What’s a party without music? You can plan the snacks, drinks, and guest list to perfection, but if the playlist isn’t hitting, it’s gonna be a bad time.
Here are the best party songs across all genres, from old classics guaranteed to get your toes tapping to country hits worth boot scootin’ to and even throwback hip-hop jams to fill the dance floor. Let’s party!
Don’t feel like spending hours crafting and curating the perfect playlist? Save your energy for bustin’ a move — we’ve got tons of party channels playing nonstop high-energy hits on the SiriusXM app.
Best Oldies Party Songs
Let’s kick things off with some true gems that still get people grooving today — AKA some seriously golden oldies. Play these timeless hits and you won’t just have “One Fine Day,” you’ll have one fine night as you party away on the dance floor to some of the best tracks from the ’50s and ’60s.
1. “Roll Over Beethoven” – Chuck Berry (1956)
2. “The Twist” – Chubby Checker (1960)
3. “Build Me Up Buttercup” – The Foundations (1968)
4. “Twist and Shout” – The Beatles (1963)
5. “My Girl” – The Temptations (1964)
6. “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” – Frankie Valli (1967)
7. “My Generation” – The Who (1965)
8. “You Keep Me Hangin’ On” – The Supremes (1966)
9. “One Fine Day” – The Chiffons (1960)
10. “Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin’ On” – Jerry Lee Lewis (1957)
11. “Tutti Frutti” – Little Richard (1955)
Best Classic Rock Party Songs
Time to put another dime in the jukebox and dust off your air guitar! Sometimes, you just can’t beat the classics. What’s better than getting everyone singing along to some of the most beloved throwback rock hits?
12. “Walk This Way” – Aerosmith (1975)
13. “You Shook Me All Night Long” – AC/DC (1980)
14. “Jump” – Van Halen (1983)
15. “My Sharona” – The Knack (1979)
16. “I Love Rock ‘n’ Roll” – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (1981)
17. “Start Me Up” – The Rolling Stones (1981)
18. “You Really Got Me” – The Kinks (1964)
19. “Summer of ’69” – Bryan Adams (1985)
20. “Any Way You Want It” – Journey (1980)
21. “Barracuda” – Heart (1977)
22. “Juke Box Hero” – Foreigner (1981)
23. “Heart Of Glass” – Blondie (1979)
Best Classic Alternative Party Songs
Why not turn up the volume and soundtrack your celebrations a little differently? Not everyone cares for the typical party hits, but we can definitely cater to that! Live life on the alternative side while ensuring your choice of songs still impresses your guest list.
24. “Never Let Me Down Again” – Depeche Mode (1987)
25. “Bizarre Love Triangle” – New Order (1986)
26. “Love Will Tear Us Apart” – Joy Division (1980)
27. “Hey” – Pixies (1989)
28. “Obstacle 1” – Interpol (2002)
29. “Anarchy in the U.K.” – Sex Pistols (1976)
30. “It’s a Sin” – Pet Shop Boys (1987)
31. “Cradle of Love” – Billy Idol (1990)
32. “London Calling” – The Clash (1979)
Best ’80s and ’90s Country Party Songs
Giddy up and hit the dance floor! If you’re in a throwback country mood, here are some undeniably classic toe-tappers to get you and your guests yee-ing and haw-ing all party long. Cowboy hats strongly encouraged!
33. “9 to 5” – Dolly Parton (1980)
34. “Achy Breaky Heart” – Billy Ray Cyrus (1992)
35. “How Do You Like Me Now?!” – Toby Keith (1999)
36. “Watermelon Crawl” – Tracy Byrd (1994)
37. “Man! I Feel Like a Woman!” – Shania Twain (1999)
38. “Mountain Music” – Alabama (1982)
39. “Amarillo by Morning” – George Strait (1982)
40. “I Like It, I Love It” – Tim McGraw (1995)
41. “I Love a Rainy Night” – Eddie Rabbitt (1980)
42. “Goodbye Earl” – The Chicks (1999)
43. “Islands in the Stream” – Dolly Parton, Kenny Rogers (1983)
44. “Strawberry Wine” – Deana Carter (1996)
Best ’80s Party Songs
Okay, maybe we didn’t start the fire, but these songs will make sure your party is lit. Embrace the shoulder pads, tease your hair up high, and get ready to feel like you’re living in a John Hughes movie, because these hits will take you back in time (after time).
45. “I Wanna Dance With Somebody” – Whitney Houston (1987)
46. “Let’s Groove” – Earth, Wind & Fire (1981)
47. “Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go” – Wham! (1984)
48. “Take On Me” – a-ha (1985)
49. “Love Shack” – B-52s (1989)
50. “She Drives Me Crazy” – Fine Young Cannibals (1989)
51. “Girls Just Wanna Have Fun” – Cyndi Lauper (1983)
52. “Nasty” – Janet Jackson (1986)
53. “Down Under” – Men At Work (1981)
54, “We Didn’t Start the Fire” – Billy Joel (1989)
Best ’80s Hair-Band Party Songs
Hope you’re not running low on hairspray, because headbanging along to these glam metal hits will put the hold of your hair products to the test. Let’s be honest, though — throwing a good party is well worth a messy ‘do. And if you think otherwise, well, we’re not gonna take it!
55. “Here I Go Again” – Whitesnake (1982)
56. “We’re Not Gonna Take It” – Twisted Sister (1984)
57. “Rock You Like a Hurricane” – Scorpions (1984)
58. “Edge of a Broken Heart” – Vixen (1988)
59. “Don’t You Ever Leave Me” – Hanoi Rocks (1984)
60. “Pour Some Sugar on Me” – Def Leppard (1987)
61. “Kiss Me Deadly” – Lita Ford (1988)
62. “Tell the World” – RATT (1985)
63. “Sweet Child O’ Mine” – Guns N’ Roses (1988)
64. “Bad Medicine” – Bon Jovi (1988)
Best ’90s Pop Party Songs
A prime era for pop, it’s almost impossible to resist singing along to these upbeat bops from the 1990s. If you’re looking for feel-good vibes that’ll keep the mood high and the dance floor filled, these tracks will help you keep the party popping.
65. “…Baby One More Time” – Britney Spears (1999)
66. “Two Princes” – Spin Doctors (1991)
67. “Genie in a Bottle” – Christina Aguilera (1999)
68. “This Is How We Do It” – Montell Jordan (1995)
69. “Mambo No. 5 (A Little Bit of…)” – Lou Bega (1999)
70. “Believe” – Cher (1998)
71. “Saturday Night” – Whigfield (1994)
72. “Groove is in the Heart” – Deee-Lite (1990)
73. “Let’s Get Loud” – Jennifer Lopez (1999)
74. “Larger Than Life” – Backstreet Boys (1999)
Best ’90s and ’00s Hard Rock Party Songs
Perfect, peppy pop not quite floating your boat? Want something with a harsher rock spin? Throw up the horns and blast these certified bangers — just don’t blame us if you get in trouble for rocking too hard.
75. “Chop Suey!” – System of a Down (2001)
76. “Dragula” – Rob Zombie (1998)
77. “Bodies” – Drowning Pool (2001)
78. “Thunderstruck” – AC/DC (1990)
79. “Duality” – Slipknot (2004)
80. “Paralyzer” – Finger Eleven (2007)
81. “Sabotage” – Beastie Boys (1994)
82. “Smells Like Teen Spirit” – Nirvana (1991)
83. “Machinehead” – Bush (1994)
84. “Down with the Sickness” – Disturbed (2000)
85. “Halo” – Soil (2001)
Best ’90s and ’00s Hip-Hop/R&B Party Songs
Is it getting “Hot in Herre”? “Yeah!” That’s what happens when you “Work It” and “Jump Around” and — okay, we’ll stop. These 1990s and 2000s hip-hop and R&B hits are guaranteed to get the party started, so keep the party fly and “Crank That” volume up. (Sorry, we had to!)
86. “In Da Club” – 50 Cent (2003)
87. “Crank That (Soulja Boy)” – Soulja Boy (2007)
88. “Yeah!” – Usher (2004)
89. “Low” – Flo Rida (2007)
90. “Work It” – Missy Elliott (2002)
91. “No Scrubs” – TLC (1999)
92. “Hot in Herre” – Nelly (2002)
93. “Jump Around” – House of Pain (1992)
94. “No Diggity” – Blackstreet (1996)
95. “U Can’t Touch This” – MC Hammer (1990)
96. “Pony” – Ginuwine (1996)
Best ’00s Pop Party Songs
Millennials, it’s your time to shine. We know you know every word of these songs, so sing ’em loud and sing ’em proud. If you want a party pumped full of nostalgia, these hits are guaranteed to have everyone saying, “I haven’t heard this in forever!” — all night long.
97. “Poker Face” – Lady Gaga (2008)
98. “Crazy in Love” – Beyoncé (2003)
99. “Boom Boom Pow” – Black Eyed Peas (2009)
100. “Hips Don’t Lie” – Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean (2005)
101. “Pon de Replay” – Rihanna (2005)
102. “Hot N Cold” – Katy Perry (2008)
103. “Toxic” – Britney Spears (2003)
104. “Bye Bye Bye” – *NSYNC (2000)
105. “Move Your Feet” – Junior Senior (2002)
Best ’00s Country Party Songs
Y’all ready to ride? The 2000s were a golden era for country pop, and we’re here to help you relive it. There’s something to be said for blasting out a classic hit everyone knows and loves. And with icons like Carrie Underwood, Toby Keith, and Taylor Swift in the mix, it’s hard not to get on board.
106. “Before He Cheats” – Carrie Underwood (2005)
107. “Life is a Highway” – Rascal Flatts (2006)
108. “Alright” – Darius Rucker (2008)
109. “Here for the Party” – Gretchen Wilson (2004)
110. “Need You Now” – Lady A (2009)
111. “I Love This Bar” – Toby Keith (2003)
112. “Chicken Fried” – Zac Brown Band (2008)
113. “You Belong With Me” – Taylor Swift (2008)
114. “Kerosene” – Miranda Lambert (2005)
Best Salsa Party Songs
Whether you’re adding a little salsa to the side of your party or making it the whole meal, we’ve got the perfect selection of upbeat salsa hits for you to dance to. Grab a partner and hit the floor — this will be a party to remember. ¡Vamos!
115. “La Vida Es Un Carnaval” – Celia Cruz (1998)
116. “Llorarás” – Oscar D’León (1986)
117. “La Malanga” – Eddie Palmieri (1970)
118. “Quimbara” – Celia Cruz (1974)
119. “Merecumbe” – Los Titanes (2001)
120. “Ran Kan Kan” – Tito Puente (1950)
121. “El Más Rico Beso” – Guayacán Orquesta (2009)
122. “La Salsa Vive” – Tito Nieves (2002)
123. “Vivir Mi Vida” – Marc Anthony (2013)
