Maggie and husband Andy created some great props for their Hollywood themed party night and I added
Oscar/Golden Globe style music for the red carpet entrance
'security' for the door
flame machines to flank the entrance door
mood lighting
large glitter ball
party entertainment
For music Maggie asked me to set the scene with appropriate music and then lots of old classics plus a sprinkling of more modern tunes. I had a lovely email from Maggie shortly after the party: "Hi Jules just wanted to say a huge thanks for making our party into a hollywood dream! We had such a good time. Best DJ ever!"
The playlist for the evening was:
Matt Monro - From Russia With Love
Shirley Bassey - Goldfinger
Robbie Williams - It's De-Lovely
Dusty Springfield - The Look Of Love
Matt Monro - Portrait Of My Love
Nat King Cole - Let There Be Love
Michael Buble - Summer Wind
Bobby Darin - Beyond The Sea
Lou Rawls - Lady Love
Marilyn Monroe - You'd Be Surprised
Keely Smith - On The Sunny Side Of The Street
Lou Rawls - All Around the World
Mel Torme - Midnight Swinger
Shirley Bassey - Kiss Me Honey Honey Kiss Me
Dean Martin - Promise Her Anything
Dinah Washington - Destination Moon
Julie London - Fly Me To The Moon
Frank Sinatra - The Way You Look Tonight
Fred Astaire - Cheek To Cheek
Judy Garland - Zing! Went The Strings Of My Heart
Andy Williams - Music to Watch Girls By
Bobby Darin - Things
Sammy Davis Jr. - Too Close For Comfort
Marilyn Monroe - I Wanna Be Loved By You
John Barry - James Bond Theme
Blues Brothers - Peter Gunn Theme
Rosie Gaines - Closer than Close
The Spinners - Working My Way Back To You
Michael Jackson - Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'
The Archies - Sugar, Sugar
Ringo Starr - You're Sixteen You're Beautiful
Barry Blue - Dancing On A Saturday Night
Limmie & the Family Cookin' - You Can Do Magic
Jr. Walker & The All Stars - How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)
Mary Wells - My Guy
Gloria Gayner - Never Can Say Goodbye
Sophie Ellis Bextor - Yes Sir I Can Boogie
Donna Summer - I Feel Love
Rozalla - I Love Music
Earth, Wind & Fire - September
Sly & the Family Stone - Dance to the Music
The Trammps - Hold Back the Night
The Marcels - Blue Moon
Alvin Stardust - My Coo Ca choo
Roy Orbison - Oh Pretty Woman
Martha Reeves & The Vandella - Dancing In The Streets
The Supremes - Baby Love
Isley Brothers - This Old Heart Of Mine (Is Weak For You)
Dobie Gray - Out On The Floor
Al WIlson - The Snake
The Dickies - Banana Splits
Michael Jackson - Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough
Sydney Youngblood - If Only I Could
Ce Ce Peniston - Finally
Bobby Brown - Two Can Play That Game
farley 'Jackmaster' Funk - Love Can't Turn Around
Meghan Trainor--All About That Bass
Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX - Fancy (clean)
One Direction - Best Song Ever
Carly Rae Jepson - Call Me Maybe
Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky
Deee Lite - Groove Is In The Heart
Robin S - Show Me Love
The B52's - Love Shack
George Harrison - Got My Mind Set On You
Fleetwood Mac- - o Your Own Way
Derek And The Dominos - Layla
Chubby Checker - The Twist
Bill Haley And His Comets - Rock Around The Clock
The Contours - Do You Love Me
The Beatles - Twist and Shout
Lulu - Shout
Snap! - The Power
Livin' Joy - Don't Stop Movin'
Robin Thicke - Blurred Lines (feat. T.I. & Pharrell)
Beyoncé - Single Ladies (Put a Ring On It)
Maroon 5 Featuring Christina Aguilera - Moves Like Jagger
Rihanna - We Found Love (feat. Calvin Harris)
Pharrell Williams - Happy
Barry White - Let the Music Play
Anita Ward - Ring My Bell
Sister Sledge - We Are Family
Aretha Franklin - Respect
Gloria Gaynor - I Will Survive
Jackie Wilson - Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher
The Foundations - Build Me Up Buttercup
Elvis Presley - Hound Dog
Chubby Checker - Let's Twist Again
The Temptations - Get Ready
Wild Cherry - Play That Funky Music
Monie Love - It's a Shame
Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons - Sherry
Michael Jackson - Blame It on the Boogie
Tina Charles - I Love To Love
Bee Gees - Stayin' Alive
Stevie Wonder - Superstition
Wilson Pickett - Mustang Sally
T.Rex - Get It On
Sweet - Wig Wam Bam
Gary Glitter - Leader Of The Gang
Sweet - Wig Wam Bam
The Rolling Stones - (I Can't Get No) Satisfaction
Bob Marley & The Wailers - Could You Be Loved
Rico - Sea Cruise
Prince Buster - Al Capone
Madness - The Prince
Junior Murvin - Police & Thieves
London Grammar - If You Wait (Shy FX Remix)
UB40 - One in Ten
Paul Simon - You Can Call Me Al
Natalie Cole - This Will Be
Elton John - Can You Feel The Love Tonight
Luther Vandross - Always and Forever
Bill Withers - Lovely Day
Blackbyrds - Walking In Rhythem
Oleta Adams - Circle of One
Cat Stevens - Moonshadow
Paul Simon - The Boxer
Randy Crawford - Street Life
Sade - The Sweetest Taboo
Rebecca Ferguson - Mr Bright Eyes
Oasis - Don't Look Back In Anger
Percy Milem - I Slipped A Little
Etta James - Blowing In The Wind
Louis Armstrong - What A Wonderful World