Electronic dance music, or EDM, has been around for many years. Some very popular and well-known EDM songs have become classics. These songs are loved by many people around the world.
25 Legendary EDM Songs You Should Know About
Let’s have a look at the most notable classic dance music tracks from the history book of EDM.
Daft Punk – Around The World
This 1997 song by the French duo Daft Punk is one of their biggest hits. The music video features the robot-styled musicians in different locations, including a desert and pyramid.
SASH! – Ecuador
Released in 1997, “Ecuador” by German group SASH! has an infectious beat and melody that gets people dancing. The lyrics are a mix of English and Spanish.
Scooter – Maria
German group Scooter scored a club hit with “Maria” in 2003. The high energy track features vocals chanting the title name “Maria!”
Cascada – Everytime We Touch
With its thumping beats and catchy vocals, “Everytime We Touch” by German act Cascada was a worldwide smash in 2005.
Alice Deejay – Better Off Alone
This 1999 track by Dutch group Alice Deejay has become an undisputed classic. The vocals proclaim “Do you think I was better off alone?”
Eric Prydz – Call on Me
Swedish DJ Eric Prydz had a massive hit with “Call on Me” in 2004. The video featured female dancers doing an energetic routine.
Edward Maya & Vika Jigulina – Stereo Love
Romanian singer Edward Maya teamed up with Vika Jigulina on this hugely popular 2009 dance anthem with its catchy hook “I really want to dance tonight.”
Stromae – Alors On Danse
Belgian musician Stromae sang this French language EDM track that was a worldwide smash in 2010. The title means “So We Dance.”
Darude – Sandstorm
Finnish DJ Darude released the iconic “Sandstorm” in 1999. Its memorable melody and driving beat made it a favourite at clubs and festivals.
ATC – Around The World
Not to be confused with Daft Punk’s same-titled song, this track by German group ATC was a hit across Europe in 2000.
Tiesto – Traffic
Dutch DJ Tiesto scored a major club hit with the melodic trance track “Traffic” in 2003. It’s considered one of his most recognizable songs.
Eiffel 65 – Blue (Da Ba Dee)
Italian group Eiffel 65 had a smash international hit with the very unique and quirky “Blue” in 1999. The vocals sounded synthetic and strange.
Benny Benassi – Satisfaction
This 2002 track by Italian DJ Benny Benassi helped popularize electro house music with its chopped up vocal samples proclaiming “satisfaction.”
Robert Miles – Children
With its beautiful piano melodies, “Children” by Swiss DJ Robert Miles was one of the biggest dance hits of the 1990s. The music video features images of children.
Gigi D’Agostino – The Riddle
Italian producer Gigi D’Agostino released this progressive house classic in 1999. “The Riddle” climbed charts across Europe.
Nightcrawlers – Push The Feeling On
German act Nightcrawlers had a huge hit in 1992 with this happy house track that sampled vocals saying “push the feeling on.”
Corona – Rhythm of The Night
This 1994 smash by Italian group Corona featured a very recognizable keyboard hook and a memorable music video set in the 1920s.
Robin S – Show Me Love
A classic 90s house track, “Show Me Love” was a worldwide hit for singer Robin S in 1993. It’s been remixed and re-released many times.
Eric Prydz – Pjanoo
Swedish DJ Eric Prydz created another club classic with “Pjanoo” in 2008. The track has a driving beat and distorted, glitchy melodies.
Zombie Nation – Kernkraft 400
German group Zombie Nation scored a major electro house hit with “Kernkraft 400” in 1999. Its heavy beat became a staple at sports events.
Daft Punk – Harder, Better, Faster, Stronger
The title track from Daft Punk’s 2001 album, this song is defined by its robotic vocals chanting the title phrase over pulsing electronic beats.
Tiesto – Adagio for Strings
Dutch superstar DJ Tiesto did a trance remix of the classical piece “Adagio for Strings” in 2005 that became a massive worldwide hit.
Guru Josh Project – Infinity
This 2008 trance hit by Spanish act Guru Josh Project has an instantly recognizable lead melody that many could sing along to.
Faithless – Insomnia
English electronic act Faithless made waves in 1996 with their hit “Insomnia” which featured rap-style vocals over house beats.
Gigi D’Agostino – L’Amour Toujours
Another classic from Italian DJ Gigi D’Agostino, “L’Amour Toujours” was a major European hit in 1999 with its soaring, melodic trance sound.
What are your favourite EDM classic songs? Let us know in the comments.
