Playlist Inspired by Poppy from ‘People We Meet on Vacation’

By Ainsley Benbow

By now, I’m sure most people have seen the phenomenon that is People We Meet on Vacation. Maybe it is just me, but this movie is genuinely so adorable and an absolutely brilliant rom-com. I mean – the dance scene and blue wig??!! Simply ICONIC.

Poppy’s character is so memorable, with a personality that makes her distinctive, hilarious to watch, and such a beacon of light that brightens every room or wedding. With her energetic, carefree nature, but also a hint of heartbreak and longing, here’s a list of songs that I think would definitely be on her playlist.

• Forever Your Girl – Paula Abdul

• Hang With Me – Robyn

• Pocketful of Sunshine – Natasha Bedingfield 

• How You Get The Girl – Taylor Swift

• Let Alone The One You Love – Olivia Dean

• Be My Baby – The Ronettes

• Everywhere (2017 Remaster) – Fleetwood Mac

• Shut Up and Dance – WALK THE MOON

• Unwritten – Natasha Beginfield 

• Put Your Records On – Corinne Bailey Rae

• Riptide – Vance Joy

• Dancing in the Moonlight – Toploader

• A Thousand Miles – Vanessa Carlton

• Better When I’m Dancin’ – Meghan Trainor 

• The Sweet Escape – Gwen Stefani, Akon

• I Will Survive (Single Version) – Gloria Gaynor 

• Dog Days Are Over – Florence + The Machines

• Tongue Tied – GROUPLOVE

• I’m Like A Bird - Nelly Furtado

• California Gurls – Katy Perry, Snoop Dogg

• Always Be My Baby – Mariah Carey 

• When We Were Young – Adele

• Meet Me Halfway – Black Eyed Peas

• Come On Eileen – Dexys Midnight Runners

• Our Last Summer (From ‘Mamma Mia!’ Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) – Mamma Mia Cast

• Style – Taylor Swift

• Uptown Girl – Billy Joel

• Don’t Go Breaking My Heart – Elton John, Kiki Dee

• Dancing Queen – ABBA

• I Wanna Dance with Somebody – Whitney Houston

• Girls Just Want to Have Fun - Cyndi Lauper

• Something That I Want – Grace Potter

• Cruel Summer – Taylor Swift 

• Mess It Up – Gracie Abrams

• we can’t be friends (wait for your love) – Ariana Grande

• Dear Future Husband – Meghan Trainor 

• I Want You Back – The Jackson 5

• Red (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift

• Party in the USA

• Right Here – Justin Bieber, Drake

• Right Now – One Direction

• Lush Life – Zara Larsson

• Try Everything – Shakira

• Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley

• Baby – Justin Bieber, Ludacris 

• I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) – The Proclaimers

• One Foot – WALK THE MOON

• As Long as You Love Me – Backstreet Boys

• Stuck In The Moment – Justin Bieber 

• Hopelessly Devoted To You (From “Grease”)– Olivia Newton-John

• Can’t Take My Eyes off You – Frankie Valli

• Ironic (2015 Remaster) – Alanis Morissette

• What Makes You Beautiful – One Direction