I'm about 850 words into a new short story, and from its VERY tentative working title (see: subject line!), you can probably guess the kind of playlist I'm listening to as I write. I love making playlists for stories - it's procrastination and productivity all in one! Here's my Party Music Playlist:

Shirley Bassey, "Get The Party Started"

Edith Piaf, "Non, je ne regrette rien"

The Pogues, "Wild Cats of Kilkenny"

Anita O'Day "Sing, Sing, Sing" (RSL Remix)

The Doors, "Touch Me"

Pulp, "Common People"

The Magnetic Fields, "I Think I Need a New Heart"

Kirsty MacColl, "In These Shoes?"

Shania Twain, "Party for Two"

Kirsty MacColl, "Treachery"

The Verve, "Bittersweet Symphony"

Most of my short stories are fairly dark, but not this one! This time I wanted to write something that was just fun. No matter how the short story turns out, every time I put on its playlist, I feel happy. So it's kind of like a party at my writing desk...

So here's a Friday, pre-weekend question: what do you guys think of as good party music? Any suggestions for songs (or genres) I should add to my list?