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With St. Patty’s Day just around the corner, you need to make sure you have the right songs to jam out to during at all stages of the day. Whether you plan to stay in or you’re going out with friends, celebrating with a close nit group or not going out at all, there is a song for you to enjoy on this joyous occasion!

Songs To Get Pumped Up To

So it’s the beginning of the evening and you and your friends are all getting ready to go out. Here are a list of perfect songs to get pumped to: they are classic and everyone is guaranteed to know the lyrics, making them perfect to jam out to!

“One Bourbon , One Scotch, One Beer” – George Thorgood

“Red Red Wine” – UB40

“Tequila” – The Champs

“500 miles” – The Proclaimers

“Don’t Stop Believing” – Journey

“Super Freak” – Rick James

“Carry On My Wayward Son” – Kansas

“Sweet Caroline” – Neil Diamond

“You Make My Dreams” – Daryl Hall and John Oats

Songs To Sober Up To

After a long morning of drinking and celebrating with friends, it’s finally time for you to sober up. In this monumental moment, it is important that you have the perfect sound track to bring you back to reality before going out for round two. These songs all feature a chill undertone which will help compliment your reawakening.

“When Irish Eyes are Smiling” – Bing Crosby 

“Sober Up” – AJR

“Whatever it Takes” – Imagine Dragons

“I’m Just Snacking” – Gus Dapperton

“When the Party’s Over” – Billie Eillish

“Simple Season” – Hippo Campus  

“Survive” – Dr. Dog

“Best Part” – Daniel Caesar ( feat .H.E.R )

“Holy” – King Princess

Songs by Irish Artists

St. Patty’s Day is an Irish holiday, so here are list of songs by Irish people that will really connect to the day’s roots. After all, nothing makes this day more enchanting than some classic Irish Charm!

“The Wild Rover” – The Dubliners

“Rocky Road to Dublin” – The Dubliners

“Saint Patrick Never Drank” – Marc Gun

“Run with Me” – Hudson Taylor

“Dancing in the Moonlight” – Thin Lizzy

“Sunday Bloody Sunday” – U2

“Zombie” – The Cranberries

“Almost (Sweet Music)” – Hozier

“Shipping out to Boston” – Dale Burbeck

Whether you decide to stay in or go out with friends, figuring out what to listen to on St. Patty’s day one less worry you have. No matter where you find yourself, there is always a song to take with you along the journey!

Her Campus at Wilfrid Laurier University
Madeline McInnis

Wilfrid Laurier '19

Madeline graduated from the BA+MA program at Wilfrid Laurier University in 2020. In her undergraduate degree, she majored in Film Studies and History with a specialization in film theory. She later completed her Master's of English degree, where she wrote her thesis on the construction of historical memory and realism in war films. If you're looking for a recommendation for a fountain pen or dotted notebook, she should be your first line of contact.