Tailgating season in full swing, and it's time to elevate your celebration to the next level.

The tracks you play will set the tone for your tailgating extravaganza. You need adrenaline-pumping music that will turn your party into an memorable experience. Your goal is to get everyone at the party pumped up, and ready to enjoy the big game.

Energize your crew with this playlist that's sure to please every sports fan:

• Let's Get It Started by Black-Eyed Peas - You have to build up the momentum as your crew enters their weekend. Pass around the food and drink, and get things going with this perennial sports favorite.
• Paradise City by Guns and Roses - Start to create some dramatic tension with this rock classic that showcases some killer guitar.
• Apache by Sugarhill Gang - This song is all about the surprise factor. They're crunching on some chips...they're enjoying the things coming off the grill...and then suddenly they're inspired to dance. This game is going to happen. "Tonto, jump on it, jump on it, jump on it!"
• Levels by Avicii - They're up dancing, so keep them moving with this electronic dance music hit that takes them into this century.
• Rock & Roll by Led Zeppelin - You're outside, you're all enjoying the feel of the sun on your face. Indulge everyone with this 1971 classic that never fails to set the mood.
• Eye of the Tiger by Survivor - Don't let your guests forget why you're all here... because you're supporting your team. Keep everyone motivated... powered up to win this game! Your crew's energy will absolutely translate to your team, later.
• Enter Sandman by Metallica - Thrill the metalheads at your party with this powerful riff that sets the tone for a heavy game. It might be heavy in that stadium, and you have to prepare for every eventuality.
• Whoomp! (There It is) by Tag Team - In case things got a little too heavy with the Metallica, you might need to tone it down. Your tailgate party is supposed to be chill and relaxed, so you have to throw in some retro silliness to get everyone laughing. If you get your rabid sports fans to chuckle a little while this song is playing, then you'll know you've done your job.
• Seven Nation Army by the White Stripes - You know that you're going to hear this one in the stadium, so why not really "pre-game" your music with a little game-time preview.
• Radioactive by Imagine Dragons - Energize your tailgating crew with a contemporary hit that reminds them of power, struggle, and hopefully...success. It's like an atomic reaction is going on somewhere, because YOUR team is getting ready to make things happen.
• Sports Song by Weird Al - Why so serious? It's time to get things a little lighter again, with this satirical song that says "Our players are fast and strong and brave... and your guys, eh... not so much."
• Hall of Fame by the Script - That's where you want to be, right? That's what this is all about. Bringing your team to the championships, and witnessing incredible moments of game play in person, not just on the tube. You and your tailgating team are about to witness something big - something important - something that just might get someone into the hall of fame.

The perfect playlist sets the scene at any special event. Make sure to fine-tune your tailgate playlist, and everyone in the field will wish they were at your party!

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