Want an epic party? These 40 retro songs are everything you're looking for and more for an unforgettable wedding.

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Evelyn Carpenter

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Can't imagine your wedding without a dance party? If so, then you'll have to wait for the pandemic to subside and the health restrictions to ease. In the meantime, you can start putting together the playlist of songs you want to play at what will be the highlight of your celebration. Check out this selection of 40 tracks you can take if you love retro music. There's something for everyone.Tastes!

Disco songs

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The disco music catalogs made a whole generation dance, so this genre should be among the ones you choose. Otherwise, they are ideal songs to follow choreographies and complement with a matching cotillion. Surely you know them all.

  • 1. That's the way (I like it) - KC And The Sunshine Band (1975)
  • 2. Disco inferno - The Trammps (1976)
  • 3. Stayin alive - Bee Gees (1977)
  • 4. I feel love - Donna Summer (1977)
  • 5. I will survive - Gloria Gaynor (1978)
  • 6. Le freak - Chic (1978)
  • 7. Y.M.C.A. - Village People (1978)
  • 8. Boogie Wonderland - Earth, Wind & Fire (1979)
  • 9. Funky town - Lipps Inc. (1979)
  • Born to be alive - Patrick Hernández (1979)

Anglo classics of the 80s

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From Michael Jackson to The B-52's. The 80's saw a wide variety of artists shine, who also left great hits to dance to. Bet on these 80's classics, your guests will be happy to be transported back in time through music.

  • 11. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson (1982)
  • 12. Girl just wanna have fun - Cyndi Lauper (1983)
  • 13. What a feeling - Irene Cara (Flashdance, 1983)
  • 14. All night long (all night) - Lionel Richie (1983)
  • 15. Like a virgin - Madonna (1984)
  • 16. Wake me up before you go-go - Wham! (1984)
  • 17. Relax - Frankie Goes To Hollywood (1984)
  • 18. (I've had) The time of my life - Jennifer Warnes, Bill Medley (1987)
  • 19. Never gonna give you up - Rick Astley (1987)
  • 20. Love shack - The B-52's (1989)

Anglo nineties hits

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And if you like Eurodance and 90s pop, there are several iconic songs that you can't miss in your repertoire. Maybe you don't associate retro music with the 90s as such. However, more than twenty years have passed and therefore they fall into the category of classics.

  • 21. Groove is in the heart - Deee-Lite (1990)
  • 22. It's my life - Dr Alban (1992)
  • 23. Rhythm is a dancer - Snap! (1992)
  • 24. What is love - Haddaway (1993)
  • 25. The rythm of the night - Corona (1993)
  • 26. No limit - 2 Unlimited (1993)
  • 27. Sweet dreams - La Bouche (1994)
  • 28. Wannabe - Spice Girls (1996)
  • 29. Everybody - Backstreet Boys (1997)
  • Believe - Cher (1998)

Spanish Hits

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Finally, if you prefer music in Spanish, you will also find many songs destined to break the dance floor. Tracks of different styles and for all tastes, which will undoubtedly mess up even the most composed guest. Check it out!

  • 31. La chula - Miguel Bosé (1978)
  • 32. Make-up - Mecano (1982)
  • 33. The voice of the 80's - The Prisoners (1984)
  • 34. You Need Vitamins - Soda Stereo (1984)
  • 35. Honeymoon in the hand - Virus (1985)
  • 36. My Girlfriend Fell Into A Cesspool - Los Fabulosos Cadillacs (1987)
  • 37. La gallera - Juan Luis Guerra (1989)
  • 38. Lambada - Kaoma (1989)
  • 39. Tell me you love me - Ricky Martin (1991)
  • 40. Provócame - Chayanne (1992)

If retro music fascinates you, then don't hesitate to musicalize your party, or part of it, with songs in that direction, from 70's disco tracks, to show off your best steps, to songs in your language that will bring back more than one memory for your family and friends.

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Evelyn Carpenter is the author of the best-selling book, All you need for your marriage. A Marriage guide. She has been married for over 25 years and has helped countless couples build successful marriages. Evelyn is a sought after speaker and relationship expert, and has been featured in various media outlets including Fox News, Huffington Post, and more.