skemp23 Posted October 25, 2005 #1 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Howdy All, I know I saw a thread on this topic some time ago but can't find it now. I'm cruising with a friend in December and want to make a music mix CD with songs that put you in the mood for a cruise or the tropics. You know the obvious, "2 Pina Coladas", "No Shoes' No Shirt, No Problem", "Jammin'", etc. Any more obscure ideas? Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AmandaNS Posted October 25, 2005 #2 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I saw the thread, too, and was curious about the same thing. As well, I was wondering how people "collect" the songs -- iPod, Internet and burn to CD, etc. If you use the Internet, what program (I don't have an iPod yet, LOL)? I hope this second question doesn't "hijack" the link... just another question that might be interesting to others, too? If it's too OT, just ignore!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Freezin' in Minny Posted October 25, 2005 #3 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Howdy All,I know I saw a thread on this topic some time ago but can't find it now. I'm cruising with a friend in December and want to make a music mix CD with songs that put you in the mood for a cruise or the tropics. You know the obvious, "2 Pina Coladas", "No Shoes' No Shirt, No Problem", "Jammin'", etc. Any more obscure ideas? Sue I don't know how obscure they are, but here are a few: Three little birds Any and all things Jimmy Buffet UB40 (Red Red Wine) It's 5:00 somewhere Soak up the sun Escape (The Pina Colada Song) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mspink98 Posted October 25, 2005 #4 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I collect music on itunes, and have since before I got my ipod. You can buy songs for 99 cents, it’s incredibly easy to use, and they can be burned to CD, not just loaded onto the ipod. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
megessey Posted October 25, 2005 #5 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Here are some of my picks: “Come Sail Away” by Styx “Cruisin’” by Smoky Robinson (or Huey Lewis/Gweneth Paltrow from Duets) “Kokomo” by Beach Boys If you’re going to western Caribbean, “Go West” by Village People, very upbeat fun song If going to Jamaica, there’s a version of “Take me home, Country Roads” by Toots and the Maytals, a Reggae band—substutes west Jamaica instead of west Virginia I have more to post as soon as I think of them. I can email these songs to anyone interested. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
last_mango Posted October 25, 2005 #6 Share Posted October 25, 2005 I'll recommend any songs by Jim Morris...kind of like Jimmy Buffett music. My favorite of his is "Laid Back and Key Wasted." Also, anything by John Holt, Bob Marley, Winston Groovy, and Dawn Penn is good (all reggae). You can't go wrong with the soundtracks to 50 First Dates, Speed 2, and Cool Runnings. As for where to get them, there is a sharing program called BearShare that is really easy to use. If you're looking for a more...err...legal way to do things, Wal-Mart has individual song downloads for 88 cents. Their selection is not great, but it is decent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
angel41 Posted October 25, 2005 #7 Share Posted October 25, 2005 My two favorites from my cruises are "Stays in Mexico" and "Good to go to Mexico" by Toby Keith. The Cocktail soundtrack has a few I like. My cruise CDs (at least 5 or 6 everytime) usually contain a bit of everything. Jimmy Buffett is definitely #1. I don't really go for the mainstream type songs though. (Cheeseburger, Margaritaville, etc.) The best "alternatives" IMHO are "Smart woman in a real short skirt", "Knees of my heart", and "Jamaica Mistacia" - that's a favorite, about his plane almost getting shot down flying into Jamaica. There's so many that I love. Look at the tracks listed on the box set "Beaches, Boats, Bars, and Ballads" You can chose according to the mood you are looking for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texas greeneyes Posted October 25, 2005 #8 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Don't forget "Sittin' on the Dock of The Bay", also some of the Beach Boys' stuff would be good. How about "Rock the Boat (Don't Rock the Boat, Baby)"? If memory serves, this one is by the DeFranco Family? Someone please correct me if I am wrong. A particular favorite of mine (albeit mellow) is "Dreamboat Annie" by Heart, with its beach/ocean sounds in the background. I like this thread...keep'em coming, people! :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mekamax Posted October 25, 2005 #9 Share Posted October 25, 2005 There is a country song out in the last year or so "When the Sun Goes Down" I also agree with sound tracks like Cool Runnings, Speed 2 (great UB40 that is not on a CD I found) Also I collect CDs from stops like Jamiaca etc. When in a store in Jamaica there was a great mix playing and of course when asked it was for sale! :) Also you can buy usually CDs of bands on board ship or just an island collection from the ship that is good. Mainly we listen to Buffett - the newer one Meet Me In Margaritaville CD has a song recorded in St. Barts called "On the Knees of My Heart" that is great! :) They show the band picking at it in St. Barts on the Mini Matinee DVD that is out. Of course he has a song with Alan Jackson too. I also like Tom Petty and the Wildflowers - has some great songs. Debbie Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
texancruzer Posted October 25, 2005 #10 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Along with Red Red Wine there is the great Jamaican song : HOT HOT HOT Also have you heard Jack Johnsons music..... sort of like a younger Jimmy Buffet. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suznf Posted October 25, 2005 #11 Share Posted October 25, 2005 Some favorites (not all have nautical lyrics, but have the same feeling): Jimmy Cliff: The Harder they Come, Pressure Drop, Sitting in Limbo, I Can See Clearly Now Beach Boys: Sloop John B; Good Vibrations; Surfing Safari; Sail on Sailor; Kokomo Blondie: The Tide is High Bobby McFerrin : Don't worry be happy Van Morrison: Into the Mystic Bob Marley: Jammin; One Love; No Woman, No Cry; Red, Red Wine; Don't Rock the Boat; Redemption Song; Buffalo Soldier Dream Academy: Life in a Northern Town Christopher Cross: Sailing Greenday: Time of Your Life Grand Funk Railroad: I'm Your Captain (Closer to Home) U2: One Step Closer; Sailing Sublime: Summertime Jack Johnson: Horizon; Times like These; Bob Marley Sublime Medley James Taylor: Mexico; Sweet Baby James; Fire and Rain; Carolina on my Mind Otis Redding: Sitting on the Dock of the Bay Sheryl Crow: Soak up the Sun Don Henley: Boys of Summer Crosby, Stills, Nash and Young: Southern Cross Jimmy Buffett: Son of a son of a Sailor Seals & Croft: Summer Breeze Bryan Adams: Summer of 69 Tracy Chapman: I used to be a Sailor Crash Test Dummies: Swimming In Your Ocean Creedence Clearwater Revival : Bad Moon Rising; Sailor's Lament Gordon Lightfoot: The Wreck Of The Edmund Fitzgerald Dave Mathews Band: Satellite Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
last_mango Posted October 26, 2005 #12 Share Posted October 26, 2005 There is a country song out in the last year or so "When the Sun Goes Down" I also agree with sound tracks like Cool Runnings, Speed 2 (great UB40 that is not on a CD I found) "Tell Me is it True" is great, I think it's the best song on the soundtrack. On the subject of UB40, they have a new album out with some songs that would be great for cruising..."After Tonight," "Good Situation," "Gotta Tell Someone," "Reasons," and "I'll Be On My Way." Good stuff, already loaded on my mp3 player and ready to cruise. The Kenny Chesney album with "When the Sun Goes Down" also has some other island country stuff on it that's good..."Key Lime Pie," "Island Boy," "Guitars and Tiki Bars," "Sherry's Living in Paradise," and "Soul of a Sailor." Also...if you like the island country stuff, the Bellamy Brothers are great, a lot of their songs have a tropical feel. Sorry to go on and on, I can talk about music all day! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ladysheri Posted October 27, 2005 #13 Share Posted October 27, 2005 For Alaska cruises, ya gotta have "North to Alaska" by Johnny Horton. :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzfman Posted October 27, 2005 #14 Share Posted October 27, 2005 Great jazz number is St. Thomas by Sonny Rollins and covered by many others.... Sit Down your rockin the boat from Guys and Dolls What do you do with a Drunkin Sailor by Great big sea Walk on the ocean by Toad the wet sproket Anything Goes Soundtrack - The whole play takes place on an ocean liner Rum and Coca Cola by Andews sisters Theres no boat like a row boat by Perry Como I can see clearly now - Johnny Nash or Jimmy Cliff One Love Bob Marley Hymn to the last whale, Southern Cross -Crosby Stills Nash Travelin Man by Ricky Nelson Suznf - I like your list but no way do I think "The wreck of the Edmund Fitzgerald" would make it onto my cruise disc!!:eek: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pcakes2 Posted October 27, 2005 #15 Share Posted October 27, 2005 to the other poster...The Hughes Corporation did Rock the Boat. Also...to state the obvious...the theme from The Love Boat -patty.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzfman Posted October 27, 2005 #16 Share Posted October 27, 2005 YellowBird, Lemon tree By Trini Lopez Jamacia Farewell, Dayo, All day all nite Maryann, Matilda, Island in the Sun by Harry Belafonte Zombie Jamboree (Back to back Belly to belly) by Rockapella Simply the best by Tina Turner (Celebrity theme song) Beyond the sea Bobby Darin (Carnival theme) Lust for Love by Iggy Pop (RCCL Theme) real nice lyrics! Gin and coconut water, We like to party by Venga Boys Tiny Bubbles, Pearly Shells, Hawaiian Wedding Song Don Ho Blue Hawaii by Elvis Under the Sea from The Little Mermaid Sea Cruise by Frankie Ford Girl from Ipanema, Wave By Antonio Carlos Jobim Limbo Rock by Chubby Checker Dollar Wine by Byron Lee (Five cent – ten cent) Summer Wind, The Way You Look Tonight by Frank Sinatra Hawaii Five-O by The Ventures Sea of Love by Honeydrippers Wipeout By the Surfaris Brandy (Youre a Fine Girl) by Looking Glass Island Girl by Elton John Carribean Queen by Billy Ocean Hawaiian Roller Coaster Ride from Lilo and Stitch Guantanamera by The Sandpipers Wildwood Days by Bobby Rydell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
seadoll Posted October 27, 2005 #17 Share Posted October 27, 2005 I've made a cruise CD and put "Lovely Cruise" by Jimmy Buffett, "Sea Cruise" "Slow Boat to China" "Itsy Bitsy Teeny Weenie Yellow Polka Dot Bikini" and "Vacation" by the Go-Go's. Good luck with your songs. I buy the cards from Target for I-Tunes and download and burn onto my own cd's. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suznf Posted October 28, 2005 #18 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Jazzfman, Walk on the ocean is a brilliant addition!! I can use it to replace the Wreck of the Edmund...lol (My husband pointed out to me that Wreck might not be the most inspiring choice for cruising music) Brandy is also a great one, I completely blanked on that one...I thought of it...but couldn't come up with the name. I figured I was gonna wake up at 2:00 am shouting it one night. My husband thanks you for that one. Also kudos for Under the Sea and Traveling Man....nice....gonna add them to the mix! Here are a few more you might like: The Blues Image: Ride Captain Ride The Poques: Sea Shanty Jack Johnson or Jimmy Buffett: A Pirate Looks at 40 Roxy Music: Avalon Four Preps: Twenty Six Miles (Santa Catalina) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzfman Posted October 28, 2005 #19 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Lahinia Loggins n Messina Put the Lime in de Coconut ?????? In the Summertime Mungo Jerry Suz....Ride Captain Ride hit it!!!!!! Never heard 26 miles but just checked it out on Amazon nice... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
suznf Posted October 28, 2005 #20 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Jazzfman... Harry Neilson: Lime in de Coconut---Nice! And a few more inspired nuggets... Weezer: Islands in the Sun Squeeze: Pulling Mussels from a Shell Wreckless Eric: Search the Whole Wide World How about a few for the west coast travelers: Dream Academy: Life in a Northern Town Tony Bennet: I Left my Heart in San Francisco Scott McKenzie: If your Going to San Francisco Randy Newman: I Love LA Eagles: Hotel California Mamas and the Papas: California Dreaming Red Hot Chili Peppers: City of Angels Beach Boys: Surfing Safari Everclear: Santa Monica Roxy Music: Avalon The Four Preps: 26 Miles (Santa Catalina) DaDa: I'm Going to Disneyland Bruce Springsteen: Rosalita Wall of Voodoo: Mexican Radio James Taylor: Mexico Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzfman Posted October 28, 2005 #21 Share Posted October 28, 2005 Sorry Suz...but I am about 30 min. west of Asbury Park and I dont think you can claim Rosalita as "West Coast Tune"!!!!!! :cool: :cool: :cool: Now I know yer momma she dont like me ...cause I play in a rock n roll band.....!! I was gonna put Jersey Girl on my list but thought it was too regional! did you know that was written by Tom Waits not Bruce?.... Also was considering I left my heart and Hotel Cal...... Great minds huh? STARS for Mussels and Mexico!!!!!:) :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skemp23 Posted October 28, 2005 Author #22 Share Posted October 28, 2005 :D I'm diggin' all your selections. What a diverse bunch of ideas. There'll be a downloading frenzy on i-tunes this weekend. Keep them commin'.:D Thanks to all, Sue Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jazzfman Posted October 29, 2005 #23 Share Posted October 29, 2005 What Ship are you guys on??? My wife and I are going out of Bayonne on Voyager 11/13 we will be on board for our 20th anneversary!! Our weeding ahah Wedding song is by Al Jarreau ...its called "Our Love" Just got a great idea....I will bring the CD and have it played some time on the cruse....any ideas as to how I can get it played...gonna go to Portofinos on our ann.nite......gotta go....:cool: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cruisevers Posted October 31, 2005 #24 Share Posted October 31, 2005 I have been searching for "All Day, All Night Maryanne" to download for our cruise and cannot find it. We've tried BearShare with no luck. Any ideas? Thanks for any help.:) PS I need it in MP3 format. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CaliforniaDreamin Posted October 31, 2005 #25 Share Posted October 31, 2005 Round the Bay of Mexico - Harry Belafonte Red Sails in the Sunset - ? Harbor Lights - ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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