Top 10 Songs for a Labor Day Celebration

We love ourselves a themed playlist and you'd be surprised at how many great songs there are for Labor Day. Whether you're having a barbecue or beach day for the holiday that celebrates the last days of summer, we've got the right jams for you.

1. “9 to 5” by Dolly Parton: Written and performed for the 1980 comedy of the same name, which starred Jane Fonda, Lily Tomlin and Dolly Parton, “9 to 5” is one of the few Billboard hits to feature the clacking of a typewriter.

2. “She Works Hard for the Money” by Donna Summer: One of the biggest hits of this singing sensation’s career, this song is all about working hard and playing harder.

3. “Working for a Living” by Huey Lewis and The News: This 80s tune shouts out to all the working people of the world, from busboys to bartenders, who do what they have to do to survive.

4. “Money” by Pink Floyd: An ode to the economy, this 1973 track is considered one of the greatest guitar songs of all time.

5. “Takin’ Care of Business” by Bachman-Turner Overdrive (BTO): Used for hundreds of advertising campaigns, films, and TV shows, this song is a true classic.

6. “Working for the Weekend” by Loverboy: Another 80s hit, this song keeps its eye on the prize: Friday to Sunday night partying!

7. “Opportunities (Let’s Make Lots of Money)” by Pet Shop Boys: The irony of this UK classic is that it pokes fun of those who think they’re going to make lots of money, and don’t—an ode to its punk rock mentality.

8. “Back on the Chain Gang” by The Pretenders: Covered by countless of musicians, including Selena who turned it into a Spanish classic, this song is a top 5 Billboard hit.

9. “A Hard Day’s Night” by The Beatles: This chart-topper was inspired by Ringo Starr’s realization that the band would often work until the wee hours of the morning.

10. “Working Class Hero” by John Lennon: John Lennon’s first post-Beatles solo album featured this single about working class individuals being processed into what he considered, “the machine."

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