New Year's Eve Playlist

While our little ones have never made it until midnight on New Year’s Eve, we have a wonderful tradition of ringing in the new year (even if it’s watching a much earlier time zone on TV) with friends, music, and celebration. Here are some songs that will get your party started and your family looking forward to 2013.

A Family-Friendly Playlist

These songs will have the whole family up on their feet (or in your arms).

Celebration

There’s only one night a year I love this Kool & The Gang song. It’s a New Year’s Eve must that the little ones will sing for years to come.

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Twist and Shout

This Beatles classic is carefree and fun — just like New Year’s Eve should be.

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I Gotta Feelin'

This party anthem by the Black Eyed Peas is also one that your kids will be singing for years to come. At least I’ve gotta feelin’…

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Don't Stop

We can all look forward and hope that 2013 is better than before, while singing along to this Fleetwood Mac favorite.

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Party in the USA

In our house, every day is a Party in the USA thanks to Miley Cyrus and her big hit.

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Holiday

What’s a dance party without a little Madonna?

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Firework

This Katy Perry song is empowering and has a way of making kids get up and dance.

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Life is a Highway

This Rascal Flatts song from Cars is my 4-year old’s longtime favorite, and you should see how it makes him move.

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We Are Family

This Sister Sledge song is all about sticking together and looking on the bright side. What better way to ring in a new year?

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Walking on Sunshine

And don’t it feel good? Thanks to Katrina and the Wave, it does.

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Jump

Jump around and try not to wonder, “What ever happened to Kris Kross?”

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P.Y.T.

You’ve got a P.Y.T. in your arms, so sing aloud and dance with one of my favorite Michael Jackson songs.

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Girls Just Wanna Have Fun

It’s hard to believe this Cyndi Lauper song was all the rage when I was about the same age as my oldest child.

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All You Need is Love

My son’s school uses this song in their holiday program and I think it’s a wonderful song to enjoy with little ones.

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Last Dance

This Donna Summer tune is a great party closer. (Which you probably know from every wedding you’ve ever been to.)

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What will you have on your playlist?