I play dozens of weddings each year, but only a very few "first dance" selections. This weekend I have to do Marc Cohen's "True Companion, and it got me wondering .... what are some of the most recent songs that you get requested for as a bridal dance?
Here are some of the most popular in these parts:
I found someone (Streisand / Adams)
I swear (John Michael Montgomery)
Power of love (Celine Dion)
She (Elvis Costello)
The way you look tonite (Bennett version)
True Companion (Cohen)
Here & Now (Luther - not as much lately)
.... there are many more, but I'd love a few new suggestions for my brides that can't concentrate !

Went to an acquaintence's wedding. First dance's song: Have I told You lately that I love you. (Jazz style- one female with that low/jazzy kinda voice accompanied by a three piece band, or you can do it van morrison/Rod Stewart's style).

hi dave,

I never played any of the ones you mentioned for a "First Dance"....but, for my Weddings :

1- Because of You

2- More

3- Let me Call You sweetheart

4- You Made me Love You

5- Always

In a Godda Da Vida!

UD,

One that I tend to suggest is "Love Of My Life", by Jim Brickman. It's actually sung by Michael W. Smith. It's a beautiful song, and the lyrics are very appropriate.

Angelo

"From This Moment" - Shania Twain - .....
Also, two recent couples asked for "I Will Be Here" by Stephen Curtis Chapman, which is found under 'Christian Music' ...

Two of the more curious requests I've had through the years were "An Affair to Remember" and "The Second Time Around" ...

Uncle Dave: "The Way You Look Tonight" (Sinatra version ) was the first dance for me and my wife in '63, and in '96 my son and daughter-in-law picked it for themselves without knowing that we had used it...

Dnj .... How old are your bridal couples??? Not that those tunes aren't great, but have any of them heard those songs?
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Tony,

Great songs NEVER DIE!!!

The Lady is a Tramp works well..

Donny .. As I said, they are great tunes...
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