With spring break right around the corner, and everyone going on some kind of vacation, whether that be sleeping in a few extra hours or going out of state, you’re going to need a playlist more interesting than some of your waits in the airport. If you are struggling to find or create your playlist for this break, look no further, because these songs are hotter than summer, from the oldies to some of the most recent songs that you can’t help but sing along to. Whether it be a road trip or fun in the skies, you’re going to need a playlist as fun as the group you are going with. I have compiled some of my all time favorites to kick off your spring just right.
The Oldies– This grouping is from ‘69 to ‘99 when our parents and older siblings were growing up. These are some classics that are still popular or returning to popularity.
1. “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond – June 1969
2. “September” by Earth, Wind, and Fire – November 1978
3. “Renegade” by Styx – January 1979
4. “Africa” by Toto – May 1982 (Europe) and October 1982 (America)
5. “I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)” by The Proclaimers – original release August 1988
6. “All Star” by Smash Mouth – May 1999
The Goodies– These songs from the early 2000s are all songs we are familiar with (whether we know the names or not) and that are fun to blast in the car. The nostalgia is real with these ones.
7. “Angel” by Shaggy and Rayvon – March 2001
8. “One, Two Step” by Ciara and Missy Elliot – October 2004
9. “Grace Kelly” by MIKA – January 2007
10. “Hotel Room Service” by Pitbull – June 2009
11. “Best Day of My LIfe” by American Authors – March 2013
The Newbies– All of these wonderful hits have come out within the last two years. They are a nice mix of pop, musical and hipster.
12. “That’s What I Like” by Bruno Mars – January 2016
13. “Million Reasons” by Lady Gaga – November 2016
14. “Hey Ya” by Avi and The Sequoias – June 2017
15. “Mi Gente” by J Balvin and Willy Williams – June 2017
16. “Havana” by Camila Cabello – September 2017
17. “Tip-Toe” by Jason Derulo Feat. French Montana – November 2017
18. “The Greatest Show” by Hugh Jackman, Keala Settle and the cast of the Greatest Showman – December 2017
Published By: Paige Parise