The Best Songs for Labor Day

The first Monday of September marks the celebration for working citizens as Labor Day. Originated in 1882, Labor Day has since given workers and laborers the time to relax. For all of the cookouts, barbecues, and parties selecting the right music makes or breaks the celebration. Provided is a list for perfect songs to unwind with.

1. The Love You Save, The Jackson Five

2. American Pie, Don McLean

3. The Joker, Steve Miller Band

4. More Than a Feeling, Boston

5. Maggie May, Rod Stuart

6. These Eyes, The Guess Who

7. Billy Squire, Emotions in Motion

8. Free Bird, Lynyrd Skynyrd

9. A Horse with No Name, America

10. Mr. Tambourine Man, Bob Dylan

11. Superstition, Stevie Wonder

12. Thunder Island, Jay Ferguson

13. You Ain't Seen Nothin' Yet, Bachman Turner Overdrive

14. (Don't Fear) The Reaper, Blue Oyster Cult

15. Blinded By the Light, Manfred Mann's

16. Brandi You're a Fine Girl, Looking Glass

17. One of These Nights, The Eagles

18. Escape (The Pina Colada Song), Rupert Holmes

19. Cat's in the Cradle, Harry Chaplin

20. Ebony Eyes, Bob Welch

Search for songs on YouTube.com YouTube has almost any song you can think of. On their web site, there is an option to save your songs on a playlist. Click the button bellow the video that says "+ Playlists". You will need a YouTube account to save and access your playlists. When choosing songs, consider the people who will be listening to them. Be sure to pick music everyone can enjoy rather than be distracted by. Fights do happen over music preferences, especially if alcohol is involved. Select more uplifting music, after all Labor Day is a festivity. Keep the volume on medium. Screaming over music is not fun; it also keeps the group voice level down.