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Title: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 23, 2012, 03:09:27 AM
If it's God's will, my bride and me are getting married next year at the end of March, and we want to select the music for the party. My future wife will select some music she likes and I'll do the same. Problem is, most of our family and friends don't usually listen to the music I like, and I don't want to offend the guests with something very out of the ground. I mean, my favorite song is "Tomorrow Never Knows", but should I include such a weird track? I finally thought of selecting music from my very favorite bands but not exactly my very favorite songs, as I think it would be wiser to include some of the most well known songs from them (and mostly by the Beatles). I don't pretend to introduce my music to the people but to make them enjoy the night. This is a tentative first list of songs:

The Beatles
I Saw Her Standing There
I Want To Hold Your Hand
Can't Buy Me Love
A Hard Day's Night
Help!
Yesterday
Norwegian Wood
Nowhere Man
In My Life
Eleanor Rigby
Strawberry Fields Forever
Penny Lane
Lucy In The Sky With Diamonds
Hey Jude
Something
Let It Be

Buffalo Springfield
For What It's Worth

The Byrds
Mr. Tambourine Man
Turn! Turn! Turn!
Eight Miles High

Jefferson Airplane
Somebody To Love
White Rabbit

The Kinks
Waterloo Sunset

Love
Alone Again Or

The Who
My Generation
I Can See For Miles
Pinball Wizard

The Yardbirds
For Your Love

The Zombies
She's Not There
Time Of The Season

30 songs, a little more than 90 min of music, and the order will be randomized. But as I said, my bride will select her songs as well.

What do you think?
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: nimrod on October 23, 2012, 04:22:16 AM
I think some Stones for dancing;

Honky Tonk Women
Lets Spend the Night Together
Brown Sugar
Paint It Black
Satisfaction
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 23, 2012, 04:48:06 AM
I love the Stones (and the Doors, the Beach Boys, etc.) but they're on a second level in my preference and the list cannot be so long.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: ibanez_ax on October 23, 2012, 04:48:44 AM
If there will be dancing....

You Can't Hurry Love-The Supremes
Ain't Too Proud To Beg-The Temptations
I Can't Help Myself-The Four Tops  party2
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Yeshelloitsmehereagain on October 23, 2012, 04:49:55 AM
I mean in my opinion Here, There and Everywhere is the most marry-able song in the catalogue.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Yeshelloitsmehereagain on October 23, 2012, 05:19:23 AM
Save The Last Dance For Me - The Drifters

This song is killing me at the moment.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Ovi on October 23, 2012, 09:52:28 AM
I mean in my opinion Here, There and Everywhere is the most marry-able song in the catalogue.

+1

Also, I know you're not into The Beach Boys as much as into those bands, but both 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' and 'God Only Knows' would work gloriously at a wedding!

But I think it's a great list as it is, too. I like/love every single song from there. Congratulations and good luck on your wedding, Hombre!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 23, 2012, 12:04:10 PM
I'm thinking more about background music to be played during dinner; I guess that at the time of dancing some popular local music will be played.

I mean in my opinion Here, There and Everywhere is the most marry-able song in the catalogue.

That's a great suggestion, I'll include it as well. Thank you.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 23, 2012, 12:08:06 PM
+1

Also, I know you're not into The Beach Boys as much as into those bands, but both 'Wouldn't It Be Nice' and 'God Only Knows' would work gloriously at a wedding!

But I think it's a great list as it is, too. I like/love every single song from there. Congratulations and good luck on your wedding, Hombre!

Thanks Ovi. And yes, those Beach Boys songs are beautiful. I'll see if there's some space, but there's so much music I love.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Bobber on October 23, 2012, 08:48:13 PM
Congratulations on your planned marriage, hombre.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 23, 2012, 09:24:57 PM
Congratulations on your planned marriage, hombre.

Thank you Bobber!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: nimrod on October 23, 2012, 11:21:26 PM
Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 24, 2012, 01:03:30 AM
Hurdy Gurdy Man - Donovan

Probably my favorite song by Donovan. Nice sitar and great Jimmy Page.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Normandie on October 24, 2012, 09:38:45 PM

Congratulations, hombre. I agree, "Here There and Everywhere" would be perfect for a wedding. Your Who choices pique my curiousity (How about "Sunrise"? it's so ethereal).

I'd also suggest "You Send Me," by Sam Cooke, but sounds like you have a pretty good list going already.  :)
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 24, 2012, 09:51:44 PM
Congratulations, hombre. I agree, "Here There and Everywhere" would be perfect for a wedding. Your Who choices pique my curiousity (How about "Sunrise"? it's so ethereal).

I'd also suggest "You Send Me," by Sam Cooke, but sounds like you have a pretty good list going already.  :)

Thanks Normandie. About the Who, I just chose some of their most iconic songs from the 60's, though they don't exactly fit in a wedding. "Sunrise" is a beautiful ballad, certainly. Maybe I wasn't just thinking about a marriage theme when selecting the songs, just some good music to listen to while people enjoy the party. By the way, most guests don't speak English, so the lyrics won't matter too much! ;D
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: KelMar on October 24, 2012, 10:09:29 PM
Congratulations on you upcoming wedding Andrés!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 24, 2012, 10:42:34 PM
Congratulations on you upcoming wedding Andrés!

Thank you Kelley!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hello Goodbye on October 25, 2012, 01:03:24 AM
By the way, most guests don't speak English, so the lyrics won't matter too much! ;D


Ah!  Then add this by Cycle V...

Cycle V (Flashdance Original Soundtrack) - Seduce Me Tonight (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vJEiRzsdOhw#)



 ;D

Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hello Goodbye on October 25, 2012, 01:03:59 AM
Congratulations, Nowhere Man!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Dcazz on October 25, 2012, 02:27:05 AM
Congrats! May you and your bride have many good years!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 25, 2012, 04:20:01 AM
Thanks Hello Goodbye and Dcazz!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hello Goodbye on October 25, 2012, 04:25:22 AM
The Wedding Song

Peter Paul and Mary: Paul Stookey, The Wedding Song (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1v84WKC6Pg#)
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 25, 2012, 04:37:30 AM
The Wedding Song

Peter Paul and Mary: Paul Stookey, The Wedding Song ([url]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=A1v84WKC6Pg#[/url])


That's a beautiful song.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hello Goodbye on October 25, 2012, 04:52:25 AM
Yes it is, Andrés.  It should top your list.
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Dcazz on October 25, 2012, 12:06:39 PM
Van Morrisons Have I told You lately That I Love You was ours!
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Normandie on October 26, 2012, 10:10:17 PM
Thanks Normandie. About the Who, I just chose some of their most iconic songs from the 60's, though they don't exactly fit in a wedding. "Sunrise" is a beautiful ballad, certainly. Maybe I wasn't just thinking about a marriage theme when selecting the songs, just some good music to listen to while people enjoy the party. By the way, most guests don't speak English, so the lyrics won't matter too much! ;D

Oh, I see! I was thinking more of "first-dance" type songs. Your list is great, and again, best wishes for a long and happy marriage (and a FUN reception!)  :laugh:
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: Hombre_de_ningun_lugar on October 27, 2012, 02:00:20 AM
Oh, I see! I was thinking more of "first-dance" type songs. Your list is great, and again, best wishes for a long and happy marriage (and a FUN reception!)  :laugh:

Thanks! I still have 5 months of freedom, but well, I choose love. :)
Title: Re: Music for my wedding
Post by: KelMar on October 27, 2012, 04:52:41 AM
Thanks! I still have 5 months of freedom, but well, I choose love. :)

Love is all you need! ;)