The Great French Party Hits to Liven Up a DJ Party

French music is full of must-have hits that set dance floors alight and guarantee a festive atmosphere. Whether it's for a wedding, an evening with friends or a DJ event, these songs have crossed generations and continue to thrill the crowds. A look back at the great French festive classics that ensure a successful evening!

The 50s and 60s: The First Party Hits

1. Charles Aznavour – "La Bohème" (1965)

2. Johnny Hallyday – "Let Us Twist" (1962)

3. Sheila – "School's Out" (1963)

4. Claude François – "Beautiful, beautiful, beautiful" (1962)

5. Dalida – "Bambino" (1956)

6. The Black Socks – “Daniela” (1961)

7. Richard Anthony – "I Hear the Train Whistle" (1962)

8. Henri Salvador – "The Lion Died Tonight" (1962)

9. Brigitte Bardot – “Harley Davidson” (1967)

10. Françoise Hardy – “All the Boys and Girls” (1962)

Françoise Hardy - Tous les garçons et les filles

The 70s and 80s: The Pioneers of Ambiance

1. Claude François – "Alexandria, Alexandra" (1978)

2. Patrick Hernandez – “Born to Be Alive” (1979)

3. Emile and Images – “The Midnight Demons” (1986)

4. Gold – “Captain Abandoned” (1985)

5. Once Upon a Time – “I Dreamed of Her Again” (1975)

6. Michel Sardou – "The Lakes of Connemara" (1981)

7. François Valéry – "She Dances, Marie" (1974)

8. Cookie Dingler – "Liberated Woman" (1984)

9. Jean-Jacques Goldman – "When the music is good" (1982)

10. Heartbreak – “Everyone does (what they like)” (1981)

Emile et images - Les démons de minuit

The 90s: The Era of Party Hits

1. Gala – “Freed From Desire” (1996)

2. Zouk Machine – “Maldon” (1990)

3. Manau – “The Tribe of Dana” (1998)

4. Helmut Fritz – "It annoys me" (2009)

5. Alliance Ethnik – “Respect” (1995)

6. MC Solaar – "New Western" (1994)

7. The Green Negresses – “Under the Bodega Sun” (1993)

8. Lou Bega – “Mambo No.5” (1999)

9. Worlds Apart – "Baby Come Back" (1994)

10. Gipsy Kings – "Bamboleo" (1987, but continued success into the 90s)

The 2000s: Between Electro and Party Hits

1. Magic System – "Magic in the Air" (2014)

2. Keen'V – "I would like too much" (2010)

3. Collective Métissé – “Let yourself go baby” (2009)

4. Tragedy – "Hey Oh" (2003)

5. David Guetta – “Love is Gone” (2007)

6. Christophe Maé – “We’re getting attached” (2007)

7. Sexion d'Assaut – "Sorry" (2009)

8. Fatal Bazooka – "Put on your hood" (2006)

9. Shy'm – "So what!" (2012)

10. DJ Mam's – "Zumba He Zumba Ha" (2011)

David Guetta & Chris Willis - Love Is Gone (Official Video)

Recent Hits That Still Make a Splash

1. Maître Gims – “Dressed like never before” (2015)

2. Vianney & Kendji Girac – "The Fire" (2022)

3. Vegedream – “Bring the Cup Home” (2018)

4. Dadju & Niska – “Grand Bain” (2021)

5. Angèle – “Balance ton quoi” (2019)

6. Jul – “Tchikita” (2016)

7. Aya Nakamura – “Djadja” (2018)

8. Lartiste – “Chocolate” (2017)

9. Bigflo & Oli – "Too Bad" (2017)

10. Kungs – "This Girl" (2016)

Conclusion

Whether it's classic French songs, hits from the 90s or recent hits, these tracks guarantee a festive and memorable atmosphere . A good DJ will know how to juggle between these essentials to maintain the energy and make all the guests dance until the end of the night!