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96 Epic Wedding Party Songs To Fill Your Dancefloor

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If you're dreaming of a dancefloor heaving with friends and loved ones, here are the wedding party tunes to make that happen!

Kat Dadswell
96 Epic Wedding Party Songs To Fill Your Dancefloor

We'll be honest – when the alcohol and good vibes are flowing, it's not difficult to get wedding guests dancing like lunatics (especially if you're booking one of our bands).

But if like many brides and grooms, you still fear a half-empty dance-floor at your reception, the first step is to make sure you're playing the right songs.

We've been trawling through our wedding bands' set lists for the biggest floor-fillers from all eras.

These songs are tried, tested, and recommended by our bands – so sprinkle your playlist liberally with them and you can't go wrong!

Apart from a killer wedding party playlist, our top tip is to get on the dancefloor yourself. Your guests are there to be with YOU, so they'll follow where you go.

Read on, jump to a decade, or check out our Spotify playlist.

    Wedding party songs by decade

    2020s

    1 Espresso – Sabrina Carpenter

    A little bit cheeky and a lot of fun, guests won’t be able to resist recreating Carpenter’s now iconic Coachella dance moves.

    A little bit cheeky and a lot of fun, guests won’t be able to resist recreating Carpenter’s now iconic Coachella dance moves.

    2 I Had Some Help – Post Malone

    Collaborating with country music sensation, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone gives us this upbeat country pop hit that’ll get guests in the mood to move.

    Collaborating with country music sensation, Morgan Wallen, Post Malone gives us this upbeat country pop hit that’ll get guests in the mood to move.

    3 Blinding Lights – The Weeknd

    This global number 1 hit channels enough 80s energy to fill your dancefloor twice over. Turn those synths up and practice your Superbowl moves, it's the weekend after all!

    This global number 1 hit channels enough 80s energy to fill your dancefloor twice over. Turn those synths up and practice your Superbowl moves, it's the weekend after all!

    4 About Damn Time – Lizzo

    Sass-pot and feel-good queen Lizzo delivers another Billboard-topping hit and TikTok sensation with this finger-snapping four minutes of funk.

    Sass-pot and feel-good queen Lizzo delivers another Billboard-topping hit and TikTok sensation with this finger-snapping four minutes of funk.

    5 Bad Habits – Ed Sheeran

    The lead single from Sheeran's fourth studio album is his most dance-floor-worthy yet. The chorus claims that nothing good happens after 2.00am – prove him wrong.

    The lead single from Sheeran's fourth studio album is his most dance-floor-worthy yet. The chorus claims that nothing good happens after 2.00am – prove him wrong.

    6 Flowers – Miley Cyrus

    The Pop Chameleon has changed her colours again with this groove-laden, brooding dance track for the post-midnight dance chill section of your party playlist.

    The Pop Chameleon has changed her colours again with this groove-laden, brooding dance track for the post-midnight dance chill section of your party playlist.

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    7 As It Was – Harry Styles

    National heart-throb, Bowie-wannabe and boy band child star come good delivers his now characteristic style and pop-ish poise on this chart-topping crowd-pleaser.

    National heart-throb, Bowie-wannabe and boy band child star come good delivers his now characteristic style and pop-ish poise on this chart-topping crowd-pleaser.

    8 Texas Hold ‘Em – Beyoncé

    There’s a reason this was everywhere in 2024. Elements of the pop, country, folk and soul genres seamlessly create something we can’t resist tapping our feet to.

    There’s a reason this was everywhere in 2024. Elements of the pop, country, folk and soul genres seamlessly create something we can’t resist tapping our feet to.

    9 HOT TO GO – Chappell Roan

    Arguably the hottest artist of 2024, Chappell Roan’s irresistible synth-pop sound works perfectly for this catchy cheerleading inspired track.

    Arguably the hottest artist of 2024, Chappell Roan’s irresistible synth-pop sound works perfectly for this catchy cheerleading inspired track.

    10 Don't Start Now – Dua Lipa

    A 2020 smash hit from the worldwide pop sensation, this is guaranteed to have the younger generations flooding onto the dancefloor.

    A 2020 smash hit from the worldwide pop sensation, this is guaranteed to have the younger generations flooding onto the dancefloor.

    11 Dynamite – BTS

    South Korean boy band BTS have well and truly made their mark on the UK with this song - their first recorded entirely in English. Good luck getting it out of your head!

    South Korean boy band BTS have well and truly made their mark on the UK with this song - their first recorded entirely in English. Good luck getting it out of your head!

    12 Million Dollar Baby - Tommy Richman

    From TikTok to Instagram reels, this is the backing track to a multitude of videos. Keep your party playlist current by adding this social media sensation.

    From TikTok to Instagram reels, this is the backing track to a multitude of videos. Keep your party playlist current by adding this social media sensation.

    2010s

    1 Shut Up And Dance – Walk The Moon

    Despite only reaching number 4 in the UK, this power pop love song has earned itself a place in the wedding hall of fame with its scream-able chorus and jump-along finale.

    Despite only reaching number 4 in the UK, this power pop love song has earned itself a place in the wedding hall of fame with its scream-able chorus and jump-along finale.

    2 Uptown Funk – Bruno Mars

    Stop! Wait a minute. You need to put this on right now. It's funk, it's soul, it's disco-pop, it's everything you need to get your party going. Don't believe me? Just watch...

    Stop! Wait a minute. You need to put this on right now. It's funk, it's soul, it's disco-pop, it's everything you need to get your party going. Don't believe me? Just watch...

    3 Can't Stop The Feeling! – Justin Timberlake

    After featuring in the movie 'Trolls' in 2016, this hit is will be especially popular with the children in the room, if you invited them, that is!

    After featuring in the movie 'Trolls' in 2016, this hit is will be especially popular with the children in the room, if you invited them, that is!

    4 Higher Love – Kygo, Whitney Houston

    A winning collaboration featuring Houston's vocals from 1990, when her cover of the track appeared on her third studio album, 'I'm Your Baby Tonight'.

    A winning collaboration featuring Houston's vocals from 1990, when her cover of the track appeared on her third studio album, 'I'm Your Baby Tonight'.

    5 Dance Monkey – Tones And I

    After its release in May 2019, this song, written by Australian female artist Tones And I, topped the charts in 30 countries! A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your party.

    After its release in May 2019, this song, written by Australian female artist Tones And I, topped the charts in 30 countries! A guaranteed crowd-pleaser for your party.

    6 Juice – Lizzo

    Lizzo has taken the world by storm with her bold attitude to body positivity and self-love, and with this track, it was love at first listen!

    Lizzo has taken the world by storm with her bold attitude to body positivity and self-love, and with this track, it was love at first listen!

    7 Happy – Pharrell Williams

    This was featured on the soundtrack for 'Despicable Me 2' in 2014, hit number one three times and was the most downloaded song in the UK ever!

    This was featured on the soundtrack for 'Despicable Me 2' in 2014, hit number one three times and was the most downloaded song in the UK ever!

    8 Rather Be - Clean Bandit ft. Jess Glynne

    From strings-saturated intros to electro-dance choruses, this chart-topping sensation is one for all generations at a wedding. Grab your gran and have a boogie.

    From strings-saturated intros to electro-dance choruses, this chart-topping sensation is one for all generations at a wedding. Grab your gran and have a boogie.

    9 Forget You - Cee Lo Green

    Choose the version you play very wisely if you've got kids at your wedding but this Grammy-nominated groove is the best dose of contemporary funk for your party.

    Choose the version you play very wisely if you've got kids at your wedding but this Grammy-nominated groove is the best dose of contemporary funk for your party.

    10 Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera

    This 2011 hit requires dancefloor-length strutting and a disproportionate amount of finger-wagging – and that's before we even get to Christina. Hold my beer.

    This 2011 hit requires dancefloor-length strutting and a disproportionate amount of finger-wagging – and that's before we even get to Christina. Hold my beer.

    11 Get Lucky - Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams and Nile Rodgers

    Giving Chic a modern funk finish, this gives just the right amount of disco and pop - and moderately flirty lyrics - to get everyone in the spirit of things.

    Giving Chic a modern funk finish, this gives just the right amount of disco and pop - and moderately flirty lyrics - to get everyone in the spirit of things.

    12 Wake Me Up - Avicii

    The country-strumming, dancefloor-thumping crossover we all never knew we wanted was the highest charting dance track of the 2010s. A timeless banger!

    The country-strumming, dancefloor-thumping crossover we all never knew we wanted was the highest charting dance track of the 2010s. A timeless banger!

    13 We Found Love - Rihanna & Calvin Harris

    From its instantly recognisable introduction to it’s textbook ‘build and drop’ that will drive the dancefloor wild, this bouncing dance anthem is a must-have.

    From its instantly recognisable introduction to it’s textbook ‘build and drop’ that will drive the dancefloor wild, this bouncing dance anthem is a must-have.

    14 Titanium - David Guetta

    Four minutes of chilling vocals, pulsating beats and melodies to scream along to, line it up and let your guests lose themselves in the Guetta-verse once again.

    Four minutes of chilling vocals, pulsating beats and melodies to scream along to, line it up and let your guests lose themselves in the Guetta-verse once again.

    2000s

    1 Mr Brightside – The Killers

    If you look up 'classic wedding song' in the dictionary, it will just reveal a portrait photo of Mr Brightside himself. Love it or hate it, it simply has to happen.

    If you look up 'classic wedding song' in the dictionary, it will just reveal a portrait photo of Mr Brightside himself. Love it or hate it, it simply has to happen.

    2 Murder On The Dance Floor - Sophie Ellis Bextor

    This iconic 00s hit was trending again in 2024 thanks to Barry Keoghan’s risqué dance scene in the movie Saltburn. An undeniable anthem though.

    This iconic 00s hit was trending again in 2024 thanks to Barry Keoghan’s risqué dance scene in the movie Saltburn. An undeniable anthem though.

    3 Rewind – Craig David ft. Artful Dodger

    A UK garage classic, this 2000 smash hit by Craig David featuring Artful Dodger never fails to get everyone involved on the dancefloor.

    A UK garage classic, this 2000 smash hit by Craig David featuring Artful Dodger never fails to get everyone involved on the dancefloor.

    4 Sex On Fire – Kings Of Leon

    There's no mistaking this 2008 modern rock favourite from it's overdriven intro to its full-volume, screaming choruses. Give the pop music history tour a break and get this on.

    There's no mistaking this 2008 modern rock favourite from it's overdriven intro to its full-volume, screaming choruses. Give the pop music history tour a break and get this on.

    5 Chelsea Dagger – The Fratellis

    The ultimate in chant-along songs for the lads - this will have every single usher moshing with his tie around his forehead. Enjoy...!

    The ultimate in chant-along songs for the lads - this will have every single usher moshing with his tie around his forehead. Enjoy...!

    6 I Bet That You Look Good On The Dancefloor – Arctic Monkeys

    A fast-paced, foot-stomping, head-banging beat combined with catchy, shouty lyrics from the early 2000s, what could be better? Answer: not a whole lot.

    A fast-paced, foot-stomping, head-banging beat combined with catchy, shouty lyrics from the early 2000s, what could be better? Answer: not a whole lot.

    7 Crazy In Love – Beyoncé ft. JAY Z

    Bring out your sexy and sassy side with your Beyoncé shimmy (you know the one), plus the lyrics are love-themed, so it's a wedding winner!

    Bring out your sexy and sassy side with your Beyoncé shimmy (you know the one), plus the lyrics are love-themed, so it's a wedding winner!

    8 I Gotta Feeling – The Black Eyed Peas

    A huge hit in its day, this electronic pop party song always goes down well at weddings, and it's easy to sing along to with its simple and fun 'ooh, ooh' lyrics.

    A huge hit in its day, this electronic pop party song always goes down well at weddings, and it's easy to sing along to with its simple and fun 'ooh, ooh' lyrics.

    9 Hey Ya - Outkast

    Prepare to shake it like a polaroid picture. This hip-hop hit machine created a masterpiece with this faux-retro dancefloor filler which all your guests will love.

    Prepare to shake it like a polaroid picture. This hip-hop hit machine created a masterpiece with this faux-retro dancefloor filler which all your guests will love.

    10 Hips Don't Lie - Shakira ft. Wyclef Jean

    The goddess of Latin pop peaked with this hip-shaker that is one of the best-selling singles ever. Stick it on, "let me see you move like you come from Colombia".

    The goddess of Latin pop peaked with this hip-shaker that is one of the best-selling singles ever. Stick it on, "let me see you move like you come from Colombia".

    11 Teenage Dirtbag - Wheatus

    Teen movie pop punk at it's finest. If your guests don't know the words to sing along with you to this one, they must've been living under a rock for the last 22 years.

    Teen movie pop punk at it's finest. If your guests don't know the words to sing along with you to this one, they must've been living under a rock for the last 22 years.

    12 Can't Get You Out of My Head - Kylie Minogue

    Is it a party essential or pop torture? This timeless anthem will be reverberating around your guests eardrums for the rest of the weekend. You're welcome.

    Is it a party essential or pop torture? This timeless anthem will be reverberating around your guests eardrums for the rest of the weekend. You're welcome.

    13 Crazy - Gnarls Barkley

    Let Cee-Lo carry you away with this grammy-winning feast of funk that will have your guests strutting across the dancefloor like the crazy, cool cats you know they are.

    Let Cee-Lo carry you away with this grammy-winning feast of funk that will have your guests strutting across the dancefloor like the crazy, cool cats you know they are.

    14 Just Dance - Lady Gaga

    This launched Stefani Germanotta into the pop stratosphere. Get your robotic moves out and give your guests their instructions - JUST DANCE!

    This launched Stefani Germanotta into the pop stratosphere. Get your robotic moves out and give your guests their instructions - JUST DANCE!

    15 Valerie – Mark Ronson ft. Amy Winehouse

    A true classic party hit, this is known and loved by many generations, and its catchy beat can get anyone moving, whether they know it or not.

    A true classic party hit, this is known and loved by many generations, and its catchy beat can get anyone moving, whether they know it or not.

    1990s party songs

    1 Show Me Love – Robin S

    The synth riffs and screaming vocals on this 1993 dance hit are a guaranteed winner for party-goers of every generation. Rave face is important on this one.

    The synth riffs and screaming vocals on this 1993 dance hit are a guaranteed winner for party-goers of every generation. Rave face is important on this one.

    2 Wannabe – Spice Girls

    The Spice Girls' first - and most iconic - single from 1996. You know you'll be screaming this in your mates' faces and shocked your uncle knows the words to rap.

    The Spice Girls' first - and most iconic - single from 1996. You know you'll be screaming this in your mates' faces and shocked your uncle knows the words to rap.

    3 Everybody – Backstreet Boys

    The boy band that has never really been away are back! Watch your guests flood to the dancefloor when this one starts, you'll need this in your party playlist!

    The boy band that has never really been away are back! Watch your guests flood to the dancefloor when this one starts, you'll need this in your party playlist!

    4 Parklife - Blur

    A swaggering crowd-pleaser that always ups the energy in the room and reveals the guests that spent too much of 1994 learning every word to Albarn's iconic verses.

    A swaggering crowd-pleaser that always ups the energy in the room and reveals the guests that spent too much of 1994 learning every word to Albarn's iconic verses.

    5 U Can’t Touch This – MC Hammer

    Released in January 1990 to start the decade as we meant to go on, this Grammy Award winning party classic will bring the inner diva out of your shyest guests.

    Released in January 1990 to start the decade as we meant to go on, this Grammy Award winning party classic will bring the inner diva out of your shyest guests.

    6 Vogue – Madonna

    Strike a pose! Guaranteed to have your guests "vogueing" right from the top, this is an essential inclusion in the 90s quota of your evening!

    Strike a pose! Guaranteed to have your guests "vogueing" right from the top, this is an essential inclusion in the 90s quota of your evening!

    7 Wonderwall - Oasis

    Although we still don't know what a "wonderwall" is, this crowd-pleaser is the Manchester lads most epic offering to the end of every party since 1995.

    Although we still don't know what a "wonderwall" is, this crowd-pleaser is the Manchester lads most epic offering to the end of every party since 1995.

    8 Baby Got Back - Sir Mix-a-Lot

    OK, it's ridiculous, but if you want a cheeky edge to raise a few smiles on the dancefloor then this early twerking anthem (originally banned by MTV) has you covered.

    OK, it's ridiculous, but if you want a cheeky edge to raise a few smiles on the dancefloor then this early twerking anthem (originally banned by MTV) has you covered.

    9 Britney Spears - ...Baby One More Time

    Tie your pigtails, dust off your Britney accent and finesse those 'still believe's, its time to go back to school corridors and spin this classic...one more time.

    Tie your pigtails, dust off your Britney accent and finesse those 'still believe's, its time to go back to school corridors and spin this classic...one more time.

    10 Weezer - Buddy Holly

    It doesn't all need to be sugar sweet party pop for your wedding. Stay true to your childhood love of alternative rock with this classic from the Californian pop-punkers.

    It doesn't all need to be sugar sweet party pop for your wedding. Stay true to your childhood love of alternative rock with this classic from the Californian pop-punkers.

    11 Finally - CeCe Peniston

    Lyrically spot on and musically off the funk scale, this is a must-have. Syncopated keys, sassy vocals and bass grooves for days - something for everyone, right?!

    Lyrically spot on and musically off the funk scale, this is a must-have. Syncopated keys, sassy vocals and bass grooves for days - something for everyone, right?!

    1980s party songs

    1 Proud Mary – Tina Turner

    Big wheels keep on turning! That slow build, pulsating chorus and big arm dance moves have been taking over dancefloors since 1988.

    Big wheels keep on turning! That slow build, pulsating chorus and big arm dance moves have been taking over dancefloors since 1988.

    2 Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams

    An undeniable belter, this guitar-saturated masterclass in rock-based nostalgia will have your guests raising their arms, air-grabbing and, crucially, partying late into the night.

    An undeniable belter, this guitar-saturated masterclass in rock-based nostalgia will have your guests raising their arms, air-grabbing and, crucially, partying late into the night.

    3 Livin' On A Prayer – Bon Jovi

    Based on stories of real life friends of the King of Soft Rock himself, this 1986 chart-topper is irresistible for a sing/scream-a-long with all your guests.

    Based on stories of real life friends of the King of Soft Rock himself, this 1986 chart-topper is irresistible for a sing/scream-a-long with all your guests.

    4 I Wanna Dance With Somebody – Whitney Houston

    Feel good, hug a friend and strut your stuff to this slice of 1987 pop perfection. No sane person doesn't love letting their sassy side show to this chart classic!

    Feel good, hug a friend and strut your stuff to this slice of 1987 pop perfection. No sane person doesn't love letting their sassy side show to this chart classic!

    5 Don't Stop Believin' – Journey

    This enduring rock track has become THE contender for final song of the night. Get on a groomsman's shoulders and karaoke the life out of it with whatever you have left.

    This enduring rock track has become THE contender for final song of the night. Get on a groomsman's shoulders and karaoke the life out of it with whatever you have left.

    6 All Night Long – Lionel Ritchie

    Salsa with a grandma or shimmy with a niece, this party-loving 1983 soul tune will have them all grooving along from the first note to the last!

    Salsa with a grandma or shimmy with a niece, this party-loving 1983 soul tune will have them all grooving along from the first note to the last!

    7 Call Me Al – Paul Simon

    Another 80s favourite with a huge resurgence in recent years, this track was the first single from Simon's Grammy-winning album 'Graceland'.

    Another 80s favourite with a huge resurgence in recent years, this track was the first single from Simon's Grammy-winning album 'Graceland'.

    8 Ain't Nobody – Chaka Khan

    They don't come funkier than this 1983 head-bobbing, foot-stamping classic from Chaka. Warning: your guests will 'woah, woah, woaaah' too early for the chorus.

    They don't come funkier than this 1983 head-bobbing, foot-stamping classic from Chaka. Warning: your guests will 'woah, woah, woaaah' too early for the chorus.

    9 Sweet Child O' Mine – Guns N' Roses

    A truly iconic rock smash from 1987 that will have your guests all pretending they can play that Slash guitar riff. A great end of night sing-a-long if there ever was one!

    A truly iconic rock smash from 1987 that will have your guests all pretending they can play that Slash guitar riff. A great end of night sing-a-long if there ever was one!

    10 Footloose – Kenny Loggins

    A huge hit in 1984 after it soundtracked the film of the same name, this is the perfect moment for some nostalgia as your guests show off their quick feet and retro moves!

    A huge hit in 1984 after it soundtracked the film of the same name, this is the perfect moment for some nostalgia as your guests show off their quick feet and retro moves!

    11 I’m So Excited - The Pointer Sisters

    Catchy choruses and 80s synths abound in this energetic offering - the perfect invitation for young and old, to let their hair down and show their moves.

    Catchy choruses and 80s synths abound in this energetic offering - the perfect invitation for young and old, to let their hair down and show their moves.

    12 9-5 - Dolly Parton

    From the mother of all country pop, this thigh-slapping 1980 hit soundtracked a film of the same name but also countless line-dancing sessions at weddings ever since.

    From the mother of all country pop, this thigh-slapping 1980 hit soundtracked a film of the same name but also countless line-dancing sessions at weddings ever since.

    1970s party songs

    1 Don't Stop Me Now – Queen

    Release your inner Freddie and belt this one out in style. You can't deny people the chance to make a phone shape and scream "GIVE ME A CALL", they'd never forgive you.

    Release your inner Freddie and belt this one out in style. You can't deny people the chance to make a phone shape and scream "GIVE ME A CALL", they'd never forgive you.

    2 Dancing Queen – ABBA

    ABBA is cool again. And when the night is young but the music's hiiiiiigh, there's only one place to turn – this 1976 classic is a dose of irresistible ABBA gold!

    ABBA is cool again. And when the night is young but the music's hiiiiiigh, there's only one place to turn – this 1976 classic is a dose of irresistible ABBA gold!

    3 Blame It On The Boogie – Jackson 5

    There's no excuse not to get involved with this one! Everyone knows it, and even your grandma can manage the classic, simple dance moves.

    There's no excuse not to get involved with this one! Everyone knows it, and even your grandma can manage the classic, simple dance moves.

    4 We Are Family – Sister Sledge

    This soul-fuelled, disco hit from 1978 is perfect for a little dance-off with relatives old and new (sisters particularly relevant). Five minutes of funk-filled family fun.

    This soul-fuelled, disco hit from 1978 is perfect for a little dance-off with relatives old and new (sisters particularly relevant). Five minutes of funk-filled family fun.

    5 September – Earth, Wind & Fire

    An obligatory offering to gods of disco - regardless of the month your wedding is in. The perfect party-starter or see the Phats and Small remix to take it up a level.

    An obligatory offering to gods of disco - regardless of the month your wedding is in. The perfect party-starter or see the Phats and Small remix to take it up a level.

    6 Best Of My Love - The Emotions

    This Grammy-winning groove was written for The Emotions by Earth, Wind & Fire –and it's what every wedding party needs to let loose and shimmy their way through the night.

    This Grammy-winning groove was written for The Emotions by Earth, Wind & Fire –and it's what every wedding party needs to let loose and shimmy their way through the night.

    7 Hooked On A Feeling – Blue Swede

    Feel-good 70s pop rock at its absolute finest. Given a huge resurgence by Guardians of the Galaxy, its a perfect choice for the Star-Lord grooms among us.

    Feel-good 70s pop rock at its absolute finest. Given a huge resurgence by Guardians of the Galaxy, its a perfect choice for the Star-Lord grooms among us.

    8 Africa - Toto

    The band's only Billboard number 1, this is a timeless masterpiece that will have your guests air-drumming and screaming the chorus late into the night.

    The band's only Billboard number 1, this is a timeless masterpiece that will have your guests air-drumming and screaming the chorus late into the night.

    9 Night Fever - Bee Gees

    Get those falsetto, disco vibes in your veins and whip out your Travolta/Point Move/Disco Finger – whatever it's called, you know what we're after!

    Get those falsetto, disco vibes in your veins and whip out your Travolta/Point Move/Disco Finger – whatever it's called, you know what we're after!

    10 Go Your Own Way - Fleetwood Mac

    When it comes to filling dancefloors, epic choruses are in order and with Mac's first USA top 10 hit offering exactly that, you'd be wise to prioritise it in proceedings!

    When it comes to filling dancefloors, epic choruses are in order and with Mac's first USA top 10 hit offering exactly that, you'd be wise to prioritise it in proceedings!

    1960s party songs

    1 Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison

    Don't underestimate this feel-good, sing-a-long, hippie-ish winner from 1967 - those 'sha-la-la's aren't going to sing themselves! Get it on for your guests!

    Don't underestimate this feel-good, sing-a-long, hippie-ish winner from 1967 - those 'sha-la-la's aren't going to sing themselves! Get it on for your guests!

    2 I’m A Believer – The Monkees

    Originally by England footballs' very own Neil Diamond, this feel-good track dominated charts in 1967 and has accompanied fairytales like your wedding day ever since.

    Originally by England footballs' very own Neil Diamond, this feel-good track dominated charts in 1967 and has accompanied fairytales like your wedding day ever since.

    3 Twist And Shout – The Beatles

    A Beatles' classic from 1963 that demands dance moves but requires very little imagination to join in - perfect for enticing shyer guests into the action!

    A Beatles' classic from 1963 that demands dance moves but requires very little imagination to join in - perfect for enticing shyer guests into the action!

    4 Dancing In The Street – Martha & The Vandellas

    Written by Marvin Gaye and performed flawlessly by Martha & The Vandellas, this is a truly global anthem and a feature at all great parties.

    Written by Marvin Gaye and performed flawlessly by Martha & The Vandellas, this is a truly global anthem and a feature at all great parties.

    5 RESPECT – Aretha Franklin

    The heights of sass and soul, a wedding party isn't complete without the opportunity to strut your stuff to this anthem from 1967. Make sure you spell it right in the chorus...!

    The heights of sass and soul, a wedding party isn't complete without the opportunity to strut your stuff to this anthem from 1967. Make sure you spell it right in the chorus...!

    6 Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett

    This is a slow, blues groove that gives every guest of every age the chance to show off their moves, whether they're winding those hips or grinding on the floor!

    This is a slow, blues groove that gives every guest of every age the chance to show off their moves, whether they're winding those hips or grinding on the floor!

    7 Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations

    Reaching number 2 on its release and later featured in 'There's Something About Mary', this is a wedding party staple for every generation!

    Reaching number 2 on its release and later featured in 'There's Something About Mary', this is a wedding party staple for every generation!

    8 I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown

    Get this one in the set list early to fast-track the party mood - nothing is more infectious than that James Brown funk! It absolutely WILL make you feel good in no time!

    Get this one in the set list early to fast-track the party mood - nothing is more infectious than that James Brown funk! It absolutely WILL make you feel good in no time!

    9 These Boots Are Made for Walkin' - Nancy Sinatra

    Like you need any more encouragement, this fiery 1965 anthem is the perfect excuse to strut around in your high-heels and teach the haters a thing or two. *finger-click*.

    Like you need any more encouragement, this fiery 1965 anthem is the perfect excuse to strut around in your high-heels and teach the haters a thing or two. *finger-click*.

    10 You Can't Hurry Love - The Supremes

    Let Diana Ross help you shimmy and shake through your wedding party with this 1966 Motown favourite. The perfect choice for a couple with a long engagement!

    Let Diana Ross help you shimmy and shake through your wedding party with this 1966 Motown favourite. The perfect choice for a couple with a long engagement!

    11 Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond

    Resurrected by sports teams across the UK, this is a night-ending crowd favourite that will see you surrounded by guests screaming 'So good!' Do it and thank us later.

    Resurrected by sports teams across the UK, this is a night-ending crowd favourite that will see you surrounded by guests screaming 'So good!' Do it and thank us later.

    12 Saw Her Standing There - The Beatles

    An early Fab Four favourite, this 1963 love song taps into the mood of the day and ticks The Beatles quota without having to hear your dodgy uncle singing Hey Jude...again.

    An early Fab Four favourite, this 1963 love song taps into the mood of the day and ticks The Beatles quota without having to hear your dodgy uncle singing Hey Jude...again.

    1950s party songs

    1 Johnny B. Goode – Chuck Berry

    This semi-autobiographical rock'n'roll masterclass from Berry has been shakin' up dancefloors since 1958. Pack some hair gel and oil up those hips!

    This semi-autobiographical rock'n'roll masterclass from Berry has been shakin' up dancefloors since 1958. Pack some hair gel and oil up those hips!

    2 Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis

    Goodness gracious - this is a must for your party! It's raucous, it's raunchy – and it's a great chance for your keys player to show what he's made of!

    Goodness gracious - this is a must for your party! It's raucous, it's raunchy – and it's a great chance for your keys player to show what he's made of!

    3 All Shook Up – Elvis Presley

    The King of Rock 'n' Roll can rarely be beaten for getting your guests' hips shaking and feet moving. For two minutes of pure dance fever, look no further!

    The King of Rock 'n' Roll can rarely be beaten for getting your guests' hips shaking and feet moving. For two minutes of pure dance fever, look no further!

    4 Tutti Frutti – Little Richard

    A tune that captures the essence of 50s party-going in a hundred and twenty six seconds of pure joy. Perfect for a raucous crowd!

    A tune that captures the essence of 50s party-going in a hundred and twenty six seconds of pure joy. Perfect for a raucous crowd!

    5 Wake Up Little Susie – The Everly Brothers

    An enduring favourite from 1957 that has an infectious plodding tempo and a sing-a-long hook that will have your guests singing and spinning along in no time!

    An enduring favourite from 1957 that has an infectious plodding tempo and a sing-a-long hook that will have your guests singing and spinning along in no time!

    6 Reet Petite – Jackie Wilson

    The first chart hit for Wilson - its groove and chant-like chorus continue to resonate on countless dancefloors today. Get your mashed potato moves ready!

    The first chart hit for Wilson - its groove and chant-like chorus continue to resonate on countless dancefloors today. Get your mashed potato moves ready!

    7 Hound Dog – Elvis Presley

    More peak Elvis from 1956 that is guaranteed to have every generation doing their best to wobble their legs and snarl their lips just like the King used to do!

    More peak Elvis from 1956 that is guaranteed to have every generation doing their best to wobble their legs and snarl their lips just like the King used to do!

    8 Rockin' Robin - Bobby Day

    This is pure-as-it-comes blues that will have you twisting, shouting and probably throwing in a few chicken-style moves too - or should I say robin-style!?

    This is pure-as-it-comes blues that will have you twisting, shouting and probably throwing in a few chicken-style moves too - or should I say robin-style!?

    9 Whole Lot Of Shakin' Going On - Jerry Lee Lewis

    From the man that gave us Great Balls Of Fire, The Killer started with this piano bop that will get hips, feet and limbs moving in ways you may wish you'd never seen...

    From the man that gave us Great Balls Of Fire, The Killer started with this piano bop that will get hips, feet and limbs moving in ways you may wish you'd never seen...

    10 Tequila - The Champs

    An ironic karaoke favourite, this Latin-inspired classic will have your guests mingling and laughing - and likely forming a conga line that aims straight at the bar.

    An ironic karaoke favourite, this Latin-inspired classic will have your guests mingling and laughing - and likely forming a conga line that aims straight at the bar.

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