John & Jodi Cantrell
Cannon's DJ Service
INTRODUCTION
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Cannon's DJ service started with a guy in a college dorm basement playing music for the love of music. A short time later, this same guy was asked to provide music for a wedding ceremony and reception of a dear friend who knew how much he loved music. This was the simple start of Cannon's DJ Service.
Now with over 20 years of experience, Cannon's DJ Service has entertained numerous crowds for all kinds of events. We work closely with the hosts or the couple to ensure that they get the event that suits them. We love getting to know people before the event to better understand them and their musical taste. We love to watch guests and see what gets them moving. Receptions are the easiest for this, while people are eating, drinking and being merry, we keep an eye on who is dancing in their seat, or tapping their toes and make a note of what got that person moving. Reading a crowd and catering to them is an important skill that we use to entertain the guests.
We appreciate the trust that clients put in us to deliver the best service and consider it an honor to be a part of their special event.
Song Suggestions
When trying to think of what songs you wish to be played and at which part of the ceremony, please keep in mind the mood you are trying to establish, the music should reflect that mood. Do you want your entrance to regal, humorous, romantic, or spirited? Is the first song you dance as a couple going to a slow love ballad or a more upbeat tune? Whatever you decide, the music will help set the mood you are looking for. These list may not necessarily be the best songs for you or your reception, but if you are not sure of the music you want played during your reception, please listen to my recommendations. You may then want your DJ or myself to incorporate these songs into the plans of the reception.
Grand Entrance
This music selection will help set the mood of your reception. It allows your wedding party to be introduced to your guest, but most importantly it introduces you as newlyweds. This song can be whatever you want it to be. If you, as a couple, have a love for a certain show or movie, it's theme can be played for your introduction. You can have a song which lets the audience know it is now time to relax and let their hair down and party. Or you may wish to have a nice romantic song to show the love you have for each other. Below are some suggestions for entrance music.
"Perfect" - Ed Sheeran
"Here For The Party" - Gretchen Wilson
"Somewhere Over The Rainbow" - Judy Garland or Katherine McPhee
"Chapel Of Love" - Dixie Cups or Bette Midler
"Get The Party Started" - Pink
"Crazy Train" - Ozzy Osbourne
"Accidentally In Love" - Counting Crows
"White Wedding" - Billy Idol
"At Last" - Etta James
"Where The Party At" - Jagged Edge ft. Nelly
"Wipeout" - Surfaris
"Another One Bites The Dust" - Queen
"I Can Love You Like That" - John Michael Montgomery
"Get Ready 4 This" - 2 Unlimited
"Love And Marriage" - Frank Sinatra
"Pacific Coast Party" - Smash Mouth
"Welcome To The Jungle" - Guns 'N' Roses
"Let's Get Married" - Jagged Edge
"I Would Walk (500 miles)" - Proclaimers
"Highway To Hell" - AC/DC
"Party Starter" - Will Smith
"Imperial March (Vader's theme)" - John Williams
"This Is It" - Scott McCreery
Monday night football theme
Theme from a TV or movie you enjoy
Fight song for a college or university
First Dance
The song that you play for your first dance should be a personal reflection of your feelings for each other. This dance is the first you share as a husband and wife. If there is a song that you want played for this dance, let your DJ know. If you do not have a song selected, the following list of popular songs may help.
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"Forever" - Kiss
"I Do (Cherish You)" - 98 Degrees or Mark Wills
"When I Said I Do " - Clint & Lisa Hartman Black
"I Will Always Love You" - Dolly Parton or Whitney Houston
"All My Life" - K-Ci & Jojo
"I Don't Want To Miss A Thing" - Aerosmith or Mark Chestnutt
"It's Your Love" - Tim McGraw with Faith Hill
"My First Love" - Avant
"(Everything I Do) I Do It For You" - Bryan Adams
"More Than Words" - Extreme or Frankie J.
"You And Me" - Lifehouse
"Keeper Of The Stars" - Tracy Byrd
"Truly, Madly, Deeply" - Savage Garden or Cascada
"Can You Feel The Love Tonight?" - Elton John
"Take My Breath Away" - Berlin or Jessica Simpson
"Every Time I Look At You" - Kiss
"Amazed" - Lonestar
"This Very Moment" - K-Ci & Jojo
"I Swear" - All-4-One or John Michael Montgomery
"Love Of A Lifetime" - Firehouse
"On Bended Knee" - Boys II Men
"Angels Fall Sometimes" - Josh Turner
"This I Swear" - Nick Lachey
"Back At One" - Brian McKnight or Mark Wills
"A Whole New World" - Peabo Bryson & Regina Belle
"My Best Friend" - Tim McGraw
"Your Guardian Angel" - Red Jumpsuit Apparatus
"Faithfully" - Journey
"From This Moment On" - Shania Twain
"I'll Be" - Edwin McCain
"When You Say Nothing At All" - Keith Whitley or Alison Krauss
"I Finally Found My Way" – Kiss
Wedding Party Dance
This is a thank you dance for those in your wedding party, who have helped you get to to this point. It allows the them to share the dance floor with the newlyweds before the rest of the guest. Usually a friendly song or even an inside joke is played for this or just a song to get your group dancing. Choose what best suits your relationship with the wedding party for this musical refrain.
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"That's What Friend Are For" - Dionne Warwick
"You Gotta Have Friends" - Bette Midler
"You've Got A Friend In Me" - Randy Newman
"Friends In Low Places" - Garth Brooks
"You've Got A Friend" - James Taylor
"Stand By Me" - Ben E. King
"All My Rowdy Friends" - Hank Williams, Jr.
"These Are The Days" - 10,000 Maniacs
"I'll Be There For You (Friend's theme)" - Rembrandts
"Lean On Me" - Bill Withers or Club Nouveau
"What Is Love" - Haddaway
"Let's Dance" - David Bowie
"Love Shack" - B-52's
"Glenn Miller Medley" - Jive Bunny
"Paradise By The Dashboard Lights" - Meat Loaf
"Mickey" - Toni Basil
"I've Had The Time Of My Life" - Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
"Bust A Move" - Young M.C.
"Vogue" – Madonna
Father/Daughter Dance
Your father/daughter dance is a special song. It may be selected by the father for the daughter or for the father by the daughter. This song can be played before the wedding party dance, if so let your DJ know that is how you wish. The lyrics should help express the feelings between the two. If you have a stepfather and wish to dance with him as well, let your DJ know you will need an additional song. If you are not close to your father but will still afford a dance with him, I advise an instrumental (ie. Kenny G or Bach) piece so that lyrics will not convey incorrect emotions.
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"I Loved Her First" - Heartland
"Cinderella" - Steven Curtis Chapman
"Daddy's Hands" - Holly Dunn
"Dance With My Father" - Luther Vandross
"Butterfly Kisses" - Bob Carlisle
"My Little Girl" - Tim McGraw
"Father's Eyes" - Amy Grant
"Changes" - Kelly & Ozzy Osbourne
"Daughter Of Mine" - John McDermott
"Hero" - Mariah Carey
"Unforgettable" - Nat King & Natalie Cole
"My Girl" - Temptations
"Isn't She Lovely" - Stevie Wonder
"Landslide" - Fleetwood Mac or Dixie Chicks
"Brown Eyed Girl" - Van Morrison
"Daddy" - Beyonce
"Zoe Jane" - Staind
"The Man Who Loves You The Most" - Zac Brown Band
"I Lived" - OneRepublic (upbeat)
"I'll Be Your Man" - Zac Brown Band
"He Didn't Have To Be" - Brad Paisley (Stepfather)
Mother/Son Dance
Another special song shared between a mother and son. The same rules for a father/daughter dance apply here as well.
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"Wind Beneath My Wings" - Bette Midler
"A Song For Mama" - Boys II Men
"You're My Inspiration" - Chicago
"Somebody's Hero" - Jamie O'Neal
"A Song For My Son" - Mikki Viereck
"I Hope You Dance" - Leeann Womack
"In My Life" - Beatles - Bette Midler
"The Dance" - Garth Brooks
"Baby Mine" - Alison Krauss
"The Reason" - Hoobastank
"O-o-o-h Child" - Five Stairsteps
"I Lived" - OneRepublic (upbeat)
Cake Cutting Song
Although not a necessity, it seems more and more couples are now requesting music to be played during this ceremony. If you know of the "perfect song", speak with your DJ about having it played. If not, the subsequent listings may help.
"Sugar" - Maroon 5
"Eat It" - Weird All Yankovic
"Pour Some Sugar
"I Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)" - Four Tops
"Sweet Dreams" - Patsy Cline
"Cut The Cake" - Average White Band
"Sweet Love" - Lionel Richie
"Recipe For Love" - Harry Connick, Jr.
"Sweet Love" - Anita Baker
"Hungry Eyes" - Eric Carmen
"Sweets For My Sweet" - Drifters
"First Cut Is The Deepest" - Sheryl Crow
"Love Is A Thing" - Faith Hill
"That's The Kind Of Sugar Papa Likes" - Peter Criss
"Sugar (Gimme Some)" - Trick Daddy
"How Sweet It Is" - Marvin Gaye or James Taylor
Theme from Jaws
Bouquet Toss song
An invitation for all the single ladies to come to the dance floor and try their best to catch the bouquet. The woman who catches the bouquet is supposedly lucky enough to be the next to wed. Whether you believe this or not, it is a fun tradition. Some songs listed next can be used for this contest.
"Where Are Them Girls At" - David Gueatta ft. Flo Rida & Nicki Minaj
"Girls Just Wanna Have Fun" - Cyndi Lauper
"Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)" - Beyonce
"Single" - Natasha Bedingfield
"What A Girl Wants" - Christina Aguilera
"All I Wanna Do" - Sheryl Crow
"It's Raining Men" - Weather Girls
"Girls Night Out" - Cyndi Lauper
"American Woman" - Guess Who or Lenny Kravitz
"Any Man Of Mine" - Shania Twain
"Every Little Thing She Does" - Police
"Girls, Girls, Girls" - Motley Crue
"Independent Woman" - Destiny's Child
"Ladies Night" - Kool And The Gang
"Man! I Feel Like A Woman" - Shania Twain
"Respect" - Aretha Franklin
"She's A Lady" - Tom Jones
"She's A Beauty" - Tubes
"Single White Female" - Chely Wright
"Wannabe" - Spice Girls
"Naughty Girl" - Beyonce
"Hot Stuff" - Donna Summer
"Lady Marmalade" - LaBelle or Christina Aguilera, Lil' Kim, Mya, and Pink or All Saints
"Foxy Lady" - Jimi Hendrix
"Push It" - Salt & Pepa
"Hey Sexy Lady" - Shaggy
"I Know What Boys Want" - Waitresses or Vitamin C
Garter Removal & Toss Song
Usually a humorous song to set the mood for the event of the garter removal, but sexy or romantic can also work. You will have to decide if you want the grooms' hands held or tied back by the best man. If you decide to let the winner of the garter toss put the garter on the bouquet toss winner, let the DJ know before hand so he can prepare to talk up the catch of the garter (most guys don't try to catch the garter). If by chance a young girl or boy is the winner and you change your mind, let your DJ know then. Recommendations follow.
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"Take a look around (Theme from Mission Impossible: 2)" - Limp Bizkit
"Ain't To Proud To Beg" - Temptations
"Drop Dead Legs" - Van Halen
"Hot In Herre" - Nelly
"I Wanna Sex You Up" - Color Me Badd
"Genie In A Bottle" - Christina Aguilera
"Legs" - ZZ Top
"Let's Get It On" - Marvin Gaye
"Secret Agent Man" - Johnny Rivers
"Keep Your Hands To Yourself" - Georgia Satellite
"U Can't Touch This" - M.C. Hammer
"Take It Off" - Kiss
"The Stripper" - David Rose
"Whatta Man" - Salt & Pepa
"You Can Leave Your Hat On" - Joe Cocker
"Hot Legs" - Rod Stewart
"Oh Yeah!" - Yello
"Macho Man" - Village People
"Pink" - Aerosmith
"Flashdance (What A Feeling)" - Irene Cara
"I Touch Myself" - Divinyls
"Lay Your Hands On Me" - Bon Jovi
"Take It Off" - Donnas
"Mr. Big Stuff" - Jean Knight
"Sex & Candy" - Marcy Playground
"Who's Your Daddy - Toby Keith
"Underneath It All" - No Doubt
Theme from "Get Smart"
Theme from "Mission Impossible"
Theme from "Cops"
Theme from "Rocky"
Theme from "Raider Of The Lost Arc"
Dollar Dance Music (Optional)
A tradition but not necessary. It is completely up to you the couple whether or not you want to do this. It allows guest to dance with the bride and groom, while the best man and maid (matron) of honor collect the money to see who can raise the most. Most songs from previous list will suffice, choose at least three slow songs to dance with your guest. This time can also allow guest an opportunity to congratulate or advise you. Song advice follows next.
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"Into the mystic" - Van Morrison or Wallflowers
"Years From Now" - Dr. Hook
"Angel" - Aerosmith
"We've Got Tonight" - Bob Seger
Anniversary Dance
After the DJ gets all the married couples on the dance floor, the DJ will then start thinning the group by having the couples married less than 10 years leave the floor, then 20, and so on until the last couple on the floor has been married the longest. Since they have been married the longest they would be the best to advise the married couple, so with they would impart this sage wisdom to the newlyweds.
"I'll Be There For You" - Bon Jovi
"Look At Us" - Vince Gill
"Have You Ever Loved A Woman?" - Bryan Adams
"You're The First, The Last, My Everything" - Barry White
"Love Of My Life" - Sammy Kershaw
The Last Dance
I, as a DJ, do not like to play a last dance at a reception, because normally the wedding couple has left previously. But, if you wish to have a last dance with your guest, the immediate listing may help with the choice of song, if you do not have one already thought of.
"Closing Time" - Semisonic
"Last Dance" - Donna Summer
"All This Time" - Reba McEntire
"Save The Last Dance For Me" - Drifters
"Last Dance" - Brian McKnight
"Save The Last Dance" - Michael Buble
"Save The Best For Last" - Vanessa Williams
"Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life)" - Green Day