Best Jukebox Songs of All Time: 30 Classics to Load Up

A great jukebox song gets people tapping a foot by the second bar and singing by the chorus. Here are 30 classic jukebox songs, from the 1950s diner era to the bar sing-alongs that still fill the dance floor, plus a few songs about jukeboxes themselves. Load them onto your records, CDs or Bluetooth playlist and let the party pick the next one.

1950s Rock and Roll Jukebox Classics

1. "Rock Around the Clock" – Bill Haley & His Comets (1954)
2. "Hound Dog" – Elvis Presley (1956)
3. "Jailhouse Rock" – Elvis Presley (1957)
4. "Johnny B. Goode" – Chuck Berry (1958)
5. "Tutti Frutti" – Little Richard (1955)
6. "Great Balls of Fire" – Jerry Lee Lewis (1957)
7. "That'll Be the Day" – Buddy Holly & the Crickets (1957)
8. "Blueberry Hill" – Fats Domino (1956)
9. "Wake Up Little Susie" – The Everly Brothers (1957)
10. "La Bamba" – Ritchie Valens (1958)
11. "What'd I Say" – Ray Charles (1959)
12. "I Walk the Line" – Johnny Cash (1956)
13. "Only You" – The Platters (1955)
14. "Mack the Knife" – Bobby Darin (1959)

1960s Soul, Pop and Country

15. "Stand by Me" – Ben E. King (1961)
16. "Crazy" – Patsy Cline (1961)
17. "Be My Baby" – The Ronettes (1963)
18. "I Want to Hold Your Hand" – The Beatles (1963)
19. "Where Did Our Love Go" – The Supremes (1964)
20. "You've Lost That Lovin' Feelin'" – The Righteous Brothers (1964)
21. "(Sittin' On) The Dock of the Bay" – Otis Redding (1968)
22. "Proud Mary" – Creedence Clearwater Revival (1969)

Bar Sing-Alongs That Rule the Jukebox

23. "Old Time Rock and Roll" – Bob Seger (1978)
24. "I Love Rock 'n' Roll" – Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (1981)
25. "Don't Stop Believin'" – Journey (1981)
26. "Sweet Caroline" – Neil Diamond (1969)
27. "Brown Eyed Girl" – Van Morrison (1967)

Songs About Jukeboxes

28. "Juke Box Saturday Night" – Glenn Miller and His Orchestra (1942)
29. "Put Another Nickel In (Music! Music! Music!)" – Teresa Brewer (1950)
30. "Juke Box Hero" – Foreigner (1981)

How to Build a Great Jukebox Playlist

• Open with a sure thing. Start with something everyone knows, like "Rock Around the Clock" or "Johnny B. Goode."
• Mix the decades. A 1950s rocker, a '60s soul song and an '80s sing-along keep every age group happy.
• Watch the tempo. Follow two fast songs with a slower one so people can catch their breath.
• Save the big sing-along for late. "Don't Stop Believin'" or "Sweet Caroline" makes a great closer.
• Label it like a real jukebox. Write your picks on title cards. The blank playlist cards for the 200 Wall-O-Matic are made for exactly that.

Play Them on a Real Jukebox

Want the songs to come out of a glowing cabinet instead of a phone? The Arkrocket Saturn V plays vinyl, CDs and Bluetooth in a classic full-size cabinet, the Elvis Presley Saturn V is made for fans of the King, and the Taurus II fits a smaller game room. For a counter or shelf, see mini jukeboxes, or browse every jukebox for sale.

FAQs

What is the most played jukebox song?
There's no single official count, but songs like Patsy Cline's "Crazy" and Bob Seger's "Old Time Rock and Roll" are often named among the most-played jukebox songs ever.

What songs were on 1950s jukeboxes?
Rock and roll, R&B, country and pop: Elvis Presley, Chuck Berry, Little Richard, Fats Domino, The Platters and Johnny Cash were jukebox staples.

Can a home jukebox play Spotify?
Most modern jukeboxes stream over Bluetooth, so you can play any app from your phone through them.

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