Had a nice dance the other night .....

Whitebeard · 21st-January-2005, 12:19 AM

It was "Fire", and the last track of the evening.

Asked a lady, who I new from previous experience wasn't a bouncer or hand beater, and enjoyed a nice smoothly relaxed dance to my limited repertoire of beginner moves. The lady's "thanks for a lovely dance" seemed quite genuine.

Can I rest on my laurels, or could I make more of this track? Is this a track which is slow enough, and "interesting" enough, to merit a "Blues" interpretation? If so, how do I go about it?

bobgadjet · 21st-January-2005, 12:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitebeard

Can I rest on my laurels, or could I make more of this track? Is this a track which is slow enough, and "interesting" enough, to merit a "Blues" interpretation? If so, how do I go about it?

almost getting into the "overplayed list" but still worthy of smoothing to.

Do you know which version?

The Babyface one is smooth, but I find the Pointer Sisters one is getting more requests, a little thumpier but still a smoothy.

I suggest you get a copy and R E A L L Y listen to the phasing so you can smooth better than your partner.

It's one of those you can just melt into, with the right partner.

Just enjoy

Whitebeard · 21st-January-2005, 12:51 AM

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Originally Posted by bobgadget

Do you know which version?

Pretty sure it was the Babyface version, of which I have a copy.

I'll try to have a listen to the Pointer Sisters take on this. But am very suspicious of thumpy, thumpy.

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Originally Posted by bobgadget

It's one of those you can just melt into, with the right partner.

The danger is that I'll be dancing for myself and perhaps ignoring the preferences of my partner of the moment. Is that selfish, or do I remain true to myself?

**Gadget** · 21st-January-2005, 02:02 AM

You try to share that melty moment with your partner and move her into your world. Bu to do this, you have to listen to it and be engrossed in the music in the first place; nothing too selfish in that, is there?

**Graham** · 21st-January-2005, 08:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Whitebeard

The danger is that I'll be dancing for myself and perhaps ignoring the preferences of my partner of the moment. Is that selfish, or do I remain true to myself?

Just make sure you choose a partner who wants what you're going to give them.

TheTramp · 21st-January-2005, 10:06 AM

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Originally Posted by bobgadjet

almost getting into the "overplayed list"

Almost?!?!?

Clive Long · 21st-January-2005, 10:14 AM

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Originally Posted by Graham

Just make sure you choose a partner who wants what you're going to give them.

True in life as in dance.

CRL

**Zebra Woman** · 21st-January-2005, 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by TheTramp

Almost?!?!?

You messin' with us Trampy ??

Overplayed? No way ....we still love FIRE (Babyface and Pointer Sisters).

I have hardly ever heard it played in the ceroccentral area, despite requesting it many times over the years.

So IMHO it is totally 'underplayed' in the middle of England.

???

Am I right or wrong?

ZW

TheTramp · 21st-January-2005, 10:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

You messin' with us Trampy ??

Overplayed? No way ....we still love FIRE (Babyface and Pointer Sisters).

I have hardly ever heard it played in the ceroccentral area, despite requesting it many times over the years.

So IMHO it is totally 'underplayed' in the middle of England.

???

Am I right or wrong?

ZW

Would I dare to mess with you ZW???

If you're not getting enough of it in your area. You should maybe move to London, or Scotland. I'm sure you'd get enough of it then.

(And you'd probably get to dance to Fire quite a lot too)

(Just how predictable was that?!?)

**Zebra Woman** · 21st-January-2005, 10:50 AM

VERY

TheTramp · 21st-January-2005, 11:01 AM

Sorry!

bobgadjet · 21st-January-2005, 11:23 AM

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Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

You messin' with us Trampy ??

Overplayed? No way ....we still love FIRE (Babyface and Pointer Sisters).

I have hardly ever heard it played in the ceroccentral area, despite requesting it many times over the years.

So IMHO it is totally 'underplayed' in the middle of England.

???

Am I right or wrong?

ZW

OK, I will clarify a little bit.....................

Almost overplayed.............................

at Ashtons ! ! ! !

, but if YOU request it, how could I refuse

And as for Elkie, might try Sunshine after the rain instead oif Pearls a singer, just for a change.

:

**DavidY** · 21st-January-2005, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

Overplayed? No way ....we still love FIRE (Babyface and Pointer Sisters).

I have hardly ever heard it played in the ceroccentral area, despite requesting it many times over the years.

So IMHO it is totally 'underplayed' in the middle of England.

Am I right or wrong?

I'd have said "wrong" for the version of Fire I'm thinking of (which I think is by Babyface/Des'ree - not heard the one with the Pointer Sisters on).

It's definitely on my personal "overplayed" (should that be "overheard"?) list. Pretty sure I've heard it at two Ceroc Central venues.

jivecat · 21st-January-2005, 07:03 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

Overplayed? No way ....we still love FIRE (Babyface and Pointer Sisters).

I have hardly ever heard it played in the ceroccentral area, despite requesting it many times over the years.

So IMHO it is totally 'underplayed' in the middle of England.

???

Am I right or wrong?

ZW

You are right, ZW, I can't remember when I last heard it, More, more, please!

**Zebra Woman** · 22nd-January-2005, 12:16 PM

Bob played it last night at Ashtons (Pointer Sisters version). An essential ingredient to a FAB night IMHO.

.....and I didn't even have to ask....

Getcha self down there Jive cat.

PM me if you want a lift, we have a lot of fun in the car too

We're going to the T dance on 30th.

ZW

**Minnie M** · 22nd-January-2005, 12:23 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

Bob played it last night at Ashtons (Pointer Sisters version). An essential ingredient to a FAB night IMHO.

.....and I didn't even have to ask....

Getcha self down there Jive cat.

djtrev · 22nd-January-2005, 01:04 PM

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almost getting into the "overplayed list"
There you go again!Putting it 'down'.Why cant you just comment on the dancing question instead off telling him he's dancing to old tracks.As ZW says the track isnt played enough where she dances.If it works dont knock it.
In fact if I was perfectly honest if I listened to all the advice on here about overplayed tracks I might as well pack it in.As has been stated here many times it is very difficult to keep coming up with new acceptable tracks.

jivecat · 22nd-January-2005, 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Zebra Woman

Bob played it last night at Ashtons (Pointer Sisters version). An essential ingredient to a FAB night IMHO.

Right again, ZW.

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Getcha self down there Jive cat.

PM me if you want a lift, we have a lot of fun in the car too

We're going to the T dance on 30th.

ZW

Aaargh! I think I've fixed myself up to go and look at some organic potatoes

on Sunday. If I can reschedule this to Saturday I'd love to. Don't I live an exciting life??
I'll pm you soon.

Jivecat

Bigger Andy · 24th-January-2005, 01:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Whitebeard

Is this a track which is slow enough, and "interesting" enough, to merit a "Blues" interpretation? If so, how do I go about it?

OK. Interesting discussion about the music but, to get back on thread ...

How does Whitebeard, or anyone else, go about developing and expanding his "Blues" interpretation ?

CJ · 24th-January-2005, 01:22 PM

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Whitebeard Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Too near to Heaven (or Hell) Posts: 1,939 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 352	Had a nice dance the other night ..... It was "Fire", and the last track of the evening. Asked a lady, who I new from previous experience wasn't a bouncer or hand beater, and enjoyed a nice smoothly relaxed dance to my limited repertoire of beginner moves. The lady's "thanks for a lovely dance" seemed quite genuine. Can I rest on my laurels, or could I make more of this track? Is this a track which is slow enough, and "interesting" enough, to merit a "Blues" interpretation? If so, how do I go about it?

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Zebra Woman Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Just outside the Safari Park.......at the Race Track. Posts: 2,031 Rep Power: 4 Reputation Total: 1329	Re: Had a nice dance the other night ..... Bob played it last night at Ashtons (Pointer Sisters version). An essential ingredient to a FAB night IMHO. .....and I didn't even have to ask.... Getcha self down there Jive cat. PM me if you want a lift, we have a lot of fun in the car too We're going to the T dance on 30th. ZW __________________ 'She even bleeds black and white ' - quote Sparkles.

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djtrev Registered User Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Norfolk/Portugal Posts: 513 Rep Power: 3 Reputation Total: 184	Re: Had a nice dance the other night ..... Quote; almost getting into the "overplayed list" There you go again!Putting it 'down'.Why cant you just comment on the dancing question instead off telling him he's dancing to old tracks.As ZW says the track isnt played enough where she dances.If it works dont knock it. In fact if I was perfectly honest if I listened to all the advice on here about overplayed tracks I might as well pack it in.As has been stated here many times it is very difficult to keep coming up with new acceptable tracks.

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