Top 250 dance band Songs (2024)

If you're planning an event or building the perfect playlist, nothing beats a dance-ready list of cover songs that can energize any crowd. Whether you’re hosting a wedding, a corporate event, or just a lively get-together, choosing music that spans decades and genres ensures everyone has a reason to hit the dance floor. From pop classics to rock anthems and R&B grooves, here are the top 250 cover band songs for dance in 2024.

Pop Dance Hits (1-50)

These pop tracks are popular for their catchy choruses and danceable beats. Cover bands know these songs will get crowds singing and dancing along every time.

  1. "Uptown Funk" – Mark Ronson ft. Bruno Mars

  2. "Shake It Off" – Taylor Swift

  3. "Happy" – Pharrell Williams

  4. "Can’t Stop the Feeling!" – Justin Timberlake

  5. "Don’t Start Now" – Dua Lipa

  6. "Blinding Lights" – The Weeknd

  7. "Levitating" – Dua Lipa ft. DaBaby

  8. "I Wanna Dance with Somebody" – Whitney Houston

  9. "Firework" – Katy Perry

  10. "Treasure" – Bruno Mars

  11. "Shut Up and Dance" – WALK THE MOON

  12. "Good as Hell" – Lizzo

  13. "Party in the U.S.A." – Miley Cyrus

  14. "Call Me Maybe" – Carly Rae Jepsen

  15. "Cheap Thrills" – Sia

  16. "Locked Out of Heaven" – Bruno Mars

  17. "Bad Romance" – Lady Gaga

  18. "Dancing Queen" – ABBA

  19. "Toxic" – Britney Spears

  20. "We Found Love" – Rihanna ft. Calvin Harris

  21. "24K Magic" – Bruno Mars

  22. "Hey Ya!" – OutKast

  23. "All About That Bass" – Meghan Trainor

  24. "Roar" – Katy Perry

  25. "Bang Bang" – Jessie J, Ariana Grande & Nicki Minaj

  26. "Since U Been Gone" – Kelly Clarkson

  27. "Only Girl (In the World)" – Rihanna

  28. "Raise Your Glass" – P!nk

  29. "Poker Face" – Lady Gaga

  30. "Sorry" – Justin Bieber

  31. "Moves Like Jagger" – Maroon 5 ft. Christina Aguilera

  32. "Hot n Cold" – Katy Perry

  33. "Sugar" – Maroon 5

  34. "Break Free" – Ariana Grande ft. Zedd

  35. "Ain’t It Fun" – Paramore

  36. "One Kiss" – Calvin Harris & Dua Lipa

  37. "Don't Stop the Music" – Rihanna

  38. "Havana" – Camila Cabello

  39. "Wake Me Up" – Avicii

  40. "Let’s Get Loud" – Jennifer Lopez

  41. "Titanium" – David Guetta ft. Sia

  42. "Just Dance" – Lady Gaga

  43. "Don’t Stop Believin’" – Journey

  44. "Wrecking Ball" – Miley Cyrus

  45. "Telephone" – Lady Gaga ft. Beyoncé

  46. "Shape of You" – Ed Sheeran

  47. "Dynamite" – Taio Cruz

  48. "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" – Cyndi Lauper

  49. "Yeah!" – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris

  50. "Shallow" – Lady Gaga & Bradley Cooper

Rock Classics (51-100)

Rock classics are all about big sounds, memorable lyrics, and moments that make people want to sing along. Here are the rock tracks cover bands know are perfect for any dance floor.

  1. "Livin' on a Prayer" – Bon Jovi

  2. "Sweet Child O’ Mine" – Guns N’ Roses

  3. "Don't Stop Me Now" – Queen

  4. "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" – Joan Jett & The Blackhearts

  5. "Summer of '69" – Bryan Adams

  6. "Eye of the Tiger" – Survivor

  7. "Jump" – Van Halen

  8. "You Shook Me All Night Long" – AC/DC

  9. "Pour Some Sugar on Me" – Def Leppard

  10. "Twist and Shout" – The Beatles

  11. "American Girl" – Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers

  12. "Born to Be Wild" – Steppenwolf

  13. "Come Together" – The Beatles

  14. "Start Me Up" – The Rolling Stones

  15. "Proud Mary" – Creedence Clearwater Revival

  16. "We Will Rock You" – Queen

  17. "Crazy Little Thing Called Love" – Queen

  18. "Hit Me With Your Best Shot" – Pat Benatar

  19. "Dancing in the Dark" – Bruce Springsteen

  20. "With or Without You" – U2

  21. "Rebel Yell" – Billy Idol

  22. "Money for Nothing" – Dire Straits

  23. "Paradise City" – Guns N’ Roses

  24. "Walking on Sunshine" – Katrina and the Waves

  25. "Good Times Roll" – The Cars

  26. "Brown Eyed Girl" – Van Morrison

  27. "Here I Go Again" – Whitesnake

  28. "Rock and Roll All Nite" – KISS

  29. "Dream On" – Aerosmith

  30. "Free Fallin’" – Tom Petty

  31. "Wanted Dead or Alive" – Bon Jovi

  32. "Sweet Emotion" – Aerosmith

  33. "Heartbreaker" – Pat Benatar

  34. "More Than a Feeling" – Boston

  35. "Don’t Fear the Reaper" – Blue Öyster Cult

  36. "Runnin' Down a Dream" – Tom Petty

  37. "Every Breath You Take" – The Police

  38. "Jukebox Hero" – Foreigner

  39. "Any Way You Want It" – Journey

  40. "Life in the Fast Lane" – Eagles

  41. "Takin’ Care of Business" – Bachman-Turner Overdrive

  42. "Kiss" – Prince

  43. "Old Time Rock & Roll" – Bob Seger

  44. "Piano Man" – Billy Joel

  45. "Sharp Dressed Man" – ZZ Top

  46. "Long Train Runnin’" – The Doobie Brothers

  47. "Hotel California" – Eagles

  48. "Faithfully" – Journey

  49. "Sweet Home Alabama" – Lynyrd Skynyrd

  50. "I Want to Know What Love Is" – Foreigner

R&B and Funk (101-150)

R&B and funk tracks bring smooth grooves and soulful vibes to any event. These songs are ideal for creating an upbeat, fun atmosphere that everyone can enjoy.

  1. "Superstition" – Stevie Wonder

  2. "Ain't Nobody" – Chaka Khan

  3. "September" – Earth, Wind & Fire

  4. "Get Down on It" – Kool & the Gang

  5. "Let's Groove" – Earth, Wind & Fire

  6. "I Want You Back" – The Jackson 5

  7. "Ain’t No Mountain High Enough" – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell

  8. "Get Down Tonight" – KC and the Sunshine Band

  9. "Signed, Sealed, Delivered" – Stevie Wonder

  10. "Brick House" – The Commodores

  11. "Best of My Love" – The Emotions

  12. "Boogie Wonderland" – Earth, Wind & Fire

  13. "Let's Stay Together" – Al Green

  14. "Blame It on the Boogie" – The Jacksons

  15. "Give It to Me Baby" – Rick James

  16. "Love Train" – The O'Jays

  17. "Ladies’ Night" – Kool & the Gang

  18. "Good Times" – Chic

  19. "Le Freak" – Chic

  20. "Pick Up the Pieces" – Average White Band

  21. "Shining Star" – Earth, Wind & Fire

  22. "I'm Coming Out" – Diana Ross

  23. "We Are Family" – Sister Sledge

  24. "Got to Be Real" – Cheryl Lynn

  25. "Rescue Me" – Fontella Bass

  26. "Celebration" – Kool & the Gang

  27. "You Sexy Thing" – Hot Chocolate

  28. "It's Your Thing" – The Isley Brothers

  29. "Shake Your Body (Down to the Ground)" – The Jacksons

  30. "Let's Get It On" – Marvin Gaye

  31. "Ain't Too Proud to Beg" – The Temptations

  32. "Dancing in the Street" – Martha and the Vandellas

  33. "Rock Steady" – Aretha Franklin

  34. "Can't Get Enough of Your Love, Babe" – Barry White

  35. "What’s Going On" – Marvin Gaye

  36. "Flashlight" – Parliament

  37. "Cool" – The Time

  38. "Never Too Much" – Luther Vandross

  39. "If I Ain’t Got You" – Alicia Keys

  40. "Smooth Operator" – Sade

  41. "The Way You Make Me Feel" – Michael Jackson

  42. "Rock With You" – Michael Jackson

  43. "Ain't No Stoppin' Us Now" – McFadden & Whitehead

  44. "Use Me" – Bill Withers

  45. "She's a Bad Mama Jama" – Carl Carlton

  46. "That’s the Way of the World" – Earth, Wind & Fire

  47. "Respect" – Aretha Franklin

  48. "Soul Man" – Sam & Dave

  49. "Sex Machine" – James Brown

  50. "Love and Happiness" – Al Green

Hip-Hop and Rap Hits (151-200)

Hip-hop and rap bring an energetic edge to any dance floor. Here’s a selection of hits known to get the crowd hyped and moving.

  1. "Lose Yourself" – Eminem

  2. "California Love" – 2Pac ft. Dr. Dre

  3. "Hot in Herre" – Nelly

  4. "Yeah!" – Usher ft. Lil Jon & Ludacris

  5. "Gold Digger" – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx

  6. "Hypnotize" – The Notorious B.I.G.

  7. "Rapper's Delight" – Sugarhill Gang

  8. "Push It" – Salt-N-Pepa

  9. "Jump Around" – House of Pain

  10. "Nuthin' But a 'G' Thang" – Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg

  11. "Get Low" – Lil Jon & The East Side Boyz

  12. "Gin and Juice" – Snoop Dogg

  13. "Juicy" – The Notorious B.I.G.

  14. "Empire State of Mind" – Jay-Z ft. Alicia Keys

  15. "Good Vibrations" – Marky Mark and the Funky Bunch

  16. "Old Town Road" – Lil Nas X

  17. "Baby Got Back" – Sir Mix-a-Lot

  18. "This Is How We Do It" – Montell Jordan

  19. "Regulate" – Warren G ft. Nate Dogg

  20. "Rock Your Body" – Justin Timberlake

  21. "No Diggity" – Blackstreet ft. Dr. Dre

  22. "The Way I Are" – Timbaland ft. Keri Hilson

  23. "I Gotta Feeling" – The Black Eyed Peas

  24. "Lean Back" – Terror Squad

  25. "Sicko Mode" – Travis Scott

  26. "Mo Money Mo Problems" – The Notorious B.I.G.

  27. "Hotline Bling" – Drake

  28. "Taki Taki" – DJ Snake ft. Selena Gomez, Ozuna & Cardi B

  29. "Bodak Yellow" – Cardi B

  30. "Feel So Good" – Mase

  31. "Wild Thoughts" – DJ Khaled ft. Rihanna & Bryson Tiller

  32. "Fancy" – Iggy Azalea ft. Charli XCX

  33. "Can I Kick It?" – A Tribe Called Quest

  34. "In Da Club" – 50 Cent

  35. "Super Bass" – Nicki Minaj

  36. "Pony" – Ginuwine

  37. "My Humps" – The Black Eyed Peas

  38. "Big Poppa" – The Notorious B.I.G.

  39. "Humpty Dance" – Digital Underground

  40. "Party Up (Up In Here)" – DMX

  41. "It’s Tricky" – Run D.M.C.

  42. "Bust a Move" – Young MC

  43. "Back That Thang Up" – Juvenile

  44. "The Next Episode" – Dr. Dre ft. Snoop Dogg

  45. "It Takes Two" – Rob Base & DJ EZ Rock

  46. "Let Me Clear My Throat" – DJ Kool

  47. "One Dance" – Drake

  48. "All I Do Is Win" – DJ Khaled

  49. "What’s Luv?" – Fat Joe ft. Ashanti

  50. "Lose Control" – Missy Elliott

Country Favorites (201-250)

Country dance songs add a special energy to any event. These tracks have the right balance of twang, energy, and lyrical storytelling that get feet moving.

  1. "Friends in Low Places" – Garth Brooks

  2. "Boot Scootin' Boogie" – Brooks & Dunn

  3. "Chicken Fried" – Zac Brown Band

  4. "Wagon Wheel" – Darius Rucker

  5. "Man! I Feel Like a Woman!" – Shania Twain

  6. "Save a Horse (Ride a Cowboy)" – Big & Rich

  7. "All My Rowdy Friends Are Coming Over Tonight" – Hank Williams Jr.

  8. "Life Is a Highway" – Tom Cochrane/Rascal Flatts

  9. "Fishin’ in the Dark" – Nitty Gritty Dirt Band

  10. "Country Girl (Shake It for Me)" – Luke Bryan

  11. "My Kind of Party" – Jason Aldean

  12. "Take Me Home, Country Roads" – John Denver

  13. "Here for the Party" – Gretchen Wilson

  14. "Tennessee Whiskey" – Chris Stapleton

  15. "House Party" – Sam Hunt

  16. "You Make It Easy" – Jason Aldean

  17. "Stuck Like Glue" – Sugarland

  18. "American Honey" – Lady A

  19. "Redneck Woman" – Gretchen Wilson

  20. "Drink in My Hand" – Eric Church

  21. "Fancy Like" – Walker Hayes

  22. "Body Like a Back Road" – Sam Hunt

  23. "Meant to Be" – Bebe Rexha ft. Florida Georgia Line

  24. "Before He Cheats" – Carrie Underwood

  25. "Small Town Boy" – Dustin Lynch

  26. "She’s Country" – Jason Aldean

  27. "Die a Happy Man" – Thomas Rhett

  28. "Cruise" – Florida Georgia Line

  29. "I Like It, I Love It" – Tim McGraw

  30. "Neon Moon" – Brooks & Dunn

  31. "Ring of Fire" – Johnny Cash

  32. "The Gambler" – Kenny Rogers

  33. "Beer Never Broke My Heart" – Luke Combs

  34. "Blame It on Your Heart" – Patty Loveless

  35. "Cowboy Take Me Away" – The Chicks

  36. "Dirt Road Anthem" – Jason Aldean

  37. "When It Rains It Pours" – Luke Combs

  38. "Should’ve Been a Cowboy" – Toby Keith

  39. "Sold (The Grundy County Auction Incident)" – John Michael Montgomery

  40. "Drink a Beer" – Luke Bryan

  41. "Love Story" – Taylor Swift

  42. "Forever and Ever, Amen" – Randy Travis

  43. "Fast as You" – Dwight Yoakam

  44. "Good Time" – Alan Jackson

  45. "Mountain Music" – Alabama

  46. "She Thinks My Tractor’s Sexy" – Kenny Chesney

  47. "Fancy" – Reba McEntire

  48. "Two Pina Coladas" – Garth Brooks

  49. "Red Solo Cup" – Toby Keith

  50. "Beer for My Horses" – Toby Keith ft. Willie Nelson

Conclusion

With these 250 cover band songs, event planners and party hosts can easily create a playlist that keeps everyone dancing. Covering genres from pop to country to hip-hop, this list ensures that there’s something for every taste and every type of dancer.