The Top 10 House Music Tracks of All Time
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We all know that house music is the best genre out there. But what are the best house tracks of all time? Here’s our top 10 list.
Intro
Originating in Chicago in the early 1980s, house music is a style of electronic dance music that has grown to become one of the most popular genres in the world. In the past few decades, house music has evolved and diversified, giving rise to sub-genres such as deep house, future house, and tech house.
Despite its many different offshoots, there are certain tracks that have become staples of the genre and remain some of the most popular tunes ever made. Here are 10 of the best House tracks of all time:
1) “No Way Back” by Adonis
2) “Your Love” by Frankie Knuckles
3) “Can You Feel It” by Mr. Fingers
4) “Strings of Life” by Derrick May
5) “I Feel Love” by Donna Summer
6) “Piano Track” by New Order
7) “Inner City Life” by Goldie featuring KRS-One
8) “Gypsy Woman (She’s Homeless)” by Crystal Waters
9) “Rej” by �tienne de Cr�cy
10) “We Are Your Friends” by Justice
Daft Punk- One More Time
Daft Punk’s “One More Time” is one of the most influential house tracks of all time. The French duo’s signature sound is all over this track, with its catchy vocal hook and thumping bassline. “One More Time” was a massive hit in both the clubs and the charts, cementing Daft Punk’s place as one of the biggest electronic acts in the world.
Swedish House Mafia- Don’t You Worry Child
Swedish House Mafia’s “Don’t You Worry Child” was released in September of 2012 and was an instant success. The track went to number one in the UK, Ireland, Holland, and Belgium, and peaked at number two on the US Billboard Hot Dance Club Songs chart. “Don’t You Worry Child” was the last single released by Swedish House Mafia before their indefinite hiatus.
Calvin Harris- This Is What You Came For
Calvin Harris’ “This Is What You Came For” featuring Rihanna was one of the biggest tracks of 2016. The song was a massive success on both pop and dance radio, and it also became a huge club hit. “This Is What You Came For” is a perfect example of how Calvin Harris is able to take elements of pop, dance, and EDM and create a track that is truly unique and memorable.
Tiesto- Adagio for Strings
This trance classic was originally composed by Samuel Barber. Tiesto’s masterful rework gave the tune a second life, catapulting it to the top of the dance music charts. The tune has been voted the greatest dance track of all time and is often used as a closing track at festivals
Avicii- Levels
As one of the most successful DJs of all time, Avicii achieved what many only dream of. His track “Levels” was released in 2011 and was an instant hit. It climbed to the top of the charts in several countries and has been described as “a anthem for a lost generation”. The track features a catchy melody and powerful vocals that are guaranteed to get you moving.
Hardwell- Spaceman
Hardwell- Spaceman is a song by Dutch DJ and record producer Hardwell. It was released on 6 February 2012 as a digital download. The song peaked at number one on the Dutch Top 40 chart.
Hardwell – Spaceman was voted by DJs as the best house track of all time in a poll conducted by 1001Tracklists.
Dimitri Vegas, Like Mike, Martin Garrix- Tremor
“Tremor” is a song by Belgian DJ and record producer Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Dutch DJ and record producer Martin Garrix. The track was released on Beatport on 17 February 2014 as a digital download. Musically, “Tremor” is a progressive house and electro house song with elements of trap. The song’s composition samples Aaron Smith’s 2013 single “Dancin'”.
The song was first played live by Garrix at Ultra Music Festival in Miami in March 2014. It was subsequently played by the duo at Tomorrowland in Belgium in July 2014, where it received a warm reception from the crowd. The track was nominated for the Best Dance Recording category at the 57th Grammy Awards.
David Guetta- Titanium
David Guetta- Titanium ft. Sia (Official Video)
Released on Dec 21, 2011
One of the most popular songs of all time, “Titanium” is a house track by David Guetta that features vocals by Sia. The song was a huge commercial success, reaching the top ten in over ten countries and selling over five million copies worldwide.
Armin van Buuren- Ping Pong
Armin van Buuren- Ping Pong
This dancefloor anthem by Dutch producer and DJ Armin van Buuren has become one of the most iconic house tracks of all time. The simple, yet effective, melody is punctuated by a distinctive “ping pong” sound which gives the track its name and its instantly recognizable hook. “Ping Pong” was a big hit in clubs around the world and remains a firm favorite with house music fans to this day.
