{"id":33378,"date":"2015-06-14T15:23:34","date_gmt":"2015-06-14T05:23:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/content.easyweddings.com\/au\/articles\/upbeat-modern-songs-last-dance\/"},"modified":"2021-11-10T02:43:28","modified_gmt":"2021-11-09T15:43:28","slug":"upbeat-modern-songs-last-dance","status":"publish","type":"au-article","link":"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/articles\/upbeat-modern-songs-last-dance\/","title":{"rendered":"10 upbeat modern songs for your last dance"},"content":{"rendered":"<figure id=\"attachment_52775\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-52775\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/weddingmusic\/\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-52775 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/assets.easyweddings.com\/files\/2021\/10\/30120826\/10-modern-last-dance-songs1.jpg\" alt=\"10-modern-last-dance-songs\" width=\"900\" height=\"600\" title=\"\"><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-52775\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/weddingmusic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Find the best local wedding entertainment here.<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p class=\"lead\">The vows have been exchanged, the toasts have been made and it\u2019s almost time for the bride and groom to grab a little time alone. In fact, there\u2019s just one more thing to do \u2013 the last dance. But, rather than fading off quietly, we say it\u2019s the perfect time for one last great surge of rhythm and energy. Here\u2019s 10 top modern songs to get people in the mood\u2026<\/p>\n<h2>Live Louder<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/O-kWhnO4lng?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Some people \u2013 OK just us \u2013 discovered this song when it was used to promote reality TV show\u00a0<em>Dancing with the Stars<\/em>. And when you think about it, there\u2019s no better endorsement for a would-be wedding boogie. It\u2019s hip, it\u2019s catchy and Nathaniel uses a lot of \u201cna na na na na nas\u201d, which is very handy for anyone who likes to sing along as they dance.<\/p>\n<h2>Party Rock Anthem<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/KQ6zr6kCPj8?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>We have a confession to make &#8211; this is another tune that boasts links to reality television (in this case the ratings juggernaut that is <em>Big Brother<\/em>). But there\u2019s a good reason why they picked it up in the first place \u2013 an ultra catchy beat courtesy of Redfoo\u2019s LMFAO that almost begs the toes to tap. Cut loose!<\/p>\n<h2>Raise Your Glass<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/XjVNlG5cZyQ?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Aussies absolutely adore Pink, and her discography offers the perfect way to kickstart a night of fun through an anthem such as <a title=\"True Love\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=zsmUOdmm02A\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">True Love<\/a>. Fast forward a few hours and she can also then bookend the celebrations with the equally catchy\u00a0<em>Raise Your Glass<\/em>, accompanied by an invitation for guests to enjoy one final toast or tipple in the presence of the bride and groom<\/p>\n<h2>Shake It Off<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/nfWlot6h_JM?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p><em>Baby, I\u2019m just gonna shake, shake, shake, shake, shake, I shake it off, I shake it off.<\/em> \u2026 Sorry, we got caught up for a minute there. That\u2019s how catchy Taylor Swift\u2019s latest upbeat anthem is. It\u2019s partly her way of having a dig at critics (and maybe ex-boyfriends) but in true style she\u2019s done it in such a way that everyone can enjoy the moment.<\/p>\n<h2>Uptown Funk<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/OPf0YbXqDm0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Bruno Mars has more than one song which almost seems like it was written specifically for a wedding. Think singles such as <a title=\"Marry You\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=_uLDneG8XJg&amp;list=RD_uLDneG8XJg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Marry You<\/a> or<a title=\"Just The Way You Are\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=LjhCEhWiKXk\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\"> Just The Way You Are<\/a>. Throw DJ Mark Ronson into the mix here, and the combination has produced an incredibly funky song that wedding bands and DJs alike agree is guaranteed to get all ages on the dance floor.<\/p>\n<h2>Don\u2019t Stop Believing<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/1k8craCGpgs?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>OK, we\u2019re going to slightly amend the definition of \u2018modern\u2019 here to mean \u2018not classical\u2019. And you\u2019ll want to thank us, because this Journey classic is one of THE best songs for packing a dancefloor. Because, let\u2019s face it, who doesn want to <em>hold on to that feelin&#8217;<\/em> as a wonderful day comes to an end.<\/p>\n<h2>(I\u2019ve Had) The Time Of My Life<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/4BQLE_RrTSU?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>Again, this may not qualify as overly &#8220;modern&#8221;, but if ever a song was made to bring together the last moments of a wedding, this is it. Even if you\u2019re not up to doing \u201cthe lift\u201d, it\u2019s still an epic romantic ballad \u2013 and a very danceable tune &#8211; on which to farewell friends and relatives and sweep out the door.<\/p>\n<h2>Get Lucky<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/h5EofwRzit0?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>We almost couldn\u2019t recommend this one as a last song, because it\u2019s just so good it will inspire people to want to dance on for hours. Which they are welcome to do \u2026 at the local nightclub after the reception. There\u2019s very little by way of deep and meaningful lyrics, but there is rocking guitar by Nile Rodgers\u00a0and vocals by Pharrell. Enough said.<\/p>\n<h2>DJ Got Us Fallin\u2019 in Love<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/C-dvTjK_07c?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing Usher (with a little help from Pitbull) has always known how to do incredibly well, it\u2019s get people out of their seats, so he\u2019s the absolute perfect person to hand the final song of the night to. On a similar upbeat note, you could try Australia\u2019s own Guy Sebastian with <a title=\"Who&#039;s That Girl\" href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=ip2mwfG83KE\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Who\u2019s That Girl<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2>Everything<\/h2>\n<p><div class=\"embed-container\"><iframe src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/0yilqQ3Idms?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen> frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/div><\/p>\n<p>What would a list of wedding songs be without the king of croon? And Michael Buble\u2019s in great form here, with a song that is equal parts enticing, all-ages and full of great swing. Plus, in true form, it nicely sets the mood for romance, not only for the bride and groom, but also for their guests.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.easyweddings.com.au\/weddingmusic\/\" target=\"_blank\">Searching for the perfect soundtrack to your wedding? 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