Top 10 Prom Songs 2011

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Bill Lamb
Bill Lamb
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Updated on 03/15/19

Prom is remembered by many as one of the most significant events of high school. The music played at prom may stick with you for a lifetime. This is a list of 10 of the hottest songs that helped make those memories back in 2011.

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Jennifer Lopez - "On the Floor" featuring Pitbull

Jennifer Lopez returned with one of the hottest dance hits of the moment. This song is sure to fill the floor as everyone puts it "on the floor."

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Allstar Weekend - "Not Your Birthday"

The band Allstar Weekend have one of the key songs from the soundtrack of the then-new movie Prom. The band encourages everyone to hit the floor and party like it's "not your birthday."

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Bryan Adams - "Heaven"

Every prom needs a few great romantic classics. Few are more romantic than Bryan Adams' #1 80s smash hit "Heaven." It might sound a bit cheesy, but staring into your date's eyes and slow dancing you just might feel like you're in "Heaven."

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We the Kings - "We'll Be a Dream" featuring Demi Lovato

This song had prom written all over it from the moment it was released. This is a great song for a singalong with great friends as well.

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Kesha - "Blow"

In 2011 a song by Kesha meant good times and party music. Her latest hit is no different. Let "Blow" bring everyone to the dance floor.

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Paramore - "The Only Exception"

This is one of the best slow dance songs released in 2011. That gentle sway combined with Hayley Williams' beautiful vocals had everyone staring happily into each other's eyes and gliding across the dance floor.

07
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Edward Maya - "Stereo Love" featuring Vika Jigulina

Many added a touch of the exotic to the evening with this worldwide smash dance hit. There is a truly international feel to the instrumentation, but at heart "Stereo Love" is a straightforward club dance song.

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Justin Bieber - "Never Say Never" featuring Jaden Smith

Opinions are likely to be split on Justin Bieber. However, "Never Say Never" with its uplifting message was a great mood lifter for this special night.

09
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Peter Gabriel - "In Your Eyes"

Dig deep into the classics again for one of the most romantic pop hits of all time. This one was a perfect midtempo dance beat.

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Miley Cyrus - "When I Look At You"

This is another song that went on to the prom playlist almost instantly upon release. Miley Cyrus sang the praises of a special person who turns all of the negative in life around.