Posted on 09/24/2024 4:53:58 PM PDT by nickcarraway
Weddings are meant to be a joyous celebration, but one man’s controversial list of banned songs has sparked quite the debate online. After sharing a list of songs he plans to avoid at his wedding on X, Harry had the internet up in arms.
Among the banned songs were wedding classics like Mr. Brightside and Sweet Caroline, which are known for getting people on the dancefloor.
In a surprising twist, UK pop singer Olly Murs chimed in on the debate. Murs, known for his upbeat hits like Dance with Me Tonight, playfully suggested “Anything by Olly Murs.” It prompted Harry to jokingly respond: “I’ll allow troublemaker at my wedding – that’s an absolute banger.”
Many social media users sympathised with wedding DJs who face the monumental task of creating a playlist that pleases everyone. One commenter noted, “It’s hard to curate a playlist that makes the wedding party happy and moves the crowd across multiple generations.” The challenge of balancing taste, nostalgia, and crowd-pleasers like Don’t Stop Me Now by Queen is no small feat. Another commenter pointed out, “Banning Sweet Caroline at a wedding is kind of a crime, actually.”
This light-hearted debate touches on a broader trend of couples personalising their wedding day in unconventional ways. Whether it’s banning certain songs or avoiding traditional elements altogether, modern weddings are increasingly personalised. But for some, the idea of removing beloved wedding hits is sacrilege. One commenter humorously suggested that by the time all the “annoying” songs are banned, the only music left would be “niche death metal tracks.”
While some agreed with the bans, others were quick to defend classic tunes. One user said, “There is no power on earth that would stop me from playing Don’t Stop Me Now at my wedding!” Other songs that have been added to the groom’s blacklist include Ed Sheeran’s Thinking Out Loud and Perfect, both often criticised for being overplayed at weddings.
How to create a wedding playlist
If you’re curating your own wedding playlist, think about the cultural expectations of your guests. Some songs, like Sweet Caroline, might have universal appeal, while others might not resonate as well with an international crowd.
Whether you decide to go with crowd-pleasers or to create a unique playlist, this conversation shows how personal music preferences can stir up unexpected controversy. So, what’s the verdict for your wedding? Will you keep the classics, or is it time to make your own list of banned tunes?
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“Sweet Caroline” is a Red Sox theme.
I would NEVER ban it!
I’m always surprised by that song, because his wife wrote that song with him, and I am surprised by some of the things she wrote. Also, they were not as young when they met, as the characters in the song.
It became even more obvious after he cut his hair and grew that moustache.
Played at EVERY wedding reception that I have ever been to..
Here’s a comedian with some bad wedding song suggestions. https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=I8S2u8_vSnc
No Neil Diamond? He should burn in hell.
Silly groom thinks he has ANY influence over what happens at the wedding.
A crazy one night stand he didn’t even know her name.
Seemed so wrong but then it seemed so right..
My wedding songs were mostly Spanish songs, I only had one request. And that was “One Step Beyond” by Madness. It had significance for my high school buddies.
Great song. It was originally by first wave aka hero Prince Buster.
That’s The Way I’ve Always Heard It Should Be by Carly Simon
One of my cousins had “Friends in Low Places” played as he entered his wedding reception.
Now that will be stuck in my head all night. Would have gone to see them in May had my daughter been home. Would like to see”Shut Up” and “The Sun and the Rain” live one more time.
I would ban, “I Knew the Bride When She Used to Rock and Roll.”
Who banned the songs?
It was a list the groom made of songs he didn’t want played.
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