wedding songs

In stark contrast to last week's blog; this evening shall focus on twenty songs to be played at my wedding. In reality, I intend to have far more than a mere twenty; so let's consider this to be a starting point. :)





In other news, I literally overheard a teenager just now say, "I need something hard........to write on."





In further news, I require a butterscotch dinosaur. What?





LET THE CURTAIN RISE!





1. Crazy Love--by Van Morrison
The only song that could be a better opener to a list like this would be "I want you" by Bob Dylan; but i've used that one already in a different list. That song, and this one--I consider to possibly be the two greatest love songs ever written.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ky_Uh2mKvAc



2. Wet Sand--by The Red Hot Chili Peppers
No, seriously. Listen to it and tell me i'm wrong.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=32dlZL1HPDk



3. Beautiful--by The Smashing Pumpkins
Dear Billy Corgan, write more songs like this.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FuD6b9JGtfA



4. These Arms of Mine--by Otis Redding
I've been carrying this song around with me for a long, long time. Since, well...ever since "Dirty Dancing" came out in 1987 when I was six years old. I loved all the songs from that movie, but "These Arms of Mine" struck a chord with me more than anything else on that sound track. You can hear the sincerity in Otis's voice. It is love, and passion, and tenderness personified through song.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jqVrNK4uiB4



5. Never My Love--by The Association
A couple weeks ago, I featured a cover of this song--done by Adam Green. Here is the original.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=munErg-ykYU



6. She Loves You--by The Beatles
Cause we want to dance, and they can't all be slow dances. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T0YifXhm-Zc



7. Dance, Dance, Dance--by Steve Miller Band
I repeat, "Cause we want to dance, and they can't all be slow dances." :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sntYyYQJgqc



8. So Happy Together--by The Turtles
I don't care if it's cliched. I love the crap out of this song. I also love turtles. I mean...The Turtles were a cool band......but....I also just really like turtles. Additionally, I can't see me lovin nobody but you. True statement.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OTvhWVTwRnM



9. Salley Garden--an instrumental, traditional Irish tune
As far as background music pre-ceremony is concerned, this just off the top of my head would definitely have to be considered. This is another song that has been with me a long time. I first heard it on a collection of old Irish Ballads that I bought from Cracker Barrell when I was 15 or 16. Really. It's a lovely tune. I listen to this whenever i'm tweaking out due to stress, and it helps immensley.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1fIZwm5KPaQ



10. All of My Love--by Led Zeppelin
Interestingly, this could potentially be another pre-ceremony tune...provided we weren't blaring it, of course :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpJia1TrzL8

or how about this orchestral version?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xAb3njLQHEc



11. I will Always Love You--By Dolly Parton
Because she's the best. In truth, this song is actually a little bit sad......but it's also just so damn pretty; and honest. And that's what it's all about. Open, brutal, honesty; and love. Honestly.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DMmYqRvSRS8



12. Moonlight Serenade--by Glen Miller Orchestra
The last of my pre-ceremony picks.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=n92ATE3IgIs



13. Oh How Happy--by The Jackson 5
I had to fit little mikey and company on this list somewhere. And this is just a terrific, delightful, sweet song. Sometimes I want to climb to the top of the highest hill and proclaim the chorus of this song for all the world to hear; in my honest, off key voice.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9ebT7Qv9yMQ



14. Wouldn't it be nice--by The Beach Boys
No words are necessary here--just click the link and drown in Brian's ethereal vocals. Mega-happy pop classics are what's up.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pMytHN6odD4



15. I want to grow old with you--by Adam Sandler
Dear Adam Sandler, please go back to making decent movies with real heart, and genuine hilarity. We miss them. Much obliged.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mKs3bybeTO8



16. Passionate Kisses--by Lucinda Williams
I mean, cause...really...who DOESN'T want passionate kisses at their wedding? Just sayin...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IMGMT3_Dx4k



17. The Love Song From Disney's Robin Hood
I know what i'm talking about. Trust me.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G3Jf1P9wKIg&feature=related



18. Here Comes my Girl--by Tom Petty and the Heartbreakers
"Cause you know when i've got that little girl stand right by my side I can tell the whole wide world to SHOVE IT!" Yeah...amen to THAT.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GOOiZAHFvfc



19. Another You--by The Seekers.
I feel like this song should have been featured somewhere on the six season run of "LOST." But, since it wasn't, it will just have to feature here instead. :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4Ga9Bs4fzSY



20. Pure Imagination--from the film Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory, sung by Gene Wilder
This is the first dance. That is all.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cv6aH7rMZe8




and on those sweet notes, I bid you a good evening. If you want to view paradise, simply look around and view it...