50th Birthday party – Thanks for coming to my blog it was written to help give you a feel for the kind of service I supply at the varied parties and events I DJ at. You can also go to my DJ hire home page if you want for even more information on the range of services I provide or to Hire a DJ below are a few examples of me DJing in a club in Shoreditch and playing a few well known 80’s tunes.
In this ever changing environment, I can also provide virtual events and help put the fun back into life. Or, a Private Dining experience with a private chef with music and lighting to match the theme of the food. I love to help people party whether its a small gathering in your house or something bigger, let me be part of the night and it will be an event to remember for all the right reasons. Should you wish, I can add some Old skool and 90’s tunes into the mix or even something more contempary.
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Anyway, back to the event in hand, a 50th Birthday, with more than a hint of 80’s music……..I recently DJ’d at a 50th birthday party where the remit was to play 80s tunes with a few 90s along with some popular current tracks as well.
“I cannot thank you enough for Saturday Night. Everyone was so impressed with your service and performance. It truly was outstanding and I have already had so many comments on how good you were. People are saying it was one of the best nights of their lives.”
I love this kind of event as it is quite a challenge musically especially if there is a varied age group. Have a look at the playlist below to see the tracks I finally played on the night, and also at my other blogs to see how varied the music is so as to help achieve the goals of the event.
Should you decide to book me for your party, I will work with you to help you get the night you want. My experience and connections mean I can put you in contact with all sorts of suppliers and I can also advise on any ideas you may have to make your party just that little bit more memorable.
“Thank you so much for all you did. You made sure we had a full dance floor all night and everyone loved the music you played. It was an absolute pleasure working with you and we would not hesitate contacting you again in the future.”
Up until I played Vogue by Madonna the guests were arriving and eating a light buffet, so I kept the tempo of the music down. Having grown up with a mixture of classic 80’s and chart and club tunes as the backdrop to my teenage years I really enjoy these parties. Having grown up with this music its been great to DJ with some of the stars of that era like Rusty Egan from Visage, Steve Norman the sax player in Spandau Ballet and Jazzy B from Soul 11 Soul and more recent artists such as Groove Armada, DJ Fresh and DJ Luck and MC Neat. I also get booked to play in places such as Ibiza
This is an example of an 80’s mix I did for a Party on a beach in Zanzibar https://www.mixcloud.com/paullinney50/alternative-80s/
Here are few examples of other nights I have played at. Each event had a different theme and consequently different music. Also of interest may be a link to my 40th and 50th Birthday party page. Or maybe you would like some 90’s music as well? Or how about and 80’s themed Wedding?
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Blogs of 50th birthday parties and 80’s events – Please read these:
90’s Music Party
90's Music Party - I was asked to DJ at a private event in the rather cool Omera by London Bridge. This venue is owned and run by the guys from the band Munford and Sons so they know how to do things right. My brief was to play classic 90's with some cheese, but also to take requests outside the era if I felt it would work. The result was a fun night as you can see that went on till 01.00 When you are looking for a 90's DJ give me a call. 90's Music
90’s are back in the clubs
90's are back in the clubs giving that feel good factor - Remixes of classics and cheese vocals on hard hitting beats are all making club nights like a massive house party. It seems like the 90's are now the new 80's, but 80's are still in as well.... If you need a DJ for a fun Party give Paul Linney a shout. Here are few comments after his last club gig: "Best night of 2021….. & I’ve had some good ones @paul_linney you’re absolutely shaking the Vault to the foundations !!!" "Hi Paul- just quick to say wow
40th 90’s Party – London after Lockdown
40th 90's Party -With Lockdown almost over the parties are starting to happen again. This was a small scale event of 30 people an the theme was 90's music and historical fancy dress and was in the Gothic building on Wandsworth common in the restaurant Le Gothic London's original gastro in the Royal Victoria Patriotic Building. The result was a great night for all and a message from the party girl first thing the next day saying... "You were absolutely fab! Thank you!" 40th 90's Party playlist Mr. Loverman Shabba Ranks (featuring Chevel Shine Take That Here
Post Lockdown Party for 30
Lockdown - At last we are able to party together in groups of 30 outside (which right now seems like a lot of people after only being with 4 in the house for so long) The feeling of being able to play to people and give enjoyment is something I have missed and am looking forward to better times this summer and beyond. Lockdown was hard, lets party..... Call me for all your event needs I am sure like me, you cant wait to get back on the dancefloor. Bonobeat Bufiman, Bimbo Johnson Balmi RAMZi Experiment IV - 2018
Summer Party Themes
Summer Party Themes -With the end of Lockdown in sight, people are planning for the summer and outdoor parties. We have put together some innovative event theme ideas here, so you can spice up corporate events and social get-togethers alike — party themes all summer long with your friends and family. The summer is such a great time to throw a party. What’s going to work in your venue? Which theme is going to feel the most cohesive with the surroundings and take you the least elbow grease (and money!) to pull off? Dinner party - make the food
Parties as we come out of Lockdown
There’s no doubt that following months of lockdown, a big celebration party will be at the top of many people’s minds. Creating event themes are an amazing way to take any party to the next level ensuring your guests have an amazing time. RECENT AWARDS & ACCOLADES 2017 DJ at the Best one-off event on Ibiza (Pikes) 2018 DJ at the Best one-off event on Ibiza (Pikes) 2019 Finalist The English Wedding Awards 2019 Regional Winner UK Wedding Awards 2019 DJ at the Best one-off event on Ibiza (Pikes) 2020 DJ at the National Television Awards O2 Arena The
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“Thank you so much for everything you did. We had an amazing time and we had so many great comments about you”
If you would like, I can provide 80’s style graphics and VJ onto a wall…
Here is a video of them dancing to Uptown Funk later in the evening.
Here is the play list from the evening, as you can see, plenty of eighties tunes…
Fiftieth birthday Playlist
I Just Wanna Be Loved (Magic Man Remix) Culture Club
The More I See You Chris Montez
I Say A Little Prayer Aretha Franklin
Helen Reddy – 20 – Angie Baby
Free Me Joss Stone
Band On The Run Paul McCartney & Wings
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) Natalie Cole
Golden Brown Stranglers, the
I Get The Sweetest Feeling Jackie Wilson
Gypsys, Tramps & Thieves Cher
Reet Petite Jackie Wilson
Colin Blunstone – 22 – PLAY PLAY Say You Don’t Mind
Son Of A Preacher Man Dusty SpringField
Tell Her About It Billy Joel
Emotiones Samantha Sang
Feel Like Makin’ Love (Remastered Version) Roberta Flack
Hang On In There Baby Johnny Bristol
You Can’t Hurry Love Diana Ross And The Supremes
Hang On In There Baby Johnny Bristol
Spyro Gyra – 14 – Morning Dance
Marshall Hain – 11 – Dancing In The City
Sad Sweet Dreamer Sweet Sensation
Give Me The Night Randy Crawford
Wild World (Long And Saxy) Maxi Priest
Everybody’s Got to Learn Sometime The Korgis
Orinoco Flow PLAY Enya
Everything I Own PLAY (Extended P W Boy George
Blue Monday Flunk
04 – CRAZY FYC jazz
If You Let Me Stay (12” Mix) Terence Trent D’Arby
The Sun And The Rain Madness
Shout Tears For Fears
TRUE Spandau Ballet
Enola Gay OMD
Mad World Tears For Fears
Hot In The City (1988 Remix) Billy Idol
The Bottle Gil Scott Heron
Tainted Love PLAY Grandmagneto
CLUB TROPICANO JAZZY
Don’t Turn Around (12” Mix) Aswad
Boy_George_-_Crying_Game
Enjoy The Silence Depeche Mode
Billy Idol – Eyes Without A Face (Full Length Version)
Driving Away From Home PLAY PLAY (Wicked Weather For Walking) It’s Immaterial
Material Girl (Madonna) Cassandra Beck
My Girl Madness
99 Luftballons Nena
Kajagoogoo Too Shy (Midnight Mix)
The Model Kraftwerk
Everything I Own PLAY (Extended P W Boy George
Ain’t Nobody [Remix]/Remix Chaka Khan
Vogue Madonna
Sweet Dreams Eurythmics
Club Tropicana Wham!
Good_Thing_-_Fine_Young_Cannibals
Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen
Happy (from Despicable Me 2) Pharrell Williams
Blurred Lines PLAY PLAY [feat. T.I., Pharrell] Robin Thicke
Uptown Funk
Dance The Night Away PLAY The Mavericks
Into The Groove (Album Version Madonna
Wake Me Up Before You Go Go Wham!
Relight My Fire Take That
Reach S Club 7
Hey Baby DJ Otzi
La Bamba Los Lobos
Ride On Time Black Box
Push It Salt-N-Pepa
Mr. Brightside The Killers
Monster The Automatic
Happy Birthday THIS ONE The Goanna Gang
Treasure [Clean] Bruno Mars
I Wanna Dance With Somebody Whitney Houston
Don’t Stop Me Now Queen
I’m So Excited The Pointer Sisters
Crazy In Love Beyonce feat. Jay Z
Hips Don’t Lie (featuring Wyclef Jean) Shakira; featuring Wyclef Jean
Twist And Shout Chaka Demus & Pliers
Frankie Goes To Hollywood – Relax (Marco Carola Edit) music-team.net
Blue Monday New Order
Relax Frankie Goes To Hollywood
Small Town Boy (Extended Mix) Bronski Beat
Echo Beach Martha And The Muffins
Baggy Trousers Madness
Young Hearts Run Free Candi Staton
If you want more 80’s tunes have a look at my 80’s party blog where you will find some more play lists. Or better still book me to play for you.
