Top 10 Songs to Request at Prom 2009

Prom is a time to celebrate the end of a school year and to show your love to your classmates, your closest friends, and your special date. There's no better way to do that than to request a great song and to dance the night away. Based on a survey of one hundred high school students, here are the top ten songs to request at prom this year:

1. "Love Story" by Taylor Swift is a modern twist on the classic Romeo and Juliet tale, but with a much happier ending. This song will bring out the romance in any couple.

2. "1, 2, 3, 4" by Plain White T's describes how it really feels to be in love with someone and how that person lifts you up. As a perfect love song, it will keep you warm and secure in your date's arms.

3. "Just Dance" by Lady GaGa is about going crazy on the dance floor and forgetting all that is going on around you. At the prom, this song's great beat will keep you and your friends moving all over the floor.

4. "With You" Chris Brown explains how it feels to be with the one that you love. For those who are lucky enough to be at the prom with their dream date, this song will keep you satisfied in his or her arms as you slow dance across the room.

5. "Crush" by David Archuletta is a song about getting to be with the person you desire most, even if that means moving from friendship to a relationship. Despite losing out to David Cook in American Idol, fans continue to crave the sweet, pop sounds from Archuletta.

6. "Secret Valentine" by We the Kings depicts an experience when a friendship blooms into something more, when you realize that you and your best friend have unexpectedly fallen in love. Its slow rhythm will keep you and your date swaying in sync.

7. "Gotta Be Somebody" by Nickelback is about knowing that the "right one" is out there somewhere and continuing to dream that you will find him or her someday. If you one of the lucky ones who have already found him or her in your date at the dance, the song will reinforce your feelings for each other.

8. "Your Call" by Secondhand Serenade is about reminiscing on the good times of a past relationship and wishing that you could be together again. It will keep you and your date appreciative of having each other to be with.

9. "Dancing Queen" by ABBA brought back a new generation of ABBA fans from the movie Mama Mia. This song will keep you and your date dancing around the dance floor.

10. "Flightless Bird, American Mouth" by Iron and Wine was the song that made Bella bare her neck to Edward at the prom in Twilight, one of the most popular teen movie from 2008. For those who would like to relive the romantic, lighted gazebo scene from the movie, this song will bring back those memories.

Any of these songs will delight teens across the nation as they get ready to celebrate the biggest dance of the year. Be sure to enjoy it and have the time of your life!