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As you prepare to host one killer Kentucky Derby® house party, an essential element to consider is the soundtrack. As you know, the right music sets the tone for an unforgettable celebration, and at vineyard vines, we aim to keep our guests entertained and tapping their toes all day long. With this in mind, here are some of the best bigtime bangers every Kentucky Derby party playlist calls for.
Your Kentucky Derby Party Songs
Bluegrass & Country
A great playlist slowly sets the scene as your guests arrive. Get the party started with some Kentucky-fried country and bluegrass music while everyone settles in.
The Race Is On by George Jones
My Old Kentucky Home by Johnny Cash
Blue Moon of Kentucky by Bill Monroe
Friends in Low Places by Garth Brooks
Jazz & Big Band
Now that everyone has a Julep in hand and feels sufficiently classy, pick things up a bit with the swingin’, sophisticated sounds of these jazz and big band essentials.
Luck Be a Lady by Frank Sinatra
Feeling Good by Nina Simone
Camptown Races by Dave Brubeck
Louisville Lodge Meeting by Louis Jordan
Rock & Pop
Okay—your party’s groove has been established. Time to dance, rock and reminisce to songs a tad more up-tempo. However, you’re not trying to take it over the finish line yet. Keeping a good time going is all about balancing the rockers with palate cleansers that give the party a chance to breathe.
Back in the Saddle by Aerosmith
Born to Run by Bruce Springsteen
Horse to the Water by George Harrison
Wild Horses by The Rolling Stones
A Horse With No Name by America
Kentucky Woman by Neil Diamond
I just Want to Celebrate by Rare Earth
The Distance by Cake
Happy by Pharrell Williams
Whip It by Devo
We are the Champions by Queen
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