The Ultimate Dinner Party Playlist: 25 Perfect Background Songs

POPSUGAR Photography | Maria del Rio
POPSUGAR Photography | Maria del Rio

Dinner parties are the ultimate way to unwind after a hectic day or week, enjoy good food, and catch up with loved ones. Whether you're planning out a giant get-together or a casual meal, second to having great food and drinks, a solid playlist that does its thing in the background can really make or break your dinner party. If you're stumped on what songs to choose or would rather spend your time planning your menu and cocktails, we've created a playlist of universally loved tunes that will set the ambience you need.

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"Drew Barrymore" by SZA

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"Slow Burn" by Kacey Musgraves

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"Ever Since New York" by Harry Styles

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"Shy" by Leon Bridges

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"Waves" (Remix) by Miguel Feat. Kacey Musgraves

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"Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac

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"Cigarette Daydreams" by Cage the Elephant

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"Merry Go Round" by Kacey Musgraves

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"Mona Lisa" by Grant Lee Phillips

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"Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae

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"At Last" by Etta James

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"What a Time" by Julia Michaels Feat. Niall Horan

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"If 8 Were 9" by David Gray

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"Dive" by Ed Sheeran

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"Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden

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"A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton

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"Piano Man" by Billy Joel

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"Flicker" by Niall Horan

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"Tupelo Honey" by Van Morrison

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"Move Together" by James Bay

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"Reflecting Light" by Sam Philips

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"Talk" by Khalid Feat. Disclosure