70. The Bangles - "Walk Like An Egyptian" (1986)
Courtesy Columbia
Unfortunately for the Bangles, one of their least favorite of their recordings is likely to be one of their most memorable. The ultra-catchy novelty of "Walk Like An Egyptian" landed at #1 on the pop singles chart for four weeks. It has just enough novelty and a call for physical involvement that it makes a great enduring party song.
69. De La Soul - "Me, Myself and I" (1989)
Courtesy Tommy Boy
This unlikely combination of hip hop, jazzy, and a trippy attitude remains a party classic over 20 years later. De La Soul's debut album 3 Feet High and Rising, which includes "Me, Myself and I," is seen today as a pop and hip hop landmark.
68. Earth, Wind & Fire - "Boogie Wonderland" with the Emotions (1979)
Courtesy Columbia
The sound is celebratory, but there is a dark undercurrent to the lyrics here. This disco classic is a great example of the funkier edge of the genre. "Boogie Wonderland" will keep the floor moving at any party utilizing retro disco sounds.
67. Destiny's Child - "Jumpin' Jumpin" (2000)
Courtesy Columbia
Destiny's Child invite you to party with them at a club. Can you resist? This song urgently depicting the party atmosphere went to #3 on the pop singles chart.
66. David Guetta - "Sexy Chick" featuring Akon (2009)
Courtesy Astralwerks
Originally recorded as "Sexy B**ch," this song became an instant party classic. Toss together admiration of the female anatomy with a driving, club ready beat, and you have instant party fun. In one of the two versions the song went to #1 in at least 10 countries around the world.
65. Rihanna - "Don't Stop the Music" (2007)
Courtesy Island Def Jam
The sound may be steeped in retro disco, but Rihanna created a stomping party jam with this hit. Vocal patterns lifted from Michael Jackson's "Wanna Be Startin' Somethin'" are swirled in to further heat up the mix. This instant classic is sure to generate a peak dance moment at any party.
64. House Of Pain - "Jump Around" (1992)
Courtesy XL Recordings
In case you ever wondered about the source of that squeal that so effectively ups the intensity of "Jump Around," it is a saxophone sample from "Shoot Your Shot" by Jr. Walker and the All Stars. House Of Pain's hip hop classic is a favorite for generating energy and encouraging everyone to, well, "jump around."
63. Jay-Z - "Can I Get A..." featuring Amil of Major Coinz and Ja (1998)
Courtesy Roc-a-Fella
The chorus originally was, "Can I get a f**k you," but then was changed to "Can I get a...what what" for mainstream radio. This song helped make Ja Rule a star. You will likely find yourself singing along to the infectious chorus.
62. Garth Brooks - "Friends In Low Places" (1990)
Courtesy Capitol
The song may not be socially acceptable in some quarters due to its support of drinking one's troubles away, but it is very difficult to avoid singing along and having visions of joyful camaraderie. This was Garth Brooks' third #1 country hit and the first from his 17 times platinum album No Fences. It also went to the pop top 40 in the UK.
61. Marcia Griffiths - "Electric Boogie" (1989)
Courtesy Island Records
This bit of island style electro-pop inspired the popular "electric slide" line dance. You can still see it being enjoyed at wedding receptions everywhere. The dance isntructions themselves have been subject to copyright conflict, but that doesn't stop fans from enjoying the electric slide.
