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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So no “Cradle of Filth”?
I was at a reception playing “Paradise by the Dashboard Lights”. My date and I walked out.
My off list is different ... no “Electric Slide” and never never never “The Chicken Dance”.
Ironically, my sister was in a band that did that kinda stuff.
I wanted “several species of small furry animals gathered together in a cave and grooving with a Pict”. But my fiance vetoed it.
Can you dance to meatloaf?
White Wedding — Billy Idol!
What’s funny is that probably up to a few years ago, hardly anyone in the US had even heard Queen’s “Don’t Stop Me Now”.
They probably figured at the time the song was “too gay” for American audiences.
See ... these are things you don’t have to worry about if you’re Baptist. Big decision is “O Promise Me” vs “I Love You Truly” for the soloist.
Here are a couple of my wedding favorites:
-Lying eyes: Eagles
-Cold as ice: Foreigner
-Walk on the wild side: Lou Reed
And last but not least...
-I’m not in love: 10cc
I’m surprised that “White Punks on Dope” by The Tubes wasn’t on the banned list.
Wonderfully funny thread.
That will make for an interesting reception.
Thanks.
Yes, we were both sappy and sentimental.
I know someone who had a live band (17 pieces), before the wedding, I thought it was a waste of money, but it was great.
This old song is a fun one to do a group dance to:
SO HAPPY TOGETHER by The Turtles
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=h3x56WQlG_0&pp=ygURc28gaGFwcHkgdG9nZXRoZXI%3D
Also appropriate for a wedding celebration.
Love Stinks by J Geils Band.
My daughter is getting married in a couple weeks. She asked guests to send her playlist suggestions.
I happen to enjoy 70’s soul. She got lots of ideas. I won’t be too upset if not many get played.
Someone in my family was serving in the Navy. He snuck home (8 hours away) the weekend before the wedding. He was not scheduled for duty over the weekend but he was UA. The father of the bride (my uncle) had to pull some strings with his congressman’s office to get his future son-in-law released from base restriction to be allowed to come to his own wedding.
The DJ ban list included, In the Navy and Jailhouse Rock.which were repeatedly requested.
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