Oh I'll take Hindi music from any era if you have suggestions!

Oh, and here's one of the catchiest 80's songs that you've never heard of:

https://www.youtube.com/watch?.....ex5UGYcX_T

("Future Love" by Gruppo Sportivo)

Your party sounds like so much fun! I am vicariously dancing.

What about Tina Turner, the Private Dancer album?
The Flashdance sound track, Gloria Esteban Greatest hits,

Why on earth is there no Duran Duran and Depeche Mode on your list, Una!!! SACRILEGE.

Angie, I don't think you read closely enough.

Although I don't think most of my friends would dance to "Your Own Personal Jesus" or "Everything Counts".

Apologies! I glanced over DD as the acronym. Take "Hungry like the Wolf" out and replace it with "Save A Prayer". You need a slow song!

Depeche Mode's "Enjoy the Silence" should do it. I just put it on and am dancing!!! Proof!

Una, I love your list. So many great choices. "Like a Prayer" .... one of my all-time faves. Can't believe I didn't think of it! Your party's going to rock ... hope the guest list is as fun as the song list.

Once this group is dancing they will not want a slow song...

The venue was so cheap I am thinking of having a group of friends pitch in and do this once a month!

Happy Upcoming Birthday from my Bitmoji to yours!

Cute!

This thread inspired me to go through my itunes again...
80s dance songs about dancing:

Dancing in the dark - Springsteen
lets dance - bowie
dance with somebody - houston
all she wants to do is dance - henley

Beyonce:
Love on top
single ladies
diva

Random songs:

Good thing - fine young cannibals
wtf - missy elliot
tambourine- eve
hypnotize- biggy
bust a move - young mc

Una,

for starters
here is a link for you.

http://www.bestwebsiteinindia......of-80s-and

I recommend a medley of song number 1,6, 8, 9, 11, 13, 14, 16.

and from current era
" DJ walay Babu" and " abhi to party shuru hoi hay" gel smoothly with your party

.....
btw, your list is making my sunday night super fun - doing a sitting dance with laptop in bed now

Are you going to do a bit of no lights no lycra? Check it out... must be something about dancing in the dark in a large group that is FANTASTIC. Ask anyone who ever does it....
we could have a YLF worldwide shared dance party with you! We can have mini 80s dress up dance sessions on your bday and share the pics! What date is it Una?

Great list. Have fun. I am going to download the songs and have a private dance party. DH and I need to practice our moves.

jenanded, my birthday was April 9! But as it's a big one, I am celebrating all year. I think this is the 5th event - my parents and sibs did a dinner in Florida, my workmates had a cocktail night, my girlfriends did a girls' dinner out, DH and DS and I went out the night of my actual birthday - and the dance party is the big finale! Can you tell I'm an extrovert?

Do feel free to use my list - I am still adding to it and welcome more suggestions!

I have nothing more to add to the already magnificent list, but I do wish you a very happy 50th!

I'm going to have to make a playlist of all these songs! The first song that came to my mind was C+C Music Factory "Everybody Dance Now".

AM, it's on there! DH was like "How many days is this party?"

A-ha Take on Me

Loving this Una, Happy Birthday
I think you have all my picks already but what about Freak Out by Chic did I miss that one ?
I have always waned to do something like this so am totally enjoying this thread.

This is Prince's party playlist: <http://boingboing.net/2016/04/.....nal-p.html>

Late to this little party but...

Recent stuff:
LCD Soundsystem - North American Scum (or anything by this guy)
Janelle Monae - Tightrope (or Dance Apocalyptic, take your pick)
Outkast - Hey Ya!

From the '80's
Sly and Robbie - Boops
Grandmaster Flash - White Lines
De La Soul - Eye Know

Neneh Cherry - Buffalo Stance

Early '90s
Red Hot Chilli Peppers - Suck My Kiss
Deee Lite - Groove is in the Heart
Happy Mondays - Step On

and a couple of Hindi classics:
Mohammed Rafi - Jaan Pehchan Ho
Asha Bhosle - Dum Maro Dum

I could go on and on. I'll stop now. Happy Birthday Una!

Approprio, my mother would not let me play Dum Maro Dum at my wedding because of the pothead association! Love your suggestions. Groove is in the Heart is in the list, and DH added White Lines and Hey Ya. This is going to be a dance list for all time!

She's a '70s diva, but let's not forget Donna Summer, "Last Dance."

'80's stuff

Eurythmics
Men Without Hats - Safety Dance
Devo - Whip It
Wang Chung - Have Fun Tonight
Tone Loc - Funky Cold Medina

Happy Birthday Una!

OMG WHIP IT! And Funky Cold Medina... My son asked me what that meant the other day. o_O

Xtabay, I think Last Dance is on the list - if not, it will be.

Everybody want to rule the world
Red red wine
Take on Me
Dance like an Egyptian
Faith
Hammer Time
Our House
We are the champions
Anything by Phill Collind Dance into the Light
Earth winde and Fire
The Gap band
cool and the Gang
Lionel Richie dancing on the ceiling

Don't forget Pat Benatar!
Love is a battlefield
Hit me with your best shot
Heartbreaker
We belong

Your party is going to be a blast!!

AJ, Pat Benetar is playing at our state fair this year!