“If You Leave” – Orchestral Manoeuvres in The Dark.“Shake Your Groove Thing” – Peaches & Herb.“Don’t You (Forget About Me)” – Simple Minds.“Dancing on the Ceiling” – Lionel Richie.“The Night is Still Young” – Nicki Minaj.So dust off your blue suede shoes and put on your prom dress because here’s our list of the best classic prom songs: You may not be familiar with the artist or the band, but we’re sure you’ve heard these chart-toppers. Yes, we’ll still grab songs from bygone eras, but our focus will be on the energetic, heart-pumping, raise-those-hands-to-the-ceiling dance tracks. But like any niche or category, there can be varying degrees of focus and intentionality.
Now you may be thinking, “Wait, didn’t you just answer this?” Well, sort of. We also loved the song’s title and lyrics that sum up what prom night is all about: the time of our lives. Like the classic final scene in the movie, the song explodes with the vigor of youth dancing with friends and celebrating life. In the end, we went with the smash hit from the movie, Dirty Dancing: “I’ve Had the Time of My Life.” Musically, the song is like prom night: the groove is slow and romantic, steadily building with intensity until dancing rules the night. Here’s our choice for the favorite prom song of all time! Should we go nostalgic and grab a golden-goodie when bellbottoms were hip and disco king? Or do we pick a fresh track that today’s youth would play? You’ll find that each track is perfect for that romantic dance when a boy holds the hand of his girl.īut selecting our favorite from this all-star soundtrack was challenging.
Which would we pick to be our favorite prom night song? The answer lies below! We’re confident you’ll be playing these 2021 jams long and loud throughout prom season. “Good Girls Go Bad” – Cobra Starship/Leighton Meester.Here’s our list of the best prom songs 2021: Whether you’re going to your first prom night or reminiscing about those youthful years on the dance floor, we’re going to provide you with the best music! You’ll learn about older songs played at their prom that you never knew existed.
You’ll hear tales of first love, awkward kisses, and getting that dreaded zit. If you don’t believe us, ask an older relative or friend about their prom night experience.