We are bringing the party to the house with the best party songs of all time! What’s a party without music? And when you’re having a party, it is absolutely foremost to select the best of the tracks which gets your guest in the groove and dance the night away. We have the perfect tracks which have stood the test of the time.
Whether it’s a summer pool party, a prom night or the New Year’s bash, is you’d like to go classic with your playlist, here’s what you should be including in it. This year’s hits might work to make the party a success, but these songs are a sure hit!
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When we look back in time we get some of the best gems of pop, disco and funk that invariably get your feet moving with their bouncy bass and catchy rhythm. The disco era had quite some dance songs with the quintessential disco feel and dance moves taking over the dance floor. Looking even further back, swing music has many a track which get you foot-tapping in no time. A lot of the music we hear today is actually influenced and inspired by them. So, they have been the party starters for decades and there’s no reason they shouldn’t be working now. We scoured the net, referred to lists by RollingStone, Telegraph and Time Out, made some hard choices and finally came up with our list of the best party songs of all time with some of the songs they all had vehemently suggested and ranked them according to the number of times they have appeared on those websites.
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So what are you waiting for, start taking notes and getting your iPods ready! Here’s the list!
11. Groove is in the Heart – Deee-Lite
Party Score: 13
HIMYM anyone? Yes, that’s the song Barney and Robin showed their dance moves too, and we are sure that has already gotten you inspired to flaunt yours. Trust this 90s hit to get the groove going!
10. Twist and Shout – Isley Brothers/The Beatles
Party Score: 14
Now here’s a song that has been covered numerous times throughout the years by great artists including Isley Brothers, The Beatles and The Who. Do we need more proof that it hardly goes out of vogue? For a quintessential 60s themed party, this might just be perfect.
9. Vogue- Madonna
Party Score: 14.5
The ultimate material girl has the ultimate party song lined up for us! Madonna can rightfully be called the queen of dance-pop and this moody track is the perfect example of it. The song was inspired by vogue dancers.
8. Crazy in Love- Beyonce
Party Score: 15
We’ve basically spent the whole of our 2000s dancing to this, and we still can’t get enough of it, right? This song has broken charts but more importantly made everybody go crazy dancing on the dance floor.
7. Night Fever – Bee Gees
Party Score: 15
Okay, the 70s were the best time for dance and disco music. And this Bee Gees song is so funky it makes you move involuntarily. Put it on and get the Night Fever take a hold of your party!
6. Good Times – Chic
Party Score: 16
When Nile Rogers gets his riffs playing, we don’t have a choice but give in! The Chic are aces when it comes to the disco era. Get the music playing and get your best 70s moves out!
5. I Feel Love – Donna Summer
Party Score: 18
Giorgio Moroder churns out his magic in this one, and Donna Summer is the diva who adds life to a party. Together they are bound to create the best party songs of all time and “I Feel Love” sums it up nicely.
4. Call Me Maybe – Carly Ray Jepsen
Party Score: 18
This song did more than just transport Carly Ray Jepsen to the big league – it basically became the party popper all around the world. Catchy and memorable this huge hit made a suave entry to our best party songs of all time list.
3. Hey Ya – Outkast
Party Score: 18.5
Hip hop song “Hey Ya” by Outkast was released in 2003 and took the party scene by storm. The addictive song has a catchy rhythm and instant pick you up elements and universal appeal.
2. Push It – Salt-n-Pepa
Party Score: 19
Salt N’ Pepa always brings the party to the house! The song was released in 1987 ad was basically the party anthem for the whole of the 90s. The retro kids can’t seem to get enough of it.
1. Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough– Michael Jackson
Party Score: 20
And what’s a dance party playlist without a little Michael Jackson in it? Incomplete, we’d say! There are so many songs by Michael Jackson that can qualify as the best party songs of all time, but when we had to take a pick, this one made the most points!
