Why Classic Disco Music Is Still Loved Today

The dazzling sound and uplifting beats that are hallmarks of disco music! Disco songs that have been loved across generations include countless classics everyone has heard at least once.

These irresistible tracks get your body moving the moment they play at parties or events.

This time, we’re introducing staple disco tunes from around the world that are sure to light up the dance floor.

You might even find a song that brings back memories!

Playlist

Why Classic Disco Music Is Still Loved Today
	Title	Playlist	One point
1	SeptemberEarth, Wind & Fire		A disco classic, blissful music that makes your heart dance
2	CelebrationKool and The Gang		Kool & the Gang, a popular band from the peak of the disco era
3	You Should Be DancingBee Gees		The passionate disco track “Saturday Night Fever”
4	Ai No CorridaQuincy Jones		A masterpiece that portrays love through passionate music
5	Billie JeanMichael Jackson		"Thriller," the iconic song by Michael Jackson
6	You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)Sylvester		Sylvester's Song of Freedom and Joy
7	Le FreakChic		Signature song(s) of the disco band Chic
8	Dancing QueenABBA		ABBA’s disco hit song is hugely popular around the world.
9	I Will SurviveGloria Gaynor		A song about overcoming heartbreak and living with strength
10	Jungle BoogieKool and The Gang		A funk classic that shakes the listener’s instincts
11	Ain’t No Stopping Us NowMcFadden & Whitehead		Powerful music that overcomes adversity
12	Let’s GrooveEarth, Wind & Fire		Enjoy timeless songs that uplift the heart
13	The Second TimeKim Wilde		In the 1980s, Kim made a comeback with a hit song.
14	Boogie WonderlandEarth, Wind & Fire		Disco hits of Earth, Wind & Fire
15	Stayin’ AliveBee Gees		Disco dance films spark a worldwide boom
16	Get Down TonightKC and The Sunshine Band		A passionate funk-disco dance classic
17	Blue (Da Ba Dee)Eiffel 65		Eiffel 65's 'Blue' is an eternal classic.
18	Street PlayerCHICAGO		Chicago’s classic song “Street Player” is a must-listen.
19	Keep OnD-Train		The classic song “Keep On” by D-Train
20	Y.M.C.A.Village People		The Village People’s classic song “Y.M.C.A.”
21	Upside DownDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s disco classic “Ch…"
22	Let’s DanceDavid Bowie		The musicality and depth of spirit of David Bowie
23	I Was Made For Lovin’ YouKISS		Kiss’s smash hit: a danceable disco rock
24	Let’s Start The DanceHamilton Bohannon		The ultimate track that captivates the dance floor
25	Instant ReplayDan Hartman		A disco classic that sings about restarting love
26	Fly Robin FlySilver Convention		Disco’s innovation group scores a smash hit on the first try
27	BreakoutSwing Out Sister		An iconic 80s synth-pop track with a sleek, fast-paced sound
28	Soul Train Theme (The Sound of Philadelphia)MFSB & The Three Degrees		The theme song of Soul Train became a big hit.
29	Money, Money, MoneyABBA		ABBA “Money, Money, Money” commentary/explanation
30	Le Freak (Fashion Freak)Chic		Chic, the legendary band from the golden age of disco
31	No More TearsBarbra Streisand & Donna Summer		A splendid duet by a legendary singer
32	We Are FamilySISTER SLEDGE		The classic song that sings about family bonds, “We Are Family.”
33	Let’s Go All The WaySly Fox		A hit song maintains its popularity across time.
34	Take your time (Do it right)The SOS Band		A classic hit by an R&B group that represents the ’80s
35	Let The Music PlayShannon		Shannon’s dark electropop
36	Burn Rubber On MeGap Band		The Gap Band’s signature funk classic
37	And The Beat Goes OnThe Whispers		An iconic song that sees heartbreak in a positive light, with a rhythm that resonates with the heart.
38	Can’t take my eyes off you.Boys Town Gang		Frankie Valli’s classic has been remade.
39	You Spin Me RoundDead Or Alive		The famous band Dead or Alive, a big hit
40	VenusThe Shocking Blue		Venus, the signature song of Shocking Blue
41	The HustleVan McCoy		Disco smash hit “The Hustle” tops the US charts at No. 1
42	Boogie FeverThe Sylvers		A disco group had a huge hit in the 1970s.
43	Keep on TruckinEddie Kendricks		Disco hit songs by Eddie Kendricks
44	The Best Disco In TownRitchie Family		Disco classic by The Ritchie Family
45	I Feel for YouChaka Khan		A masterpiece where synths and rap are in harmony
46	PassionTHE FLIRTS		The Flirts’ sophisticated dance music
47	Come To MeFrance Joli		France Joli's disco classic
48	Born to Be AlivePatrick Hernandez		The untold story behind the birth of a global hit disco song
49	CongaGloria Estefan & Miami Sound Machine		A fusion song of Latin music and pop
50	I Love The NightlifeAlicia Bridges		A classic from disco’s golden era that sets the heart free
51	Give Me the NightGeorge Benson		George Benson's smash hit
52	The Damned Don’t CryVisage		The appeal of Visage, the leading band of the New Romantic movement
53	1999Prince		Famous as an iconic song representing the 1980s
54	Sexy MusicThe Nolans		The Nolans are a popular music group from the UK.
55	Another StarStevie Wonder		Stevie Wonder’s classic “Another Star”
56	Young Hearts Run FreeCandi Staton		A disco classic, loved across generations
57	Doctor LoveFirst Choice		A masterpiece disco dance tune from the ’70s
58	SunnyBoney M		A global smash hit by a disco band from Germany
59	Shine OnGeroge Duke		George Duke is a virtuoso pianist.
60	StompThe Brothess Johnsom		Musically sophisticated brother band, recommended by Quincy
61	Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’)Genghis Khan		A smash hit song by a German band
62	Got To Be RealCheryl Lynn		Cheryl Lynn, a gospel singer with a powerful voice
63	Haven’t Stopped Dancing YetGonzalez		Gonzalez’s classic 70s dance hit
64	Do You Wanna Hold MeBow Wow Wow		A new wave band from the ’80s, with a primitive beat
65	Love HangoverDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s disco hit song
66	Who Found WhoJellybean & Elisa Fiorillo		A singer discovered by Madonna’s lover
67	Going Back To My RootsOdissey		A hidden gem from Odyssey in the '80s
68	NicetyMichel’le		Queen of Hip-Hop Soul, M. Re
69	I Wanna Be With YouArmenta & Majik		1983 European hit, a catchy disco track
70	Call MeBlondie		Deborah Harry’s “Call Me” is a big hit
71	Club TropicanaWham!		Freedom and liberation envisioned in a tropical resort
72	Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, BabeBarry White		A signature disco track, a classic that hit No. 1 in the U.S.
73	The Man With The 4-Way HipsThe Tom Tom Club		A husband-and-wife band popular for avant-garde music
74	Take Me HomeCher		Cher's smash hit is taking the music world by storm.
75	Heaven Must Be Missing An AngelTavares		An R&B group’s 1976 smash hit
76	The BumpThe Communards		Lionel Richie’s band, the Motown era
77	In the Realm of the SensesQuincy Jones		Impressed by Quincy Jones’s classic piece and a film
78	Baby LoveRegina		Popular songs by the Madonna-style singer Regina
79	The BossDiana Ross		Diana Ross’s soulful masterpieces and allure
80	Tonight is boogie-woogie-woogie.A Taste of Honey		A disco band tops the US charts at number one
81	Ring My BellAnita Ward		From a psychology graduate to a university debut as a singer
82	I Feel LoveBronski Beat & Marc Almond		Blissful moments woven by dance tunes
83	Another NightReal McCoy		90s hit dance songs are still popular today
84	Can’t Stop the MusicVillage People		Village People’s classic songs and movies
85	Knock on WoodAmii Stewart		Amii Stewart, a smash hit in disco
86	Touch Me (All Night Long)Cathy Dennis		Kathy’s hit song is popular overseas.
87	Atomic DogGeorge Clinton		A funk song depicting a game of chase between a man and a woman
88	Never can say goodbyeGloria Gaynor		Disco version of “Never Can Say Goodbye”
89	Twilight ZoneGolden Earring		An eclectic band fusing rock and disco
90	Pull Up To The BumperGrace Jones		Grace Jones, an innovator in music and art
91	Boogie NightsHeatwave		Disco hit song, even a smash hit only reached No. 2.
92	Hot ShotKaren Young		“Hot Shot,” the allure of a lo‑fi sound
93	The Politics of DancingRe-Flex		Timeless British Band Classics and Unforgettable Memories
94	Car WashRose Royce		A classic at car washes, a movie theme song that became a hit.
95	I’m a WandererMisabella		80s disco, a dance track with resonant synths
96	Day By DayAl Jarreau with Shakatak		Shakatak of the ’80s, enchanting tones
97	More, More, MoreAndrea True Connection		Disco hit songs are very popular
98	Eat You UpAngie Gold		Angie Gold’s popular dance songs
99	That’s the WayKC and The Sunshine Band		KC and the Sunshine Band that took the disco world by storm
100	The Men All PauseKlymaxx		A sexy dance tune is making waves
101	BadMichael Jackson		Michael Jackson, a revolutionary in the music industry
102	LovemachineSupermax		The project's track is sampling
103	Hills of KatmanduTantra		Rhythmic and addictive ethnic music
104	Heart Like A WheelThe Human League		1980s electropop band, The Human League
105	Love TrainThe O’Jays		The classic song that sings of peace, “Love Train”
106	Daddy coolBoney M		A disco group from Germany becomes a big hit
107	FunkytownLipps Inc		A funky classic becomes a global smash hit
108	Disco InfernoThe Trammps		The disco track “Disco Inferno” became a huge hit.
109	Heart Of GlassBlondie		Blondie’s signature song “Heart of Glass”
110	Hot StuffDonna Summer		The achievements of Donna Summer, the queen of disco
111	Rage HardFrankie Goes To Hollywood		80s music known for its provocative lyrics
112	When The Lights Go OutGerardo		The hit song by the exceptionally good-looking singer Gerald
113	FunkytownPseudo Echo		The Genki Band covers a smash hit
114	Super FreakRick James		The life of a music star raised in the slums
115	My Girl Loves MeShalamar		In the 1980s, bands fronted by distinctive vocalists became hits.
116	Don’t Leave Me This WayTHELMA HOUSTON		A popular song becomes a Grammy-winning mega hit
117	Lady (You Bring Me Up)The Communards		Commodores’ disco-style soul becomes a big hit
118	Night FeverBee Gees		The smash hit song from the movie “Saturday Night Fever”
119	One Step CloserGavin Christopher		Disco from ’86, Gavin Christopher’s classic song
120	I’m So ExcitedThe Pointer Sisters		A hugely popular pop song from the 1980s
121	Take on Mea-ha		A classic, disco-style song with a sense of speed
122	Hello, Mr. MonkeyArabesque		Arabesque, a West German female vocal trio
123	EnigmaAmanda Lear		Legendary diva, music brimming with seductive allure
124	Rhythm NationJanet Jackson		Michael’s younger sister Janet’s classic song
125	Big in JapanAlphaville		A German rock band’s song that makes fun of Japan
126	In My DreamsThe Party		An international music group originating from Disney.