The ultimate tailgating playlist

"It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett

Even if you’re starting your tailgate at 8 in the morning for “College Gameday” it’s important to remind everyone in your yard that it is, in fact, "five o’clock somewhere" and everyone needs to drink accordingly.

"Dixieland Delight" by Alabama

The key to a good tailgating playlist is finding a balance of songs that people will dance to and songs that people will drunkenly sing along to. This song hits both — provided your audience is adept at square dancing.

"Sweet Home Grammar" by Lynyrd Skynyrd vs. Nelly

This mashup combines two classics. Enough said.

"Nothing But A Good Time" by Poison

No one likes depressing songs at a tailgate, so give your rambunctious crowd what they really want: songs about how much fun they’re having.

"Jump" by Van Halen

When dancing on elevated surfaces, you might as well jump.

"Twist And Shout" by The Beatles

If played at the right time, this song will cause your tailgate to look (and sound) exactly like the parade scene in “Ferris Bueller’s Day Off.” And isn’t that the ultimate goal of every tailgate?

 "Just A Friend" by Biz Markie

This is without a doubt the best sing-a-long song in the history of music. Don’t be embarrassed to belt out the chorus at ear-shattering volume.

 Wagon Wheel- Old Crow Medicine Show

If you don’t play Wagon Wheel at least three times during your tailgate, you have failed as a tailgate DJ.

The Full Playlist

"Wake Me Up Before You Go Go" by Wham!

"It’s Five O’Clock Somewhere" by Alan Jackson and Jimmy Buffett

"Ramblin’ Man" by Allman Brothers

"Dixieland Delight" by Alabama

"Jack And Diane" by John Cougar Mellencamp

"Down On The Corner" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Fortunate Son" by Creedence Clearwater Revival

"Drink In My Hand" by Eric Church

"Calling Baton Rouge" by Garth Brooks

"The Gambler" by Kenny Rogers

"Centerfold" by J. Geils Band

"This Must Be The Place (Naive Melody)" by The Talking Heads

"Friends in Low Places" by Garth Brooks

"How Do You Like Me Now" by Toby Keith

"Chicken Fried" by Zac Brown Band

"Family Tradition" by Hank Williams Jr.

"Come On Eileen" by Dexy’s Midnight Runners

"September" by Earth, Wind and Fire

"Old Alabama"by Brad Paisley

"Sorority Girl" by Luke Bryan

"Down Under" by Men at Work

"Alcohol" by Brad Paisley

"Sweet Home Grammar" by Lynyrd Skynyrd vs. Nelly

"The Impression That I Get" by Mighty Mighty Bosstones

"Panama" by Van Halen

"You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet" Bachman-Turner Overdrive

"Summer of 69" by Bryan Adams

"More Than A Feeling" by Boston

"Glory Days" by Bruce Springsteen

"The Boys Are Back In Town" by Thin Lizzy

"Don’t Stop Me Now" Queen

"Nothing But A Good Time" by Poison

"Here I Go Again" by White Snake

"Livin’ On A Prayer" by Bon Jovi

"Take Me Home Tonight" by Eddie Money

"Jump" by Van Halen

"We Built This City" by Starship

"Pour Some Sugar On Me" by Def Leppard

"Hot Blooded" by Foreigner

"Fat Bottomed Girls" Queen

"Working For The Weekend" by Loverboy

"American Girl" by Tom Petty

"Just A Friend" by Biz Markie

"Rich Girl" by Hall and Oates

"Brown Eyed Girl" by Van Morrison

"Your Love" by The Outfield

"Free Falling" by Tom Petty

"Sweet Caroline" by Neil Diamond

"Twist and Shout" by The Beatles

"Louie, Louie" by The Kingsmen

"Shout" by Otis Day and the Knights

"Wagon Wheel" Old Crow Medicine Show