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More than 25 years since it was first played in 1996, Wannabe by Spice Girls remains one of the best dance floor fillers ever created. Third place goes to the beloved anthem by The Killers, Mr Brightside. Continuing to captivate listeners with its infectious energy and relatable lyrics, this song has left its mark on the hearts of music lovers around the globe and received a popularity score of 97.6.

Peter Andre‘s 1995 hit Mysterious Girl is no stranger to getting people on the dance floor. On top of the catchy melody and bouncy rhythm, the tempo of this song is just right to get people dancing, achieving a score of 96.4. The best year for producing party-starting floor fillers was 2008. This year produced 5 of the classic anthems we studied: Hey Ya! by Outkast is a vibrant pop-hip-hop fusion that took the world by storm upon its release in 2003 and continues to do so 20 years on. The song’s exuberant energy features infectious handclaps, lively guitar riffs, and an upbeat melody. While looking at trends across the years, we were also able to determine which decade boasts the most songs guaranteed to fill the dance floor. We did this by further analysing the data and dividing it into different decades. We then calculated the average floor filler score for each decade as a measure of comparison. How do people decide a once-dead genre is cool again? Or, at least, when does it stop inducing cringes and start inducing nostalgia fever? I wasn’t around when disco died in the early ‘80s and I don’t know why it became listenable again in the late ‘90s, but “I Will Survive” had to be one of the first 45’s dusted off, because it is the Platonic form of disco. The song combines Gloria Gaynor’s soaring vocals with one of the more singable melodies ever concocted, lays the mixture over a classic hi-hat-heavy beat and tasteful orchestral flourishes, and ends up with a bombastic anthem to self-respect—which serves to encourage even the worst of dancers to strut their stuff. “At first I was afraid, I was petrified,” they think to themselves…but now they will survive even the worst embarrassment on the dance floor. — Zach BlumenfeldThis iconic dance floor sensation achieved an overall floor filler score of 66.4 and its highest figure was, of course, in danceability where it scored 92.9. 10. I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston Toxic by Britney Spears is another mesmerising anthem that is guaranteed to have all your guests rushing to the dance floor. This 2003 production not only achieved massive commercial success but also critical acclaim, earning Britney a Grammy Award for Best Dance Recording. With attention-grabbing lyrics and a catchy chorus, this song slides into fourth place, scoring 76.0. Wannabe earned its highest score in danceability, at 84.5, followed by positivity at 82.1. 5. Uptown Funk (feat. Bruno Mars) – Mark Ronson I don’t intend this to be a DJ blog as such, but more a blog by someone who happens to be a DJ – a place where personal emphasis takes precedence over professional, although, as I’ve already explained, the two aspects are, of course, inescapably entwined.

ABBA started what I suppose is a long tradition of Swedish songwriters controlling the zeitgeist of American popular music. (Max Martin now has the most Billboard No 1 hits of anyone outside of The Beatles). In the spirit of pop music’s transient nature, most of ABBA’s songs have faded into the temporal tapestry…or rather, they’re now better known as show tunes, thanks to the astounding success of Mamma Mia! on Broadway. But “Dancing Queen” has endured, perhaps because everyone from Bobby Moynihan’s drunk uncle to your adorable six-year-old cousin can sing along to its chorus. There’s a swagger to the bass line, and the strings lead feels like it’s been etched into our culture by the violin bow. — Zach BlumenfeldSelected items are only available for delivery via the Royal Mail 48® service and other items are available for delivery using this service for a charge. This is your DJ insurance policy. The one song that ensures a full dancefloor…usually dancing around a large pile of handbags! It’s the ultimate 80s pop floorfiller! We Like To Party! achieved an exceptional overall score of 81.7 out of a possible 100, scoring highest in positivity (98.8). 2. Toxic – Britney Spears PSY’s “Gangam Style” took over the internet in 2012; the video even broke YouTube’s view counter. But that Christmas, as 50 drunk Iranians were dancing to it in my living room and my uncle Kaveh sang along in stupor, I realized the song had broken through the internet and become so much more than a meme. That holiday season, “Gangnam Style,” along with a steady flow of alcohol, tightened the bond with my extended family. And that is the power of a true dance floor classic. — Sarra Sedghi When it comes to filling the dance floor and keeping the party vibes alive, dance and electronic music emerges as the undisputed champion. This genre has captured the hearts of partygoers worldwide, and it’s no surprise that 31 of the songs we studied hail from the realm of dance and electronic music.

In fourth place was Shake It Off by Taylor Swift, scoring 95.2, followed by Happy by Pharrell Williams with 94. The Best Year for Floor Fillers In fifth place was Happy by Pharrell Williams, scoring 92.9. This uplifting anthem was originally written for the film Despicable Me 2 but went on to achieve massive commercial success globally. The Floor Fillers with the Best Tempo This hit received an excellent total score of 78, scoring highest in positivity (94.2) and lowest in tempo (2.4). 4. Wannabe – Spice GirlsWell, lemme tell ya now: With that piano slide and a bassline that just can’t be beat, this one’s a shoe-in. We’ve never met a human being who will admit to disliking this song (that’s your cue to take to the comments section if you exist, you poor, misguided souls), and for good reason; no matter how many times we hear this one, it simply doesn’t get old. — Bonnie Stiernberg Following closely behind is the energetic dance-pop hit All I Ever Wanted by Basshunter, with a score of 97.6. I don’t care who you are; I already know two things about you: 1. You have heard “Hey Ya!” by Outkast at least once, but, realistically at least 1,000 times, and 2. You will dance to it. It’s just science. You don’t even have to be a good dancer! As long as you can shake it like a Polaroid picture, you’ll be doing alrightalrightalrightalrightalrightalright. This song is the great equalizer—proof that even the least cool among us are capable of being ice cold. — Bonnie Stiernberg