Picking slow songs for your wedding can be a challenging endeavor, there are just too many good ones. If you’re trying to figure out which would be the best slow songs for your wedding, then let this blog whet your appetite.
Okay, so here’s the thing about playing music in a cover band. When you start to research other bands and what they play you’re astounded by how drastically different their tunes are to the ones you play. You come to realize that when it comes to popular songs, their’s only about a MILLION to choose from! So if we were to sit down and go through a top 10 list of the best ballad (Slow songs for those who live under a tree) numbers one has to have played at their wedding, every musician and dj in town would have a completely different list.
In my eyes, the key to making beautiful, memorable wedding music is to play tunes that are known and recognizable to the majority of listeners. Anything that is less than popular and maybe a little more underground is bound to flop. So here’s my humble list of what I think are sure winning slow tunes to play at your wedding (Not in any particular order) and get people on the dance floor:
Here are my Top 10 slow songs for your wedding
1. Can’t take my eyes off you – Four Seasons
Frankie Valli and his smooth, olive oily voice made this one a timeless classic and a sure-fire crowd pleaser.
Altough it may speed up a little in the chorus, it’s still slow enough for a slow dance.
2. Careless Whisper – George Michael
That famous sax riff we all know and love. Although it’s more sad in its sentiment,
it’s still famous enough and has a great smoothness to keep the vibe moving.
3. Wonderful tonight – Eric Clapton
Clapton had a great feel for writing love songs, and this one is a can’t miss hit.
4. Heaven – Bryan Adams
One of my personal faves. Another great rock ballad by Bryan Adams. Who can’t help but
sing along to this one?
5. Open Arms – Journey
This masterpiece ballad deserves to be on the list. Only trouble is finding someone
who can sing it like Steve Perry.
6. I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
One of the early tunes that made the Jackson’s famous. We all know it, we all love it
and that’s why it gets the nod.
7. At Last – Etta James
I’m not sure how many bands do this one. But if they don’t, they should!
8. More Than Words – Extreme
This one hit wonder is a hit we’ll never forget. The guitar riff, the lyrics.
I heard another band take this one on a few weeks ago and it was just perfect.
9. Unchained Melody – Righteous Brothers
Covered by many artists, including Elvis, this one is a great one to sing, play
and dance to.
10. The Greatest Love of All – Whitney Houston
This was a biggie when I was a kid, and the icing on the cake was Eddie Murphy’s
rendition with Sexual Chocolate in the movie “Coming To America.” This rounds out
our list as a tune no one could possibly forget.
I hope a little bit of light has been shed on this very broad subject. If you’re looking for a live wedding band in the Toronto area please feel free to contact us.
