In one year from today I will be getting married to a very nice woman. The party will be in the mountains at a heli-skiing lodge (pictured above). Here are a few songs that are leading the way out of the gates for our official wedding theme song. I probably won't get my way.
1. John Prine & Iris Dement - In Spite of Ourselves
This one was leading the pack for me until one of my friends recently danced his first song to it. What a prick. Charlotte says it didn't stand a chance anyway due to the mention of panty sniffing in the lyrics. Oh well.
This one was leading the pack for me until one of my friends recently danced his first song to it. What a prick. Charlotte says it didn't stand a chance anyway due to the mention of panty sniffing in the lyrics. Oh well.
2. Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers - Islands in the Stream
My sister turned me onto this song many years ago. I think it has just the right mixture of cheese and raw sexuality needed to pull off the kind of reception I have always dreamed of. Sexually cheesy.
My sister turned me onto this song many years ago. I think it has just the right mixture of cheese and raw sexuality needed to pull off the kind of reception I have always dreamed of. Sexually cheesy.
3. The Black Keys - I'll Be Your Man
As far as I am concerned, this song should be played on repeat at every wedding.
As far as I am concerned, this song should be played on repeat at every wedding.
4. Mason Jennings - Ballad For My One True Love
Great song...a little sleepy but it gets the point across. This guy loves a girl and he writes a song about it. Classic dude move.
Great song...a little sleepy but it gets the point across. This guy loves a girl and he writes a song about it. Classic dude move.
5. Nat King Cole - L.O.V.E.
This also doubles as one of my favourite karaoke songs of all time. Wedding + Karaoke...Karaoke themed wedding? Oh man.
This also doubles as one of my favourite karaoke songs of all time. Wedding + Karaoke...Karaoke themed wedding? Oh man.
7. Galapaghost - You're All I Need
This song is making it's way back onto a few playlists as of late. It's a bit on the desperate side but in the end he gets the girl.
This song is making it's way back onto a few playlists as of late. It's a bit on the desperate side but in the end he gets the girl.
8. Chicago - You're the Inspiration
I could have picked about 19 other Chicago songs to accompany this one on the playlist. These guys can write a mean love song. This is one of my favourite jams and is definitely fitting to the situation. Sends shivers up the ole spinal cord.
I could have picked about 19 other Chicago songs to accompany this one on the playlist. These guys can write a mean love song. This is one of my favourite jams and is definitely fitting to the situation. Sends shivers up the ole spinal cord.
9. Alabama Shakes - I Found You
I'm sure this song will be popping up at a few weddings over the next year or so. Maybe by next summer it will be considered "so 2012".
I'm sure this song will be popping up at a few weddings over the next year or so. Maybe by next summer it will be considered "so 2012".
10. Lee Fields & The Expressions - You're the Kind of Girl
This is a strong contender in my books. Like Salted Caramel Gelato and Pizza, I like to indulge in this at least once a day.
This is a strong contender in my books. Like Salted Caramel Gelato and Pizza, I like to indulge in this at least once a day.
11. The Shivers - Love is in the Air
I can't quite tell if this is a love song or about breaking up. Either way, it talks about undies again so I am guessing it will get the axe anyways. Great song nonetheless...check it out.
I can't quite tell if this is a love song or about breaking up. Either way, it talks about undies again so I am guessing it will get the axe anyways. Great song nonetheless...check it out.
13. Coldplay - Till Kingdom Come
I've never really been able to get into Coldplay. I have no problem getting into this song.
I've never really been able to get into Coldplay. I have no problem getting into this song.
14. I'm From Barcelona - Treehouse
Pretty straightforward song about a guy taking his lady friend to a private place so they can hangout. What grown man doesn't have a secret treehouse? I have 3 of them.
Pretty straightforward song about a guy taking his lady friend to a private place so they can hangout. What grown man doesn't have a secret treehouse? I have 3 of them.
15. The Rural Alberta Advantage - Coldest Days
This song is pretty great. It makes me feel better as a human being knowing that people are writing such good music still. I just wish someone would do a dub step remix already.
This song is pretty great. It makes me feel better as a human being knowing that people are writing such good music still. I just wish someone would do a dub step remix already.
15. The xx - Angels
This one might be a little too new and dramatic to short-list just yet. I can't see me disliking this song in the future...let's call it a darkhorse. A very, very dark horse.
This one might be a little too new and dramatic to short-list just yet. I can't see me disliking this song in the future...let's call it a darkhorse. A very, very dark horse.
16. King Kahn & The BBQ Show - Love You So
Just because it's a little rambunctious doesn't mean it shouldn't at least get a chance. I love these guys...pretty much every track of theirs is gold. This one is super shiny gold.
Just because it's a little rambunctious doesn't mean it shouldn't at least get a chance. I love these guys...pretty much every track of theirs is gold. This one is super shiny gold.
17. Yellow Ostrich - I Want Yr Love
He doesn't just want your love, he demands it. I don't know who 'Yr' is but they may want to consider getting a restraining order.
He doesn't just want your love, he demands it. I don't know who 'Yr' is but they may want to consider getting a restraining order.
18. The The - This Is the Day
Considering the potential English contingency at the wedding I thought I had to sneak this one in there. Bangers and Mash...and accordion solos!
Considering the potential English contingency at the wedding I thought I had to sneak this one in there. Bangers and Mash...and accordion solos!
19. Washed Out - Wicked Game (Chris Isaak cover)
Don't laugh, this is for real. One of the most popular love songs of all time is given the 2012 treatment.
Don't laugh, this is for real. One of the most popular love songs of all time is given the 2012 treatment.
20. Stars - Ageless Beauty (Most Serene remix)
What once was an amazing song was then made even better. If you haven't heard this acoustic version then you are in for a treat. I can't get enough Stars.
What once was an amazing song was then made even better. If you haven't heard this acoustic version then you are in for a treat. I can't get enough Stars.
21. Tennis - Pigeon
We will end this playlist with one of my personal favourites right now. It's got a great 1950's feel to it, the lyrics are pretty straight forward...
We will end this playlist with one of my personal favourites right now. It's got a great 1950's feel to it, the lyrics are pretty straight forward...
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