And actually, it's right about time for a La Roux revival, no? It still works well as a charming party song encouraging everyone to join in on the simple dance. And is the perfect excuse to arch your back, turn up your nose haughtily and whimper about feeling misunderstood. The song was written and produced by Dr. Luke, with additional songwriting provided by Jessie J and Claude Kelly. John Lennon, suffering from a cold, famously lost his voice after recording it, but his raw, shouty tone makes it the classic it is. The Party Theatrical release poster. The mix of expert storytelling and Johnny Marr’s jumped-up riff means that by the first whelp you can fully embody both the most fragile and egotistic person in the room. Now when we hear it, we just want to be back in the last century when everything seemed to be all okay. Then that first verse – ‘and it feels like…’ – wait for it – ‘…home.’ Add in a dollop of worldwide scandal, objections from the Vatican and the sickest gospel coda ever to feature in a pop song, and you have one of the greatest party songs ever recorded. Thanks for subscribing! 10 on the Billboard Hot 100, making Miami Sound Machine and their lead vocalist, Gloria Estefan, pop stars. Used in the opening credits sequence of the movie "Saturday Night Fever," "Stayin' Alive" has forever been identified as a theme song for disco. The appeal of "Stayin' Alive" seems to fluctuate somewhat with the fortunes of disco and dance music with pop audiences. It is also likely to raise a smile and a laugh at any party. 1 on the pop singles chart and clearly displays romantic angst. Amy Smith, Back in the days when sampling wasn't such a legal quagmire, having a colour TV was something to boast about and rappers had names like Hank, New Jersey’s Sugarhill Gang were the first group to show that a rap track could also be mega-hit. Originally popular as a college radio and alternative club hit in the early 1980s, the Violent Femmes' "Blister in the Sun" spread to a larger audience when included on the soundtrack to the 1997 movie "Grosse Pointe Blank." Somehow, it still manages to have that same impact 40 years on. Puerto Rican artist Daddy Yankee climbed into the top 25 on the Billboard Hot 100 with this hit. Sometimes the best dancing is done defiantly, with tears forming in the corners of your eyes, and 'Dancing On My Own' gets that like few other pop songs in history. Word. VH1 ranked "Come on Eileen" as the No. Ultimately Ke$ha says the song is just about having a great time, and millions of fans agreed with her, sending the song to the top of the pop singles chart and turning Ke$ha into a party music star. Canadian rock band The Tea Party. For more than a year this was one of the most popular special event songs in the United States. Def Leppard admits that "Pour Some Sugar On Me" is a song about sex with enough veiling to make it safe for pop radio. ‘All Night Long (All Night)’ also made our list of the best ’80s songs. 2 with the initial release of the song only to return to No. Home page of The Tea Party, a rock group from Toronto. "Dancing Queen" debuted on Swedish television at an event honoring Sweden's King Carl XVI Gustaf and Queen Silvia the day before their wedding. And yeah, it’s way more party-friendly than most Nirvana material. The Wild Party is a musical with a book by Michael John LaChiusa and George C. Wolfe and music and lyrics by LaChiusa. Why? Put… it on your playlist. James Manning, TS Eliot wrote that April is the cruellest month. Nitpick re: the ‘American Girl’ similarities all you want, but the combination of Julian’s disaffected yowl, Albert and Nick’s chirpy chords, Nikolai’s humble throb and Fab’s unflappable bounce still carries a rare boot-scootin’ charge. What he came up with is a funk, pop, and new wave blend that remains a top party hit. "Celebration" is your all-purpose song. ‘No Diggity’ also made our list of the best R&B songs. This Elvis Presley classic details a party in the jailhouse cellblock. It should have a blue plaque on it. Part of its potency is that it harks back to the days when disco was taking over the world, and dancers found new acceptance and openness on the floor: ‘I'm coming out – I want the world to know, got to let it show,’ goes the chorus. "Hips Don't Lie" is a reworking of Wyclef Jean's 2004 song "Dance Like This." ‘Get Lucky’ finds the French duo switching its modus operandi from referencing classic disco music to actually creating it: the single features (and was co-written by) Chic star and producer Nile Rodgers (yep, him again), as well as hip hop mastermind Pharrell Williams – who, you may be interested to know, heard about the project from Daft Punk at a Madonna party. 'I'm giving it my all, but I'm not the girl you're taking home,' Robyn sings on the headrush of a chorus, conjuring up memories of unrequited teenage crushes and, well, being ghosted by that Tinder date you actually kind of liked. The Music Man DJ Service - For all your mobile d.j. 141820924 (Click the button next to the code to copy it) Song information: Code: 141820924 - Copy it! By using LiveAbout, you accept our, James Kriegsmann/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images, Larry Hulst/Michael Ochs Archives/Getty Images, Lynn Goldsmith/Corbis/VCG via Getty Images, Black Eyed Peas: 'Let's Get It Started' (2004), Dexy's Midnight Runners: 'Come on Eileen' (1983), Earth, Wind & Fire With the Emotions: 'Boogie Wonderland' (1979), Usher: 'DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love' (2010), Miley Cyrus: 'Party in the U.S.A.' (2009), Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band: 'Old Time Rock and Roll' (1983), Bay City Rollers: 'Saturday Night' (1975), Jay Sean Featuring Lil Wayne: 'Down' (2009), Cyndi Lauper: 'Girls Just Want to Have Fun' (1983), Lionel Richie: 'All Night Long (All Night)' (1983), John Travolta: 'Greased Lightnin'' (1978), Wild Cherry: 'Play That Funky Music' (1976), Lady Gaga Featuring Beyonce: 'Telephone' (2010), Doobie Brothers: 'Long Train Runnin'' (1973), Digital Underground: 'The Humpty Dance' (1990), Reel 2 Real Featuring the Mad Stuntman: 'I Like to Move It' (1994), Danny and the Juniors: 'At the Hop' (1957), The Bangles: 'Walk Like an Egyptian' (1986), Destiny's Child: 'Jumpin' Jumpin'' (2000), David Guetta Featuring Akon: 'Sexy Chick' (2009), Jay-Z Featuring Amil of Major Coinz and Ja: 'Can I Get A...' (1998), Garth Brooks: "Friends in Low Places' (1990), Marcia Griffiths: 'Electric Boogie' (remix, 1989), Shop Boyz: 'Party Like a Rockstar' (2007), Dead or Alive: 'You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)' (1985), Jennifer Lopez Featuring Pitbull: 'On the Floor' (2011), KC and the Sunshine Band: 'Get Down Tonight' (1975), C&C Music Factory: 'Gonna Make You Sweat (Everybody Dance Now)' (1990), Violent Femmes: 'Blister in the Sun' (1983), Alicia Bridges: 'I Love the Nightlife (Disco Round)' (1978), Big and Rich: 'Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)' (2004), Nelly Featuring City Spud: 'Ride Wit Me' (2001), Brooks and Dunn: 'Boot Scootin' Boogie' (1992), Sly and the Family Stone: 'Dance to the Music' (1968), Tommy James and the Shondells: 'Mony Mony' (1968), Deee-Lite: 'Groove Is in the Heart' (1990), Lady Gaga Featuring Colby O'Donis: 'Just Dance' (2008), Quad City DJs: 'C'mon Ride It (the Train)' (1996), Timbaland Featuring Keri Hilson: 'The Way I Are' (2007), Usher Featuring Lil Jon and Ludacris: 'Yeah' (2004), Beastie Boys: '(You Gotta) Fight for Your Right (to Party' (1987), Def Leppard: 'Pour Some Sugar on Me' (1988), Shakira Featuring Wyclef Jean: 'Hips Don't Lie' (2006), Black Eyed Peas: 'I Gotta Feeling' (2009), AC/DC: 'You Shook Me All Night Long' (1980), M.L.S, Library Science, Indiana University. Mary J. Blige heard the song and added lyrics and a melody line. "I Gotta Feeling" spent 14 weeks at No. Morrissey’s fey, lyrical whining reaches its peak here. NPR Music hosted an online listening party for the dreamlike collaboration, featuring a live conversation hosted by WBGO's Nate Chinen with musicians James Brandon Lewis and Val Jeanty. entertainment needs. Usher has created the perfect song for you in "DJ Got Us Fallin' in Love." One tip: move aside all furniture because people will need to stride powerfully in all directions. The ultra-catchy "Walk Like an Egyptian" landed at No. Sex and dancing your butt off… NOW THAT’S OUR KIND OF PARTY. But, more than that, it provides the energy that drives this funk masterpiece, backed with taut guitar picks, undulating bass and a fantastically minimalist yet totally titillating drum break. Joshua Rothkopf, You don’t have to be a ‘90s bitch to adore Icona Pop’s empowering dancefloor filler. Back in 1982, Prince foretold that when the century turned, DJs around the world would desperately need songs about the occasion. 4.3 out of 5. 1, and the song reaches a clear peak as Andre 3000 encourages the ladies to "shake it like a Polaroid picture.". There’s hints of Otis Redding-style soul in that vocal, plus a huge all-consuming rave build and a massive drop into D&B beats. And it still does. Steve Smith, Only the English could turn class struggle into one of the greatest moments in modern pop history. A single snare hit kicks it all in before a constant barrage of incessant funk guitars and deliciously sexy falsetto vocals take you on a groovy trip around the bedroom. The frenetic concoction was a top 15 pop hit. It really is Britney at her best. It’s the language of funk. 2 on the pop singles chart while referencing a wide range of mainstream rock figures. Put… it on your playlist. Party Music Roblox ID. Store . Don’t believe us? As the song says, there are women with big butts, and there are men who appreciate them. This was Garth Brooks' third No. Jonny Ensall, Composed by Minnesota’s Steven Greenberg for his jokily named studio band, Lipps Inc, ‘Funkytown’ expresses a simple, repetitive yearning for the pulse of a bigger city, goosed by a killer ten-note synth riff. "Yeah!" The accompanying music video is as celebrated as the song. It has been named one of the top jukebox songs of all time. Tim Lowery, This hugely anticipated (not to say hyped) comeback single from Daft Punk became the summer anthem of 2013. 1 pop hit when first released and has not left the public consciousness since. The only thing better than watching the video to this 1984 anthem – yes, starring a very dewy Courteney Cox – is dancing to the song yourself, as you belt out the lyrics with all the passion you can muster: ‘I ain’t nothin’ but tired / Man, I’m just tired and bored with myself!’. "Get the Party Started" emerged out of producer and singer-songwriter Linda Perry's experiments while learning to program a drum machine. The threesome (with a little help from ringers Q-Tip, Maceo Parker and Bootsy Collins) come up with ‘Groove Is in the Heart’, a sweetly innocent percolator of a tune that, against all odds, becomes the worldwide club smash of 1990. The story in "It's My Party" of the protagonist's "Johnny" showing up with a rival, "Judy," so captivated pop audiences that a revenge sequel titled "Judy's Turn to Cry" was a smash hit as well. Can you resist? The song was originally titled "F**k Off" in response to the band's members Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards being shut out of disco club Studio 54. This synth-pop gem is chiseled like a diamond, with a perfect keyboard riff and a melody that moves in and out of major keys just as singer Morten Harket’s voice turns from desperate to hopeful and back again. Regardless of the origin, it was a top 5 pop hit and is looked at fondly by a wide range of music fans. Listen to our cover of Joy Division's "Isolation" here. Haters still gonna hate, but the release of this track from her ‘1989’ album was the moment being a Swiftie became cool. People literally freeze, wait for a beat and go bananas. Amy Plitt, Pop-idol pin-ups they may have been, but the members of Norwegian trio a-Ha also made great, genuinely inventive music in their mid-’80s heyday. In truth, party-friendly hip hop of this quality might never be heard again. Only play this if you are 100 percent down with air guitar. Gaining its greatest success through its inclusion on the "Saturday Night Fever" soundtrack, "Disco Inferno" takes its cue also from the hit movie "The Towering Inferno." "Conga" brought Cuban rhythm structures to the U.S. pop charts in a celebration of dance and life. "Jessie's Girl" helped turn soap opera actor Rick Springfield into a pop star. We see you’re using an ad-blocker. Don’t we all, mate. Sophie Harris, Led by a dumpy, balding guy screaming about surrealist cinema, on paper this isn't the most promising floorfiller. "Funkytown" was one of the last major hits of the peak years of disco. Ellie Walker-Arnott, ODB’s spluttery, half-shouted delivery and questionable lyrics in this late-’90s track don’t exactly scream ‘PARTY’ on first listen. If you want to know what will happen when you party with R. Kelly, he lays it all out here. You have no choice but to "just dance.". When Dr Dre is instructed by Teddy Riley to 'drop the verse' over the Bill Withers’ sample, it’s absolutely iconic. However, this line dance quickly spread well beyond the boundaries of advertising. Deee-Lite had only one major pop hit, but "Groove Is in the Heart is a monster. “If you didn’t come to party, don’t bother knockin’ on my door,” the … What happens when you combine folk, techno, and bluegrass music? The joyful, cluttered piano intro, the mash-up of jungle, house, ragga and rave – even if you weren’t born until years afterwards and even if you don’t know what the hell jungle is, it simply doesn’t matter a jot. Today "Cotton Eye Joe" remains popular as a line dance and special event pick. In 1990, the Disney Channel formed a pop band composed of then-current cast members of the 1989-1994 Mickey Mouse Club (also known as MMC). Tristan Parker, Classic songs imploring you to ‘do the robot’ are everywhere – from ‘Mr Roboto’ to ‘Robot Rock’. Listen to our cover of Joy Division's "Isolation" here. The song singlehandedly brought conga lines back to prominence at party celebrations of all kinds. Jags of electric guitar followed by a huge, cavernous drum thwack. ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’ also made our list of the best ’80s songs. This song should be listed, like an old building. ‘Gotta make a move to a town that’s right for me,’ sings Cynthia Johnson in a robotic, vocoderized voice (a precursor to the Auto-Tune sound) before busting out an unmodified, soulful wail, pleading for a trip to the party destination of her dreams. When Paul Thomas Anderson needed a backdrop for Dirk Diggler’s glory days in ‘Boogie Nights’, this is what he chose. Keisza nailed it and sounded like she had a ball in the process. FOREVER!' The song hit the top of the charts in the US after being featured in Robert Altman’s fashion send-up, ‘Prêt-à-Porter’. Tin whistles, mate, that’s what. It is now a staple for weddings, major league baseball games, and any special event party in between. It is based on the 1928 Joseph Moncure March narrative poem of the same name.The Broadway production coincidentally opened during the same theatrical season (1999–2000) as an off-Broadway musical with the same title and source material. It has just enough novelty and a call for physical involvement that it makes an enduring party song. Sex and dancing your butt off… NOW THAT’S OUR KIND OF PARTY. A waft of angelic choral singing. Bowie opens the tune with spoken word before hitting his unmistakable highs: ‘Terrifies me/Makes me party/Puts my trust in God and man!’ Colin St John. The only unfortunate thing about this 1998 banger is that, to really appreciate it and get in the spirit of the video, you'll need to do a quick party change into some hi-vis gear first. Few pop hits are so successful at moving listeners to get up and dance along. Other useful tools include a slinky Neptunes beat, a murmured introduction by Pharrell, and a chorus that insists that you just get it, y’know? "Ice Ice Baby," the "Under Pressure"–sampling No. After two years of near-constant touring in support of their self-titled debut album, the Nude Party headed back to their communal farmhouse in the Catskills to work on another full-length with Black Lips' Oakley Munson.The resulting follow-up, Midnight Manor, finds the six-piece still cranking out riff-fueled, freewheeling rock jams about booze and women (and the music industry). Bruce Tantum, Pop music may not be the obvious place to call out phoney beliefs, but in the hands of Stevie Wonder and his crunchy funk jam, it just works. It sounds like a Lee ‘Scratch’ Perry chat up line, but it’s not - it’s George Michael announcing the beginning of the theme tune to 80s hedonism, which swiftly continues with ‘Jitterbug into my brain goes a' bang bang bang ‘til my feet do the same.’ What the hell was happening during that decade? Think about that. The track acts as a bridge between ’70s disco and ’80s house, all the while being both ridiculously catchy and danceable enough to make you think doing the robot is a good idea. 3 on the pop singles chart, but Billy Idol's 1987 live version went all the way to No. KC and the Sunshine Band introduced a horn-spiked variety of disco to the pop charts with "Get Down Tonight," a No. when the party's over Lyrics: Don't you know I'm no good for you? "Boot Scootin' Boogie" was originally recorded by the band Asleep at the Wheel, but it is the Brooks and Dunn version that helped kick off a line dance frenzy that has continued to this day. It's PURE PARTY ENERGY!! The song stayed at No. It would be more impressive if boys got out a tin whistle and played this solo at a house party instead of a guitar and strumming fucking 'Wonderwall'. Eddy Frankel, Is this the only song about masturbation on our list? Simple chords, pounding drums and a great, lovelorn melody all combine to make one awesome, pogo-inducing wank anthem. A lot of fucks were not being given, that’s what – people just wanted to have fun. Tour. In another crossover of genres, it features Red Hot Chili Peppers' Flea on bass. It went to No. James Manning, ‘Some of those that work forces, are the same that burn crosses.’ Whoa – is it really the case that a protest song about clandestine racism is one of the 100 best ever party songs? The dance instructions themselves have been subject to a copyright conflict, but that doesn't stop fans from enjoying the "Electric Boogie.". Ad revenue is Time Out’s main source of income. Like it? Just make sure you don't play the altogether less rousing Calum Scott cover version by mistake. But believe us, it isn’t. This 1967 R&B jam set the airwaves on fire, inspiring the world to kick their heels and snap their fingers like never before. And the fact that the intro dares you, hard, to crank up the volume before the fuzzy onslaught begins doesn’t exactly hurt, either. That also means it is a very durable dance and party hit. 2 on the pop singles chart and sold more than 4 million copies. It’s your party and you can cry if you want to – and there’s no better catalyst for a few cathartic tears than James Murphy’s eight-minute, one-chord ode to life and loss. Don’t let the fact that it's been covered by a thousand morons with acoustic guitars put you off – this is guaranteed sing-along perfection. Go on, let it funk you up. Bubble Parties for kids. Sophie Harris, Howard and Guy Lawrence from Disclosure originally reckoned that their 2012 single ‘Latch’ was too odd to find mainstream success. "Wipe Out" has been featured in more than 20 movies and TV series. 2 on the pop charts in the United Kingdom in 1981. Besides becoming a dancefloor phenomenon, the song also inspired Durex to produce its own line of ‘Get Lucky’ condoms. This song helped make Ja Rule a star. Eddy Frankel. What exactly happened on that magical twenty-first night of September is still a mystery, and the rest of the lyrics (that ‘baa-dee-ya!’ vocal hook for one) don’t really clear things up. Originally, the Beastie Boys intended "Fight for Your Right" as a joke poking fun at mindless rock songs of the time. “1999” by Prince. This song does, indeed make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day, and in today’s world acts as a siren heralding the arrival of everyone on the dance floor. But like Mondrian, this Kingston hit maker achieves something alchemical with his brand of pop-reggae minimalism, so much so that obeying his dancefloor exhortations seems downright compulsory. Lyrically, "Telephone" is about being harassed by phone calls while trying to enjoy being at a club, but Lady Gaga says in a broader sense it is about feeling suffocated by requests to work harder and harder. "Rompe" brought reggaeton to the mainstream party soundtrack. This was a golden moment of party bubblegum. The big No. Tour. For parties or dances built around a '50s theme or "Grease" itself, this is sure to be a highlight of the night. 1 on the U.S. pop singles chart. Dammit, it’s pure genius. De La Soul's debut album, "3 Feet High and Rising" is seen today as a pop and hip-hop landmark. Probably just the one – Keisza, in case that wasn’t obvious. Bey is guaranteed to get people on the dancefloor. This disco classic is a great example of the funkier edge of the genre. Imagine going to a party with Lionel Richie and touching him on the shoulder and asking, 'Hey Lionel, I just wondered how long are we gonna be here?' This song does, indeed make the sun shine brighter than Doris Day, and in today’s world acts as a siren heralding the arrival of everyone on the dance floor. "Let's Dance" is David Bowie's only song to hit No. 1 country hit and the first from his 17-times platinum album "No Fences." NonsenseA great party tune relies on the three ‘R’s: repetition, repetition and repetition. Just try not dancing to this song when it comes on. A birthday? Throw in a strong rap from Freedom Williams and this was an instant club and party perennial. Bill Lamb is a music and arts writer with two decades of experience covering the world of entertainment and culture. 1 for five weeks. Her invitation may be just what is needed to get everyone on the dance floor. "Down" is the song that introduced Jay Sean to American pop audiences. Blessed with a sleazy synth beat that’s bouncier than a rubber band and funkier than the codpiece singer Larry Blackmon is wearing in the video (no, really), this ’80s nugget still has the power to please crowds. Bio. Some Party is a newsletter sharing the latest in independent Canadian rock'n'roll, curated weekly by Adam White. The "Funkytown" in question is New York City. This one is pure class. "Hot in Herre" was Nelly's first No. High school dances in the 1950s were often referred to as "the hop." This song starts with the line ‘you put the boom boom into my heart'. Like any great party song, this one-off No. Ditto when Pharrell and Robin Thicke were looking for a vibe to ‘inspire’ ‘Blurred Lines’. Concerts 95.7 The Party Welcomes Jhene Aiko **CANCELLED** Mar 30, 2021 Concerts Russ - Rescheduled May 11, 2021 Concerts 95.7 The Party Presents 5 Seconds of Summer Jun 21, 2021 And is the perfect excuse to arch your back, turn up your nose haughtily and whimper about feeling misunderstood. There’s a lot going on in The Gang’s 1973 hit, all of it good and all of it obscenely funky: the wandering, climbing bassline with a life of its own, the jumpy trumpets punctuating the journey, the joyous, manic scream that lets you know the song has kicked in properly... Oh, and those inimitable vocals? If there’s one thing this list makes crystal clear, it’s that Nile Rodgers is the undisputed god of all partying. Whether it’s at 6am or 7pm, this song goes down better than a glass of olive oil. That’s no diss to Damon and co in any way, more just that it adds to its freaky uniqueness. Music fans can combine their … is about how difficult it can be to maintain a relationship, but it is difficult to keep that in mind with the sheer power of the groove and complexity of the mix to sweep you up. With Peter Sellers, Claudine Longet, Natalia Borisova, Jean Carson. This - this - is what a UK party is. It topped the charts in Australia, Canada, New Zealand, and the United States. The Surfaris went clear to No. And because he’s Prince, he did it subtly – not all gauche like Robbie Williams and his 'Millennium'. Jonny Ensall. Partly because it’s hard not to love the message of the catchy single: that the best way to deal with negativity is to shake it off on the dance floor, even if you’re absolutely not lightning on your feet. It also works well as a celebration song, accentuated by the party of wall-to-wall people depicted in the video. Try another? We defy anyone to keep their toes from tapping during this 2014 mega-hit. London duo La Roux topped the charts in 2009 with this synth-pop missile that's sleeker than a skintight satin catsuit. As everyone pointed out after his death, Kurt would no doubt have hated how big it eventaully became, but this is one of the foremost examples of a song belonging to the fans rather than the artists who penned it. The sound is celebratory, but there is a dark undercurrent to Earth, Wind, & Fire's lyrics in "Boogie Wonderland." It was released on August 11, 2009, by Hollywood Records as the lead single from the project. We already have this email. It's impressive to say the least. Reportedly, the "Chicken Dance" dates back to the 1950s. We embrace and celebrate inclusion in our classrooms and our music. The song reached No. James Manning. In cooking up a dish of sweet revenge, Boston’s Robert Brown unwittingly created one of the biggest party tunes of all time. It should have a blue plaque on it. ‘Hey Ya!’ features its titular holler 25 times, as well as 19 ‘uh oh’s and 14 consecutive ‘alright’s. It also went to the pop top 40 in the United Kingdom. 1 in at least 10 countries around the world. Just watch. It was a top 5 pop hit in the United Kingdom and a top 10 dance hit in the United States. And when rock-hard riffs are doused in Clavinet keyboard flourishes and horn section licks, it’s hard not to agree. The Grammy Award–winning top 10 pop hit "Bust a Move" helped introduce mainstream pop audiences to hip-hop. Tin whistles, mate, that’s what. Kristen Zwicker. Ellie Walker-Arnott. Incredibly, it even hit the Christmas Number One spot in 2007, after a social media campaign helped it overtake the effort of that year's 'X Factor' elf. Throw this on towards the end of the night as a reward for the party hardcore – it will be messy and beautiful. And with that in mind, there’s never a party that can’t be lifted just a bit by whacking this on, no matter how above it you and your mates think you are. This program is geared toward young children between the ages of 3 to 7. This funk-disco classic went to No. People literally freeze, wait for a beat and go bananas. Eddy Frankel, ‘Slicker than your average.’ No, not Craig David, but Notorious BIG, whose defining hit proves just how well-lubricated the Brooklyn rapper’s rhymes could be. Poor old Technotronic. All that aside, however, pop hits don’t get much bigger than this. A perfect hybrid of rock drums and disco bass, it’s the ideal song to keep you grooving till moonlight. You do it because nobody, not Florence, nobody, can match Candi Staton’s voice. They’re not. It is an ode to red wine's power to help one forget the romantic pain of lost love. iHeartMedia presents the iHeartRadio Album Release Party with Justin Bieber, an exclusive event on Thursday, March 25th at 7 pm local time to celebrate his new album, Justice, released March 19th via Def Jam Records. Superstition ain’t the way, people – Stevie said so. Photo/Video. Keep this one handy when you need a chortle and fond memories from revelers of a certain age. Remember the 1982 film ‘Soup for One’? © Justin Thomas / justinthomasphotography.co.uk. The main lesson to take from the video to Britney’s eastern-tinged 2003 mega-hit is that she would make a truly terrible air hostess. The origin of the line, "Whoomp! A bouncing, suggestive clapping beat, instructive dance moves, and a sung storyboard of an enviable night that famously includes the hotel lobby. When we hear what the absolute power of hitting a piano key six times wield. 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