What songs should be played at a Party or Wedding?
It really depends on the guests, the more varied the guests the more varied the music, unless the party is themed or the person paying the bill requests a particular style or musical genre to be played all night.
Here are some links to some suggestions.
Dance-party playlist: 100 greatest songs for an epic party
For a wedding reception:
1. “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor (1975)
2. “Don’t Leave Me This Way” – Thelma Houston (1977)
3. “We Are Family” – Sister Sledge (1979)
4. “Vogue” – Madonna (1990)
5. “The Hustle” – Van McCoy (1975)
6. “Last Dance” – Donna Summer (1978)
7. “Y.M.C.A.” – Village People (1979)
8. “The Twist ” – Chubby Checker (1960)
9. “Gonna Make You Sweat” – C&C Music Factory (1991)
10. “Stayin’ Alive” – Bee Gees (1978)
11. “Respect” – Aretha Franklin (1967)
12. “Get Down Tonight” – KC & the Sunshine Band (1975)
13. “Love’s Theme” – Love Unlimited Orchestra (1974)
14. “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” – Sylvester (1979)
15. “It Takes Two” – Rob Base & DJ E Z Rock (1988)
16. “Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough” – Michael Jackson (1979)
17. “Disco Inferno – The Tramps (1978)
18. “Dancing In The Street” – Martha & the Vandellas (1964)
19. “Shame” – Evelyn “Champagne” King (1978)
20. “Got To Be Real” – Cheryl Lynn (1979)
21. “That’s The Way (I Like It)” – KC & the Sunshine Band (1975)
22. “Love Hangover” – Diana Ross (1976)
23. “Lady Marmalade” – Labelle (1975)
24. “Let The Music Play” – Shannon (1984)
25. “Mashed Potato Time” – Dee Dee Sharp (1962)
26. “Le Freak” – Chic (1978)
27. “Louie Louie” – The Kingsmen (1963)
28. “Billie Jean” – Michael Jackson (1983)
29. “Finally” – Cece Peniston (1992)
30. “Turn The Beat Around” – Vicki Sue Robinson (1976)
31. “Best Of My Love” – The Emotions (1977)
32. “You Should Be Dancing” – Bee Gees (1976)
33. “Upside Down” – Diana Ross (1980)
34. “Forget Me Nots” – Patrice Rushen (1982)
35. “It’s Raining Men” – The Weather Girls (1983)
36. “Rhythm Is A Dancer” – Snap (1993)
37. “Push It” – Salt-N-Pepa (1988)
38. “Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now” – McFadden & Whitehead (1979)
39. “Love Train” – The O’Jays (1973)
40. “Into The Groove” – Madonna (1985)
41. “Rock The Boat” – Hues Corporation (1974)
42. “Love Is The Message” – MFSB (1974)
43. “Celebration” – Kool & The Gang (1981)
44. “Good Times” – Chic (1979)
45. “More, More, More (Part 1)” – Andrea True Connection (1976)
46. “Boogie Oogie Oogie” – A Taste Of Honey (1978)
47. “Dance To The Music” – Sly & the Family Stone (1968)
48. “Cool Jerk” – The Capitols (1966)
49. “Shout” – The Isley Brothers (1959)
50. “Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)” – Soul 2 Soul (1989)
51. “Never Can Say Goodbye” – Gloria Gaynor (1975)
52. “Brick House” – The Commodores (1977)
53. “Ring My Bell” – Anita Ward (1979)
54. “Doctor Love” – First Choice (1977)
55. “The Loco Motion” – Little Eva (1962)
56. “Rock Your Baby” – George McCrae (1974)
57. “Cherchez La Femme” – Dr. Buzzard’s Original Savannah Band (1977)
58. “All Night Long (All Night)” – Lionel Richie (1983)
59. “La Bamba” – Ritchie Valens (1959)
60. “Believe” – Cher (1999)
61. “Jump (For My Love)” – Pointer Sisters (1984)
62. “Shake Your Groove Thing” – Peaches & Herb (1979)
63. “Love To Love You Baby” – Donna Summer (1976)
64. “Funkytown” – Lipps, Inc. (1980)
65. “Land Of 1,000 Dances” – Wilson Pickett (1966)
66. “1999” – Prince (1983)
67. “Flashdance… What A Feeling” – Irene Cara (1983)
68. “Take Your Time (Do It Right)” – The S.O.S. Band (1980)
69. “Shotgun” – Jr. Walker & The All Stars (1965)
70. “Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine)” – James Brown (1970)
71. “Let’s Dance” – David Bowie (1983)
72. “Fly Robin Fly” – Silver Convention (1975)
73. “Show Me Love” – Robin S (1993)
74. “My Prerogative” – Bobby Brown (1989)
75. “I Got You (I Feel Good)” – James Brown (1965)
76. “I Feel Love” – Donna Summer (1977)
77. “Ain’t Nobody” – Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (1983)
78. “And The Beat Goes On” – The Whispers (1980)
79. “Heart Of Glass” – Blondie (1979)
80. “You’re The First, The Last, My Everything” – Barry White (1975)
81. “Straight Up” – Paula Abdul (1989)
82. “Play That Funky Music” – Wild Cherry (1976)
83. “Got To Give It Up” – Marvin Gaye (1977)
84. “Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)” – Los Del Rio (1996)
85. “Keep On Truckin'” – Eddie Kendricks (1973)
86. “I Want To Dance With Somebody” – Whitney Houston (1987)
87. “TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)” – MFSB f/ Three Degrees (1974)
88. “U Can’t Touch This” – MC Hammer (1990)
89. “MacArthur Park” – Donna Summer (1978)
90. “Heartbeat” – Tanya Gardner (1981)
91. “You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)” – Dead Or Alive (1985)
92. “Disco Lady” – Johnnie Taylor (1976)
93. “Thank You (Fallettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)” – Sly & the Family Stone (1970)
94. “Flashlight” – Parliament (1978)
95. “ABC” – Jackson 5 (1970)
96. “What’d I Say” – Ray Charles (1959)
97. “Dancing Queen” – ABBA (1977)
98. “Do Ya Think I’m Sexy” – Rod Stewart (1979)
99. “Rock Lobster” – The B-52’s (1980)
100. “Gettin’ Jiggy Wit It” – Will Smith (1998)
