A fun theme for a CD is seasonal songs. A summer CD may include surf songs like "Good Vibrations" by the Beach Boys. A winter CD can include Christmas or holiday songs, a spring CD can include upbeat tunes like "Walking on Sunshine" by Katrina and the Waves, and a fall CD can be full of fall classics such as "Hazy Shade of Winter" by the Bangles. Evoke the mood of each season with the music you put on the CD.
A party mix can be comprised of fun songs that people like to dance to. "Celebration" by Kool and the Gang, "Song 2" by Blur, and "Dynamite" by Taio Cruz are examples of songs that will get people dancing. Depending on the ages of the guests at the party, you could swing more toward certain eras. Disco music such as the Bee Gees is fun for all ages to dance to, and even some rap music such as "Rapper's Delight" by the Sugarhill Gang will get people up on their feet.
A love mix is the perfect gift for your sweetheart. Mix old love songs such as "I Can't Fight This Feeling" by REO Speedwagon with more current music like Robin Thicke's "When I Get You Alone" for an interesting and eclectic blend of love songs. Marvin Gaye's "Let's Get It On" is always a classic, and newer love songs such as "Teenage Dream" by Katy Perry will add freshness to your love mix. Consider the taste of the recipient, and if he likes harder music, throw in a song like "Forever" by the rock band In This Moment.
A mix by decade can be really fun. Think about songs that were popular in the '90s such as "No Rain" by Blind Melon, "Smells Like Teen Spirit" by Nirvana and "Mr. Jones" by Counting Crows, and put these on a CD with the '90s as its theme. An '80s CD can be full of hits like "Broken Wings" by Mister Mister, "Take on Me" by A-Ha, and "Vacation" by the Go-Go's. If you're going retro, a disco '70s mix is the perfect CD for some old Blondie tunes, as well selections by Queen and ABBA.
If you know someone really well, you know what their absolute favorite songs are, from any decade or theme. Compile all the songs onto one CD for an amazing listening experience for the recipient. Think about what songs and bands she liked as a teen and her preferences all the way up to now. Most songs can be found online for a small price, and it will be worth it to see her face when she hears her favorite Styx song from the '80s right after her current favorite song by Usher.