT cause for censure or administrative discipline.

Steve,

Thank you.
 
Big Dan said:
Not really, I'm just tired of beating the same old drum trying to get you guys to at least not beat the crap out of newbies. I gave up. If we continue down this path ODJT will be just like the boards we all no longer frequent, bashing anyone who doesn't have a 2500+ post count to get our jollies off.

I think this is why other DJ board admins are the way they are; no matter how good of an argument, no matter how nice they are about asking people to play nice with others, which includes newbies we see threads like this that chit all over a guy asking for help. What's so hard about ignoring the thread?

idk, maybe I should take my own advice. :sqwink:
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Now this should be the only post that should stay on this thread, all others should be removed! Dan, ignoring a thread is so difficult for some to do as you can see by this thread, they either think they are funny or just want to be a SA. They don't know how powerful "Ignoring" is and how great it makes a community by keeping the peace in most threads!

To the poster which I see never came back to this thread, do a search on Google for 80's music and you will get all the music lists you need. But I would suggest to talk to your client and get a play list!
 
Trueblue said:
I don't suppose anybody has a really good playlist for an 80's party that I could go by.
The gig is 4 hours long or there abouts.
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Big Dan said:
...we see threads like this that chit all over a guy asking for help. What's so hard about ignoring the thread?
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thatmusicguy said:
I've posted probably 60+ play lists from events here as have a few others. The OP can start there.....Just saying hey...give me a list...Sorry!

A little "tough love" never hurts
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Dan - I think most folks' issue with this poster (and others of a similar ilk) is the manner in which the help was requested... (Ok, that's MY issue with it...) Trueblue didn't ask for some good songs, or even a place to locate 80's music. He specifically asked for a playlist, and one that would work for a 4-hour event, no less.

I'm pretty sure that at one point or another, every one of us has taken on an event which was unfamiliar to us, and was outside our comfort zone... I have one coming up in October that I will be asking for some suggestions for, myself. The point is that I will certainly ask for suggestions, but I would never consider asking anyone here (or anywhere) to build my playlist for me...

First of all, even if it is an ethnic wedding, and there is certain music that is "expected," my guess is that a playlist that rocks the house in California, or Texas or Minnesota would most likely NOT go over that great in my neck of the woods...

I have no problem with being asked for "help." I DO have a problem with being asked to do someone else's job...
 
Fred Wright said:
There's no protocol that requires poking at a member. :)
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AND THERE IS NO RULE PREVENTING OR PROHIBITING RESPONSES THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THAT/YOUR SWEDENESQUE PHILOSOPHY. :sqmad:(Cap on purpose, I meant to yell so many might hear.)

I do not understand why selfish motivation generates such willing defense and the honest opposition is treated with childish disrespect and contempt?

I suspect I know why, but I'll listen to others.
 
Context of the person posting is important, as has been illustrated, but so is context of the post itself, which we don't really have. In order to help someone expand their knowledge, don't we have to have some idea of what they already know - and have some starting point to dialogue from?
 
thatmusicguy said:
Dan - I'm all for helping new members.... I don't tolerate laziness with my son; I',m certainly not going to tolerate it with some stranger. I've posted probably 60+ play lists from events here as have a few others. The OP can start there.....Just saying hey...give me a list...Sorry!

A little "tough love" never hurts
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Steve believe it or not I agree and am I'm agreeing with you. :sqwink: There is no excuse for laziness, the guy probably could have just searched on ODJT for an 80s song list. A couple weeks back I was doing research for a site I'm doing and needed top 10 songs of each year from 1970 on up. Google brought me right to it.


djrox said:
...and all fair for opinion discussions but NOT cause for censure or administrative discipline.

Steve,

Thank you.
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No one is censuring or disciplining. Where do you see that? Worse that would happen on a thread like this is it gets split, so we can have the same discussion we had a few weeks back: Our DJ Talk - DJ Help and Resources Chat!

It seems the second a moderator or administrator states an opinion contrary to yours, you're being censured? :confused:

DJ Zac said:
Dan - I think most folks' issue with this poster (and others of a similar ilk) is the manner in which the help was requested... (Ok, that's MY issue with it...) Trueblue didn't ask for some good songs, or even a place to locate 80's music. He specifically asked for a playlist, and one that would work for a 4-hour event, no less.
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Every one has done gigs they weren't comfortable with or weren't sure of themselves anyone who says they've haven't is lying. Plain and simple.

If me, you, Rox, Jim doesn't want to help a newbie that's no problem. I don't get the need to come in and bust on the guy, and spin the thread off into this same discussion from last month. Our DJ Talk - DJ Help and Resources Chat!

djrox said:
AND THERE IS NO RULE PREVENTING RESPONSES THAT DO NOT CONFORM TO THAT/YOUR SWEDENESQUE PHILOSOPHY. :sqmad:(Cap on purpose, I meant to yell so many might hear.)
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AND THERE IS NO REASON TO JUMP ALL OVER A GUY JUST BECAUSE YOU DON'T LIKE THE QUESTION POSED. GOT IT? (Caps intentional maybe if I yell loud enough you will comprehend what I'm saying)

Technically it's being disrespectful to another member. No matter how much you don't like someone or their question. Skip over it no need to post pictures of raking coals, etc. That's just plain rude not to mention a little 'LOOK AT ME I'M HAZING THE NEWBIE'.

Steve Sharp said:
Context of the person posting is important, as has been illustrated, but so is context of the post itself, which we don't really have. In order to help someone expand their knowledge, don't we have to have some idea of what they already know - and have some starting point to dialogue from?
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True Steve, context is important. So, if we don't have enough of the backstory or you (generally speaking of course) don't feel like it's worth helping this guy out. Close the window, move on to the next thread.

Let's face it play the odds if this guy doesn't get help here he will just go elsewhere and more than likely get a list elsewhere and that's fine but why turn members off to ODJT because a couple of guys have to jump down someone's throat?
 
:sqlaugh:Remember this is a site to help people so dont discourage people. I think we should lend him a hand but not do all the work for him just show him the way people because we are the experienced ones.
 
Big Dan said:
Every one has done gigs they weren't comfortable with or weren't sure of themselves anyone who says they've haven't is lying. Plain and simple.

If me, you, Rox, Jim doesn't want to help a newbie that's no problem.
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DJ Zac said:
I'm pretty sure that at one point or another, every one of us has taken on an event which was unfamiliar to us, and was outside our comfort zone... I have one coming up in October that I will be asking for some suggestions for, myself. The point is that I will certainly ask for suggestions, but I would never consider asking anyone here (or anywhere) to build my playlist for me...

First of all, even if it is an ethnic wedding, and there is certain music that is "expected," my guess is that a playlist that rocks the house in California, or Texas or Minnesota would most likely NOT go over that great in my neck of the woods...

I have no problem with being asked for "help." I DO have a problem with being asked to do someone else's job...
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Dan - I guess maybe you missed the balance of my post. I just thought I'd re-post it for your kind consideration... :sqwink: (See... the smiley means that no newbies were harmed in the posting of this opinion...)
 
Well I got bored after the first few posts from people laying into me because I asked a very simple question.

It's not as if I asked for secret plans into the White House!!!

Anywho, the 40th anniversary I did a while ago went great. I asked the customers for a list of songs which they very kindly gave me and I filled in the gaps.

With regards to this 80's party. I have a list of songs supplied by the customer but not enough for 4 hours work.
I know alot of 80's songs, but not really sure in what order to put them i.e. Start, middle and end of the night hence why I was asking for help from veterans like yourselves.
I never use playlists song for song as I like to add my own stamp to a night. As you know, most crowds are different but it would have been nice to use a list as a guide line.

Thanks anyway....

T.B
 
TB,
Only you can decide where the song may work or may not. This is done by reading the crowd. Something that worked for somebody else may bomb for another person. You're going to have to look at the people at the party and then select the song, some will like some songs and the others will like the others, that's why you need the variety.
 
Blue not to throw anything back in your direction in a mean sense but understand that if someone comes in asking for a list for 4 hours and then gets suggestions you should respond with recognition of the good deeds. In fact the first several responses were legit and decent offerings. You didnt reply to any of it. We didnt get anything more than share a list for 4 hours.

A bit of dialogue from you would likely reap further offerings. Sometimes in life while attempting to gain something you have to attempt to offer as well. Going into a sales meeting if you lead with Me, Me, Me, without considering them first you wont likely be very successful in selling them. Building relationships works more proficiently than just trying to gain in life.

Go To Time Life Music and look at the discs they offer for the whole 80's era. I dont use lists very often because each party will likely have a totally different mix even side by side with another night of 80's music. Im sure you can pull a search for 80's music right here within this site. You can google the hits of the eighties. Billboard site has the top 100 for each yr since the 1950's. Lots of resources.

If we knew where you are from, a few details about yourself, we might be in a better place to share. Example, as someone else mentioned, IF your in Florida likely there sre dpecific 80's songs I could never get away with in Vancouver BC.
Hope this clears up some of the issues. Consider both views on this and I think it will make sense.
 
I have 51 pages of 80's hits but they are printed pages I don't have them on the computer.
 
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