Rock n' Roll Party Playlist

Melissa Klein
Celebrations Editor

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No matter the crowd, a Rock n' Roll playlist is guaranteed to offer a good time with lots of singing-along at a party.

We've rounded up some of our favorite rock songs to play at parties. No matter the occasion - you can sit around a table singing or dance along. So, in no particular order...

Shook Me All Night Long - AC/DC

Rock n' Roll's sexiest anthem to sing at parties everywhere tops our list as it does many others.

Don't Stop Believin' - Journey

Even if you're not an 80s baby you'll know the words to this one. It's ALWAYS on our party playlists.

Walk This Way - Aerosmith and Run D.M.C

Rock and hip hop collide in this party favorite.

Panama - Van Halen

Everyone knows this song! Whether you're a die hard Van Halen fan or it's just thanks to its recent appearance in the comedy Superbad that has you singing along, sing loud!

All The Small Things - Blink-182

Perhaps their most recognizable song to date, this tune is always on our playlists thanks to how fun and catchy it is.

Pump It Up - Elvis Costello

We especially love the remix of this rock n' roll party song - perfect for singing and dancing along to.

Wonderful Tonight - Eric Clapton

Slow dance with your favorite to this classic tune by Eric Clapton that we hear at everything from weddings to sweet 16s.

Play That Funky Music - Wild Cherry

Funky, fun and a classic party sing-along since it's release in 1976.

Brown Eyed Girl - Van Morrison

Another catchy tune that's even easier to dance along to, Brown Eyed Girl is a must play.

Sweet Child O’ Mine - Guns ‘N’ Roses

Nothing gets my family on the dance floor quicker than this ballad by Guns 'N' Roses - bet that's true for yours, too.

Love Shack - B52s

A mix of pop and rock, this fun tune even gets grandma on the dance floor.

Livin' On A Prayer - Bon Jovi

After everyone has gotten a few drinks in the dance floor will overflow with guests wanting to enjoy this party favorite.

Summer Of '69 - Bryan Adams

No one does summer love like Bryan Adams and this song is one everyone in the family knows.

Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard

Classic 80s rifts, sexy lyrics and a great beat - a rock 'n' roll party playlist requires not much else!

Fight For Your Right (To Party) - Beastie Boys

Any party crowd can appreciate this obvious party playlist topper.

Sweet Home Alabama - Lynyrd Skynyrd

The perfect mix of country and rock, we love Lynyrd Skynyrd's hometown anthem at our parties.

Old Time Rock & Roll - Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band

Blending together rock n' roll and a whole lot of soul, this song is a good one for summer parties in particular.

Twist And Shout - Beatles

No party playlist is complete without some Beatles! Maybe it's our love of Ferris Bueller, but this song is always played at our parties.

Piano Man - Billy Joel

We're big Billy fans so we'll listen to quite a few of his songs at a celebration, but this one makes the top 20 thanks to the fact that there's always one drunk guy or girl who makes the request and sings front and center in the dance floor - and the rest of the crowd joins in.

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