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Not every birthday wants the slow traditional tune. Here are 40 hip hop birthday songs for the party: the rap classics everybody knows, hype tracks for the moment the cake comes out, old school R&B for the grown folks, line dances that get every generation on the floor, and clean picks for a kid's party, with a note on which ones need the radio edit.
Saying thank you out loud can feel awkward. A song does it better. Here are 45 thank you songs, from the classics to modern pop, soul, country and worship songs about gratitude, sorted by who you want to thank: a friend who showed up, the parents who raised you, the teacher or coach who changed your path.
Grandpas are the storytellers, the fishing teachers and the ones who sneak you candy. Here are 40 songs about grandpa for every moment: country songs written about grandfathers, the classics he probably hums, funeral songs and hymns to say goodbye, and ideas for his birthday, Father's Day and Grandparents Day.
Fathers and sons are not always great at saying things out loud. These songs say them anyway. Here are 40 father-son songs in both directions: dads singing to their boys, grown sons looking back at their fathers, country and rock classics, hip-hop tributes and stepdad songs, with ideas for Father's Day, a son's wedding and the hardest goodbyes.
Dogs have inspired some of the sweetest, funniest and saddest songs ever written. Here are 40 songs about dogs: the famous ones everyone knows, country songs about loyal hounds, fun songs for a dog's birthday, songs for kids, and the songs people play when it is time to say goodbye to a best friend with four legs.
Brothers fight over the front seat and then show up first when it matters. Here are 35 songs about brothers: the classic anthems about carrying each other, modern songs about brotherhood, country and hip-hop picks, songs for a brother and sister, and the songs families choose when they lose a brother.
Losing a friend is a grief people do not always know how to talk about. Many musicians have written their way through it. Here are 50 songs about losing a friend: songs written after a friend died, comforting songs for the hardest days, country and rock tributes, songs to celebrate a friend's life at the service, and songs for the quieter loss of a friendship that ended.
The ring is ready, the place is chosen, and now you need the song that will play in your head every time you remember this moment. Here are 45 proposal songs, from the ones that literally ask the question to romantic classics, modern favorites, country and R&B picks and a few fun ones, plus how to time the music so it starts exactly when you kneel.
A sweet 16 needs a soundtrack for every moment: the grand entrance, the dance floor, the candle ceremony, the dance with mom or dad and the slideshow that makes everyone cry. Here are 50 sweet 16 songs: classics and new songs about being 16, current party hits, walk-out songs, line dances and the slow songs for the family moments.
Thanksgiving does not have a songbook like Christmas, which is exactly why a good playlist stands out. Here are 50 Thanksgiving songs: the handful written about the holiday itself, traditional hymns and modern worship songs of thanks, warm songs about gratitude and family, country picks, kids' songs and a few funny ones, plus a plan for the music from the first guest to the last slice of pie.
Motherhood is the most tender, exhausting and funny job there is, and some of music's best songs were written about it. Here are 45 songs about motherhood: songs moms wrote for their children, songs for a new mom in the first weeks, songs for a mom of boys, honest songs about how hard it can be, and the songs children write back to their mothers.
Every holiday playlist needs a few songs that make the room laugh. Here are 40 funny Christmas songs: the novelty classics your grandparents knew by heart, silly songs kids ask for on repeat, funny country songs about family chaos, parodies and comedy tracks, and a few cheeky picks for the grown-ups, plus tips for an office party or a family gathering.
Not every Christmas feels merry. For anyone missing someone, far from home or simply tired, a sad Christmas song can feel more honest than another jingle. Here are 40 sad Christmas songs: the classics of holiday heartbreak, pop and indie songs to cry to, country songs about hard winters, quiet faith songs, and songs for the first Christmas without someone you love.
A memorial slideshow is often the moment people remember most from a service. The right songs carry the photos from the baby pictures to the last birthday. Here are 45 memorial slideshow songs, from timeless classics to modern, country, upbeat, faith and instrumental picks, with suggestions for a mother, father, husband, son or brother, and a simple way to time the music to the photos.
Songs about heaven are some of the most comforting ever written, whether they come from a church hymnal, a country radio station or a rock record. Here are 45 songs about heaven: modern worship songs, classic hymns and gospel, country songs about meeting again, songs for missing someone in heaven, and the rock and pop songs with heaven in the title.
The last night of the year needs a soundtrack that builds from a relaxed dinner to a loud countdown and a quiet moment after midnight. Here are 45 New Year's Eve songs: the classics played at midnight, party anthems for the dance floor, countdown songs, songs about fresh starts and vintage picks for a dinner party, plus what Times Square plays before the ball drops.
Christmas music is everywhere in December, but the songs that tell the story of Jesus' birth are the heart of the season for many families and churches. Here are 50 Christian Christmas songs: the traditional carols and Advent hymns, modern worship songs, contemporary Christian favorites, gospel spirituals and choral classics, with ideas for a Christmas Eve service, a family devotion and songs kids can learn.
A good slow dance song does one thing: it makes two people forget the room. Here are 60 slow dance songs from every era, the timeless classics, 70s and 80s ballads, 90s favorites, modern love songs, country and R&B, with picks for a wedding, a prom, an anniversary or a slow dance in the kitchen.
Country music has always been honest about love: the dancing, the long marriages, the second chances and the small daily kindnesses. Here are 50 country love songs, from the classics of the 70s and 80s through the 90s heyday and the 2000s to today's hits, plus the best duets, with picks for a first dance, an anniversary or a song to send to him or her.
The bride's entrance gets the spotlight, but the groom's walk sets the tone for the ceremony. Here are 45 groom entrance songs, from romantic picks to rock, country, R&B, fun movie themes and elegant instrumentals, with tips on when the groom walks in, how long the song should be and how to match it to the rest of the ceremony music.
On November 11, America thanks everyone who has served in uniform. Music is often the most moving part of the day. Here are 45 Veterans Day songs: patriotic classics, country songs about soldiers, rock and folk, World War II songs, hymns and the branch songs, with ideas for schools, churches and the veterans in your own family.
A kindergarten or preschool graduation is short, loud and full of tiny caps falling off. The songs make it. Here are 45 kindergarten graduation songs: walk-in music, songs little ones can actually sing with actions, dance songs, Disney favorites and the slideshow songs that make every parent cry, plus how to plan the program so it runs in under an hour.
The bouquet and garter toss are the reception's quick, loud, laugh-out-loud moments, and the song does half the work. Here are 70 picks: 40 bouquet toss songs from girl-power anthems to country and R&B, and 30 garter toss songs from movie themes to flirty classics, plus how to run both traditions and which songs to skip with grandma in the room.
Teachers hear a lot of things in a school year, but not often enough thank you. Here are 45 songs for teachers: tributes students and parents can dedicate, songs for Teacher Appreciation Week and retirement parties, funny songs about teacher life, walk-up songs for staff assemblies and positive songs to play in the classroom.
You are married, the officiant has said the words, and the music kicks in. The exit song is the first song of your marriage, and the grand exit at the end of the night is the last one of the wedding. Here are 50 wedding exit songs for both: upbeat and modern recessional picks, classical and church options, country favorites and send-off songs for sparklers and bubbles.
The money dance, or dollar dance, is a reception tradition where guests pay for a quick dance with the bride or groom. The right songs keep it fun instead of awkward. Here are 45 money dance songs: money-themed songs that make guests laugh, current dance hits, slow songs for a sweet moment, country and R&B picks, plus how the tradition works.
Choosing music for your husband's funeral means choosing how the room will remember him. Here are 40 funeral songs for a husband: the love songs that tell your story, country and classic songs about loss, hymns for a church service and modern songs, with ideas for a husband who was also a father and songs for losing a wife.
Siblings are the people who knew you before you knew yourself, who fought you for the front seat and then showed up first when it mattered. Here are 42 songs for siblings: classic and modern songs about brothers and sisters, songs for a brother-sister dance at a wedding, songs about growing up together, a few funny ones and songs for remembering a sibling.
Few things change a life like a new baby, and songwriters have been trying to put it into words for decades. Here are 48 songs about having a baby: classics written for newborns, country songs about becoming a parent, modern pop picks, fun songs for the announcement, a playlist for labor day and the lullabies for the first nights home.
Sometimes "I'm sorry" sticks in your throat, and a song can carry it for you. Here are 36 apology songs that actually apologize: classics, R&B and soul, modern pop, country, songs for making up with a friend or family, the famous songs that only sound like apologies, and how to send one without making things worse.
Not every love song has to be a tearjerker. For couples who laugh more than they cry, here are 35 funny love songs: quirky indie favorites, comedy songs, sweet and silly classics, playful country songs and movie duets, with ideas for a wedding, a card, a text or an anniversary video.
There is no single happy birthday song in Spanish. In Mexico it is Las Mañanitas, sung at dawn; in Spain it is Cumpleaños Feliz; Argentina and Venezuela have their own. Here is what each song is, what Las Mañanitas means and why it is sung in the morning, the recordings families play most, and how to get a Spanish birthday song with someone's name in it.
Christmas in Spanish sounds like villancicos at church, posadas in the street, parrandas at the door and Feliz Navidad on every radio. Here are 27 Spanish Christmas songs: the traditional villancicos of Spain and Latin America, the songs of Mexican posadas and Puerto Rican parrandas, and the Latin pop classics families play from December to Three Kings Day.
Spanish has a way of making a love song sound like a promise. Here are 35 Spanish love songs: the classic boleros every abuela knows, the great Latin pop ballads, bachata for dancing close, regional Mexican favorites and modern hits, with picks for a wedding first dance, a quinceañera waltz and a song to dedicate in Spanish.
Some of the best love stories are second drafts. Here are 40 songs about second chances: rock and pop songs about asking for one more try, country songs about finding your way back, R&B songs about getting it right this time, and songs about giving yourself a fresh start, with ideas for sending one to the person you hope will say yes.
Moving on is rarely one decision; it is a hundred small ones, and the right song helps with each. Here are 40 songs about moving on: anthems for getting over a breakup, quieter songs about letting go, songs for a new city, a new job or a new chapter, and country songs for starting over.
Adoption is joy and loss at the same time, and the best songs about it hold both. Here are 30 songs about adoption: songs written by adoptive parents about their children, worship songs about belonging, movie songs that adopted kids love, songs for a gotcha day or a finalization day, and songs that speak to the adoptee's side of the story.
Choosing music for your brother's funeral is one of the last things you get to do for him. Here are 40 funeral songs for a brother: songs written by artists who lost a brother themselves, classic and country songs, modern and hip-hop tributes, faith songs, and ideas for a sister, a brother, a slideshow and a celebration of life.
No parent should have to choose music for their son's funeral, and if you are reading this, we are so sorry. Here are 40 songs families have chosen for a son: songs written by parents who lost a child, songs from a mother and from a father, Christian songs, songs for a baby or a young boy and songs for a teenage or grown son.
Music is at the heart of a Latino funeral, from the rosary at the velorio to the mariachi at the graveside. Here are 27 songs in Spanish that families choose most: Mexican classics like Amor Eterno and Las Golondrinas, Latin American songs about a mother, a father or a friend, Catholic hymns for the Misa and upbeat songs for a celebration of life.
The 1980s gave us more modern Christmas classics than any other decade: charity singles, MTV videos and an all-star album that still fills playlists every December. Here are the 35 best 80s Christmas songs, from Wham! and Band Aid to Run-DMC, Whitney Houston and Dolly Parton, with tips for an 80s Christmas party playlist.
The best Christmas karaoke songs are the ones everyone already knows the words to. Here are 40 picks sorted by how hard they are to sing: easy singalongs for nervous beginners, showstoppers for the strongest voice in the room, duets, songs for the whole group, modern pop and a few funny country songs, plus tips for hosting a Christmas karaoke night.
A holiday party needs more than background carols. Here are 35 Christmas dance songs that get people moving: the classic floor-fillers, upbeat modern pop, Motown, soul and hip-hop, rock and swing for the older crowd and songs for a kids' dance party, plus how to build a playlist that keeps the floor full all night.
The 1970s gave Christmas some of its warmest and strangest songs: soul classics from Motown and beyond, glam rock stompers from Britain, quiet folk and country songs and the first hip-hop Christmas record. Here are the 25 best 70s Christmas songs, from John Lennon and Yoko Ono to Elton John, Donny Hathaway and Slade.
The 1990s produced the most-streamed Christmas song of all time and a wave of R&B, pop and rock holiday hits that still define December radio. Here are the 30 best 90s Christmas songs: Mariah Carey and Boyz II Men, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra, Amy Grant and Celine Dion, country favorites and the songs from Home Alone and The Nightmare Before Christmas.
The old Christmas songs are the ones that still define the season: Bing Crosby, Nat King Cole, Brenda Lee and Burl Ives on every playlist from November to New Year's Day. Here are 50 vintage Christmas classics from the 1930s through the 1960s, plus carols that are more than 100 years old, with the year each one first became a hit.
The right song on Mom's birthday says what a card cannot. Here are 36 birthday songs for her: songs about mothers to dedicate from a daughter or a son, upbeat songs for her party, classics for a 70th or 80th birthday, ideas for a video or an Instagram story, and how to give her a birthday song written just for her.
Christmas songs disappear on December 26, but winter keeps going. Here are 37 winter songs that work from the first frost to the last snow: classics about cold days and snowy nights, rock and pop songs with a winter mood, folk and indie favorites, instrumental pieces for a quiet evening and winter songs for kids.
The right song turns a gender reveal into a moment everyone remembers. Here are 40 gender reveal songs: build-up songs for the countdown, songs to play when it is a girl or a boy, songs about a new baby that work either way, funny picks and a few for twins, plus how to time the reveal so the confetti lands on the chorus.
Some of the best Christmas music ever made came from soul and R&B artists: Donny Hathaway, Stevie Wonder, Charles Brown, Whitney Houston and Mariah Carey. Here are 30 R&B Christmas songs, from the blues and soul classics of the 1940s to the 70s, through the 80s and 90s R&B era, to modern holiday hits.
Every December the same question comes back: which Christmas songs are actually the best? Here is our list of the 100 greatest, starting with the top 10 of all time and then sorted by style: crooner standards, pop and rock, R&B and soul, country, modern hits, carols, funny songs and bittersweet ones, plus links to deeper lists for every taste.
There is more to a birthday than the usual tune. Here are the 45 best birthday songs: the top 10 that mention birthdays, classic hits from the 50s and 60s, party songs that fill the dance floor, songs about getting older, songs for a kids' party, and what to play for a 21st, 30th, 40th, 50th, 60th or 70th birthday.
When things are hard, the right song can carry you to the next day. Here are 50 songs about hope: classics that have comforted people for decades, anthems about not giving up, modern songs for better days, songs for the hardest times and faith songs of hope, plus ideas for sending a song of encouragement to someone who needs it.
Sometimes a song says what years of marriage make hard to put into words. Here are 40 songs for your husband: romantic songs to dedicate to him, songs about a long and happy marriage, country and R&B favorites, fun songs that will make him laugh, and ideas for his birthday, your anniversary or just because.
Easter has the richest music of the Christian year, from centuries-old hymns to the worship songs filling churches today. Here are 44 Easter songs: traditional hymns for Easter Sunday, songs for Palm Sunday and Good Friday, modern worship, gospel and contemporary Christian classics, and fun songs for kids and the Easter egg hunt.
Losing a pet means losing a best friend, a routine and a part of the family, and the grief is real. Here are 36 songs about losing a pet: songs musicians wrote about their own animals, comforting songs, songs for the hardest days, country picks and gentle rainbow bridge songs, plus ideas for a memorial and for helping children say goodbye.
Grandchildren get a love that is a little softer and a lot more patient. Here are 36 songs about grandchildren: songs grandparents dedicate with their best advice, songs for a granddaughter and for a grandson, lullabies for a new grandbaby and fun songs to sing together, plus ideas for Grandparents Day and birthdays.
A baptism is one of the most meaningful moments in a believer's life, and the music sets the tone. Here are 34 baptism songs: traditional hymns and river spirituals, modern worship songs about new life and freedom, a gospel celebration, and gentle songs for an infant baptism, christening or baby dedication.
A bar or bat mitzvah party needs music for every moment: the hora, the grand entrance, the candle lighting, the montage and hours on the dance floor. Here are 40 bar mitzvah songs, from traditional Jewish celebration songs to the hits DJs play most, sorted by when to play them, with tips for planning the night.
Goodbyes are easier with the right soundtrack. Here are 40 farewell songs: classic goodbye songs everyone knows, upbeat songs for a going-away party, funny and warm songs for a coworker who is leaving, emotional farewells for a close friend and songs for someone moving far away, plus ideas for the last day.
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