Friday, November 18, 2011

Dance Party Fridays

Remember the Commodores circa 1977? How about Lionel Richie when he was more famous than his daughter? There was a dance song called Brick House that was all the rage. It's still the rage around here. We have a ritual we like to call "Dance Party Fridays". We turn up the music and get a head start on the weekend.

Laura Nelkin is also a fan of Brick House. She likes is so well that she created a pattern named after it.






















Brick House is based on an easily memorized brick eyelet pattern. Started at the bottom, you have a chance to learn the pattern over a few stitches, increasing on each side as go you. As you get the hang of the pattern, it starts getting wider and kind of addictive.

Knit in Lorna's Laces Solemate, it's shown here in 18 Watercolor and 711 Grant Park but the color combinations are endless.























Anyway, we need your help updating our Friday playlist so we decided to do a joint giveaway that is a bit more fun that usual... Ready?

Grand Prize: Two Skeins of Solemate, 1 Brickhouse Pattern, AND The Best of the Commodores

Runner ups: Five lucky winners will receive a Brickhouse Pattern.

(6 winners TOTAL)


Leave a comment BOTH here and on Laura's blog with favorite song that has SOLE...bonus points if you include a link to the youtube video (and a way to get in touch with you!)

Let's get this party started! I'm already chair dancing and toe tapping.

(We'll leave the contest open until 12 noon EST on Tuesday November 22nd and then the random number generator will work its magic.)
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64 comments:

  1. Nerdy KnitterNovember 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Ooh--I love me some 70s music! Technically, this is late-60s, but I remember hearing it a lot in my youth in the 70s: http://youtu.be/unFgFoFebaQ

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  2. AnneNovember 18, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    This is absolutely one of my favorite "chair dancing" songs! Tripping Billies by Dave Matthews Band: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vsUuYkMHV4w

    How can you not dance to that? Let the Friday Dance Party roll on!

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  3. AnnNovember 18, 2011 at 9:24 AM

    Stevie Wonder - Sir Duke!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6sIjSNTS7Fs&feature=fvst

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  4. FionaNovember 18, 2011 at 9:28 AM

    Here's a good one: the reiteration of Jackie Wilson's 'Reet Petite'.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xJ3-NnNx6Zs

    Rav ID: pipnmilly

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  5. knitterlydesignsNovember 18, 2011 at 9:41 AM

    I don't know anyone who doesn't love Train. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVpv8-5XWOI

    rav: knitterlydesigns

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  6. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 9:42 AM

    Papa Was a Rolling Stone by The Temptations. The clip is even from an episode of Soul Train!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3s3SNHIH0bs

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  7. KallieKYNovember 18, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Anything by the Pointer Sisters but especially the Neutron Dance! Love Brick House, too, by the way and remember when it was new.

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  8. Diane EskrittNovember 18, 2011 at 9:55 AM

    I love Brick House and the rest of the 70's motown sound and would love to knit this pattern and give Solemate a try. The following link has sole in it, but different.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzB-3Ff5GZM
    tbediane@aol.com

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  9. ChristiDNovember 18, 2011 at 10:03 AM

    The Commodores were one of my favorite groups, and Easy was at the top of my list!!

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

    I'd really like to knit this pattern, so Pick Me!!

    Christi
    christicrochets@cableone.net

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  10. MeganNovember 18, 2011 at 10:05 AM

    My favorite song that has SOLE has to be Stevie Wonder's "Signed, Sealed, Delivered, I'm Yours". If that song is playing, I'm singing along and dancing.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=inXC_lab-34

    Thanks for the opportunity to win!

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  11. KateCraftsNovember 18, 2011 at 10:06 AM

    Great pattern!
    Not only is this a song with "sole" it is one of my all time favorite songs by Mark Knopfler. The song "A Quality Shoe" reminds me happy every time I hear it.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?NR=1&v=32yv4Eg1QEU

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  12. Christine-BellylaugherNovember 18, 2011 at 10:14 AM

    Reggae Got Soul by Toots and the Maytals, Rasta!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=95lpCDkoA-0

    BellyLaugher on Rav

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  13. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 10:20 AM

    When you ask for a song with "Soul", I had to post Let's Get It On, originally by Marvin Gaye, but this version is by Pentatonix an a capella group on the sing off!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JNqZfqWBNGA
    Rav ID: CraftyCupcake

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  14. InaNovember 18, 2011 at 10:22 AM

    The Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, on "The Freeway of Love": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_pjb5_fgA

    Rav ID: jerseyknitter

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  15. kerrie.jamesNovember 18, 2011 at 10:23 AM

    There are *so* many songs but immediately I think of: 'Run Around' by Blues Traveler http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZGHZEPXILgA&feature=related

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  16. TamsynNovember 18, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    R E S P E C T by Aretha

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FOUqQt3Kg0

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  17. GraceNovember 18, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    Righteous Brothers Heart and soul Inspiration

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jzB-3Ff5GZM

    Ravelry id needles54

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  18. B RadleyNovember 18, 2011 at 10:49 AM

    It's more R&B than funk, but Aretha's "Think" makes me want to have a chorus of backup singers while I preach the truth.

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  19. ShariNovember 18, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Gorgeousness. So many songs to choose...hmmm. Love soul singer, Joss Stone, singing Dusty Springfield's 'Son of a Preacher Man': http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TBH8o8XXnVM
    Rav ID: IrishPogue

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  20. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 10:53 AM

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ip_pjb5_fgA&ob=av2e

    It's all about the Freeway baby! Aretha Franklin performing the Freeway of Love... gets me moving every time. :o)

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  21. TripletMomNovember 18, 2011 at 11:07 AM

    Stevie Wonder - Superstition

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OJsYwLs7yE

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  22. SavannagalNovember 18, 2011 at 11:11 AM

    Superfreak by Rick James. What a great song. I have a whole folder on my iPod of good old dance songs. I'll be dancing right along with you.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nt4xlYXh0Fw

    Savannagal on Rav

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  23. KathyNovember 18, 2011 at 11:12 AM

    A new song that gets me going.

    http://youtu.be/mqWq_48LxWQ

    Love your yarn and interesting pattern.

    Rav ID: katbrown

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  24. DebbieNovember 18, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    this is my fav soul song - Always and Forever by Heatwave.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1RoqdaRQso&feature=artist

    rav ID gussek

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  25. LisaNovember 18, 2011 at 11:38 AM

    This is more of a 60's song but I just love it. Martha and the Vandellas singing Dancing in the Street.
    http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=


    Rav ID yarnismypassion

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  26. sandiNovember 18, 2011 at 11:40 AM

    Remember staying up late to watch The Midnight Special? Here's a flashback that will get you dancing!
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kKbADFJOCkU

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  27. sumikNovember 18, 2011 at 12:00 PM

    Sly and the Family Stone
    HANK YOU FALETTINME BE MICE ELF AGIN

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5YXPJOUD7G0

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  28. Rachel R.November 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM

    Has to be Otis Redding! Try a Little Tenderness is awesome, but I'm going to go with These Arms of Mine - LOVE this song!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=K-FQL-tJ3ic

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  29. flossieKNITSNovember 18, 2011 at 12:11 PM

    This is my family's go to dance party song: Shame shame shame by Shirley and Company... Shame on you if you can't dance too! http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6J9iSpA9QTs&feature=youtube_gdata_player

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  30. Jen P.November 18, 2011 at 12:13 PM

    From one of my favorite films, the Muppets perform Brick House as they start their day.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q7MifCUPOsY

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  31. quiltercarolineNovember 18, 2011 at 12:44 PM

    Love the pattern - looks wonderful. My fav soul classic would have to be Respect by Aretha - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cSdFTVhFyyc
    Enjoy!
    I am a newbie to your blog so just off to explore. Thanks

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  32. CarolNovember 18, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    And now for something completely different ... I spend my Friday evenings dancing to music similar to what you'll here in this Slavic Soul Party track.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iwQ6N1DfFyU

    Rav name: CarolLynn

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  33. angifitzNovember 18, 2011 at 12:49 PM

    I love soul music. And there's NO ONE that can come close to the soul seduction brought by Barry White! Here's a link to a live performance of My First, My Last, My Everything! Love you, Barry!
    http://youtu.be/Fcd3XuQwDQQ
    FitzyFiberFancy on Twitter
    angifitz at gmail dot com

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  34. JenniferNovember 18, 2011 at 1:24 PM

    I choose "Best of My Love" by The Emotions. Dance party Friday!!!!!!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WPefERS7EZs

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  35. SheilaNovember 18, 2011 at 1:40 PM

    Stevie Wonder's Superstition popped into my head

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wDZFf0pm0SE

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  36. LizNovember 18, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    I'll have to go with Chaka Khan's "I'm Every Woman" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q8xuUdI1an0

    Rav ID: lizpie

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  37. JaneNovember 18, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    My choice is Treat Her Like a Lady
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y8ElyXelXVA
    Pick me!!!

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  38. Diane Marie E.November 18, 2011 at 4:32 PM

    Am showing my age and I don't care - always loved Bernadette by the Four Tops or Can't Get Next To You by Smokey Robinson and the Imperials :-D

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  39. LQuickNovember 18, 2011 at 5:33 PM

    New York's Z100 used to play the same song every Friday morning at the same time... SHOUT! It got me movin' and goovin' for the weekend.

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  40. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Boogie woogie! Thanks for the give away!

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  41. UnknownNovember 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    Since someone already took Soul Man (with a definite Chicago reference), I'm picking My Girl by the Temptations.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ltRwmgYEUr8

    SareBearKnits on ravelry

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  42. AnonymousNovember 18, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    Al Green - Let's Stay Together from Poohtum on Ravelry




    http://video.search.yahoo.com/search/video;_ylt=A2KLqIC4IcdORxIAsZ37w8QF;_ylu=X3oDMTBncGdyMzQ0BHNlYwNzZWFyY2gEdnRpZAM-?p=lets+stay+together+al+green&ei=utf-8&fr2=piv-web&n=21&tnr=20

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  43. Neha RawalNovember 19, 2011 at 2:01 AM

    Has to be a song from the Queen of Soul, Aretha Franklin, and one of my favorites- Respect. Definitely a song to get your feet moving. Here's the video: http://youtu.be/6FOUqQt3Kg0

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  44. ilinaNovember 19, 2011 at 6:29 AM

    Dance Party Fridays? I like it!
    This is a really lovely pattern and looks great in your yarn!

    My sole is from Sting: Soul (Sole?) Cake
    Maybe not a Dance Party Friday song, but great nevertheless :)

    ilina on Rav

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  45. LaurenSNovember 19, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    whoo hooo

    Cisco Kid by War

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMlrI6IkQv0

    LaurenS (Rav)

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  46. cbkNovember 19, 2011 at 7:59 AM

    Barry White's - My Everything -always gets me up and dancing!

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  47. RobinNovember 19, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    Under the Boardwalk by the drifters- http://youtu.be/EPEqRMVnZNU

    Spent days at rockaway beach listening to them.

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  48. SaraNovember 19, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Sole Survivor:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TTMJamacqA8

    What a lovely combination!

    Survivor on Rav.

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  49. SuzanneNovember 19, 2011 at 3:23 PM

    Would love to win!
    Percy Sledge is my favorite soul singer. Here is the link to his duet with Michael Bolton...."When a Man Loves a Woman" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0sgTkpTWFAw

    Here is a link to another of his songs, but it little known but sweet song... "Bless Your Little Sweet Soul" http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2H-E99dNHBo

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  50. KacyNovember 19, 2011 at 8:04 PM

    Love the yarn and pattern combo

    My favorite song with sole, Get Down Tonight:

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lu81z2E6pE&feature=related

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  51. CathPeteNovember 20, 2011 at 8:01 AM

    "Let's Hear I For The Boy" by Deniece Williams--Always makes me feel like dancing.

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KN2tw9Bs9uA

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  52. KnittingVioletsNovember 20, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    Great pattern and great yarn! I'd love to win both, but you can't always get what you want....

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yPS9MpRLCd0

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  53. LynnILNovember 20, 2011 at 8:43 AM

    "Ain't no mountain high enough" by Marvin Gaye and Tammi Terrell.
    www.youtube.com/watch?v=X2-UvQAmbg

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  54. EnidNovember 20, 2011 at 4:24 PM

    it's a bit unconventional, but Alan Vega, Every 1's a Winner is a fun one. Here's the Youtube,http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Bc7fwilIs0 but not a video unfortunately. The song's a bit old for that.

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  55. Stella's MomNovember 20, 2011 at 9:52 PM

    Love the yarn/pattern combo... Scarf is gorgeous! Haven't tried Soulmate yet; but, would love to.

    You didn't say that the song had to be a "classic" so I went with Beyoncé--that girl has soul! The song is Love On Top.
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ob7vObnFUJc&ob=av2e

    Carin
    Rav ID: IMKnittified

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  56. WickedgoodyarnNovember 21, 2011 at 4:33 PM

    We Love the Funk is a personal favorite of mine. Not the Commodores but some Parliment instead~

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  57. sandyNovember 21, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    James Brown I feel good now that is "sole"
    http://m.youtube.com/index?desktop_uri=%2F&gl=US#/watch?v=Y7Z56dxeGMA

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  58. jcoz1701November 21, 2011 at 6:52 PM

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  59. jcoz1701November 21, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Sole! It's not a classic but I love this song!

    Pink - Raise your glass!

    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XjVNlG5cZyQ&list=UUXJDX1KK6t121Z9FLhu5o2A&index=21&feature=plpp_video

    Rav: SEBCJen

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  60. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 6:55 PM

    Boogie On Reggae Woman by Stevie Wonder will always get me on my feet.

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  61. minipurlNovember 21, 2011 at 7:22 PM

    I love this yarn and I love "A little bit of soul"
    Best song ever :)

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  62. AnonymousNovember 21, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    The queen of soul, Aretha Franlin and Annie lennox singing "sisters are doin it for themselves" ! Also including knitting with yarns for their artistc value making fabulous things,keeping all to themselves instead of giving them away.

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  63. BrendaNovember 22, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Oh, how about "I'm so excited" by the Pointer Sisters. I would be so excited to win!
    (I am goodstuff on Ravelry)

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  64. Lorna's LacesNovember 22, 2011 at 2:39 PM

    Comments are closed. We'll announce the winners in tomorrow's blog post. Stay tuned.

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