Strike a Chord With Everyone
An eclectic mix of D.J.'s, musicians, and singer-songwriters list fail-safe dance tunes.
| The Experts |  Get the Ladies Out on the Dance Floor |
 Get Mom and Dad to Dip |
 Get the Guys to Leave the Bar |
 Get Grandma Groovin' Like It's 1949 |
 Get Everybody on the Dance Floor |
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| Yuki ChikudateLead singer, Asobe Seksu | Sheena Is a Punk Rocker by the Ramones | God Only Knows by the Beach Boys | These Arms of Mine by Otis Redding | Lazy Mary by Louis Prima | Don't Stop Believin' by Journey |
| D.J. LindseyResident D.J., the Tribeca Grand | You Bring Me Joy by Mary J. Blige | Saturday Love by Alexander O'Neal & Cherelle | Atomic Dog by George Clinton | I'll Always Love My Mama by the Intruders | Cherchez la Femme by Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band |
| D.J. ChoimaticManhattan club and wedding D.J. | Freek'n You by Jodeci (Raekwon and Ghostface Killah remix) | A Whiter Shade of Pale by Procul Harum | Don't Sweat the Technique by Eric B. & Rakim | Be My Baby by the Ronettes | He's Misstra Know-It-All by Stevie Wonder |
| Zach GunselRave D.J./radio-show host, thegunsel.com | Too Young by Phoenix | Just the Way You Are by Billy Joel | Get By by Talib Kweli | I Won't Dance by Blossom Dearie | International Players Anthem by UGK featuring OutKast |
| D.J. Jason FiotoHouse D.J., Marquee | I Think We're Alone Now by Tiffany | The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra | Jump Around by House of Pain | In The Mood by the Glenn Miller Band | You're the First, the Last, My Everything by Barry White |
| Jose SoegaardBass player, the Harlem Shakes | Single Ladies (Put a Ring on It) by Beyoncé | El Farolito by Juan Luis Guerra y 4.40 | Dirt Off Your Android by Jaydiohead | Eye Know by De La Soul | Hey Ya! by OutKast |
| John BallesterosBand Leader, Right Mix, Vali Music | Dancing Queen by ABBA | Summer Wind by Frank Sinatra | Sweet Home Alabama by Lynyrd Skynyrd | Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond | Don't Stop the Music by Rihanna |
| Syd ButlerBass Player, Les Savy Fav | Electric Boogie by Marcia Griffiths | Jumpin' Jack Flash by the Rolling Stones | Fight for Your Right by the Beastie Boys | Help Me, Rhonda by the Beach Boys | Shout by the Isley Brothers |
| Nate DonmoyerDrummer, Passion Pit | Heartbeat by Annie | Back at One by Westlife | B.O.O.T.A.Y. by Bangers & Cash | Sippin' On Some Syrup by Three 6 Mafia | Det Snurrar I Min Skalle by Familjen |
| D.J. Dina RegineNew York private-event D.J. | American Boy by Estelle featuring Kanye West | Sway by Michael Bublé | Sweet Child o' Mine by Guns N' Roses | Here I Am (Come and Take Me) by Al Green | Avalon by Roxy Music |
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