Alas, the ultimate rah rah distraction of the holidays has ended. Now it’s time to climb under your new snuggie the covers, drink a bottle of tepid gin, and wait until Spring, right?
WRONG!!
Do you think this kid is going to lay down and die just because it’s below zero, there are 17 feet of snow preventing any travel, and there is nothing to look forward to except bank holidays for the next several months?
Not a chance. I say power through the next week of bleak shopping come ons, office drivel, and depressed relatives, and plan your next holiday/ New Years/ winter party! And what does every good party need? Why, party music of course! In my family you are worthless if you don’t like to get down and boogie with your bad self, and surefire tunes are certainly in order. Here are some to get you started that never let me down.
Meri’s Party Mix: Volume 1
1. Luck Be a Lady- Frank Sinatra (start the party off swanky as your guests are arriving, chatting, pouring a drink)
2. ABC- Jackson 5 (getting people in the mood to start “thinking” about dancing, or in my case, starting the festivities by dancing alone while everyone else drinks more)
3. The Seed- The Roots (I can never, ever, ever seem to get enough of this one)
4. Got to Give it up- Marvin Gaye (everyone will dance to this song)
5. Faith- George Michael (no dance skills necessary for this guy, just jump up and down and flail your arms left and right! Now even Uncle Ted is dancing!)
6. Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger- Daft Punk (this is where theme moves come in)
7. Anything by Michael Jackson (I realize I already chose him once, so I should narrow it down to one of his 80s classics such as “Beat it,” “Bad,” “Thriller” or “Billie Jean.”
8. Twist and Shout- The Beatles (this is man-go-round’s choice, I let him pick one!)
9. “Forget” you- Ceelo Green (edited for my mother’s virgin eyes) I love this song. I will never stop liking it, even if Gwyneth sings it on Glee (which was pretty good actually…)
10. Check it out- Beastie Boys (because they form the soundtrack to my formative years, and this song just rocks)
11. Something random by Lady Gaga or Katy Perry or even Britney if you’re old school. By this time hopefully everyone will have shed their cloaks of pretension and will willingly admit to liking these popsicles of songs. There is no shame!
12. Modern Love- David Bowie (this song will eternally signal a waning party to me, finishing off the last drips of champagne with friends, tossing a few bottles in the recycling as a preemptive strike against tomorrow’s cleanup, and sighing with satisfaction with the inner circle who likely remain, at another night enjoyed by all.)
So there you have it! Obviously a party does not last 12 songs, but I’m too lazy to give this any in depth thought. There is always a new song to enter the “party playlist hall of fame” too. What will it be next time?
What are your go-to party playlist songs? What song makes dancing irresistible? What am I missing?
I’d love to hear your additions!
Counting down the days!
Meri
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