In life the simplest things can make a girl smile, including some of the cheesiest throwback songs ever. Now we know some of you are already thinking…’Ain’t nobody got time fo dat! I am too old to be listening to some silly childish songs’. Well we’ll just see about that when you’re through with this article. No one is ever too old for a throwback so live a little, reminisce the good times and smile!
There is nothing more motivating than when you’re told to ‘Reach for the stars, climb every mountain higher’. Every now and then we all experience the ‘I just feel like giving up day’, but this cheesy classic will definitely beat your blues away as we are reminded to follow our hearts desires and hold onto our dreams.
#2: Spice Girls – Wannabe
This 90’s classic is the ultimate sing a long tune and even more fun at a sleepover with your girlies! Wannabe will have you on those feet and in your bedroom mirror singing into your hairbrush. “Yo I’ll tell you what I want, what I really really want, so tell me what you want, what you really really want, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna, I wanna really really really really really zig-a-zig ah!
#3: Cindy Lauper – Girls Just Want To Have Fun
Have you ever had one of those days where you’re just feeling super spontaneous…so spontaneous that you want to do something outrageously fun? Cindy’s unforgettable 80’s classic is definitely the song to put you in the zealous mood, especially after a long academic term…”When the workin’ day is done. Oh girls they wanna have fun, oh girls just wanna have fun.’
#4 Baha Men – Who Let The Dogs Out
Okay this song doesn’t have any particular relevance to anything, but its incredibly catchy and great for a little jig, butterfly or bogle (or however you choose to put it down on the dance floor). This timeless anthem reminds us not to take ourselves too seriously, because let’s face it who does?
#5 Whigfield – Saturday Night
“Da ba da dan dee dee dee da nee na na na”…so cheesy, yet we love it! Saturday Night reminds us why we loved the 90’s, if you’re looking for a throwback party song or something to dance along to, this song is the one for you “pretty baby”.
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