Each year during the summer months, my family and I attend a couple of my family's reunions. We always have a blast catching up with family members and also meeting new ones.
Best part about attending my southern family reunions is the food! Oh my goodness the food be screamin'! Makes you want to slap ya momma, it's so good! (Don't go slapping your mom, 😅)
Also, what I like is that my family hires a DJ to play all the classic hits to get everyone up- including the old folks, movin' and groovin'.
I wanted to share some of The Top Songs Played at Black Family Reunions, check out the list below:
Summer Time By The Fresh Prince and DJ Jazzy Jeff
Cupid Shuffle by Cupid
Cha-Cha Slide by Mr. C
Step in the Name of Love by R. Kelly
I'll Take You There by The Staple Singers
Humpty Dance by Digital Underground
Flashlight by George Clinton
Get Down On It by Kool & The Gang
Me and Mrs. Jones by Billy Paul
Did I get you guys out of your seat dancing yet?
My dad also likes to have Blues music playing since that's pretty much all he listens to in Memphis, but I think the Blues can be a bit slow and depressing because the storyline of Blues songs is usually about sadness. I want to have a good time, not listening to someone singing about being down on their luck.
UPDATE- How in the world can I forget about The O'Jays Family Reunion? That is one of the biggest songs at black family reunions. How embarrassing!
Ashley over at FabEllis.com made some great song suggestions. No family reunion can go without playing some Michael Jackson!
Family Reunion by The O'Jays
Another song I forgotten (thanks Brandy) We Are Family by Sister Sledge.
We Are Family by Sister Sledge
Ashley over at FabEllis.com made some great song suggestions. No family reunion can go without playing some Michael Jackson!
Well, I can't speak to songs at Black Family Reunions because I've never been to any BUT.... I can say that it is awesome to see families come together for reunions. My family and my husbands family... sucks.. sorry but they do... I wish we had reunions.. we did growing up when I was a little kid and they were memory makers.
ReplyDeleteWow you're always so brutally honest Aimee, but that's what I love about you! I wish your family and your husband's family can get together to have a reunion, they're so much fun!
DeleteAdd Doing The Butt, lol - I love this ..... brings back so many memories!
ReplyDeleteOMG that song is the JAM!!! How can I forget about that song?
DeleteThat is true too Kendra! I bet they'll be playing it at my family reunion this year too.
ReplyDeleteAll of those songs are some of my top favorites!!! May I go to your family reunion? Please??? I"m already doing the Cupid Shuffle in my mind, then it's on to me and Mrs. Mrs. Jones . . . We got a thing going on! :)
ReplyDeleteCome on Alli...lets go!!!!!
DeleteThank you so much for including these great videos! I love every song. Wow! I am with Alli, can I come to your family reunions?
ReplyDeleteYou can come too! Lets go!!!!!
DeleteLOVE this list! I cannot wait to share with my husband. These are the jams girl!
ReplyDeleteThanks girl!!!!!
DeleteAwesome post. Next post about all the good food.
ReplyDeleteI sure will Lisa after I return from my trip!
DeleteI can't believe "we are family" was not added! ( I'm old though)
ReplyDeleteThanks Brandy, I added it to the list.
DeleteI've never been to a family reunion. But, they sound like awesome fun with a killer soundtrack! Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm for these events, Louida. Maybe I should organize a family reunion!
ReplyDeleteYou should Candy, it helps you keep connected with your family.
DeleteGreat post, unfortunately, we haven't had a Family Reunion in over 20 years, but these songs can take me back to the good ole days!
ReplyDeleteYou'll need to change that Antionette! Get your family together and have a reunion, they're fun!
DeleteLouida, being a transplant from Washington, DC (I'm back in the south), you MUST get "I Feel Like Bustin' Loose" by DC's own Chuck Brown! Now that's a party starter!
ReplyDeleteThat's the jam!!!! Adding it to the list!
DeleteElectric slide
ReplyDeleteYES!!! How can I forgotten that one!
DeleteIt's a Family Affair by Sly and the Family Stone
ReplyDeleteMan! It has been so long since I've been to a family reunion. I feel like my generation needs to do a better job of large family gatherings. It was something to always look forward to when I was younger! This list brings back some great memories. Can't forget Fantastic Voyage by Lakeside. Would make a great addition to the list!
ReplyDeleteDefinitely a great addition. I love that song!
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