'80s Wedding Songs
The Ultimate '80s Wedding Reception Playlist
Whether you grew up in the '80s or not, one thing's for sure: the music from that decade features plenty of upbeat tunes to get down to, especially if you have a wedding — and wedding reception playlist — to plan. If you're looking to bring a good time (and some dance-offs) to your big day, then we've got the ultimate playlist for you. From "Mickey" to Madonna and Michael Jackson classics, check out the songs that are guaranteed to get guests up off their feet all night long.
Looking for more wedding music? Here's our wedding music guide, suggestions for the first dance, and suggestions for the father-daughter dance.
1 "Love Shack" by The B-52's
2 "Express Yourself" by Madonna
3 "What I Like About You" by The Romantics
4 "Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go" by Wham!
5 "Under Pressure" by Queen and David Bowie
6 "Don't You Want Me" by The Human League
7 "Rhythm Nation" by Janet Jackson
8 "Our Lips Are Sealed" by The Go-Go's
9 "Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard
10 "Lucky Star" by Madonna
11 "Funkytown" by Lipps Inc.
12 Funkytown- Lipps Inc (original)
13 "Push It" by Salt-n-Peppa
14 "Double Dutch Bus" by Frankie Smith
15 "Down Under" by Men at Work
16 "My Prerogative" by Bobby Brown
17 "Mony Mony" by Billy Idol
18 "Thriller" by Michael Jackson
19 "P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)" by Michael Jackson
20 P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing)
21 "Let’s Groove" by Earth, Wind, and Fire
22 "Our House" by Madness
23 "Walk This Way" by Run-D.M.C. Featuring Steven Tyler and Joe Perry
24 "We Built This City" by Starship
25 "I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)" by Whitney Houston
26 "Tainted Love" by Soft Cell
27 Tainted Love Soft Cell Lyrics
28 "Mickey" by Toni Basil
29 "Shout" by Tears For Fears
30 "Take on Me" by A-ha
31 "Video Killed the Radio Star" by The Buggles
32 "We Belong" by Pat Benetar
33 "Lovesong (The Cure Song)" by The Cure
34 "Hungry Like the Wolf" by Duran Duran
35 "Like a Prayer" by Madonna
36 "Parents Just Don’t Understand" by DJ Jazzy Jeff and The Fresh Prince
37 "Livin’ on a Prayer" by Bon Jovi
38 "Walk Like an Egyptian" by The Bangles
39 "Karma Chameleon" by Culture Club
40 "Material Girl" by Madonna
41 "(There's) Always Something There to Remind Me" by Naked Eyes
42 "Smooth Criminal" by Michael Jackson
43 "Red Red Wine" by UB40
44 "Jessie's Girl" by Rick Springfield
45 "Sweet Child o' Mine" by Guns N' Roses
46 "You Make My Dreams" by Hall & Oates
47 Daryl Hall & John Oates - You Make My Dreams
48 "Manic Monday" by The Bangles
49 The Bangles - Manic Monday
50 "Uptown Girl" by Billy Joel
51 "Hangin’ Tough" by New Kids on the Block
52 "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" by Cyndi Lauper
53 "Footloose" by Kenny Loggins
54 "Faith" by George Michael
55 "Forever Your Girl" by Paula Abdul
56 "Eye of the Tiger" by Survivor
57 "Electric Avenue" by Eddy Grant
58 "Come on Eileen" by Dexys Midnight Runners
59 "Conga" by Miami Sound Machine
60 "Born in the USA" by Bruce Springsteen
61 "Don’t Stop Believin'" by Journey
62 "Billie Jean" by Michael Jackson
63 "Any Way You Want It" by Journey
64 Journey - Any Way You Want It (Official Video)
65 "You Spin Me Round (Like a Record)" by Dead or Alive
66 "Beat It" by Michael Jackson
67 '80s Wedding Songs to Play
