I’ve had “Obsession” by Animotion in my head for a week.
You are the obsession
You’re my obsession
Who do you want me to be
To make you sleep with me?
I remembered that my friend told me it’s actually a popular wedding (i.e. first dance) song.
Um…what?
So, for the heck of it, I did a quick search on the Web for the most popular wedding songs. I was kind of surprised to see some of the wildly inappropriate selections people are making.
A complete list of top wedding songs can be found here.
Thought I would share a few with you…
7. Wonderful Tonight ..... Eric Clapton
From what I’ve heard, Eric Clapton wrote this song while he was waiting for his wife to get ready for a party. It’s all about impatience. The theme of the song is basically, “Hey lady, when the hell are you getting out of the bathroom?” Romantic? I think not.
9. I Don't Want To Miss A Thing ..... Aerosmith
This was the theme song to the movie Armageddon, you know the one with Bruce Willis, Ben Affleck and Liv Tyler that centers on the end of the earth. Oh yeah, real uplifting.
16. I Swear ..... All-4-One
19. I'll Always Love You ..... Taylor Dane
OK. There’s nothing wrong with these. They’re just stinky songs.
21. Endless Love ..... Diana Ross/Lionel Richie
Yes, it’s a beautiful song. Yes, it’s about love. However, if memory serves me correctly, this is the theme song for that Brooke Shield’s movie (of the same name) where her stalker ex-first-love burns her house down to the ground. And, oh yeah, didn’t her mother watch them have sex or something? Eew!
22. I Will Always Love You ..... Whitney Houston
This is actually a gorgeous song written by – surprise! – Dolly Parton. Now, here’s the thing: This is actually a very sad break-up song.
Don’t believe me? Here are some sample lyrics:
If I should stay, I would only be in your way. So I’ll go…
Bittersweet. Memories. That is all I'm taking with me. So good-bye…
We both know I’m not what you need…
Click here to read the oh-so-sad lyrics for the whole song.
29. The Way You Look Tonight ..... Frank Sinatra
I love Frank. What an amazing artist! Also, this happens to be a really lovely song. Granted, I’m being nitpicky here, but isn’t this song all about how some girl looks?
I can just imagine...
Scene: 50 years from now, a long-married couple sits in front of the television set.
Wife: (Turning to Husband) Honey, do you still think I’m attractive?
Husband: Nah. You looked good on the wedding day but it was all down hill from there.
31. Thank You For Loving Me ..... Bon Jovi
This song basically says, “Thanks for loving me, ‘cause I know I’m a schlub.”
45. More Than Words ..... Extreme
This happens to be a favorite song of mine. However, it is by no means a love song. It’s about a man whose frosty girlfriend who won’t tell him, “I love you.” Perfect for a wedding!
But Firehouse! Firehouse is on the list!
Posted by: Sarah | November 07, 2003 at 01:06 PM
More Than Words is also a favorite of mine. I remember listening to it driving wmy senior year since that was the #1 song then.
If I was ever going to get married my wedding song was going to be "Only You" from Starlight Express
Laurie
Posted by: Laurie | November 07, 2003 at 01:37 PM
I typed my url wrong in above -
This is the right one
www.80sgirl.blogspot.com
Posted by: Laurie | November 07, 2003 at 01:39 PM
Only You is such a pretty song. Excellent choice!
Hey, it beats Firehouse by a mile. ;)
Posted by: TJ | November 07, 2003 at 01:47 PM
Another Theatre Junkie who knows Only You - LOL
Posted by: Laurie | November 07, 2003 at 02:09 PM
Hey Laurie...
Before I forget: I love your blog! Your choices were *very* good.
Which should I link to Xanga or 80's?
I once went to a wedding where the bride sang "Someone Like You" from J&H to her groom. She did a kick-ass job, but I kept thinking -- what a wierd choice.
Posted by: TJ | November 07, 2003 at 02:42 PM
Link to the 80's one, I like that one better than Xanga. I am actually going to try and figure out how to move my Xanga stuff to BlogSpot. Even if it is copy and paste
Someone Like Me is actually a good choice, it was one I thought about too, and one that I gave to my sister for her to consider. But the Love Has Come of Age one she thought was better.
Posted by: Laurie | November 07, 2003 at 02:48 PM
I tried to get my life to let me play Trashy women by Confederate Railroad... but she wouldn't let me
Posted by: DaveH | November 07, 2003 at 04:30 PM
ummm, that was supposed to be "wife" not life
yes, I am an idiot
Posted by: Daveh | November 07, 2003 at 04:31 PM
That. Would. Have. Been. AWESOME!
I also kind of thing it's funny when people play "Love and Marriage" (Sinatra). Makes me think of "Married with Children."
Sigh...Al Bundy...
Posted by: TJ | November 07, 2003 at 04:50 PM
What about "Every Breath You Take" by The Police?
Shouldn't that get a mention?
Or maybe "Run For Your Life" by The Beatles.
;)
Posted by: Supergenius | November 09, 2003 at 02:19 AM
Oh Oh! What about "Thank You" by Led Zeppelin?
EVERY high school stoner has sung that ham fisted piece of crap to his girlfirend.
(This is not to suggest that Zeppelin specializes in ham fisted crap. They're a great blues cover band)
Posted by: Supergenius | November 09, 2003 at 02:23 AM
I remember my first ever special song with a boy was "November Rain" by Guns N Roses.
I now look back and go...
What the hell was I thinking?
(I'm talking about both the boy and the song.)
Posted by: TJ | November 10, 2003 at 03:37 PM
What about Iris by the Goo Goo Dolls? In my opinion, it's the soppiest, most sentimental, melodramatic, sissy song EVER by that band (including Name which indie rocker fans considered a sellout).
It's perfect for a wedding!
And I'd give up forever to touch you
'Cause I know that you feel me somehow
You're the closest to heaven that I'll ever be
And I don't wanna go home right now...
Granted, the movie City of Angels wasn't that good. But it's still one helluva song.
Posted by: Rae | April 05, 2005 at 12:09 AM