When I think about wedding dance songs in 2017, the list has to start with the “Despacito” remix and then everything else. Really, even the best wedding DJs I know thought it was a bit of a down year for dance music. “That’s What I Like” was fine, but not quite “24K Magic” or certainly not “Uptown Funk.” Portugal. The Man’s “Feel It Still” was a nice song for the end of the year.

I’ve put my Top 100ish on a Spotify Playlist. But here are my Top 30:

FIRST DANCE. After dominating the list of modern first dance songs with 2015’s “Thinking Out Loud,” I wonder if Ed Sheeren was a bit bummed watching the success of James Arthur’s “Say you won’t let go” and Dan + Shay’s “From the Ground up.” Somewhere in my imagination, I envision him hearing those songs in some English pub, saying “hold my beer,” while he knocks out “Perfect.” That now sits atop my list of modern dance songs, which you can check out in this Spotify Playlist.

COCKTAIL/DINNER MUSIC. There were some terrific fresh songs that I played at cocktail hours and dinners to give a contemporary feel. Among those were You Don’t Know Love by Olly Murs, Fresh Eyes by Andy Grammer, Attention by Charlie Puth, Celebrate by Ingrid Michaelson and AJR, Love Me Now by John Legend, This Town by Niall Horan, Lay It On Me by Vance Joy and Play That Song by Train. Train gets the award for best gratutious mention of “DJ” in their song (“Hey, mister DJ when you gonna spin it? My baby’s favorite record she been waiting for a minute.”) which maybe shouldn’t, but probably does influence me.

TIM McGRAW/FAITH HILL Released a great duet in October called, “The Rest of Our Life.” I think this can be a meaningful first-dance song. Or be great for a “longevity” or “anniversary” dance, which honors the longest-married couple at a reception.