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ideas for an upbeat dedication song

natalierose1085 Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:00 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:00 PM

ideas for an upbeat dedication song

I am trying to come up with an upbeat song about family to dance to at my wedding. It will be a dedication song to my father who passed away a few years ago. I really wanted it to be an upbeat song because I want to invite everyone out onto the dance floor to dance with me like in a big group, not in couples because that could leave some of my family members out, including my mom who is widowed, and also because I just really want it to be a happy moment where we are all smiling and dancing together.

My first ideas were all Frank Sinatra (my dad's favorite) but his songs are not really upbeat enough to have everyone dancing like that. My next thought was 'We Are Family' by Sister Sledge, but I am hesitating because the chorus talks about sisters, I have 2 sisters so that could fit, but then it doesn't seem like it's about my Dad........... Does anyone have any thoughts on this? or any suggestions? Is anyone else doing something like this??

LisaReyes Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:54 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2012 12:54 PM

ideas for an upbeat dedication song

My family always makes a giant kick line for New York, New York. You could do something like that.

db276952 Posted: Dec 17, 2012 01:09 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2012 01:09 PM

ideas for an upbeat dedication song

How about 'Aint no Mountain High?'

prettylillizzy Posted: Dec 17, 2012 02:25 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2012 02:25 PM

Re: ideas for an upbeat dedication song

Posted by LisaReyes

My family always makes a giant kick line for New York, New York. You could do something like that.

natalierose1085 Posted: Dec 17, 2012 03:07 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2012 03:07 PM

Re: ideas for an upbeat dedication song

Posted by LisaReyes

My family always makes a giant kick line for New York, New York. You could do something like that.

that's very cute!! my mom and I talked about maybe doing this. i'm so anal about things being coordinated i'd probably spend too much time trying to get everyone to be kicking in sync lolol

natalierose1085 Posted: Dec 17, 2012 03:07 PM+

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Posted: Dec 17, 2012 03:07 PM

Re: ideas for an upbeat dedication song

Posted by db276952

How about 'Aint no Mountain High?'

ohhhh that's a good one! that could work better then 'We are Family'

2013Bride Posted: Dec 18, 2012 07:42 AM+

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Posted: Dec 18, 2012 07:42 AM

ideas for an upbeat dedication song

I just looked up some songs, maybe these are some options you've been looking for?

-Celebration by Kool & the Gang
-Old Time Rock and Roll by Bob Seger and the Silver Bullet Band
-Dance to the music by Sly and the Family Stone
-Just Dance by Lady Gaga
-Dancing Queen by Abba
-Sweet Caroline by Neil Diamond
-Love Shack by the B-52's
-I wanna hold your hand by The Beatles
-Twist and Shout by The Beatles
-At The Hop by Danny & the Juniors