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Inappropriate first dance wedding songs

Apr 17, 2009
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Inappropriate first dance wedding songs

What others can you think of that would be inappropriate?

Are you on the look out for your first dance song? You might want to avoid all these tunes which perhaps don’t send quite the right message for married life.

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We actually heard this being discussed by a bride and groom. Apparently the groom wanted something upbeat to dance to. True, it does have a pretty funky beat, but the questionable lyrics and not to mention that video make this a complete no-no.

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Even if you put this on in a funny-aren’t-we-ironic way, this song is hard to dance to.

3. Gold digger – Kanye West ft. Jamie Foxx
A you a money-grabbing woman who’s only marrying your husband for dollar? No? Then this is not the first dance song for you!

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We’ve heard this played at weddings quite a few times because it’s so pretty. However, the lyrics are actually all about a man who’s only being nice to get some lovin’. Nice.

5. Heaven knows I’m miserable now – The Smiths
The title alone should be enough to put you off.

6. It’s the end of the world as we know it – REM
Not even a little bit funny and guaranteed to create a flat, miserable mood for the rest of the evening.

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The title for this song is better, but the song is about leaving someone. Plus what on earth do you do when that big long note is playing?

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A beautiful song about loneliness and a one-night stand. Not really what you want for the happiest day of your life.

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Made legendary by the film The Wedding Singer, this film is the ultimate anti-love anthem.

10. D-I-V-O-R-C-E – Tammy Wynette
Just no.
 
I got cussed out once for playing Please Release Me at a Valentine's Day dance. It was a request, but not from the old geezer who stuck his finger in my face.

You've Lost That Lovin' Feeling wouldn't go over too well as a first wedding dance. Wasn't there a song by Ray Parker Jr. called I'm In Love With The Other Woman? That would be another bad choice for either situation, although it might be appropriate in some cases.
 
The Thrill is Gone --- 'nuff said
Steal Away --- probably even worse
19th Nervous Breakdown --- if you hear this at a wedding, call the guys in white suits
Walk on the Wild Side --- well, maybe some weddings, but not all of them


There's about a million more lying, cheating, and stealing songs, too. Those are just the ones that pop into my head right now.
 
Afternoon Delight?

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