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The Pre-Date Playlist

April 13, 2012 By Joe | Heads up: Buying via our links may result in us getting a commission. Also, we take your privacy rights seriously. Head here to learn more.

You’ve got a date coming up.  Terrific.  You’ve got a good prep routine down so you won’t be rushed.  Maybe you’re heading out to dinner.  Or perhaps you’re doing something out of the ordinary that’s cheap but still fun.  You’ve got an idea as to what you’ll be wearing and it’s sure to leave her impressed and you’re feeling pretty good too.

But you won’t be getting ready in total silence.   You’ll need some music.  And not the kind of music that’ll put you to sleep, or alternatively, make you want to run through a brick wall.  You want a playlist that’ll get you ready for your date, as well as be plenty fine for when your date gets in the car.  Maybe something like this:

………………………………….

Your turn guys.  Song suggestions for a pre-date playlist are certainly welcome down in the comments section below. (Originally published 10/2011)

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Comments

  1. Jgs003 says

    October 11, 2011 at 4:00 AM

    Great playlist, excellent choices. Big props for knowing and loving David Holmes (Oceans 12)!!

  2. Chris says

    October 11, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    Ahh… there’s the music!!

    Turns out something was blocking the amazon MP3 box from showing on my computer.  When I first read this (@5:30am) I thought I was just too tired to figure out what was going on.

  3. Anotherjames says

    October 11, 2011 at 6:06 AM

    Doesn’t load for me either. Can’t see it. But I’m assuming if it’s anything like my pre-date ritual of ten minute Axe body spray baths, shots of jaeger, and Facebooking for pre-date “intel”, then the set list is the Black Eyed Peas’ “I Gotta Feeling” on repeat 12 times. What? Just me? Haterz.

  4. Jason says

    October 11, 2011 at 6:11 AM

    Doesn’t load on Chrome on the Mac

  5. Michael P says

    October 11, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    try turning off ad block

  6. Matt L. says

    October 11, 2011 at 7:17 AM

    tonight can’t be a good night without axe.

  7. Anonymous says

    October 11, 2011 at 7:25 AM

    Ahh, there it is. Thanks.

  8. Lance F. says

    October 11, 2011 at 7:46 AM

    Would our own playlist work if posted as a comment Joe?

  9. Ben E says

    October 11, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Great playlist Joe! For those having trouble viewing it, here it is:

    Ray Charles: I’ve Got a Woman
    Black Keys: Next Girl
    Cake: Short Skirt/Long Jacket
    Aretha Franklin: The Weight
    James Brown: Baby Here I come
    Led Zeppelin: The Wanton Song
    The Heavy: That Kind of Man
    Sly and the Family Stone: I want to take you higher
    Adele: Rumour Has It
    Galactic: Dark Water
    Ray Lamontagne: Three More Days
    David Holmes: 7-29-04 The Day Of

    And there you go!

    A few personal recommendations somewhat in the same vein:
    Handsome Boy Modelling School: The Truth

    Soulsavers: Revival
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Wp1rL7DI_D4

    Armistice: God Will Get His Man
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fNVEdsL6d1w

    Black Keys: The Only One
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QnEgHEEo21o

    The Cat Empire: Waiting, All Hell or So Many Nights
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lYQFVjA7U4E
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=djR-MEB6foE
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=N4cmYffJIew&ob=av2e

    Foster The People: Call It What You Want
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O3R-sgtvR2Q

    The Heavy: Short Change Hero
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l6eSksEp27U

    Radical Face: Welcome Home, Son
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8a4iiOnzsc

    The Jezabels: A Little Piece
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hPerIxIoDOE

    Massive Attack: Live With Me (maybe better for afterwards, served with a smoky scotch)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o_mi7rD-_9c

    Anyhow, got a bit carried away there–sorry for the mega-post.

    Cheers,
    Ben

  10. Ben E says

    October 11, 2011 at 10:15 AM

    Oops– link for Handsome Boy Modelling School “The Truth”–Excellent, excellent song.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DL7tz03v8wc

  11. Joe says

    October 11, 2011 at 10:18 AM

    Nice!  Thanks Ben.  Much appreciated…

  12. Paul David Olson says

    October 11, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    3 things to try: 1) turn off ad blocking 2) make sure IE9 isn’t blocking 3rd party content 3) tell your work network administrator to allow you to view Amazon (lots of banks and other big companies block a bunch of sites).

  13. A.M. says

    October 11, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    Motley Crue – Girls, Girls, Girls
    Shaggy – Wasn’t MeJuvenile – Back That Ass Up
    Sir Mix A Lot – I like Big Butts
    Sisqo – Thong Song

    Grand Finale: Jon Lajoie – Show me your genitals

    If you want to hit it and quit it, scare her off with Jagged Edge – Let’s Get Married

  14. Ben E says

    October 11, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    You bet!

  15. Adam Drake says

    October 11, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Added the songs into Grooveshark. Playlist can be found here: http://grooveshark.com/playlist/Dappered+Pre+date+Playlist/61524705

  16. Andrew S. says

    October 11, 2011 at 5:54 PM

    Sharp Dressed Man by ZZ Top

    Is anything else really necessary?

  17. Tripg says

    October 11, 2011 at 7:41 PM

    loved the list-nix the Adele and sub Nina Simone (The Pusher or Sinnerman), add a little Sam Cooke and top off wtih The Band.
    Love the site BTW-just found it the other day.

  18. Soleful Strut says

    October 12, 2011 at 10:45 AM

    @Joe – That Galactic song is spectacular & the Ray Lamontagne tune is good as well. 

    @Ben E – that Radical Face track is astounding; much appreciated.

    May I add:
    Gotan Project -Epoca
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3-D6CwoWayw

    Shirley Bassey – Where Do I Begin (Love Story) (Away Team Mix)
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0g1jeXjZScs
    (if the date is serious you can play the original version en route to dinner or post-date rendezvous)

    And the pièce de résistance, also by Bassey: Goldfinger
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fKZbqo7cIJw

  19. Ben E says

    October 12, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Glad to oblige–somebody showed me that this summer and I’m hooked on it.

    That Where Do I Begin remix is awesome, as is Epoca.

    Cheers,
    Ben

  20. Derek says

    October 14, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    Negative points for any post-Rubber Factory Black Keys.

  21. tat says

    April 13, 2012 at 7:49 AM

    Wow we have totally opposite taste in music. I would never listen to anything on that playlist. I like 90’s rap and r&b.  I guess I’m stuck in my own growing up era. 

  22. Logan Greer says

    April 13, 2012 at 8:53 AM

    Aside from the obvious LMFAO – SEXY AND I KNOW IT…

    The most important thing here is to pick music that makes you feel great about yourself and boosts your confidence.  I tend to get too worked up before a night out.  I think it’s the anticipation.  So I like to listen to music that mellows me out and calms me down, while simultaneously reminding me of how awesome I am.  I want to calm my nerves, but still stay in a good mood. 

    Examples:
    Commodores – Easy
    Amos Lee – Keep it Loose, Keep it Tight
    College – A Real Hero

    Then right before I leave the house I put on music to get myself psyched back up and blast my confidence as I walk out the door:

    Examples:
    Childish Gambino – Heartbeat
    Wiz Khalifa – No Sleep

    Most importantly: DFTBA

  23. Butch_Zee says

    April 13, 2012 at 9:14 AM

    Carly Simon’s Nobody Does it Better should be on a pre-date list.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4TZXw45V9CE

  24. Mase says

    April 13, 2012 at 10:38 AM

    Bump and grind – r. Kelly

  25. Furious Styles says

    April 13, 2012 at 1:56 PM

    When you’re getting dressed for that big date, you gotta hear:

    Feels Good – Tony Toni Tone
    Sex Machine – James Brown
    Get Down Tonight – KC & Sunshine Band
    Welcome to the Terrordome – Public Enemy
    Many Moons – Janelle Monae
    Atomic Moog 2000 (Afterlife lounge remix) – Coldcut
    Award Tour – A Tribe Called Quest
    Super Freak – Rick James

  26. William B. says

    April 13, 2012 at 2:24 PM

    Solid Playlist.  Big fan of D’angelo’s Voodoo album, top to bottom.  I happened upon a Nat King Cole greatest hits CD, which is more riding in the car w/date music, but it’s def worth a listen.

  27. Dave says

    April 13, 2012 at 2:39 PM

    Songs for Women- by Frank Ocean

  28. ClaraCWhitsett says

    April 13, 2012 at 4:27 PM

    What a fantastic playlist!!

    http://goo.gl/ZvLw6

  29. Rock Ravn says

    April 13, 2012 at 9:21 PM

    My date was running super late for our first time out and I was insecure enough that I thought that she might’ve stood me up. I listened to Kevin Hart’s stand up comedy to keep my spirits up until she finally called me. Apparently her hair wasn’t just right. Women.
     

  30. S.Amine says

    April 13, 2012 at 9:30 PM

    A big thank you Ben From Gentlemen Of Canada.

  31. Tony Racic says

    April 19, 2012 at 8:14 AM

    Steppin Out: Big Gipp ft Sleepy Brown

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LXyn2lQHS0 

  32. Brailleyard says

    August 26, 2014 at 6:23 AM

    This needs to come back.
    I’d put on / take off my tie 100 times for this.

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