Mixing to the Wire

Currently putting together a party mix for tonight's "Senior Class of '39 Reunion Party". A lot goes into the mix, as any "mixer" would know:

1. You need to have an outstanding intro song. Make people notice that a musical happening is occurring in the room designated for dancing, and make them want to take part.

2. Theme the mix to whatever the theme of the party is. For this particular party I've compiled little snippets and interludes of old Tommy Dorsey tracks, Robert Johnson, Frank Sinatra, into the hullaballoo.

3. Keep a routine of playing two well known songs, then have a relatively unfamiliar song in between. If you only play songs you know, no one will dance to your mix. After your unknown song, play another well known song, then a not-so-well known one, then two well known ones. Flub the system a little, but you get the idea.

I'm trying to beat the clock on this. It's almost 9:30, and the party started a half hour ago!

Tommy Dorsey and Jack Leonard -- "Blue Moon"