The Greatest Dance Songs of All Time

[Gerk]

Two little known facts about the Gerk, My astrological sign is Cancer

and I was the model for the following smilie


Gerk was known to cut a rug with the best of him in his day and people often ask him what are the best dance songs of all time. Here is a Top 10 list, Note- Gerk is a child of the 80's so my list is indicative of that.

In no particular order

1. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)- Dead or Alive
2. You Wanna Be Starting Something- Michael Jackson
3. Born to be Alive- Belgian disco artist Patrick Hernandez
4. Mony Mony- Billy Idol
5. You Shook Me All Night Long- AC-DC
6. Bang a Gong (Get it On)- Power Station
7. White Lines- Grandmaster Flash
8. What is Love- Haddaway
9. Paradise by the Dashboard Light- Meatloaf
10. Safety Dance- Men Without Hats

And one slow one for when the mood turns to romance

True- Spandau Ballet

This list guaranteed to make any party a success. Your welcome

[Dr. Jack]

The 80s were probably the best decade!

Another question we have to ask ourselves is, where would the music industry be without "men without hats" lol

[Windy City Irish]

Originally Posted by Gerk

Two little known facts about the Gerk, My astrological sign is Cancer

and I was the model for the following smilie


Gerk was known to cut a rug with the best of him in his day and people often ask him what are the best dance songs of all time. Here is a Top 10 list, Note- Gerk is a child of the 80's so my list is indicative of that.

In no particular order

1. You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)- Dead or Alive
2. You Wanna Be Starting Something- Michael Jackson
3. Born to be Alive- Belgian disco artist Patrick Hernandez
4. Mony Mony- Billy Idol
5. You Shook Me All Night Long- AC-DC
6. Bang a Gong (Get it On)- Power Station
7. White Lines- Grandmaster Flash
8. What is Love- Haddaway
9. Paradise by the Dashboard Light- Meatloaf
10. Safety Dance- Men Without Hats

And one slow one for when the mood turns to romance

True- Spandau Ballet

This list guaranteed to make any party a success. Your welcome

these have ALL been added to my wedding playlist....

ty and gl

[The Judge]

• "I Will Survive" - Gloria Gaynor (1975)
• "Don't Leave Me This Way" - Thelma Houston (1977)
• "We Are Family" - Sister Sledge (1979)
• "Vogue" - Madonna (1990)
• "The Hustle" - Van McCoy (1975)
• "Last Dance" - Donna Summer (1978)
• "Y.M.C.A." - Village People (1979)
• "The Twist " - Chubby Checker (1960)
• "Gonna Make You Sweat" - C&C Music Factory (1991)
• "Stayin' Alive" - Bee Gees (1978)
• "Respect" - Aretha Franklin (1967)
• "Get Down Tonight" - KC & the Sunshine Band (1975)
• "Love's Theme" - Love Unlimited Orchestra (1974)
• "You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)" - Sylvester (1979)
• "It Takes Two" - Rob Base & DJ E Z Rock (1988)
• "Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough" - Michael Jackson (1979)
• "Disco Inferno - The Tramps (1978)
• "Dancing In The Street" - Martha & the Vandellas (1964)
• "Shame" - Evelyn "Champagne" King (1978)
• "Got To Be Real" - Cheryl Lynn (1979)
• "That's The Way (I Like It)" - KC & the Sunshine Band (1975)
• "Love Hangover" - Diana Ross (1976)
• "Lady Marmalade" - Labelle (1975)
• "Let The Music Play" - Shannon (1984)
• "Mashed Potato Time" - Dee Dee Sharp (1962)
• "Le Freak" - Chic (1978)
• "Louie Louie" - The Kingsmen (1963)
• "Billie Jean" - Michael Jackson (1983)
• "Finally" - Cece Peniston (1992)
• "Turn The Beat Around" - Vicki Sue Robinson (1976)
• "Best Of My Love" - The Emotions (1977)
• "You Should Be Dancing" - Bee Gees (1976)
• "Upside Down" - Diana Ross (1980)
• "Forget Me Nots" - Patrice Rushen (1982)
• "It's Raining Men" - The Weather Girls (1983)
• "Rhythm Is A Dancer" - Snap (1993)
• "Push It" - Salt-N-Pepa (1988)
• "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" - McFadden & Whitehead (1979)
• "Love Train" - The O'Jays (1973)
• "Into The Groove" - Madonna (1985)
• "Rock The Boat" - Hues Corporation (1974)
• "Love Is The Message" - MFSB (1974)
• "Celebration" - Kool & The Gang (1981)
• "Good Times" - Chic (1979)
• "More, More, More (Part 1)" - Andrea True Connection (1976)
• "Boogie Oogie Oogie" - A Taste Of Honey(1978)
• "Dance To The Music" - Sly & the Family Stone (1968)
• "Cool Jerk" - The Capitols (1966)
• "Shout" - The Isley Brothers (1959)
• "Back To Life (However Do You Want Me)" - Soul 2 Soul (1989)
• "Never Can Say Goodbye" - Gloria Gaynor (1975)
• "Brick House" - The Commodores (1977)
• "Ring My Bell" - Anita Ward (1979)
• "Doctor Love" - First Choice (1977)
• "The Loco Motion" - Little Eva (1962)
• "Rock Your Baby" - George McCrae (1974)
• "Cherchez La Femme" - Dr. Buzzard's Original Savannah Band (1977)
• "All Night Long (All Night)" - Lionel Richie (1983)
• "La Bamba" - Ritchie Valens (1959)
• "Believe" - Cher (1999)
• "Jump (For My Love)" - Pointer Sisters (1984)
• "Shake Your Groove Thing" - Peaches & Herb (1979)
• "Love To Love You Baby" - Donna Summer (1976)
• "Funkytown" - Lipps, Inc. (1980)
• "Land Of 1,000 Dances" - Wilson Pickett (1966)
• "1999" - Prince (1983)
• "Flashdance... What A Feeling" - Irene Cara (1983)
• "Take Your Time (Do It Right)" - The S.O.S. Band (1980)
• "Shotgun" - Jr. Walker & The All Stars (1965)
• "Get Up (I Feel Like Being A Sex Machine)" - James Brown (1970)
• "Let's Dance" - David Bowie (1983)
• "Fly Robin Fly" - Silver Convention (1975)
• "Show Me Love" - Robin S (1993)
• "My Prerogative" - Bobby Brown (1989)
• "I Got You (I Feel Good)" - James Brown (1965)
• "I Feel Love" - Donna Summer(1977)
• "Ain't Nobody" - Rufus featuring Chaka Khan (1983)
• "And The Beat Goes On" - The Whispers (1980)
• "Heart Of Glass" - Blondie (1979)
• "You're The First, The Last, My Everything" - Barry White (1975)
• "Straight Up" - Paula Abdul (1989)
• "Play That Funky Music" - Wild Cherry (1976)
• "Got To Give It Up" - Marvin Gaye (1977)
• "Macarena (Bayside Boys Mix)" - Los Del Rio (1996)
• "Keep On Truckin'" - Eddie Kendricks (1973)
• "I Want To Dance With Somebody" - Whitney Houston (1987)
• "TSOP (The Sound Of Philadelphia)" - MFSB f/ Three Degrees (1974)
• "U Can't Touch This" - MC Hammer (1990)
• "MacArthur Park" - Donna Summer (1978)
• "Heartbeat" - Tanya Gardner (1981)
• "You Spin Me Round (Like A Record)" - Dead Or Alive (1985)
• "Disco Lady" - Johnnie Taylor (1976)
• "Thank You (Fallettinme Be Mice Elf Agin)" - Sly & the Family Stone (1970)
• "Flashlight" - Parliament (1978)
• "ABC" - Jackson 5 (1970)
• "What'd I Say" - Ray Charles (1959)
• "Dancing Queen" - ABBA (1977)
• "Do Ya Think I'm Sexy" - Rod Stewart (1979)
• "Rock Lobster" - The B-52's (1980)
• "Gettin' Jiggy Wit It" - Will Smith (1998)

[goterps74]

#8 was a really hot song at all the clubs when i was an undergrad.

[HAMILROCK]

love #7

[goterps74]

Originally Posted by HAMILROCK

love #7

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fD9YNCjIPOQ

[jaypasco]

silk- freak me baby, let me lick you up and down.

[skippy]

Originally Posted by Dr. Jack

The 80s were probably the best decade!

Another question we have to ask ourselves is, where would the music industry be without "men without hats" lol

Safety dance???

Men without (safety) hats would result in my industrial accidents.

[uva3021]

stan bush

http://youtube.com/watch?v=N9vFcDm6ltE

[skippy]

Do the Twist.

Dancing in the Dark

Dancing in the Moonlight

Dances with Wolves

[Bobtheicon]

This is the best dance song ever:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I1HHlseWvbQ

[gx1341]

how about the greatest dance song from the greatest dance movie?

Footloose

[Kramer]

Here's a pretty cool 80's list for ya Gerk :
Check this site out :
Digitaldreamdoor.com

Top 80's dance songs :
1. Billie Jean - Michael Jackson
2. Into the Groove - Madonna
3. Super Freak Part I - Rick James
4. Beat It - Michael Jackson
5. Funkytown - Lipps Inc.
6. Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) - Eurythmics
7. Don't You Want Me? - Human League
8. Tainted Love - Soft Cell
9. Like a Virgin - Madonna
10. Blue Monday - New Order
11. When Doves Cry - Prince
12. What I Like About You - The Romantics
13. Push It - Salt N Pepa
14. Celebration - Kool and The Gang
15. Flashdance...What a Feeling - Irene Cara
16. It's Raining Men - The Weather Girls
17. Holiday - Madonna
18. Thriller - Michael Jackson
19. Bad - Michael Jackson
20. 1999 - Prince
21. The Way You Make Me Feel - Michael Jackson
22. I'm So Excited - The Pointer Sisters
23. Electric Slide - Marcia Griffiths
24. Mony Mony - Billy Idol
25. I'm Coming Out - Diana Ross
26. Girls Just Wanna Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper
27. Take Your Time (Do It Right) - The S.O.S. Band
28. Let the Music Play - Shannon
29. Pump Up the Jam - Technotronic feat. Felly
30. Planet Rock - Afrika Bambaataa and The Soul Sonic Force
31. Jump (For My Love) - The Pointer Sisters
32. Fame (I Want To Live Forever) - Irene Cara
33. Let's Groove - Earth, Wind, and Fire
34. It Takes Two (To Make a Thing Go Right) - Rob Base and DJ EZ Rock
35. Pump Up the Volume - M/A/R/R/S
36. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) - Whitney Houston
37. Relax (Don't Do It) - Frankie Goes To Hollywood
38. You Spin Me Around (Like a Record) - Dead or Alive
39. She Works Hard For the Money - Donna Summer
40. Papa Don't Preach - Madonna
41. Der Kommissar (The Commissioner) - After the Fire
42. The Glamorous Life - Sheila E
43. Whip It! - Devo
44. Rock Lobster - The B-52s
45. Wild Thing - Tone Loc
46. Maniac - Michael Sembello
47. Karma Chameleon - Culture Club
48. She Blinded Me with Science - Thomas Dolby
49. Take on Me - A-Ha
50. Who Can It Be Now? - Men At Work
51. I Ran (So Far Away) - A Flock of Seagulls
52. Our Lips Are Sealed - The Go-Gos
53. Kiss - Prince and The Revolution
54. I Can't Wait - Nu Shooz
55. In My House - The Mary Jane Girls
56. White Horse - Laid Back
57. Our House - Madness
58. Word Up - Cameo
59. Rumours - Timex Social Club
60. Pull Up To the Bumper - Grace Jones
61. Walk Like an Egyptian - The Bangles
62. I Feel For You - Chaka Khan feat. Stevie Wonder and Grandmaster Melle Mel
63. Somebody's Watching Me - Rockwell feat. Michael Jackson
64. Situation - Yaz (Yazoo)
65. Call Me - Blondie
66. You Dropped a Bomb On Me - The Gap Band
67. Heartbeat - Taana Gardner
68. Bust a Move - Young MC
69. Cars - Gary Numan
70. Straight Up - Paula Abdul
71. New Attitude - Patti LaBelle
72. Gloria< - Laura Branigan
73. (Let's Get) Physical - Olivia Newton John
74. Let's Dance - David Bowie
75. I Wonder If I Take You Home - Lisa Lisa and The Cult Jam with Full Force
76. Walking On Sunshine - Katrina and The Waves
77. Genius of Love - Tom Tom Club
78. The Safety Dance - Men Without Hats
79. Come On Eileen - Dexy's Midnight Runners and Emerald Express
80. Everybody Wants To Rule the World - Tears For Fears
81. Rockit - Herbie Hancock and Grandmaster D.St.
82. Forget Me Nots - Patrice Rushen
83. No Parking on the Dance Floor - Midnight Starr
84. Smooth Criminal - Michael Jackson
85. So Many Men, So Little Time - Miquel Brown
86. Double Dutch Bus - Frankie Smith
87. Shout - Tears for Fears
88. Like a Prayer - Madonna
89. Electric Avenue - Eddy Grant
90. What Have You Done For Me Lately? - Janet Jackson
91. Upside Down (Inside Out) - Diana Ross
92. Give it to Me - Rick James
93. Video Killed the Radio Star - The Buggles
94. The Look of Love (Part I) - ABC
95. Hungry Like the Wolf - Duran Duran
96. Working My Way Back To You/Forgive Me Girl - The Spinners
97. Fresh (remix) - Kool and The Gang
98. Caribbean Queen (No More Love On the Run) - Billy Ocean
99. Little Red Corvette - Prince
100. Raspberry Beret - Prince

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