It can take a few years for songs to build a reputation as a classic bar tune, but once they reach that privileged hall of fame, it's cemented for all time. They become frequent rituals and tend to prompt an immediate reaction of hooting, inebriated dancing, and out-of-tune singing or half-mumbled rapping the moment they begin to play. If you want to see men and women instantly put down their drinks at a bar and close their eyes and maybe pump their fists with the glint of inspired tears in their eyes as they sing along, just hit play on Journey's classic anthem Don't Stop Believin'. On the other end of the spectrum of nostalgic bar songs, there's classic '90s rap. This surprisingly pop-inflected rap song from a hardcore rap superstar known for his dark themes has become a legend in bars with its ability to get half-inebriated people comically attempting to rap along when they only know a handful of the lyrics. This song by Bon Jovi is often the antidote for the depressed bar flies moping over their beers. It's easy to see why: when you're feeling a little depressed, there's nothing quite like seeing a bar full of people come alive, shouting "we're half-way there! All good '80s rockers knew to never spell out a word that ends with "-ing. If you were there in the late '90s when this song by Semisonic first started playing in bars, you might've thought the local bar owner had commissioned a song for the exact moment when your night at the bar is nearing its end. Meanwhile, you're looking longingly at the person you wish would accompany you out the door.


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Alright, we have all been there. A slow jam during a high point in the night or EDM in a room full of oldies fans. No one likes that guy. So, to make sure you are the fan favorite in the crowd, study up on some of the best piano bar anthems that always get the crowd going before you head out for your next night out at Howl at the Moon. The awesome thing about Howl at the Moon is that we are not your average dueling piano bar. We have a full band of entertainers with drums, guitars, tambourines, and more all in addition to the keys! That means these talented musicians can tackle most songs you throw at them. So jot down some ideas from this list and make friends with your local Howl entertainers instantly.