Before a date

Muse – Feeling Good

Want an epic night? Listen to an epic song. Get ready to this Muse anthem and you’ll be on top form for your date. 

Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling

Everyone loves this feel-good tune and its inescapably upbeat rhythm. Even if you thought you hated this track, play it before a date and you’ll soon be singing along with the rest of us.

Beach Boys – Good Vibrations

This song sounds like it’s been dipped in honey. Every word tells you that this date is going to a massive success. It will put you in the best date mindset.

Kings of Leon – Taper Jean Girl

This stomping song will rid you of your pre-date nerves by pumping you up and giving you a massive confidence boost.

The Nolans – I’m In The Mood For Dancing

It’s cheesy and it reminds you of school discos and bad weddings, but it’s impossible not to start singing along to this track. It’s a truly feel-good hit and might even tempt you to do a bit of solo-mirror singing.

During a date

Corinne Bailey Rae – Since I’ve Been Loving You

This mellow number will start your evening gently and relax you both.  The beauty of this track is that it is quiet enough to chat over easily, but if any awkward silences do occur they’ll be masked by the lulling voice of Corinne.

Jose Gonzalez – Heartbeats

Any song that talks about “one night of magic rush” is perfect for a date night. Again this is a gentle tune that can be played during the first parts of a date.

Fun Lovin’ Criminals – We Have All The Time In The World

Although by no means is this song fast, it is not a slow, mushy song. It’s uplifting and will give you a laid-back atmosphere that will let you both feel uninhibited.

Super Furry Animals – Hello Sunshine

Despite its somewhat eerie intro, this song had to make it onto the pants-off-playlist for these lyrics alone: I'm a minger / You're a minger too / So come on minger /I want to ming with you.

Etta James – At Last

If you’re a romantic you’ll love this punchy classic and so will your date. Just pray your date doesn’t take it too literally – you don’t want them to think that they are The One quite yet.