The Ultimate Dinner Party Playlist: 25 Perfect Background Songs

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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.

01

"Drew Barrymore" by SZA

02

"Slow Burn" by Kacey Musgraves

03

"Ever Since New York" by Harry Styles

04

"Shy" by Leon Bridges

05

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

06

"Dreams" by Fleetwood Mac

07

"Come Away With Me" by Norah Jones

08

"Cigarette Daydreams" by Cage the Elephant

09

"Merry Go Round" by Kacey Musgraves

10

"Mona Lisa" by Grant Lee Phillips

11

"Put Your Records On" by Corinne Bailey Rae

12

"At Last" by Etta James

13

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

14

"Lovers" by Anna of the North

15

"If 8 Were 9" by David Gray

16

"Dive" by Ed Sheeran

17

"Truly Madly Deeply" by Savage Garden

18

"A Thousand Miles" by Vanessa Carlton

19

"Piano Man" by Billy Joel

20

"Flicker" by Niall Horan

21

"You Know I'm No Good" by Amy Winehouse

22

"Tupelo Honey" by Van Morrison

23

"Move Together" by James Bay

24

"Reflecting Light" by Sam Philips

25

"Talk" by Khalid Feat. Disclosure

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