Johnny’s Hideaway in Buckhead is celebrating its 40th anniversary on Thursday, April 25, and in honor of the big occasion, the iconic Atlanta nightclub is revealing the top 40 hits that have kept loyal patrons on the dance floor since 1979.
“There’s nothing that makes me happier than seeing our guests enjoy the dance floor,” says Johnny’s owner Chris D’Auria. “It’s pretty special to be able to watch our older patrons showing off their swing and shag moves and our younger guests dancing with friends, all in one place.”
D’Auria’s approach to entertaining guests at his legendary nightclub that attracts both the over-40 crowd and late-night bar hoppers in their 20s and 30s starts with longtime DJ Jack Pena (aka DJ Happy Jack). Pena is the man behind the irresistible tunes that keep the dance floor packed until the wee hours. He handpicks popular music from every decade and knows exactly what both millennials and the over-50 set want to hear. Straight from Pena’s turntable are the Johnny’s Hideaway Top 40 Hits (playlist also available on Spotify):
- “Play That Funky Music” by Wild Cherry
- “I Will Survive” by Gloria Gaynor
- “Love Shack” by The B-52s
- “Conga” by Miami Sound Machine
- “Footloose” by Kenny Loggins
- “Dancing Queen” by Abba
- “This is How We Do It” by Montel Jordan
- “Ain’t Too Proud to Beg” by The Temptations
- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
- “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations
- “Don’t Stop ‘til You Get Enough” by Michael Jackson
- “What is Love” by Haddaway
- “Another Night” by Real McCoy
- “You Can Call Me Al” by Paul Simon
- “You Shook Me All Night Long” by AC/DC
- “Stuck in the Middle” by Stealers Wheel
- “Uptown Funk” by Bruno Mars
- “Kiss” by Prince
- “I Gotta Feeling’” by Black Eyed Peas
- “Let’s Get It On” by Marvin Gaye
- “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” by Whitney Houston
- “Suspicious Minds” by Elvis Presley
- “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley
- “My Way” by Frank Sinatra
- “Stayin Alive” by Bee Gees
- “September” by Earth, Wind & Fire
- “I Need to Know” by Marc Anthony
- “Brick House” by Commodores
- “Brown-Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
- “Man, I Feel Like a Woman” by Shania Twain
- “Smooth” by Santana
- “Bailando” by Enrique Iglesias
- “Friends in Low Places” by Garth Brooks
- “Jessie’s Girl” by Rick Springfield
- “Billie Jean” by Michael Jackson
- “The First, the Last, My Everything” by Barry White
- “Sexy Back” by Justin Timberlake
- “Bust a Move” by Young MC
- “Under Pressure” by Queen
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
On Thursday, April 25 from 8- 9 p.m., Johnny’s is hosting an anniversary celebration featuring complimentary cocktails and a buffet of assorted menu favorites. Two DJs will be spinning irresistible tunes until close, so the night is sure to end on a high note.
Johnny’s Hideaway is located at 3771 Roswell Road NE in Atlanta. For updates on the restaurant and upcoming events, follow Johnny’s Hideaway on Instagram and Facebook. For additional information, call 404-233-8026 or visitjohnnyshideaway.com.
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