Great music and dancing are a must-have for any good New Year’s Eve party. Fortunately, there are many great songs out there that would get your party hopping. Think upbeat and fun, with a theme of new beginnings.
Save the Auld Lang Syne sing-along for the end of the night and add these songs to your track list for the real party:
What Are You Doing New Year’s Eve?
There are many great versions of this song, including a great one by Lou Rawls. Download it from iTunes or check out this great collection of New Year’s songs (it’s the first track).
Celebration – Kool & the Gang
Need to get the crowd moving? This is a classic dance floor favorite!
Don’t Stop Believing – Journey
With all the renewed fervor around this song (thanks to the Fox show Glee), everyone knows the words! Host an impromptu sing-a-long with this classic rock song.
1999 – Prince
Yes, it’s outdated now. But 2009-2010 New Year’s marks the tenth anniversary of this song’s heyday. Celebrate 10-years after Y2K with Prince.
It’s the End of the World as We Know It – REM
This is fun to play just to see how many friends know the words. With this song and Billy Joel’s “We Didn’t Start the Fire,” your champagne-influenced friends will have a blast.
The Nutcracker Suite – Brian Setzer Orchestra
If background music is more to your liking, this fun and jazzy medley of Nutcracker favorites is perfect party music.
Just Dance – Lady Gaga
I’m personally not a Gaga fan, but this song has topped the dance charts all year. Stay current and relevant with a few 2009 hits like this one.
Cha Cha Slide – Mr. C
Another big hit this year, it might be fun to lead a cha-cha slide tutorial in your living room. Get even the wallflowers involved with this one.
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
His recent death and the resurgence of his music make this song a necessity at any New Year’s party. Plus, it’s the number one requested MJ song of all time.
Let’s Get It Started – Black Eyed Peas
Get your guests ready for 2010 to get started with this song.
Some Other Ideas:
• “Sexyback” – Justin Timberlake
• “Love Shack” – B52’s
• “Livin’ on a Prayer” – Bon Jovi
• “Baby Got Back” – Sir Mix-a-lot
• “Play that Funky Music” – Wild Cherry
• “Last Dance” – Donna Summer
• “I Will Survive” – Gloria Gaynor
• “Bust a Move” – Young MC
• “Shout” – Isley Brothers
• “Let’s Go Crazy” – Prince
