Disco Wedding Songs: The Ultimate Party & Slow Dance Playlist

If you want to start the party at your reception, disco is your “last chance” to get everyone moving. As an experienced wedding DJ, I have curated this list based on song meanings and streaming popularity to ensure your dance floor stays packed. From 1970s classics to modern “disco revival” hits, these songs are guaranteed to create a legendary vibe.

Disco Essentials by Vibe

• The Ultimate Dance Floor Filler: “September” – Earth, Wind & Fire. This is a “tried and true party hit” that never fails to get guests of all ages dancing. With a BPM of 125, it’s the perfect upbeat tempo for a high-energy reception.
• The Romantic Groove: “You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine” – Lou Rawls. For couples who want a bit of disco flair during a slower moment, this track offers a smooth, romantic feel. It’s a sophisticated choice for celebrating a deep, enduring love.
• The Modern Disco Revival: “About Damn Time” – Lizzo. Disco has made a massive comeback in recent years. Modern hits like this one—alongside tracks by Dua Lipa and Bruno Mars—bring the classic disco “groove” to a new generation.
• The Grand Finale: “Last Dance” – Donna Summer. As the name suggests, this is a quintessential “last dance” song for a wedding reception. It starts slow and builds into a high-energy anthem, leaving your guests on a high note.

Quick Tips for Picking Your Disco Playlist

1. Check the Tempo: Use the BPM to determine the style of dance. For example, a 135 BPM track like “Stayin’ Alive” is much more intense than a 101 BPM track like “Dancing Queen”.
2. Consider the Meaning: Ensure the lyrics are appropriate for a wedding setting. While most disco is about celebration, always double-check the “soulful heart” of the lyrics.
3. Plan the Moment: Decide if a song is best for the ceremony, a cocktail hour “sophisticated groove,” or the peak of the reception party.
4. Embrace Post-Disco: Don’t be afraid to mix in 1980s “post-disco” tracks like “A Lover’s Holiday” by Change, which was a pioneer in the boogie/disco-funk crossover era.

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Dance Floor Fillers

These tracks are guaranteed dance floor fillers and tried and true party hits.

• Boogie Oogie Oogie – Taste Of Honey
• Boogie Shoes – KC & The Sunshine Band
• Boogie Wonderland – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Celebration – Kool & The Gang
• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• Disco Inferno – The Trammps
• Funkytown – Lipps Inc.
• Le Freak – Chic
• September – Earth, Wind & Fire
• (Shake, Shake, Shake) Shake Your Booty – KC & Sun. Band
• Shake Your Groove Thing – Peaches & Herb
• Stayin’ Alive – Bee Gees
• YMCA – Village People

Romantic & Slow Dance Songs

Songs for couples to celebrate their love for each other.

• Everlasting Love – Carl Carlton
• Fresh – Kool and The Gang
• Heaven Must Be Missing An Angel – Tavares
• I Found My Baby – The Gap Band
• If Only You Knew – Patti LaBelle
• Love Hangover – Diana Ross
• Love T.K.O. – Teddy Pendergrass
• Thinking Of You – Sister Sledge
• You’ll Never Find Another Love Like Mine – Lou Rawls
• You’re The Reason Why – The Ebonys

Groove & Funk

A great list of songs to get a little funky dancing to.

• Disco Gamma – Los Charly’s Orchestra
• Fresh – Kool & The Gang
• Get Down Tonight – KC & The Sunshine Band
• Good Times – Chic
• Jive Talkin’ – Bee Gees
• Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire
• Lost In Music – Sister Sledge
• Movin’ – Brass Construction
• Nights On Broadway – Bee Gees
• Play That Funky Music – Wild Cherry
• Super Freak – Rick James
• The Rubberband Man – The Spinners
• You Dropped A Bomb On Me – The Gap Band

Classics & Anthems

A list of disco songs that are very recognizable and that people will dance to.

• A Night to Remember – Shalamar
• Ain’t No Stoppin’ Us Now – McFadden & Whitehead
• Bad Girls – Donna Summer
• Dance, Dance, Dance – Chic
• Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson
• Give Me the Night – George Benson
• Got To Be Real – Cheryl Lynn
• I Love The Nightlife – Alicia Bridges
• I Will Survive – Gloria Gaynor
• I’m Coming Out – Diana Ross
• Last Dance – Donna Summer
• MacArthur Park – Donna Summer
• Mondo Disco – El Coco
• Never Can Say Goodbye – Gloria Gaynor
• Ring My Bell – Anita Ward
• That’s The Way I Like It – KC & The Sunshine Band
• Upside Down – Diana Ross
• We Are Family – Sister Sledge
• You Should Be Dancing – Bee Gees

Fun & Novelty Tracks

If you want a disco song that is a bit offbeat or has a unique twist in its lyrics, check these out.

• B.Y.O.B. (Bring Your Own Baby) – Sister Sledge
• Car Wash – Rose Royce
• Copacabana – Barry Manilow
• For the Love of Money – The O’Jays
• Hot Stuff – Donna Summer
• It’s Raining Men – Weather Girls
• Kung Fu Fighting – Carl Douglas
• Ladies Night – Kool & The Gang
• Lady Marmalade – Patti Labelle
• Macho Man – Village People
• Rasputin – Boney M.
• Star Wars Theme/Cantina Band – Meco
• The Hustle – Van McCoy
• Theme From S.W.A.T. – Rhythm Heritage

Love & Heartfelt Songs

A list of songs for love birds on the dance floor to celebrate their love for each other.

• Best of My Love – The Emotions
• Don’t Shut Me Down – ABBA
• I Love The Nightlife – Alicia Bridges
• Keep It Comin’ Love – KC & The Sunshine Band
• Love Is In The Air – John Paul Young
• Love To Love You Baby – Donna Summer
• Love Train – O’Jays
• More Than A Woman – Bee Gees
• See You When I Git There – Lou Rawls
• Tell the World How I Feel About ‘Cha Baby – Harold Melvin
• You Know How to Love Me – Phyllis Hyman
• You Sexy Thing – Hot Chocolate

Upbeat & Energizing Tracks

A list of great dance tracks to play during the party and dancing time at receptions.

• Bad Luck – Harold Melvin & The Blue Notes
• Boogie Fever – The Sylvers
• Can’t Hide Love – Gazzara
• Dance To The Music – Sly & The Family Stone
• Don’t Leave Me This Way – Thelma Houston
• Everybody Dance – Chic
• Gimme! Gimme! Gimme! – ABBA
• Heaven Knows – Donna Summer, Brooklyn Dreams
• I Feel Love – Donna Summer
• I’m Your Boogie Man – KC And The Sunshine Band
• Knock On Wood – Amii Stewart
• Night Fever – Bee Gees
• P.Y.T. (Pretty Young Thing) – Michael Jackson
• Rock the Boat – The Hues Corporation
• Shining Star – Earth Wind & Fire
• T.S.O.P. (The Sound of Philadelphia) – Mfsb, Three Degrees
• Take A Chance On Me – ABBA
• Tragedy – Bee Gees
• Turn The Beat Around – Vicki Sue Robinson
• You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) – Sylvester

Disco Revival Songs & Post-Disco Songs

Disco music has made a comeback in recent years.

• “About Damn Time” by Lizzo
• “Hypnotized” by Purple Disco Machine
• “Don’t Shut Me Down” by ABBA
• “Take My Breath” by The Weeknd
• “Magic” by Kylie Minogue
• “Physical” by Dua Lipa
• “Love Never Felt So Good” by Michael Jackson and Justin Timberlake
• “Stupid Love” by Lady Gaga
• “I Feel Love” by Sam Smith
• “Big Energy” by Latto
• “Treasure” by Bruno Mars
• “Potion” by Calvin Harris With Dua Lipa

DJs! Plan Disco Wedding Songs by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key, and BPM table columns for sorting)

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

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