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Great party play list tracks please

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Hardtofindone · 07/09/2025 23:04

I'm reposting as I think I posted in an unhelpful section before.
I need help!

I need a great playlist for a party, need to start with civilized music that allows conversation. Will undoubtedly erupt into drunken lunacy after several hours.
Looking for old and new but generally well known stuff, (for late 40 year olds maybe early 50s if that makes a difference)
I'm aware my taste in music is somewhat more niche so it's not going to cut it overall
TIA

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SwedishEdith · 07/09/2025 23:15

Most recent party, 20 somethings to 60s - most in their 50s - the dancefloor hits included:
Billy Ocean - Red Light Spells Danger and Love Really Hurts Without You
Erasure - A Little Respect
Abba - Dancing Queen
Fireball - Pitbull
Beatles - I Saw Her Standing There
Amy Winehouse - Valerie
Deacon Blue - Dignity

Loads more but they're the ones I'm remembering atm.

You can obviously just download a party playlist but, as people get drunk, I think they love songs they can sing shout along to.

Justanotherdramalama · 07/09/2025 23:23

Usually I just put on a playlist from YouTube, then as the night goes on take requests or just play whatever I think suits the mood or everyone just takes a turn at playing what they like. I try to let things happen organically or then it just comes over as forced not natural.

Have a lovely party and I hope all goes well.

PermanentTemporary · 07/09/2025 23:31

Towards the end you’re going to want Mr Brightside.

Also Crazy in Love and Single Ladies.

Early on maybe Waterfalls by TLC?

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GameWheelsAlarm · 07/09/2025 23:32

The only requirement is "It's Raining Men" - good luck compiling your faves...

Great party play list tracks please
Great party play list tracks please
Great party play list tracks please
Great party play list tracks please
Great party play list tracks please
TheTecknician · 08/09/2025 09:16

September - Earth Wind and Fire
He Was Really Sayin' Something - Velvelettes
Machine Gun - Commodores
Stop! - Erasure
Gimme All Your Loving - ZZ Top
Spanish Hustle - Fatback Band
Don't Stop Moving - S Club 7
Gimme Some - Brendon
I Love The Nightlife - Alicia Bridges
Crazy Little Thing Called Love - Queen
Naked In The Rain - Blue Pearl
Be Bop A Lula - Gene Vincent
Glad All Over - Dave Clark Five
Knock On Wood - Amii Stewart
Funky Town - Lipps Inc.

LionWings · 08/09/2025 10:19

https://music.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLS28hBxb11nK3aMNlqpi0-_obIJT3ujtF

this is one we did for a 50th recently, it might give you some ideas. There’s quite a lot of 80s. More modern stuff (for dancing) in the last 3rd or so

TheTecknician · 14/09/2025 13:18

We Are Family - Sister Sledge

TheTecknician · 29/09/2025 11:41

Bongo Rock - Incredible Bongo Band
Low Rider - War
Black Is Black - La Belle Epoque
Interplay - Derek and Ray
Lady Marmalade - LaBelle
9 to 5 - Dolly Parton
My Boy Lollipop - Millie

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