Top 10 Best Dance Songs of All Time
There's nothing quite like a song that makes you forget your surroundings and move like no one's watching. Dance songs do that. They've always done that. From the swing era's toe-tapping jazz beats to the rise of disco balls and synth-pop in the '70s and '80s, all the way to the club bangers of today, music made for dancing has been around as long as people have been willing to let loose on a floor. Every generation has its go-to tracks, the ones that fill a room and get even the stiffest wallflower nodding to the rhythm.
This list is for the songs that truly bring it. The beats you can feel in your bones. The ones with grooves so tight they practically demand movement.
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Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
You can play this song over and over again. Well, as long as you weren't around in the 80s (and sometimes even then the awesomeness of this song cannot be contained from it being overplayed on the radio).
Plus, this song isn't a guilty pleasure. The beat is amazing, but it also has a mood that goes well with the meaning of the lyrics.
The best song ever in the world. Even the most serious guy can't help but groove to this masterpiece!
The best dance song ever. Everyone knows it!
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Stereo Love - Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina
AWESOME song with the mystic notes in the background. The songs by Akcent and Edward Maya should also be included, though.
The music makes me happy, but the lyrics create sorrow in me. A masterpiece.
I simply love the beats of this song. Edward has done a great job! Deserves to be on the top spot.
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Blue Monday - New Order
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Vogue - Madonna
Madonna's Vogue played non-stop on MTV, at the clubs, and on the radio. It was impossible to miss it then, and it's the same now.
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Hung Up - Madonna
I can't believe I don't see any Madonna on a list of the best dance music. With 42 #1 hits on the US Dance Charts, she is the queen of the dance floor.
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September - Earth, Wind & Fire
Many young people from this era will still list this song as "My Jam".
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Stayin' Alive - Bee Gees
Since the release of this album and the movie, this song is probably the most recognized song of the disco era.
I love this song. Whenever I listen to it, I always think of a group of people performing surgery.
The best dance song ever.
All of Saturday Night Fever should be listed in the top 10.
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Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough - Michael Jackson
Long before his bigger-selling albums (Thriller and Bad), MJ wrote and released this gem off his 1979 record "Off the Wall". Disco was dying, and Michael threw it a lifeline.
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The Twist - Chubby Checker
Caused a stir and a dance craze. The nation's youth twisted the night away.
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Believe - Cher
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Flash Light - Parliament
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Thank You (Falettinme Be Mice Elf Agin) - Sly & the Family Stone
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I Feel Love - Donna Summer
One of the best ever made. Still makes me move.
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Hips Don't Lie - Shakira
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Maniac - Michael Sembello
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Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now) - C+C Music Factory
It was impossible to sit still when this cut came on at the club.
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What Is Love - Haddaway
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We Found Love - Rihanna
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Dancing Queen - ABBA
I love it! I always dance and sing!
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Don't You Want Me - The Human League
Love the music and the message. Another great dance tune.
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Party in the U.S.A. - Miley Cyrus
Awesome song and awesome singer!
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Whip It - Devo
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Omen - The Prodigy
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We No Speak Americano - Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP
This is such a catchy song! I am definitely using it in my cheer mix. Thanks so much! I really appreciate it!
That one keeps me dancing for a night - and I am 45!
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Bailamos - Enrique Iglesias
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Gangnam Style - Psy
Gangnam Style rules! This is the best song in the universe, and it has the best dance in the universe!
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Moves Like Jagger - Maroon 5
