Retirement Party Playlist

This past Friday, my Westat colleagues sponsored a wonderful retirement party for me – many thanks to all of the organizers and participants! 

I had almost nothing to do with the event planning, but Linda Gowen did call me up a few weeks in advance and asked if I could supply some music for the party from my iPod. Naturally I couldn’t resist. A couple folks asked for a copy of the playlist, so here it is. 

Stayin' Alive -- Bee Gees (the #1 song when I started at Westat in February 1978)

Margaritaville -- Jimmy Buffett

One Fine Day -- The Chiffons

Freeway Of Love -- Aretha Franklin

Do You Believe In Magic -- The Lovin' Spoonful

I'm Alright (Theme from Caddyshack) -- Kenny Loggins

High Hopes -- Frank Sinatra (in honor of Harry Kalas and the Phillies)

Take On Me -- a-ha (in honor of Michael Morse and the Nats)

Drift Away -- Dobie Gray

Rosalita (Come Out Tonight) -- Bruce Springsteen

Down At The Twist And Shout -- Mary Chapin Carpenter

Barbara Ann -- The Beach Boys

Ramblin' Rose -- Nat King Cole (had to have this one …)

If I Had A Boat -- Lyle Lovett

Walking On Sunshine -- Katrina & The Waves

This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) -- Natalie Cole

Two Hearts -- Phil Collins

Twisting By The Pool -- Dire Straits

Your Love Keeps Lifting Me Higher And Higher -- Jackie Wilson

Take Me In Your Arms (Rock Me) -- The Doobie Brothers

Dixie Chicken -- Little Feat

We Got the Beat -- The Go-Go's

Groovin' -- The Rascals

Wild Night -- Van Morrison

Bang The Drum All Day -- Todd Rundgren

Rock This Town -- Stray Cats

Having A Party -- Sam Cooke

Last Dance -- Donna Summer

Goodnight, Sweetheart, Goodnight -- The Spaniels 

And here’s a link to the Stan Rogers version of Nigel Russell’s “White Collar Holler”.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rsDkmVo2fg4