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First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Marisa&Brian
Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:30 PM+

Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:30 PM
First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Song Suggestions ?? I am completely @ a loss !!!
KFA5477
Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:36 PM+

KFA5477
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Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:36 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
i'm usinglullaby (sp) by billy joel
nsgraham
Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:51 PM+

Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:51 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
That's an awesome song! I love that song! Also 'Father and Daughter' by Paul Simon and 'Blessed' by Elton John.
bellepoque
Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:53 PM+

Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:53 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
'The Way You Look Tonight' the version sung by Frank Sinatra that was in 'Father of the Bride' can be used for either your first dance or father/daughter dance. For the first dance you can't go wrong with 'At Last' by Etta James.Do you and FH have a song? You can basically find any version fast-slow of songs these day or if you have a band ask them to play the song slow/fast.
Do you have a song that you and your dad like? Talk to him and that will help. One friend chose 'Landslide' by Fleetwood Mac for her father/daughter dance; another 'Sunrise Sunset' from Fiddler on the Roof and I've heard a lot 'Daddy's Little Girl'.
Growing up my dad and I use to dance around the living room to the Captain and Tenile's 'Love Will Keep Us Together' and Leon Russell 'Tightrope', which if you listen to the lyrics are kind of strange father/daughter dance songs, so were still looking for a song.
Let me know if you figure out this one...
nsgraham
Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:53 PM+

Posted: Feb 18, 2004 11:53 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Also the Heather Headley song I'm using! 'If it wasn't for your love'
gaby25
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 12:00 AM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 12:00 AM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
For the father/daughter dance, I chose My Girl by the Temptations. Mydad loves that song!!!! for my first dance with FH, we chose 'You're the
Inspiration' by Chicago.
Julybaby
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 08:47 AM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 08:47 AM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Our first dance was 'Lovely Day' by Bill Withers and the father/daughter dance was 'Isn't She Lovely' by Stevie Wonder.
julz33
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 08:55 AM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 08:55 AM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
First Dance: 'You're The Inspiration' by ChicagoFather (grandfather)-Daughter dance: 'The Times of Your Life' by Paul Anka
JP&EP
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 01:54 PM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 01:54 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
I'm undecided on two:My little Girl and 'Mi Nina Bonita'
NYCHICK
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 01:56 PM+

NYCHICK
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Posted: Feb 19, 2004 01:56 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Father/Daughter DanceA Fathers Love – Bob Carlisle
Because You Loved Me - Celine Dion
Butterfly Kisses - Bob Carlisle
Can You Feel The Love Tonight - Elton John
Daddy's Little Girl - Al Martino
Figlia Mia
Have I Told You Lately - Rod Stewart / Van Morrison
I Wish You Love - Nat King Cole
Hero - Mariah Carey
(You Are My) Special Angel - Bobby Helms
Lauretta
Memories - Elvis Presley
My Baby You – Marc Anthony
My Girl - The Temptations
Sunrise Sunset - From Fiddler On The Roof
Times Of Your Life - Paul Anka
Thank Heaven For Little Girls - Maurice Chauvelier
The Way You Look Tonight - Frank Sinatra
What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
Robeymuse
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 02:22 PM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 02:22 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
We are using:First Dance: 'At Last' by Etta James
Father Daughter dance: 'Always Be Your Baby' by Natalie Grant
nylisa
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 02:30 PM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 02:30 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
For us it is:First Dance - 'When I Fall In Love' Celion Dion & Clive Griffin
Father/Daughter Dance - 'You Lite Up My Life' Debbie Boone (I used to sing it around the house when I was little)
KCDC
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:15 PM+

KCDC
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Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:15 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
My first dance: 'Your're the Inspiration' -ChicagoMy dad: We are very close and I couldnt decide between 'Because You Loved Me', Wind Beneath My Wings' and 'Butterfly Kisses'(it just came out at the time) so........ I asked my dj if he could make me a mix of all 3. And with the technology they have, it can be done. Did a verse from each...started off with the Butterfly Kisses verse of she'll change her name today.........
Second verse was the first verse of Wind Beneath My Wings....must have been cold there in my shadows.....but he started it past the piano beginning, so it flowed in..
And ended the song with Because You Loved Me, the verse of ...you were always there for me, the gentle wind that carried me......
And when i tell you me and my dad cried our eyes out. He was so shocked at the mix, that each new verse that came on was more emotional than the first. I loved it. I wish I could go back!!!!
Seriously, ask your dj or band if they can do a specific mix if you cant decide. I
soon2bmrs2004
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:15 PM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:15 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Posted by KFA5477
i'm using
lullaby (sp) by billy joel
So am I!!! I love this song!
sarahthegreat
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:19 PM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:19 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Is it wrong that I want to use 'God only knows' by the Beach Boys for my Father/Daughter dance? He's a big fan and I think it would be appropriate. That OR 'Kind and Generous' by Natalie Merchant? Thoughts??
lilqtny
Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:21 PM+

Posted: Feb 19, 2004 09:21 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Joshua Groban, ' You Raise Me Up'
Marisa&Brian
Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:18 PM+

Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:18 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Question- Is the Christina Aguliera song ' I turn to you' inappropriate for father/daughter-I HATE when you're listening to the words of a F/D dance and thinking - Ew, that's kind of an i'm so in love w/ you type of song.......=)
So I couldn't find anything I thought was inappropriate, but wanted some other opinions !! Thanks
Stacey1403
Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:32 PM+

Stacey1403
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Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:32 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
Posted by smm2675
Is it wrong that I want to use 'God only knows' by the Beach Boys for my Father/Daughter dance? He's a big fan and I think it would be appropriate.
I almost used God only knows by the Beach Boys. I ended up using Lullabye by Billy Joel. I think God only knows is perfect for a father/daughter dance![]()
For our first song we used Marc Anthony's 'Everything you do'. It's not a popular song but the words are beautiful. That's why we chose itHere are the lyrics
I love the way you smile when I look in your eyes
I love the way you laugh when I try to be funny
And how the tears roll down your face
When I say no one could ever take your place
[Chorus:]
Cause baby when you sleep I watch you breathing
Baby when you dream I dream with you
Cause everywhere you are is where I want to be
it's true
Everything you do makes me know how much I love you
The way you touch my lips right after every kiss
And softly whisper that I'm your everything
The way you pray our love won't die
Everynight just before you close your eyes
[Repeat Chorus]
And I believe some things are meant to be
Sure as there is love yours was meant for me
[Repeat Chorus]
july05bride
Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:35 PM+

Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:35 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
I love 'Unforgetable' by Nat and Natalie Cole
Jax430
Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:35 PM+

Posted: Feb 22, 2004 02:35 PM
Re: First Dance and Father/Daughter Dance
I love Lullabye, but my issue with it is that it is a father telling his daughter that even after he dies, he will always be with her. It's a beautiful song, but for me, personally, it's just too emotional b/c my father has been ill. So, I'm using Sunrise, Sunset from Fiddler on the roof. Very traditional, but it's one of my favorite movies/shows.ETA: Oh, and for the first dance, we're most likely using 'Come Away with Me' by Norah Jones.
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