I'm the MC; He's the DJ

Planning has begun in earnest for the June 7th 340 Club reunion. Several special attractions are being developed including special guests, new 340 Club cards, t-shirts, souvenir program, trivia test, PowerPoint and selection of special records to spin at the affair.

With regard to the music, it is anticipated that, just as if it was 2:30 am in the morning on a weekend in June 1978, there will be continuous, loud rock n’ roll music. Roughly 70 songs will be played; all of the records will be taken from the 500 record library of songs that were available to the mighty 340 Club juke box. With very few exceptions, if any, there will only be one song (or medley) played by any single group. I expect a mix of novelty, soul, psychedelic, hard rock, a few grinders, and good ol’ rock & roll.

To that end I am seeking suggestions for and/or dedications of specific songs to specific persons. Please submit your ideas. To help I will periodically list possible songs; the first installment of such are presented below:

Beach Boys (4) – Barbara Ann, Sloop John B, Wouldn’t It Be Nice, Good Vibrations/Help Me Rhonda, I Get Around/Surfin' USA Medley

The 4 Seasons (3) – Save It For Me, Lets Hang On, Don’t Think Twice

Sly & the Family Stone (5) – Dance to The Music, Everyday People, Sing A Simple Song, Stand, Sing A Simple Song

Monkees (2) – A Little Bit Me, A Little Bit You, Pleasant Valley Sunday

Mitch Ryder & the Detroit Wheels (4) – Jenny Take a Ride, Too Many Fish in the Sea, Little Latin Lupe Lu, Sock it to me Baby, Breakout

The Royal Guardsman (2) – Snoopy v The Red Baron, The Return of the Red Baron

The Lovin’ Spoonful (3) – You Didn’t Have To Be So Nice, Nashville Cats, Six O’clock

Creedence Clearwater Revival (6) – Proud Mary, Born on the Bayou, Travelin’ Band, Who’ll Stop the Rain, Up Around the Bend, Run Through the Jungle

The Young Rascals (3) – Good Lovin', I’ve Been Lonely Too Long, People Got To Be Free

Tommy James & the Shondells (5) – Hanky Panky, Mony Mony, Crimson & Clover, Sweet Cherry Wine, I Think We’re Alone Now

KISS (3) – Beth, Detroit Rock City, Shout It Out Loud

Paul Revere & the Raiders (2) – Just Like Me, Good Thing

The Cars (3) – Just What I Needed, It’s All I Can Do, Candy-O