New Year's Playlist

Are you at a loss for what songs you should put on your New Year’s party playlist? Besides Auld Lang Syne and a couple of classics, it can be hard to find appropriate songs for a varied and exciting playlist. 

Here are ten songs that will work for almost any New Year’s occasion, be it staying in with your family and friends or throwing a big New Year’s Eve bash.

10 Awesome Songs for your New Year’s Playlist

1.     “The Final Countdown” by Europe. This fun, glam-rock song is a great song to play as the time  winds down to the New Year, especially if you’re tired of incessant holiday ballads and are eager for something a little rougher.

2.    “Auld Lang Syne” by Mariah Carey. Usually set to a traditional tune, this rendition of this classic song bids farewell to the old year in style. Reserve this song for the very end of 2019, and have your toasts in-hand.

3.    “1999” by Prince. Not only is it the end of the year, but it’s also the end of a decade. This fun song encourages partying like it might be the end of the world. Add this song to your playlist if you’re planning on throwing the party of the century.

4.    “New Year’s Day” by Taylor Swift. This beautiful ballad is the perfect song to end New Year’s night. Even if you decide to spend New Year's Eve with a few friends or your significant other, this song is good for any occasion.

5.    “Let’s Start The New Year Right” by Bing Crosby. This classic song is the perfect song for a casual New Years celebration. Not interested in having a big party? Enjoy this ballad around a fire and with your closest friends.

6.    “This Will Be Our Year” by The Zombies. Bring in good vibes for the New Year with this 1960s rock song. This song’s soothing melody and upbeat lyrics can put anyone in a positive mood for the upcoming year.

7.    “New Year’s Day” by U2. U2 has a song for everything, including New Year’s. In true U2 fashion, these song lyrics have a double meaning. It’s up to you to decide how you take it.

8.    “New Year’s Resolution” by Otis Redding. This cute song is about setting resolutions in the New Year. It’s all about apologizing, starting over, and seeing what kind of happiness you can achieve.

9.    “Can’t Hold Us” by Macklemore and Ryan Lewis. This song is a hype song, and sometimes you need a good hype song to get you ready for a fresh start. Don’t let anyone hold you back in the new year.

10. “Raise Your Glass” by P!nk. This is an irresistible dance song, but it’s also perfect for a New Year’s Eve party. Go ahead and raise your glass if you are wrong in all the right ways, and if you’ll never be anything but loud and nitty gritty.

You can definitely raise your glass to these ten New Year’s songs, and they make a welcomed addition to any struggling playlist, too. Countdown to the New Year with a perfect cocktail in hand and these songs on your playlist.