Skip navigation! Story from Music. There are few things in the world as fun as totally letting go and dancing.

The best party songs: 80-61


These songs will literally keep you dancing all night long.
Party songs provide the soundtrack for some of the best moments of our lives. This list of of the best party songs of all time will get you started in selecting the soundtrack to make your next event perfect. Like any great party song, this one-off No. VH1 ranked "Come on Eileen" as the No. The song peaks when the brilliantly swaying bridge quickens into a final rousing chorus. The story in "It's My Party" of the protagonist's "Johnny" showing up with a rival, "Judy," so captivated pop audiences that a revenge sequel titled "Judy's Turn to Cry" was a smash hit as well. If you are ever a victim of a very public romantic disaster, this is your song of solace. Lesley Gore knows your pain. What do you want to celebrate?
200 Best Party Songs For Wedding Receptions
By entering your email address you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy and consent to receive emails from Time Out about news, events, offers and partner promotions. Thanks for subscribing! Look out for your first newsletter in your inbox soon! Thanks to Spotify and other streaming services, everyone's a DJ these days. But this doesn't mean it's acceptable to cobble together dodgy party playlists filled with soggy bops and half-arsed nearly -bangers. Sophie Harris. Steve Smith. Tristan Parker.
You want to dance to some legit tunes. Party hard and make it a night to remember. The vibe of a good party is participation. You want your guests to crowd the dance floor. Only that one crazy aunt will dance by herself — you know the one. So, if you want to avoid that situation, get everyone on the dance floor. Bullet dodged. Well, maybe not polka.