Top 20 Bank Holiday Bangers
Whether you’re planning a barbeque or stepping up as the designated DJ for a karaoke carpool, one thing is for sure: you need the right soundtrack to get the party started!
Celebrate in style with the perfect soundtrack courtesy of JukeJam
The go-to set-list to kick off your Bank Holiday in style.
Rain or Shine (though we’re definitely hoping for that sunshine), an August Bank Holiday is the perfect excuse to get together with friends and family. Drinks will be flowing, the barbecue will be sizzling... And the tunes? Well… we’ll help you with that!
1. Higher Love - Kygo, Whitney Houston
Kygo’s tribute to the late Whitney Houston is the perfect track to kick off this list. A dynamic start that’ll have you vibing from the get-go.
Check out Platinum Vibe, a JukeJam original artist, perform this here.
2. Love on Top - Beyoncé
A great party deserves its diva, and who better to step up than Queen Bey? “Love on Top” is an all-time favourite (and it’s always fun to watch people try to keep up with those key changes at the end…)
3. Signed, Sealed, Delivered - Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder’s “Signed, Sealed, Delivered” is a timeless classic that never loses its charm. We’re big Stevie fans over here at JukeJam, so don’t be surprised if his name pops up again later in this list (SPOILER ALERT: it does….)
4. Dance the Night Away - Dua Lipa
A current chart topper, “Dance the Night Away” adds a bit of flair to your event. From the Barbie soundtrack, this song will have your guests dancing the holiday away!
5. Put Your Records On - Corinne Bailey Rae
Perfect for laid-bank Bank Holiday moments, “Put Your Records On” sets the perfect mellow tone.
6. New Shoes - Paolo Nutini
This song is forever and always an immediate mood lifter. There’s nothing more to say!
7. Reflections - Rohan Young
Rohan Young is the first of our own artists on this list. His original songs are truly something special, and Reflections is a introduction for new audiences.
8. Murder on the Dancefloor - Sophie Ellis-Bextor
We’re here for Sophie Ellis-Bextor’s recent resurgence and her 2001 classic will never disappoint.
9. Call Me - Blondie
The first rock entry on this list, Blondie’s “Call Me” makes any party or singalong immediately fun. Released in 1980, this track became Blondie’s highest-charting single in their career!
10. Shut Up and Dance - WALK THE MOON
You aren’t simply encouraged to dance along to this song; it’s actually an order. And it’s an order that’s pretty impossible to ignore!
11. Rock DJ - Robbie Williams
A Stoke-on-Trent gem (just like JukeJam), Robbie Williams just has to snatch himself a place on this list. And what better song to choose than “Rock DJ”? Call and response vocals? Yes, please!
12. Lovely Day - Bill Withers
This 1977 single from Bill Withers will perfectly set the tone, regardless of the mood. That 18-second note? Good luck!
13. The Game - Ruby J
Ruby J, another of our very own artists, fuses jazz, blues, and indie to create her distinctive sound. She’s certainly earned her spot on this list!
14. The Chain - Fleetwood Mac
Fleetwood Mac’s iconic “The Chain” brings a chilled vibe to any Bank Holiday celebration.
15. Green Grass - The Lost Notes
The Lost Notes inject a vibrant energy into this playlist with “Green Grass”. Get ready to sing along - it’s an instant hit!
16. Sir Duke - Stevie Wonder
Stevie Wonder returns with “Sir Duke”. An ode to the joy of music, it’s a perfect lead-up to the grand finale!
17. Good Times - Chic
These are the good times. Leave your cares behind. Chic’s disco-soul classic ensures you leave all your troubles behind this bank holiday!
18. Hard Times - Paramore
From “Good Times” to “Hard Times” - hopefully in song titles only - this 80s-inspired hit with an edge will keep the mood bouncing.
19. Livin’ on a Prayer - Bon Jovi
Bon Jovi’s anthem is the ultimate Bank Holiday finale. A song that needs no introduction.
20. Proud Mary - Tina Turner
No party playlist would be complete without paying homage to the Queen of Rock n’ Roll. An icon that will be sorely missed, it only makes sense to end this playlist here, with “Proud Mary”. It’s the only right way to end a good party!
Give it a listen.
And there you have it! The perfect playlist for any of your Bank Holiday celebrations. Blending upbeat singalongs and mellow toe-tappers, we’ve crafted the perfect playlist - and, hopefully, introduced a few new artists along the way.
Listen to it top-to-bottom on our Spotify playlist:
Bonus Tracks.
You’ll notice a few bonus tracks on the Spotify playlist, brought to you straight from our team here at JukeJam. See if you can guess who picked what…
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