'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
