Disco isn’t dead. In fact, it never really left. It just slid onto the backbeat of pop, funk, house, and dance, waiting for its next invitation to the party. Born in the clubs but made for the world, disco gave us permission to feel fabulous, express ourselves, and stay on the floor a little longer. Whether it’s a pulsing bassline or a glittery string section, there’s something about disco that grabs your soul and spins it.
Here are 20 disco songs that still turn every room into a dance floor—and a few surprises from artists you wouldn’t expect to see under the mirrorball.
“I Feel Love” by Donna Summer
This is the song that launched a thousand synths. Donna Summer’s voice floats above Giorgio Moroder’s groundbreaking electronic production like a spaceship in platform boots. Still one of the coolest, most hypnotic grooves ever put on vinyl.
“Stayin’ Alive” by Bee Gees
Three falsettos, one undeniable beat. The Bee Gees gave disco its swagger and its strut. This song is Saturday night, and it still makes any sidewalk feel like a runway.
“Don’t Leave Me This Way” by Thelma Houston
A heartbreak anthem disguised as a dance floor banger. Thelma belts for her life over swirling strings and tight percussion. By the chorus, you’re sweating, crying, and staying another round.
“Got to Be Real” by Cheryl Lynn
Funky, fierce, and flawlessly fun. Cheryl Lynn doesn’t just sing the truth—she declares it with power. The breakdown alone should be in a museum.
“You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” by Sylvester
Sylvester’s high-octane voice is pure liberation. This disco classic is more than a song—it’s a statement. And it still sets off fireworks in your chest.
“Rock With You” by Michael Jackson
Before Thriller moonwalked onto the scene, MJ slipped into a silkier groove. Smooth, sultry, and perfect for that slow dance with a disco ball spinning overhead.
“I’m Coming Out” by Diana Ross
Diana doesn’t ask for attention—she commands it. With Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards of Chic on production, this is a joyful anthem that became a cultural landmark. Still coming out, still shining.
“Love Come Down” by Evelyn “Champagne” King
Disco glows a little brighter with this silky, synth-laced groove. Evelyn’s voice glides over that sparkling bassline like it was born to do so. It’s late-night energy in a four-minute bottle.
“Dancing Queen” by ABBA
Pop? Disco? Who cares—it’s perfection. From that first piano glimmer to the soaring chorus, this is the soundtrack to your best life. Still impossible not to sing along.
“Supernature” by Cerrone
Disco goes sci-fi in this epic, dramatic, electro-funk freakout. It’s like Giorgio Moroder met a B-movie soundtrack and made it fabulous. Weird and wonderful.
“Don’t Stop ’Til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
Yes, another MJ entry, because this one’s simply undeniable. Those opening chimes, that falsetto, the unstoppable rhythm—it’s joy, bottled and shaken over ice.
“Let’s Groove” by Earth, Wind & Fire
When the horns hit, the floor erupts. Funk and disco meet in glorious harmony, and no one does it like Earth, Wind & Fire. Just try to stay seated—we dare you.
“Born to Be Alive” by Patrick Hernandez
Disco’s answer to motivational speaking. This one bursts out of the gate with a galloping beat and doesn’t stop. You weren’t just born—you were born to dance.
“Good Times” by Chic
If disco had a spine, it would be this bassline. Nile Rodgers and Bernard Edwards didn’t just build a hit—they built the foundation of hip-hop, house, and pop. It’s disco history on a loop.
“Boogie Wonderland” by Earth, Wind & Fire with The Emotions
The horns. The harmonies. The title. This song is a disco utopia, and you’re already dancing just thinking about it.
“Funkytown” by Lipps Inc.
Quirky and irresistible, this synth-heavy bop took us all to Funkytown in 1980—and no one wanted to leave. Still sounds like the future in platform shoes.
“Hot Stuff” by Donna Summer
Donna does it again, blending disco with a hint of rock edge. It’s sultry, bold, and full of fire. Proof that disco doesn’t just sparkle—it sizzles.
“Last Dance” by Donna Summer
Let’s be honest—there’s no disco list without Donna Summer. This one starts slow, then kicks into high gear like every great night out. The perfect closer, every time.
“Miss You” by The Rolling Stones
Wait, The Rolling Stones? Yes—and it’s glorious. Mick Jagger grooves like he was born in Studio 54, and the band leans into the beat with zero apologies. Disco gets a rock makeover, and somehow it works.
“Another One Bites the Dust” by Queen
You might think rock when you hear Queen, but this is pure, bass-driven disco-funk. John Deacon brought the groove, Freddie brought the flair, and the result? Dance-floor domination.
