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“Funk Conspiracy played two great sets at our conference and had the dance floor filled throughout. Excellent vocals and excellent musicians creating a great atmosphere. They treated us to a series of fabulous soul classics which were performed with energy and enjoyment.”

Clinincal Psychology Conference Dinner Dance
November 2010.

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Jan 2012

Next Live Showcase

Friday 24th February 2012
As You Like It, Newcastle.
0191 281 2277
FREE ENTRY before 10pm,
£5 after.
Sets start at
10:30, 11:30, 12:30.

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Our repertoire, classic hits for your enjoyment

A proven repertoire of classic hits from the 60's til now that everyone will know and love, perfect for filling the dance floor.

We understand the wide range of ages and tastes found at a wedding party or function and choose our set very carefully to appeal to the widest audience, yet at the same time we avoid becoming the typical cheesy wedding band.

If you are getting married or throwing a party for any special occasion you can trust us to bring the life and soul to the party, get people dancing and having the time of their lives.

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CLASSIC FUNK, SOUL & DISCO »
MORE RECENT HITS »
POP/ROCK COVERS »
POPULAR FIRST DANCE CHOICES »
SWING STANDARDS »
CHRISTMAS CLASSICS »
MORE OBSCURE FUNK AND SOUL »

back to top »Classic Funk, Soul & Disco

  • Sam & Dave
    Soul Man

    Stevie Wonder
    Superstition

    James Brown
    Get on up (like a sex machine)

    Wilson Pickett
    Mustang Sally

    Jackie Wilson
    Higher and Higher

    Labelle
    Lady Marmalade

    Aretha Franklin
    Respect

    Rose Royce
    Car wash

    Wild Cherry
    Play that funky music white boy

    The Blues Brothers
    Everybody needs somebody to love

  • Dusty Springfield
    Son of a preacher man

    Fontella Bass
    Rescue Me

    James Brown
    I feel good

    KC & Sunshine Band
    That's the way I like it

    Trammps
    Disco inferno

    The Jackson Five
    Blame It On The Boogie

    The Jackson Five
    I want you back

    The Jackson Five
    ABC

    Stevie Wonder
    Sir Duke

    Kool & the Gang
    Celebration

  • Ike & Tina Turner
    Proud Mary

    Chuck Berry
    You Never Can Tell

    Otis Redding
    Hard to handle

    Stevie Wonder
    Signed, sealed & delivered

    Curtis Mayfield
    Move on up

    Jean Knight
    Mr big stuff

    Otis Redding
    Satisfaction

    Upside Down
    Diana Ross


back to top »More recent hits

  • Amy Winehouse
    Valerie

    Beyonce
    Crazy in love

    Gnarls Barkley
    Crazy

    Joss Stone
    Super duper love

  • Candi Staton / Florence
    You Got The Love

    Paulo Nutini
    Pencil Full Of Lead

    Duffy
    Mercy

    Jamiroquai
    Cosmic Girl

  • Michael Jackson
    Billy Jean

    Deee Lite
    Groove is in the heart


back to top »Pop/Rock covers

  • Dolly Parton
    9 to 5

    Bryan Adams
    Summer Of '69

    Stealer's Wheel
    Stuck in the middle with you

    The Jam
    Town called malice

    Take That
    Relight My Fire

    The B-52's
    Love Shack

    Van Morrison
    Brown Eyed Girl

  • Guns N' Roses
    Sweet Child O' Mine

    Kings Of Leon
    Sex On Fire

    The Killers
    Mr Brightside

    Pink
    Get the party started

    Cream/Spanky Wilson
    Sunshine of your love

    Doors / Erma Franklin
    Light my fire

  • Journey
    Don't Stop Believin'

    Queen
    Don't Stop Me Now

    The Proclaimers
    I'm Gonna Be (500 Miles)

    James
    Sit Down

    Aerosmith
    Walk this way

    Nancy Sinatra
    These boots were made for walking


back to top »Popular first dance choices

  • Al Green
    Let's stay together

  • Ben E King
    Stand by me

  • Etta James
    At last


back to top »Swing Standards

Artists below are examples of popular versions of the songs. Our arrangements differ from the recordings.

  • Dean Martin
    Ain't that a kick in the head

    Michael Buble
    All of me

    Bobby Darin
    Beyond the sea

    Ella Fitzgerald
    Cheek to cheek

    Frank Sinatra
    Come fly with me

    Duke Ellington
    Don't get around much anymore

    Peggy Lee
    Fever

  • Frank Sinatra
    Fly me to the moon

    Ella Fitzgerald
    Have you met Miss Jones

    Frank Sinatra
    I get a kick out of you

    Duke Ellington
    It don't mean a thing if it ain't got that swing

    Harry Connick Jr
    It had to be you

    Etta James
    I just want to make love to you

    Nat King Cole
    Let there be love

  • Fred Astaire
    Let's face the music and dance

    Van Morrison
    Moondance

    Nat King Cole
    Straighten up and fly right

    Billy Holiday
    Summertime

    Frank Sinatra
    The lady is a tramp

    Peggy Lee
    Why don't you do right


back to top »Christmas Classics

  • Mariah Carey
    All I Want For Christmas Is You

    Eartha Kitt
    Santa Baby

  • Brenda Lee
    Rockin' Around The Christmas Tree

  • Wizzard
    I Wish It Could Be Christmas Everyday


back to top »More obscure funk and soul for the discerning listener*

*don't worry if these aren't your thing, we know better than to play these tracks at the majority of events.

  • Chic
    Good times

    Average White Band
    Pick up the pieces

    Stevie Wonder
    I wish

  • James Brown
    Get up offa that thing

    Charles Wright
    Express yourself

  • The Meters
    Cissy strut

    Brand New Heavies
    Dream come true


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