My Wedding Playlist!

lksammkt · December 2010

Friends... need some thoughts on my playlist. I am getting married in July, but wanted to get your suggestions! Keep in mind, these are not all PJ song - but tell the story.

Bridal Party Song - In My Life - The Beatles
My Song - In the Wind - Cat Stevens (open for your suggestions on this one!)
You May Kiss the Bride - I can't help falling in love - PJ Version
First Dance - Better Together - Jack Johnson
My Brother/Sister Dance - Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - PJ Version
Final Song - Yellow Led Better

Here is the thing, I think the song I come down to needs some work. On the bright side, my brother who is not a PJ fan suggested Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - which is so us.

I appreciate everyones suggestions on this!

Cheers - K

Newch91 · December 2010

The Beatles one is perfect. It could also be a perfect one for the first dance.

BG44858 · December 2010

cowboy junkies- anniversary song- one of the best ever for weddings
and how 'bout Harvest Moon- pj covered in toronto (london, ont. maybe) with sleater-kinney...

morello · December 2010

I love that you're thinking to have Ledbetter as the final song. I mean it's obvious of course but cool.

indifferentman · December 2010

Even though I'm a guy, I've been thinking for YEARS about how I could incorporate some PJ songs into my eventual wedding! LOL Of course a lot of that is dependent on the woman I marry, and I don't even have a damn girl friend right now! :roll:

I'd really like to have Thin Air played as our 1st Dance song. It strikes me as something you can dance to and definitely is a good love song. Not to mention this whole lyric as a good "wedding vows" kind of feeling to it:

"t's not in my past to presume...
Love can keep on moving,... in both directions...
How to be happy and true...
Is the quest we're taking on together..."

I'd also like to throw in Long Road someplace because it communicates the idea of continuing on a journey together.

Just Breathe has a great message and the right kind of sound to it too.

As for my "B List" of songs I'd think about strictly if I could "get away" with adding them to the play list:

Parachutes wouldn't be a bad one, but at times even I honestly kind of lose track of where the song is going because of the way that the song is sung. It sounds pretty and some of the lyrics relate too, but I could see a lot of people standing there thinking "Huh? What the hell is this?"

I'd also think about throwing in the pre-MFC warm up "Untitled" in because I love the whole message of "starting a new life" and the "With you I could never be alone" lyric.

Fighting Hellfish · December 2010

bridal party intro--live Baba O'Riley
us intro RITFW
our first dance was to Untitled from Oklahoma City 2003
2nd dance was can't help falling in love, Vegas 03
cut the cake to Smile (wife's choice)

unlost dogs · December 2010

Love these suggestions.

Agree with the above poster _ "Thin Air" is beautiful, too.

I don't know the Cat Stevens song you're referencing, will have to listen to that one.

About a week ago I was listening to a late-night Boston radio show. One of the callers was asked what song he and his wife selected for their first dance. He said, "Pearl Jam, Black."

I went :shock:

:?: Black :?:

Great, great song, but kind of, um, a downer, isn't it?

dr0ptheleash · December 2010

I LOVE smile but thinking of the lyrics I'm not sure I see it as really a wedding song. Some really wonderful choices; someday I will do a PJ wedding, too! Great choice for your siblings; I love when Eddie does Otis Redding... Such a sultry sound. You've got enough time to perfect your playlist, just keep the XM PJ station on for a few samples

Congratulations on your marriage!

iamica · December 2010

When I got married, our last dance at the reception was "Around The Bend". I still grin from ear to ear whenever I watch that part of the wedding video.

jaboodey · December 2010

Couple songs approp. for a wedding came into my head. Non-PJ songs, but the earlier suggestions rock! Those are some weddings I want to sit through.

DMB-So Right
Fleetwood Mac-Say You Love Me
Sam & Dave - Small Portion of Your Love
Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed
The Replacements -Within Your Reach

and if it rains,

Love Reign O'ver Me!

Good Luck! Have Fun!

Long Road_WI · December 2010

dr0ptheleash wrote:

I LOVE smile but thinking of the lyrics I'm not sure I see it as really a wedding song. Some really wonderful choices; someday I will do a PJ wedding, too! Great choice for your siblings; I love when Eddie does Otis Redding... Such a sultry sound. You've got enough time to perfect your playlist, just keep the XM PJ station on for a few samples Congratulations on your marriage!

I agree w/ you on Smile, not sure if it is a good wedding song.....It may be just how I interpret it, but not a wedding song in my eyes.

My PJ song choices that I would like played at my Wedding.......Whenever that day may be!

- Around the Bend
- Throw your arms around me (Cover)
- Thin Air
- Yellow Ledbetter (Love the idea of closing out the reception w/ this)
- Arc (I love the way it sounds, I think it would be great somewhere in it)
- Better Be Home Soon (Cover)
- Don't Be Shy (Cover)
- Forever Young
- Man of the Hour
- Long Road
- Soldier of Love

Just a few I can think of off the top of my head.....

solace23 · December 2010

We closed our wedding with Ledbetter.. Had to be done

lostrocker815 · December 2010

Just Breathe would be good to use for something. I dont know what though, I'm pretty clueless when it comes to weddings!!

dr0ptheleash · December 2010

Long Road_WI wrote:

dr0ptheleash wrote:

I LOVE smile but thinking of the lyrics I'm not sure I see it as really a wedding song. Some really wonderful choices; someday I will do a PJ wedding, too! Great choice for your siblings; I love when Eddie does Otis Redding... Such a sultry sound. You've got enough time to perfect your playlist, just keep the XM PJ station on for a few samples Congratulations on your marriage!

I agree w/ you on Smile, not sure if it is a good wedding song.....It may be just how I interpret it, but not a wedding song in my eyes.

My PJ song choices that I would like played at my Wedding.......Whenever that day may be!

- Around the Bend
- Throw your arms around me (Cover)
- Thin Air
- Yellow Ledbetter (Love the idea of closing out the reception w/ this)
- Arc (I love the way it sounds, I think it would be great somewhere in it)
- Better Be Home Soon (Cover)
- Don't Be Shy (Cover)
- Forever Young
- Man of the Hour
- Long Road
- Soldier of Love

Just a few I can think of off the top of my head.....

Almost (shamefully) forgot about Throw your Arms Around Me. GREAT choice. I'd put that one on there, too.

boyo79 · December 2010

morello wrote:

I love that you're thinking to have Ledbetter as the final song. I mean it's obvious of course but cool.

When I got married in August, I picked the songlist and had Ledbetter as the final song. DJ played it as the final song but then put a Counting Crowes song on after. I weren't best pleased so I had him put Rearviewmirror on to officially end the night

cowboypjfan · December 2010

lksammkt wrote:

Friends... need some thoughts on my playlist. I am getting married in July, but wanted to get your suggestions! Keep in mind, these are not all PJ song - but tell the story.

Bridal Party Song - In My Life - The Beatles
My Song - In the Wind - Cat Stevens (open for your suggestions on this one!)
You May Kiss the Bride - I can't help falling in love - PJ Version
First Dance - Better Together - Jack Johnson
My Brother/Sister Dance - Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - PJ Version
Final Song - Yellow Led Better

Here is the thing, I think the song I come down to needs some work. On the bright side, my brother who is not a PJ fan suggested Sitting on the Dock of the Bay - which is so us.

I appreciate everyones suggestions on this!

Cheers - K

We did YL for the last song as well. First dance was Thank You (Chris Cornell) and Harvest Moon (PJ) with full bridal party. We also played several other cool songs throughout the evening, including Leavin Here (PJ) during the bouquet toss. Better Together is on our wedding bluray along with a few others...

Good Luck with your planning! It will be here and gone before you know it

C.C. Nicosia · December 2010

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZoCNr3Doso

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JPBEBBb1uco

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

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rywUS-ohqeE

Loveboatkaren · December 2010

I have always loved U2 from Rattle and Hum...last song "All I want is you"...it came out after I got married! It is one of the most beautiful songs, you must listen!!!