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Top 10 Party Songs

By Bill Lamb, About.com

This list is an all-purpose selection to get any party crowd moving and in a great mood for fun. What makes a great party song? Sexy, danceable, and fun to sing with friends are 3 key elements. If any of your favorites are missing, clink on the link at the end of the list to let us know.

1. Flo Rida featuring T-Pain - Low (2007)

Flo RidaCourtesy Atlantic Records

This introduction to rapper Flo Rida spent 10 weeks at the top of the pop singles chart.

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2. Shop Boyz - Party Like a Rockstar (2007)

Shop Boyz - Party Like a RockstarCourtesy Republic

Huge, catchy blend of rock and rap. "T..t..totally dude!"

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3. AC/DC - You Shook Me All Night Long (1980)

AC/DC - Back in BlackCourtesy Sony

It may be over 25 years old, but AC/DC's hard rock classic remains one of the most in demand party tunes of all time.

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4. Rihanna - Shut Up and Drive (2007)

Rihanna - Shut Up and DriveCourtesy Def Jam

Rihanna tries on a bit of a rock guitar and a set of specific instructions for a good time.

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5. Timbaland featuring Keri Hilson - The Way I Are (2007)

TimbalandCourtesy Interscope

Timbaland saved one of his best production jobs for himself.

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6. Nelly - Hot In Herre (2002)

Nelly - NellyvilleCourtesy Universal

What's the best response if the heat is getting a little high? Just ask Nelly.

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7. Kat DeLuna featuring Elephant Man - Whine Up (2007)

Kat DeLuna - 9 Livescourtesy Sony

Dominican-born Kat DeLuna blasted on to the pop scene with this rousing dance anthem.

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8. Daddy Yankee - Rompe (2005)

Daddy Yankee - Barrio Fino en DirectoCourtesy Interscope

Just try to not move with Daddy Yankee's reggaeton party anthem.

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9. R. Kelly - Ignition (Remix) (2002)

R. Kelly - Chocolate FactoryCourtesy Jive Records

R. Kelly's sexual intensity may be a bit much for some, but the remix steps down a bit from the original with a salute to the "freakin' weekend."

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10. Justin Timberlake - SexyBack (2006)

Justin TimberlakeCourtesy Jive Records

Whether the message of the song is true or not, Justin Timberlake's hit is an immediate party classic.

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