Your wedding day is drawing near, and you want to add in some vintage touches. Have you considered a song for your first dance yet? If not, this can be a great way to work in some vintage charm. Check out these top 10 vintage first dance songs that are perfect for any wedding.
- “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” by Paul Anka
This song was originally recorded in 1958, and rose to fame again in recent years with the Silhouette challenge on TikTok. “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” has a nice slow pace which makes it easy to slow dance to.
- “Angel Baby” by Rosie And The Originals
This song was released in late 1960 and topped charts for 13 weeks. “This song”Angel Baby” has many covers, but the original was sung by Rosie And The Originals. John Lennon was one of the musicians to cover the song. This song parallels being with your love to heaven, and would make a great first dance song.
- “This Magic Moment” by The Drifters
Ben E. King sings lead on this Drifters track. The Drifters, known for a variety of songs like “Down By The Boardwalk”, topped charts with this hit of 1960. This song was also used in The Sandlot soundtrack. The song talks about a “magic moment” just before a kiss that two lovers experience.
- “Only You” by The Platters
This 1950s love song has been covered many times. If a different vibe of this song is more your speed, some other musicians covered the song with their own flair: Ringo Star & Reba McEntire. This song definitely gives “true love” feelings as it discusses a one and only love.
- “Little Star” by The Elegants
“Little Star” did not top billboards like some of the aforementioned songs, but it is still a very romantic vintage song. This song adapts “Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star” into a doowop love song, and has a bit faster pacing than some other songs on this list.
- “Earth Angel” by The Penguins
Who doesn’t remember the scene from Back To The Future where Marty McFly plays “Earth Angel” with the band at the Enchantment Under The Sea Dance? This song was released in 1954, so it is one of the older songs on our list.
- “Blue Moon” by The Marcels
“Blue Moon” was released in 1961, and has been covered many times. Popular artists like Elvis, The Beatles, Frank Sinatra, and Willie Nelson have all covered the song. This is less of a slow love song, and definitely more fast-paced. This song was in the Grease soundtrack as well although it was covered by Sha Na Na for the film.
- “There’s A Moon Out Tonight” by The Capris
“I’ve been longin’ for you all my life” is just one of the many lyrics that make this song a great choice for your first dance. Released in 1959, this song did not gain as much traction as some of the above. So, less people may recognize this tune making it a bit more unique to you and your future spouse!
- “Duke of Earl” by Gene Chandler
Released in 1961, “Duke of Earl” has been inducted into the Grammy Hall of Fame. This 1960s love song discusses the love of a Duke and his Duchess. This song features amazing harmonies and vocal ranges.
- “We Belong Together” by Ritchie Valens
“We Belong Together” what better way to kick off a wedding reception. This love song talks about being together for “eternity” which makes sense with the “til death do us part” vows you took earlier in the day. Although not a Ritchie Valens original, many consider this to be the most well-known version today.
These songs provide the perfect oldies music soundtrack for any wedding. Choose one to be your first dance song, and work in a few others on your wedding playlist. These 1950s and 1960s love songs are enchanting. These oldies truly convey an old world feeling of love and are perfectly romantic for your wedding reception.
Many of these songs have easy-to-dance to rhythms, and they tend to be slower in nature. The lyrics for each of these songs are extremely easy to make out, so guests will be able to enjoy your first dance song selection word for word.