And with the worst of 2013 behind us, now let’s start
looking at the best! Here’s to the songs that got us dancing. It’s refreshing to
know that not EVERYONE makes the same repetitive techno song.
10.) “Work Bitch”
Britney Spears
It may not have been the most memorable first single in her
career, but it still was pretty catchy. The radio edit was pretty amusing (“you
better work work”) and the video was hot. She may be past her prime, but there’s
still a little spark left.
9.) “Harlem Shake”
Baauer
It’s not the REAL Harlem Shake dance, but it certainly was
quite a spectacle seeing all of the YouTube videos that followed. And man oh
man, Baauer really knows how to put on a show!
8.) “I Love It”
Icona Pop & Charli
XCX
The ultimate kiss-off anthem of the year, these ladies had
us all declaring ourselves “90’s bitches”!
7.) “Burn”
Ellie Goulding
Ellie Goulding’s voice is suited for great
alternative/electronic/pop music. It’s sweet, soothing, and quite a refreshment
from the generic singing voices on the radio. So it was quite a sweet surprise
to hear her on this adorable summer anthem with such gusto behind it.
6.) “Feel This Moment”
Pitbull &
Christina Aguilera
It would appear to me that Ms. Aguilera is a lot more
successful singing choruses on other songs for other artists than she is singing
on her own (see “Moves Like Jagger” or “Say Something”). I’m still hoping for
her to have more solo moments, but for now, let’s just enjoy the dance song
king Mr. 305 with the dynamite Christina and this “Take On Me” inspired jam.
5.) “Latch”
Disclosure & Sam
Smith
Not all DJs are doing dubstep. Sometimes a classic-sounding
techno song can make you move just as much. What makes this song even more
fantastic is the incredible choreography Sanya Tayeh taught during Vegas week
this summer on So You Think You Can Dance.
4.) “Blurred Lines”
Robin Thicke, Pharrell
Williams, & T.I.
Was there ever a moment when listening to the radio this
summer that this song WASN’T playing? It may have worn out its welcome, but
there’s no denying how fun and funky this song is and how much it gets us all
grooving (regardless if it is a straight up rip-off of Marvin Gaye’s “Got To
Give It Up”).
3.) “We Can’t Stop”
Miley Cyrus
Hannah Montana grew up, and she’s a twerking hot mess! BUT
WE LOVED IT! This was the ultimate party jam, proving that she’s not the same
little girl she used to be.
2.) “A Little Party
Never Killed Nobody (All We Got)”
Fergie, Q-Tip, GoonRock
Although not officially released as a single, it was one of
the great highlights from the stellar Great Gatsby soundtrack! It is without a
doubt one of the best workout songs created!
1.) “Get Lucky”
Daft Punk &
Pharrell Willams
Daft Punk came back in a big way this year, bringing back
funk and R&B dance music to mainstream 2013. And along the way, they got us
on our feet, brought in Nile Rogers, AND re-introduced the world to the genius
that is Pharrell Williams.
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