We're nearing the end of Summer, but that's not stopping people from having pool parties! The celebrations call for sunbathing, cannonballs, tropical cocktails, burgers and dogs, and an amazing playlist. Over the next few days, I am going to give you all of the tips you need to make your next party a huge success. Today, I am going to help you make a playlist that will alone make your party one of highlights of the entire Summer.
Making a playlist for your pool party is probably at the bottom of your list, unless you are someone like my dad. For my entire life, every Saturday my dad would curate a playlist (usually with some sort of theme) to listen to while cooking dinner and relaxing. For a while, these playlists were around 4 hours, but now they've gone to about only an hour. That hasn't changed his talents, though! I have to admit, I always look forward to hearing the 6-hour long music session he puts together for our parties. I learned my tricks from him, so I want to pass them to all of you!
A big key to making everyone love your music is to play a little bit for everyone. My dad throws in some Frank Sinatra for my grandparents, country and show tunes for my aunt, and a wide variety of music across the past few decades. From the '50s to modern day, your playlist should incorporate some of the biggest hits, along with even some unknown tracks by KNOWN artists. This is important because you may hear someone say, "Oh, this sounds like Electric Light Orchestra," and when you respond with a "Yes," they will have been introduced to a song they would have never heard otherwise. You want to keep people involved in the playlist you make, so playing only artists you like will bore your guests, no matter the age range.
You're probably thinking that those tips did NOTHING! Don't fret, I am going to walk you through it step-by-step with an example. You're having a family party. It's you, your spouse, your children (ages 2-12), your siblings and their kids (5-17), your parents (50s-70s), and your in-laws. While you think it is difficult to put together a playlist to satisfy all of these, it's actually quite simple. Let's conquer by each age group, and then later we can work on putting it all in one place. *NOTE* Make sure your playlist is as long as your party is going to be. Nothing is worse than hearing the same songs on a loop during your time at someone’s house.
The Kids:
So the children range from ages 2 to 17. The younger ones love Disney, and while the older ones do, too, they love popular music. One of the best things to do is to throw in Disney songs from recent movies like Frozen, as well as classics that the adults (and older kids) would know too, like The Jungle Book or even The Lion King (because who doesn't know "Circle of Life"???). This tactic is great for when you're ready for your guests to feel a little nostalgic, which let's be honest, is very easy to do when everyone is four glasses of wine deep.
As for the older kids, figure out what they like, even if you aren't too familiar with it! If your nephew loves Green Day, play something that's even their most popular songs, like "Wake Me Up When September Ends." Since that song had lots of radio time, the adults may know it, and even the younger kids may have heard it being played before. This method applies for any artists, whether it be Ariana Grande, Dan+Shay, Selena Gomez--playing a hit will always resonate well. Just make sure you are aware of any explicits, that way you aren't playing anything inappropriate around the little ones!
The 30-Somethings:
My older brother is the oldest "kid" in the family and is in his late-30s (don't worry, I won't admit your age to the entire web!), and my sister-in-law is in her mid-30s. For this age group, playing anything '90s will always go over very well. The Backstreet Boys, No Doubt, Britney Spears, Third-Eye Blind--grunge, pop, pretty much anything that screams the '90s vibe. And since these guys were born in the '80s, even some MTV classics will work. The great thing about '80s music in the present day is that the 20- and 30-somethings have parents who are in their 50s or 60s, so they were in their teens and 20s during this decade. Play some Van Halen or Huey Lewis and the News and they'll be dreaming of tanning in baby oil and driving their Mustang convertibles.
The Parents:
To me, this is the easiest group to please because I am an old soul. I can tell you anything you would need to know about any band or musician from the 1950s to the 1970s. Music meant so much during these decades. With only vinyl, cassettes, and radio, people relied on these to give them the music they wanted. My mom has told me that she would sit outside with her car radio playing waiting to hear the new Don Henley song, so would end up listening to everything on the charts before that one was played. Everyone knew every songs out at the time. Playing The Beatles, Electric Light Orchestra, Simon and Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Fleetwood Mac are all very safe bets because everyone knows at least ONE of their songs (all of them). And if you're throwing in '50s and '60s music, go for the Rolling Stones, Buddy Holly, Elvis, The Kinks, and Chuck Berry.
With all of this information in mind, I know your brain is probably spinning. That's okay, because I have taken the liberty of creating a sample playlist that you can feel free to use at your next bash. I have a few other playlists on my page that can be used as references to specific decades and genres.
The playlist can be found in the sidebar.
Making a playlist for your pool party is probably at the bottom of your list, unless you are someone like my dad. For my entire life, every Saturday my dad would curate a playlist (usually with some sort of theme) to listen to while cooking dinner and relaxing. For a while, these playlists were around 4 hours, but now they've gone to about only an hour. That hasn't changed his talents, though! I have to admit, I always look forward to hearing the 6-hour long music session he puts together for our parties. I learned my tricks from him, so I want to pass them to all of you!
A big key to making everyone love your music is to play a little bit for everyone. My dad throws in some Frank Sinatra for my grandparents, country and show tunes for my aunt, and a wide variety of music across the past few decades. From the '50s to modern day, your playlist should incorporate some of the biggest hits, along with even some unknown tracks by KNOWN artists. This is important because you may hear someone say, "Oh, this sounds like Electric Light Orchestra," and when you respond with a "Yes," they will have been introduced to a song they would have never heard otherwise. You want to keep people involved in the playlist you make, so playing only artists you like will bore your guests, no matter the age range.
You're probably thinking that those tips did NOTHING! Don't fret, I am going to walk you through it step-by-step with an example. You're having a family party. It's you, your spouse, your children (ages 2-12), your siblings and their kids (5-17), your parents (50s-70s), and your in-laws. While you think it is difficult to put together a playlist to satisfy all of these, it's actually quite simple. Let's conquer by each age group, and then later we can work on putting it all in one place. *NOTE* Make sure your playlist is as long as your party is going to be. Nothing is worse than hearing the same songs on a loop during your time at someone’s house.
The Kids:
So the children range from ages 2 to 17. The younger ones love Disney, and while the older ones do, too, they love popular music. One of the best things to do is to throw in Disney songs from recent movies like Frozen, as well as classics that the adults (and older kids) would know too, like The Jungle Book or even The Lion King (because who doesn't know "Circle of Life"???). This tactic is great for when you're ready for your guests to feel a little nostalgic, which let's be honest, is very easy to do when everyone is four glasses of wine deep.
As for the older kids, figure out what they like, even if you aren't too familiar with it! If your nephew loves Green Day, play something that's even their most popular songs, like "Wake Me Up When September Ends." Since that song had lots of radio time, the adults may know it, and even the younger kids may have heard it being played before. This method applies for any artists, whether it be Ariana Grande, Dan+Shay, Selena Gomez--playing a hit will always resonate well. Just make sure you are aware of any explicits, that way you aren't playing anything inappropriate around the little ones!
The 30-Somethings:
My older brother is the oldest "kid" in the family and is in his late-30s (don't worry, I won't admit your age to the entire web!), and my sister-in-law is in her mid-30s. For this age group, playing anything '90s will always go over very well. The Backstreet Boys, No Doubt, Britney Spears, Third-Eye Blind--grunge, pop, pretty much anything that screams the '90s vibe. And since these guys were born in the '80s, even some MTV classics will work. The great thing about '80s music in the present day is that the 20- and 30-somethings have parents who are in their 50s or 60s, so they were in their teens and 20s during this decade. Play some Van Halen or Huey Lewis and the News and they'll be dreaming of tanning in baby oil and driving their Mustang convertibles.
The Parents:
To me, this is the easiest group to please because I am an old soul. I can tell you anything you would need to know about any band or musician from the 1950s to the 1970s. Music meant so much during these decades. With only vinyl, cassettes, and radio, people relied on these to give them the music they wanted. My mom has told me that she would sit outside with her car radio playing waiting to hear the new Don Henley song, so would end up listening to everything on the charts before that one was played. Everyone knew every songs out at the time. Playing The Beatles, Electric Light Orchestra, Simon and Garfunkel, Bruce Springsteen, The Eagles, Led Zeppelin, The Who, and Fleetwood Mac are all very safe bets because everyone knows at least ONE of their songs (all of them). And if you're throwing in '50s and '60s music, go for the Rolling Stones, Buddy Holly, Elvis, The Kinks, and Chuck Berry.
With all of this information in mind, I know your brain is probably spinning. That's okay, because I have taken the liberty of creating a sample playlist that you can feel free to use at your next bash. I have a few other playlists on my page that can be used as references to specific decades and genres.
The playlist can be found in the sidebar.
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