If you want people to have fun and fill up the dance floor at your wedding reception, then why not give polka a shot? It’s a fun way to honor your Eastern European heritage.
My favorite polka songs for dancing:
Beer Barrel Polka – Bobby Vinton/Frankie Yankovic
Walkin’ On The Sun – Smash Mouth
Hoop-Dee-Doo – Frankie Yankovic
Too Fat Polka – Frankie Yankovic
Polka Party – Weird Al Yankovic
Polka Songs for Weddings (Modern to Classic)
Closing Time – The Chardon Polka Band
Released in 2020 on the album Oh No! Not Again!
A great song to play as a last dance song.
Lyrics to sing along:
So, gather up your jackets, move it to the exits I hope you have found a friend Closing time, every new beginning Comes from some other beginning’s end
The Pineapple Song – Freeze Dried
Released in 2018
Woman Is Smarter – Freeze Dried
Released in 2018
Ranking Full Stop – The Beat
Released in 2016
Too Much Pressure – The Selecter
Released in 2016
Bridal Dance / Pani Mloda Polka – The Buffalo Touch
Released in 2012
Alice (Who the Hell Is Alice?) – The Buffalo Touch
Released in 2012
Two Sisters Polka – The Chardon Polka Band
Released in 2011
Lovely Girl – Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
Released in 2001
White Table – Lenny Gomulka & Chicago Push
Released in 2001
Oj Dana / Red Rose Polka – John Gora & Gorale
Released in 1997
Tears of a Clown – The Beat
Released in 1979
On My Radio – The Selector
Released in 1979
Tip
Be sure to check out the upcoming Ocean Beach Park Polka Days in London, CT. Visit their website for more details.
Accordion Man Polka – Myron Floren
Released in 2008 on the album Dance Little Bird
Apples, Peaches, Pumpkin Pie – Frankie Yankovic
Released in 2002 on the album Button Box Favorites
Lyrics to sing along:
Apples, peaches, pumpkin pie Who’s not ready? Holler I! Let’s all play hide and seek
Beer Barrel Polka – Bobby Vinton
Released in 1975 on the album Greatest Polka Hits Of All Time
Lyrics to sing along:
Roll out the barrel, we’ll have a barrel of fun Roll out the barrel, we’ve got the blues on the run Zing boom tararrel, ring out a song of good cheer Now’s the time to roll the barrel, for the gang’s all here
Black Jack Polka – Jimmy Sturr Orchestra
Released in 2008 on the album Great Polkas With The Jimmy Sturr Orchestra
Blue Skirt Waltz – Jimmy Sturr
Released in 2006 on the album The Greatest Hits of Polka
Lyrics to sing along:
You filled me with strange delight and softly you strolled away I dream of that night with you lady when first we met
Broken Reed Polka – Frankie Yankovic
Released in 1997 on the album Greatest Hits
Clarinet Polka – Jimmy Dorsey
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Edelweiss – Whoopee John
Released in 2011 on the album Album 40 Greatest Hits
Good Time Polka – Walter Ostanek & His Band
Released in 2002 on the album Good Time Polkas and Waltzes
Lyrics to sing along:
It’s good time polka all day long So get ready, get set because You’re about to get a good time polka tonight
Happy Valley Polka – Frankie Gee Orchestra
Released in 1993 on the album 25 Polka Greats
Hawaiian Polka – Father Frank Perkovich and Joe Cvek
Released in 2008 on the album Songs and Hymns From the Original Polka Mass
Heel and Toe Polka – Six Fat Dutchmen
Released in 2006 on the album Greatest Hits Volume 2
Helena Polka – Jimmy Dorsey
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Hey, Hey Farmer Gray – Walt Solek
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Lyrics to sing along:
I got married and divorced after quite a fuss ‘Cause my wife refused to let her mother live with us
Hoop-Dee-Doo – Frankie Yankovic
Released in 1987 on the album Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks’ Greatest Hits
Lyrics to sing along:
I hear a polka and my troubles are through Hoop-De-Do, Hoop-De-De This kind of music is like heaven to me
Hop-Scotch Polka – Bob Crosby
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Lyrics to sing along:
It’s up and down and then you wave your knees Your head goes boppin’ in the morning breeze To the Hop Scotch Polka
I Don’t Want To Go Home Polka – Walt Solek
Released in 2010 on the album 50 Polka Hits
Lyrics to sing along:
No No No, We don’t want to go home Till the bottle goes dry
In Heaven There Is No Beer – Frankie Yankovic
Originally composed by Ernst Neubach and Ralph Maria Siegel in 1956.
Lyrics to sing along:
That’s why we drink it here And when we’re gone from here All our friends will be drinking all that beer
Jenny Lind Polka – Six Fat Dutchmen
Released in 1997 on the album Polka’s They Don’t Get No Better
Julida Polka – Fat Louie Szykowski & The Big Polka Band
Released in 2012 on the album Polka Polka Polka – 50 All Time Favorites
Lyrics to sing along:
She only wants me when I got money When I have no money she is disgusted
Just Because – Frankie Yankovic
Released in 1987 on the album Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks’ Greatest Hits
Lyrics to sing along:
You’ve caused me to lose all my women And now, now you say we are through Well, I’m telling you Baby, I was through with you
Let’s Have A Party – Frankie Yankovic
Released in 2003 on the album Toe Tappin’ Happy Polkas
Lyrics to sing along:
Let’s have a party, a party tonight We’ll bring the music for your delight Roll out the barrels, spread out some cheer We’ll play a polka for everybody’s ears
Licorice Stick Polka – Jimmy Dorsey
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Lucille – Myron Floren
Released in 1997 on the album Polka’s They Don’t Get No Better
Mini Skirt Polka – Gene Wisniewski
Released in 2010 on the album 50 Polka Hits
Lyrics to sing along:
Her name is Mini she’s skinny And what a flirt Tthe boys love her so
Mountaineer Polka – Happy Louie & His Polka Band
Released in 2010 on the album 50 Polka Hits
On Your Toes – Babe Wagner
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Orange Blossom Special – Osborne Brothers
Released in 2008 on the album Hillbilly Fever
Peanuts Polka – Larry Chesky and His Orchestra
Released in 2008 on the album Larry Chesky Big Band Polkas
Pennsylvania Polka – Frankie Yankovic
Released in 1987 on the album Frankie Yankovic & His Yanks’ Greatest Hits
Lyrics to sing along:
While they’re dancing Everybody’s cares are quickly gone Sweet romancing This goes on and on until the dawn
The Pizza Polka – Frank Yankovic and his Orchestra
Released in 2022 on the album Frank Yankovic and His Orchestra (Greatest Polka and Waltzes)
Ping Pong Polka – Whoopee John
Released in 1997 on the album Polka’s They Don’t Get No Better
Roll Out the Barrel – Myron Floren
Released in 1997 on the album Polka’s They Don’t Get No Better
Schatzie – Whoopee John
Released in 2011 on the album 40 Greatest Hits
Tennessee Waltz – Six Fat Dutchmen
Released in 2006 on the album Greatest Hits Volume 2
The Bird Dance – The Emeralds
Released in 1982 on the album Bird Dance
This is for the young and young at heart to perform the Chicken Dance!
Tic Toc Polka – Die-Hard Polka Band
Released in 2013 on the album Polka, Polka, Polka
Too Fat Polka – Frankie Yankovic
Released in 1997 on the album The World’s Greatest Polka Package
Lyrics to sing along:
Try the rye or the kaiser They’re on special tonight If you want, you can have an appetizer You might like our silami and the liver’s alright And they really go well with the rye or the kaiser
Top of the Hill Polka – Nancy Hlad
Released in 2002 on the album Deeper Polka: More Dance Music from the Midwest
Watch Your Step Polka – K. D. Lang
Released in 1987 on the album Angel with A Lariat
What Do I Care? – Walt Solek
Released in 1992 on the album 16 Most Requested Polkas
Wishing Well Polka – Johnny Menko
Released in 1993 on the album, 25 Polka Greats
Great Polka Albums
Greatest Polka Hits – Frankie Yankovic
16 Most Requested Polkas
The Best of Lawrence Welk
The Greatest Hits of Polka
World’s Greatest Polkas
Popular Polka Artists
Frankie Yankovic
Jimmy Sturr
Jimmy Dorsey
Walt Solek
Gene Wisniewski
Eddie Blazonczyk
Walter Ostanek
“Weird Al” Yankovic
Eddie Korosa
Fun Facts
If you can do the Texas Two-Step, you can probably do the Polka! It’s a popular dance based upon 2/4 timing. It has a half step which is where the “pulka” comes in. You can do the polka to any 2/4 song — like most country music.
One of the most popular versions of the polka is the “heel and toe and away we go” due to its ease of execution. Nowadays polka dances can be included in the categories of ballroom as well as country and western.
If you are interested in purchasing a good polka CD for weddings, we recommend a CD named “Polka Hits The Casuals Way.” The disc offers 10 Karaoke-style hits which include Let’s Have a Party/E-I, E-I-O, Just Because, In Heaven There Is No Beer, Who Stole The Kishka, Too Fat Polka, Roll Out The Barrel, Blue Skirt Waltz, Pennsylvania Polka, The Bird Dance, and Grab Your Balls We’re Going, Bowling. If you want to purchase the disc, please contact Ray Zalokar at www.247Polkaheaven.com. You can also email Ray 247polka[at]247polkaheaven[dot]com for more information.
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