Top 50 Dance Remixes of Classic Hits (2024)

• Michael Jackson — "Hollywood Tonight” (Chuckie Remix)

  

  DJ Chuckie remixed the King of Pop’s posthumously-released track in 2011. Listen here.

• Eric Clapton — "Cocaine” (No Big Deal Remix)

  No Big Deal’s remix of Eric Clapton’s 1977 track has more than half a million listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• Peter Bjorn and John — “Young Folks” (Diplo Remix)

  Diplo’s remix of Peter Björn and John’s 2006 fan favorite adds a thumping beat and electro elements. Listen here.

• John Denver — "Take Me Home, Country Roads” (Pretty Lights Remix)

  “Country Roads” basically turned into “EDM Roads” when John Denver’s 1971 hit was remixed by Pretty Lights. Listen here.

• Seals & Crofts — "Summer Breeze” (Barbaric Merits Remix)

  Barbaric Merits made over Seals & Crofts’ 1972 track “Summer Breeze” as a glitched-out banger. Listen here.

• The Beatles — "Come Together” (Omega Remix)

  

  The Beatles’ famous “Come Together” riff was transformed into a piercing sawtooth bass line in Omega’s remix. Listen here.

• Nina Simone — "Feelin’ Good” (Bassnectar Remix)

  Bassnectar’s 2013 remix of Nina Simone’s 1965 version of the classic has nearly 18 million streams on Spotify. Listen here.

• The Rolling Stones — "Gimme Shelter” (Zeds Dead Remix)

  Zeds Dead’s remix of the Rolling Stones’ 1969 track “Gimme Shelter” is as eerie as the original. Listen here.

• Bob Marley — "Jamming” (Benny Benassi)

  Benny Benassi’s remix of Bob Marley’s 1977 classic has more than 10 million listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• The Persuasions — "Good Times” (Jamie XX Remix)

  Jamie xx teamed up with Young Thug and Popcaan for an epic remix of The Persuasions’ 1971 classic, retitled “I Know There’s Gonna Be (Good Times).” Listen here.

• Gloria Gaynor — "I Will Survive” (Guy Haans Remix)

  Guy Haans remixed Gloria Gaynor’s 1979 Hot 100 No. 1. Listen here.

• Jimi Hendrix - "All Along The Watchtower” (Pretty Lights Remix)

  

  First written by Bob Dylan in 1967, “All Along The Watchtower” has gone through many updates. Hendrix popularized his take on the track in 1968, and his version was given a modern kick by Pretty Lights decades later. Listen here.

• Aretha Franklin — "A Deeper Love” (Sam Halabi Remix)

  Sam Halabi released his take on Aretha Franklin’s 1986 track in 2016. Listen here.

• The White Stripes — "Seven Nation Army” (The Glitch Mob Remix)

  With more than 25 million streams, Glitch Mob’s 2021 remix of The White Stripes’ hit is one of their most popular songs on Spotify. Listen here.

• The Raconteurs — "Steady As She Goes” (VINNE Remix)

  Vinne remixed the Raconteurs’ 2006 track in 2016. Listen here.

• The Smiths — "This Charming Man” (Luis Leon Remix)

  Luis Leon released his take on The Smiths’ 1984 track in 2012. Listen here.

• The Police — "Message In A Bottle” (Kayliox Remix)

  

  Kayliox transformed The Police’s 1979 track into a deep house mix. Listen here.

• Talking Heads — "This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” (Adam & Eve Remix)

  The Adam & Eve remix of Talking Heads 1983 track “This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody)” has more than 200 thousand listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• Pink Floyd — "Time” (Pretty Lights Remix)

  Pretty Lights uploaded their remix of Pink Floyd’s 1973 track “Time” in 2011. Listen here.

• Journey — "Don’t Stop Believin’” (Swedish House Mafia Remix)

  Swedish House Mafia put their own spin the LOWKISS vs. Broz Rodriguez version of “Don’t Stop Believin'”. Listen here.

• Oasis — "Wonderwall" (Club Killers Remix)

  

  Club Killers’ remix of Oasis’ 1995 hit has nearly two million listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• Foreigner — "Cold As Ice” (A.Skillz Remix)

  A.Skillz remixed Foreigner’s 1977 hit. Listen here.

• The Moody Blues — "Nights In White Satin” (Zeds Dead Remix)

  Zeds Dead’s 2010 remix of The Moody Blues’ 1967 track has more than 20 million YouTube views. Listen here.

• Pixies — "Where Is My Mind” (Bassnectar Remix)

  Bassnectar remixed Pixies’ 1988 classic in 2011. Listen here.

• Hall and Oates — "I Can’t Go For That (No Can Do)” (Kaskade Remix)

  Kaskade remixed Hall and Oates’ 1981 hit. Listen here.

• Eurythmics — "Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” (Deepdink Remix)

  

  DJ Deepdink’s remix of Eurythmics’ 1983 hit has more than 16 million views on YouTube.Listen here.

• Fleetwood Mac — "Big Love” (De Hofnar & Sam Feldt Remix)

  Fleetwood Mac’s 1987 track “Big Love” got a big remix by De Hofnar and Sam Feldt. Listen here.

• Red Hot Chili Peppers — "Snow” (Jondai Remix)

  Jondai’s version of the Red Hot Chili Peppers’ 2006 track “Snow” has more than 2 million listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• Led Zeppelin — "Stairway to Heaven” (Gramatik Remix)

  Gramatik infused a little hip-hop into Led Zeppelin’s 1971 classic. Listen here.

• 2Pac feat. Dr. Dre and Roger Troutman — "California Love” (Rusko Remix)

  Rusko remixed 2Pac’s 1995 Hot 100 No. 1 in 2010, calling it “Da Cali Anthem.” Listen here.

• Beach Boys — "Good Vibrations” (Stanton Warriors Remix)

  

  Stanton Warriors redefined the word “vibrations” with their buzzing remix the Beach Boys’ 1966 hit. Listen here.

• Nirvana — "Smells Like Teen Spirit” (Danny David Remix)

  Danny David turned Nirvana’s 1991 hit into a song fit for the teens of the 2010s. Listen here.

• Creedence Clearwater Revival — "Fortunate Son” (Freddy J Remix)

  Freddy J remixed Creedence Clearwater Revival’s 1969 hit, giving it some serious big beat vibes. Listen here.

• Jefferson Airplane — "White Rabbit” (Nicolai Toma Edit)

  Nicolai Toma remixed Jefferson Airplane’s 1967 track, emphasizing the spooky atmosphere. Listen here.

• Steve Miller Band — "Fly Like An Eagle” (Pretty Lights Remix)

  

  Pretty Lights soars with this remix of Steve Miller Band’s 1976 hit. Listen here.

• Fleetwood Mac — "Dreams” (Gigamesh Remix)

  Gigamesh’s 2012 remix of Fleetwood Mac’s 1977 hit has more than 2 million listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• Run-D.M.C. — "It’s Like That” (OHYEAH Remix)

  OHYEAH remixed Run-D.M.C.’s 1983 debut single, digging into its electro roots. Listen here.

• The Mamas & The Papas — "California Dreamin'” (Benny Benassi Remix)

  Benny Benassi’s 2004 remix of The Mamas & Papas’ 1965 hit has more than 16 million views on YouTube. Listen here.

• The Police — "Roxanne” (StereoCool Remix)

  StereoCool released their remix of The Police’s 1978 single in 2013. Listen here.

• Blink-182 — "All The Small Things” (Sharkoffs Remix)

  The Sharkoffs remix of Blink-182’s 2000 single has nearly 700 thousand listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• AC/DC — "Thunderstruck” (Crookers Remix)

  

  Crookers’ remix of AC/DC’s 1990 track has nearly 2 million listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• Nina Simone - "I Put A Spell On You” (Pretty Lights Remix)

  Nina Simone’s classic cover got a makeover when Pretty Lights put their own spin on “I Put A Spell On You” in 2013. Listen here.

• Madonna - "Frozen" (Sickick Remix)

  Madonna’s 1998 hit “Frozen” got a TikTok-ready remix from Sickick in 2021 and was later updated with a feature from Fireboy DML in 2022. Listen here.

• Nancy Sinatra — "Bang Bang (My Baby Shot Me Down)” (David Guetta feat. Skylar Grey Remix)

  David Guetta enlisted Skylar Grey for his 2014 remix of Nancy Sinatra’s 1966 classic. Listen here.

• Aerosmith — "Dream On” (GRiZ Remix)

  GRiZ’s remix of Aerosmith’s 1973 hit has nearly 3.5 million listens on SoundCloud. Listen here.

• Ella Fitzgerald — "Blue Skies” (Maya Jane Coles Remix)

  

  Maya Jane Coles remixed Ella Fitzgerald’s jazzy cover of Irving Berlin’s 1926 standard in 2013. Listen here.

• The Doors — "Riders on the Storm” (Infected Mushroom Remix)

  Infected Mushrooms remixed The Doors’ 1971 track for their 2009 album Legend of the Black Shawarma. Listen here.

• Elton John — "Cold Heart” (Pnau Remix)

  Elton John enlisted Pnau for a remix, featuring vocals from Dua Lipa, of three of his songs (“Rocket Man,” “Sacrifice” and “Kiss The Bride”) in 2021, as “Cold Heart.” Listen here.

• Tracy Chapman — "Fast Car” (Jonas Blue feat. Dakota Remix)

  Jonas Blue enlisted Dakota for a hit remix of Tracy Chapman’s 1988 classic in 2015. Listen here.

• Marvin Gaye — "Sexual Healing” (Kygo Remix)

  

  Kygo’s remix got so many views on YouTube, it was officially released as a single two years after its 2013 upload. Listen here.

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