Having been scouting DJs for our wedding reception, we’ve been thinking about what songs we want to hear. Having just gotten married hisself, Jamie reminded me that there’ll be some songs we won’t want to hear.
Here’s what we have so far for the do-not-play list we’re going to give to the wedding DJ:
- “Chicken Dance” (sorry Wanker)
- Anything Graham requests (sorry G, your reputation precedes you)
- “The Hokie Pokie” (the insinuation that “that’s what’s it’s all about” offends my post-9/11 sensibilities)
- “The Macarena” (sorry Yankee fans)
- “Celebration” (we want to level set your expectations: our reception will not “last throughout the years”; it will last for one night—so drink up)
- “We Are Family” (some of us are, but some of us aren’t; we don’t want to offend)
- “Electric Boogie” (aka “The Electric Slide”) (sure “it’s electric,” but it also stinks)
- “Love Shack” (sorry Tex)
- “Last Dance” (I don’t know this song, but if Cortney and Jamie were too good for it, so are we)
- “That’s What Friends Are For” (sorry Rock Hudson)
- “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” (sorry Margaret)
- Anything by Bruce Springsteen (as if—I figured it was easier to mention it here than let one of you jokers suggest it in the comments)
Got suggestions? Post ‘em in the comments.
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I got Phish played at my wedding so why are you wussing out on The Boss? “Born to Run” is a great song for a first dance!
I was being ironic. Springsteen is getting played during the reception; I just need to work on getting him played during the ceremony.
What do you have against Jim Croce??
Graham should get at least one request. He blew his achille’s heel for you. He will never admit that he did it for that reason but its true.
Hmm…Considering that when we were in college, everyone else’s ‘do-not-play lists’ were exactly the same as ‘Margaret’s requests’, I suppose she’s going to take this opportunity for her revenge. We’re going to be hearing a great deal of Meatloaf, aren’t we?
…and John Denver…James Taylor…Graham, I love Jim Croce….and any band that sounds like Queensryche….
Ok. Maybe in honor of Graham we’ll play Led Zeppelin’s “Achilles Last Stand.” He’s still not getting to make a request though. And, after reading her comment, Margaret’s not getting any songs either.
(I guess I’m prejudiced against redheaded Republicans.)
Don’t forget to have plenty of Hall and Oats! She’s a Maneater!
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