The Top House Music Songs of All Time
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We all have our favorite house music songs, the ones that get us moving and make us feel alive. But what are the best of the best? The ones that truly stand the test of time?
Here, we count down the top house music songs of all time, as voted by you, our readers. From classics to current hits, these are the tracks that make us move.
Introduction
What are the top house music songs of all time? This is a difficult question to answer definitively as there are so many great ones out there. However, we have compiled a list of what we believe are the cream of the crop. If you are a fan of house music, then these songs are sure to get you moving. So without further ado, here are the top house music songs of all time:
1. “Sandstorm” by Darude
2. “Feel Good Inc.” by Gorillaz
3. “Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger” by Daft Punk
4. “We Are Your Friends” by Justice vs. Simian
5. “I Remember” by Deadmau5 & Kaskade
6. “One More Time” by Daft Punk
7. “Don’t You Worry Child” by Swedish House Mafia feat. John Martin
8. “Levels” by Avicii
9. ” Greyhound” Swedish House Mafia
The Village People’s “In the Navy” is one of the most iconic and well-known house music songs of all time. The disco classic was released in 1978 and reached number three on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. The song is credited with helping to popularize house music and solidify the genre’s place in pop culture.
“Funkytown” by Lipps Inc.
“Funkytown” is a song by American disco act Lipps Inc. from their album Mouth to Mouth. Initially released in 1979, the track was a huge commercial success; in 1980, it topped the charts in the United States, Canada, Finland, France, New Zealand, and Norway. The song also peaked at number two on the Billboard Hot 100 chart in the United States and number seven on the UK Singles Chart.
“Le Freak” by Chic
“Le Freak” is a 1978 disco hit by Chic. It was written by group members Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers, and produced by the latter. The track was Chic’s third single release and first single to topping the charts in the United States, where it remained for six weeks in early 1979. In the UK, “Le Freak” peaked at number seven.
The song’s lyrics include an allusion to New York City’s Studio 54 disco club, which was popular at the timeamong celebrities and socialites. The line “Have you heard about the new dance craze?” is repeated throughout the song’s duration; however, this line is actually nonsense fillersince there was no such dance craze—the group made it up when they could not think of anything else to sing.
The song has been sampled or interpolated by many other artists, including Queen, Madonna, Lady Gaga, Justin Timberlake, David Bowie, Britney Spears, Dana International, S Express, Steve ‘Silk’ Hurley and Whitney Houston.
“I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
“I Will Survive” is a hit song first performed by American singer Gloria Gaynor, released in October 1978. It was written by Freddie Perren and Dino Fekaris. A top-selling song, it received heavy airplay in1979. It is one of the most popular disco songs of all time. The song is also often considered a gay anthem.
The song’s lyrics describe a woman’s discovery of her own empowerment following an emotionally abusive relationship. The lyrics imply that the protagonist has moved on from her former lover and found someone new, but she still retains some feelings for him and she tells him that he will never find another love like hers. “I Will Survive” has been covered by many artists, including Hermes House Band, Destiny’s Child, Martika, and Cake.
“Stayin’ Alive” by The Bee Gees
“Stayin’ Alive” is a disco song by the Bee Gees, released in 1977 as part of the soundtrack album Saturday Night Fever. It went on to become one of the band’s signature songs and one of the most popular tracks of all time. Written and sung by brothers Barry and Robin Gibb, it features a repeated synthesizer hook, female backing vocals, and a distinctive guitar solo. The song appears in several film soundtracks, including Saturday Night Fever, Staying Alive, and Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 2. In 2004, it was ranked at number 9 on Rolling Stone’s list of the 500 Greatest Songs of All Time.
“Good Times” by Chic
“Good Times” is a song by the American band Chic from their 1979 album C’est Chic. The song was written by Bernard Edwards and Nile Rodgers. It was released as the lead single from the album and peaked at number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the UK Singles Chart.
“Y.M.C.A.” by The Village People
“Y.M.C.A.” is a song by The Village People which became a huge hit in the late 1970s. It has been covered by many artists since then, and was even inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame in 2014. The song is based on the true story of the Young Men’s Christian Association, and its message of inclusiveness and acceptance has resonated with people all over the world for decades.
“We Are Family” by Sister Sledge
“We Are Family” is a song by the American disco group Sister Sledge. It was released in 1979 and became an international hit, reaching number one in several countries. The song has been featured in numerous movies and television shows, and has been covered by many artists.
“Disco Inferno” by The Trammps
“Disco Inferno” is a song by The Trammps from their 1976 fourth studio album of the same name. The song was released as a single in 1977 and peaked at number nine on the Billboard Hot 100. The song was written by Leroy Bell and Casey James.
