It’s a sunny 75-degree afternoon, you’re cruising down the thruway with a car packed to the brim of college stuff, and you’re getting closer and closer to summer vacation. Well, it turns out that was my exact scenario earlier today. But you know what makes this little image even better? A throwback playlist! Yes, nothing makes me more excited than jamming out to songs that bring me right back to my childhood. Let’s face it, deep, deep down, everyone has a smidge of Hannah Montana in them. So, here it is: The throwback playlist that is sure to put a smile on your face.
1. "Party in the U.S.A" - Miley Cyrus
Your car will definitely be a party the minute this tune comes on.
2. "Burnin’ Up" - Jonas Brothers
Who doesn’t love a good JoBro throwback?
3. "Come Clean" - Hilary Duff
When I was 7, I thought Miss Duff was the coolest girl around; this song was definitely my jam.
4. "Say OK" - Vanessa Hudgens
I’m sure I’m not the only girl who was just a tad jealous that Hudgens dated Zac Efron, and then freaked out when he was in her music video. If you say “no," there is a good chance you’re lying.
5. "Wannabe" - Spice Girls
Everyone will be singing this song on the top of their lungs as soon as it starts playing.
6. "S.O.S" - Jonas Brothers
S.O.S, I think I might be a permanent Jonas Brothers fangirl. This song will always make me dance no matter what.
7. "Why Not" - Hilary Duff
Why are you not jamming out to this song right now?
8. "Not Like That" - Ashley Tisdale
Tisdale’s album may not have been a huge hit, but back in those good ol’ middle school days, this song knew how to put me in a good mood.
9. "Bye Bye Bye" - N’Sync
Everyone will instantly whip out that infamous hand movement. Literally, everyone.
10. "The Climb" - Miley Cyrus
Back in the day, I was a huge Miley Cyrus fan. This song used to be my favorite, and I may or may not still know the words.
11. "This is What Dreams Are Made Of" - Hilary Duff
OK, so Duff strikes again. In my opinion, she has the best throwback songs around. Despite the high amount of auto tune, it’s impossible not to dance and sing along.
12. "Hit Me Baby One More Time" - Britney Spears
This is a classic.
13. "Naturally" - Selena Gomez
This song brings out the 13-year-old in me. You know, after all these years, it never gets old when it pops up on my Hilary Duff Pandora station.
Next time you need a pick me up, or you’re just looking for songs to bring you back to your childhood, put these on and you'll be dancing the rest of the day.