100 Must-Have Songs for Your Cocktail Party: From Romantic Classics to Party Anthems

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Whether you're hosting an intimate dinner party, a lively cocktail hour, a sophisticated corporate event, or your wedding reception, the right mix of music can set the perfect mood. From romantic melodies to nostalgic classics and energetic party vibes, here's a carefully curated list of 100 songs to help you create an unforgettable atmosphere for any occasion. Dive into these three sections—Romantic, Classic Oldies, and Party Vibes—and build the perfect playlist for your next gathering.

Romantic Vibes

Set a heartfelt tone with these soulful, love-filled tracks that create an intimate and enchanting atmosphere.

1."Perfect" - Ed Sheeran

2. "All of Me" - John Legend

3. "All My Life" - K-Ci & JoJo

4. "A Thousand Years" - Christina Perri

5. "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" - Iron & Wine

6. "Love on the Brain" - Rihanna

7. "Beauty and the Beast" - Celine Dion & Peabo Bryson

8. "Stuck with U" - Ariana Grande & Justin Bieber

9. "Every Breath You Take" - The Police

10. "Marry Me" - Train

11. "Thinking Out Loud" - Ed Sheeran

12. "Endless Love" - Diana Ross & Lionel Richie

13. "Come Away With Me" - Norah Jones

14. "How Long Will I Love You" - Ellie Goulding

15. "The Luckiest" - Ben Folds

16. "Something" - The Beatles

17. "If I Ain't Got You " - Alicia Keys

18. "At Last" - Etta James

19. "I Choose You" - Sara Bareilles

20. "Unchained Melody" - The Righteous Brothers

21. "Better Together" - Jack Johnson

22. "Make You Feel My Love" - Adele

23. "Best Part" - Daniel Caesar + H.E.R.

24. "Love" - Musiq Soulchild

25. "Lover" - Taylor Swift

26. "Falling Like the Stars" - James Arthur

27. "Lucky" - Jason Mraz ft. Colbie Caillat

29. "Truly Madly Deeply" - Savage Garden

30. "Say You Won't Let Go" - James Arthur

Classic Oldies

Add a touch of nostalgia with these timeless tracks that never go out of style.

31. "My Way" - Frank Sinatra

32. "The Way You Look Tonight" - Frank Sinatra

33. "L-O-V-E" - Nat King Cole

34. "Here Comes the Sun" - The Beatles

35. "Somewhere Over the Rainbow" - Christian Perri

36. "Fly Me to the Moon" - Frank Sinatra

37. "What a Wonderful World" - Louis Armstrong

38. "Unforgettable" - Nat King Cole

39. "Beyond the Sea" - Bobby Darin

40. "Can't Take My Eyes Off You" - Frankie Valli

41. "In My Life" - The Beatles

42. "Moon River" - Andy Williams

43. "Sittin' On The Dock of the Bay" - Otis Redding

44. "Dream a Little Dream of Me" - Ella Fitzgerald & Louis Armstrong

45. "You Send Me" - Sam Cooke

46. "Ain't No Mountain High Enough" - Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

47. "Twist and Shout" - The Beatles

48. "Let’s Stay Together" - Al Green

49. "Wonderful Tonight" - Eric Clapton

50. "Only You (And You Alone)" - The Platters

51. "You’re the First, the Last, My Everything" - Barry White

52. "Be My Baby" - The Ronettes

53. "It Had to Be You" - Harry Connick Jr.

54. "La Vie en Rose" - Louis Armstrong

55. "I Got You (I Feel Good)" - James Brown

56. "A Sunday Kind of Love" - Etta James

57. "Can't Take My Eyes Off You " - Ray Charles

58. "These Arms of Mine" - Otis Redding

59. "My Cherie Amour" - Stevie Wonder

60. "Blue Moon" - The Marcels

Party Vibes

Kick off the celebration with these tracks, starting slow and building up to a full-blown dance party.

61."Love Me Like You Do" - Ellie Goulding

62. "Always Be My Baby" - Mariah Carey

63. "Señorita" - Shawn Mendes & Camila Cabello

64. "Wonderwall" - Oasis

65. "Bitter Sweet Symphony" - The Verve

66. "Stand By Me" - Ben E. King

67. *"God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You" - NSYNC

68. "Love Story" - Taylor Swift

69. "Thank U, Next" - Ariana Grande

70. "Levitating" - Dua Lipa

71. "If I Can't Have You" - Shawn Mendes

72. "Flowers" - Miley Cyrus

73. "Umbrella" - Rihanna ft. Jay-Z

74. "Fantasy" - Mariah Carey

75. "Back That Azz Up" - Juvenile

76. "Next Episode" - Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg

77. "Believer" - Imagine Dragons

78. "34+35" - Ariana Grande

79. "Summer" - Vivaldi

80. "Peaches" - Justin Bieber + Daniel Caesar + Giveon

81. "24K Magic" - Bruno Mars

82. "Uptown Funk" - Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

83. "Can't Stop the Feeling!" - Justin Timberlake

84. "Shut Up and Dance" - Walk the Moon

85. "Dynamite" - Taio Cruz

86. "Shake It Off" - Taylor Swift

87. "I Gotta Feeling" - The Black Eyed Peas

88. "Don’t Stop Believin’" - Journey

89. "Mr. Brightside" - The Killers

90. "Livin’ on a Prayer" - Bon Jovi

91. "Hey Ya!" - OutKast

92. "We Found Love" - Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

93. "Shut Up and Dance" - Walk the Moon

94. "Party in the U.S.A." - Miley Cyrus

95. "Despacito" - Luis Fonsi ft. Daddy Yankee

96. "Get Lucky" - Daft Punk ft. Pharrell Williams

97. "Cake by the Ocean" - DNCE

98. "Don't Stop the Music" - Rihanna

99. "Feel So Close" - Calvin Harris

100. "Rock Your Body" - Justin Timberlake

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