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Just as the smell of pumpkin pie can remind you of Thanksgiving dinners at the table with your family and friends, the sound of certain songs bring back fond memories of summer parties and trips to the beach. Over the past decade, each summer has had hits ranging from pop to soul and everything in between.  This summer the songs that are defining those outdoor barbeques and lazy days around the pool are showing a change in popular trends. It’s something at Hank Lane…

Here is a decade’s worth of summer hits that are bound to bring back fond memories of summers past. These songs will have you dancing whether you are in your office chair or on the beach.

2012

• Carly Rae Jepsen- “Call Me Maybe”
• Maroon 5- “Payphone”
• Gotye- “Somebody That I Used to Know

2011

• LMFAO- “Party Rock Anthem”
• Pitbull ft. Ne-Yo, Afrojack & Nayer- “Give Me…

The traditional wedding First Dance is always a highly anticipated moment. Whether a timeless classic or something more modern, all eyes are on the bride and groom as they take to the dance floor for the first time as husband and wife. As romantic as that moment is, the choice of what song to choose is often a daunting one.Hank Lane Music lists 25 wedding First Dances as chosen by recent brides and grooms at New York area weddings in May 2011.

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Often at Hank Lane Music we are asked, “What is new and different?” in terms of today’s wedding ceremony music. For most people, wedding ceremony music when held at the same location as the wedding reception (ie., not in a church), means traditional Classical or sometimes religious music. From timeless Classical music selections such as Canon in D by Johann Pachelbel to the Bridal Chorus by Richard Wagner (“Here Comes…

Based on requests from dozens of brides from 2010, we have crafted the top ten contemporary dance songs, as played by Hank Lane bands.

Top 10 Contemporary Dance songs from 2010

1. Dynamite [Taio…

Hank Lane band leader Michael Hart picks his top love songs for 2011.       They make for some great wedding First Dances, too!

Top 10 Love Songs (First Dances) played during 2010

 

1. No One [Alicia Keys]

2. Just The Way You Are [Bruno Mars]

3. You Are The Best Thing [Ray Lamontagne]

4. Lucky [Jason Mraz, feat. Colbie Caillat]

5. Secrets [OneRepublic]

6. Bless The…

New York based Hank Lane Music band leader Steve Delisi picks his top 5 loves songs for Valentine's Day, which are also some great ideas for your wedding First Dance....

Broken Road by Rascal Flatts

Open Arms by Journey

Don't Want to Miss a Thing, by Aerosmith

This Year's Love by David Gray

Amazed by Lonestar

Steve Delisi has been been featured on the NBC's "Today"…