First Dance Song Ideas Based On Your Favorite Genre
When you start crafting your perfect dance playlist with your DJ or live band, it’s easy to pick the tunes that will get the party on the dance floor. However, if you feel stuck on what to pick for your first dance, we’ve got you covered. From classic Motown love ballads, all the way to TikTok viral romance hits, here are a few first dance songs to consider based on your favorite genre.
Classic Love Songs:
“At Last” — Etta James
“Can’t Help Falling In Love” — Elvis Presley
“Isn't She Lovely” – Stevie Wonder
“This Will Be (An Everlasting Love)” – Natalie Cole
“Can't Take My Eyes Off You “– Frankie Valli
“L-O-V-E” — Nat King Cole
“Just The Two Of Us” — Bill Withers
“Stand By Me” — Ben E. King
“Be My Baby” — The Ronettes
“Till There Was You” — The Beatles
“Unchained Melody” — The Righteous Brothers
“Let’s Stay Together” — Al Green
“You Are So Beautiful” — Joe Crocker
"How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You)" – Marvin Gaye
“I’m In Love” — Aretha Franklin
Modern Pop:
“Perfect” — Ed Sheeran
“Lover” — Taylor Swift
“Die With A Smile" — Lady Gaga & Bruno Mars
“All Of Me” — John Legend
“Until I Found You” — Stephen Sanchez
“I Love You So” — The Walters
“I Won’t Give Up” — Jason Mraz
“Count On Me” — Bruno Mars
“A Thousand Years” — Christina Perri
“Marry Me” — Train
“Ordinary” — Alex Warren
“So Easy (To Fall in Love)" — Olivia Dean
“Lovebug” – Jonas Brothers
“You Are The Best Thing” — Ray LaMontagne
Alternative & Indie:
"My Love Mine All Mine" — Mitski
“Such Great Heights” — The Postal Service
“Valentine” — Laufey
"Fade Into You" — Mazzy Star
“The Only Exception” — Paramore
“1, 2, 3, 4” — The Plain White T’s
“I Love You, I Love You. It’s Disgusting” — Broadside
"First Day of My Life" — Bright Eyes
“Iris” — Goo Goo Dolls
“Follow You Into the Dark” — Death Cab for Cutie
“Everywhere, Everything” — Noah Kahan
“You In January” — The Wonder Years
Country:
"Forever After All" — Luke Combs,
"Die a Happy Man" — Thomas Rhett
"I Cross My Heart" — George Strait
"All I Need To Know" — Kenny Chesney
"Forever and for Always" — Shania Twain
"Speechless" — Dan + Shay
"Big, Big Plans” — Chris Lane
"Butterflies” — Kacey Musgraves
"Joy of My Life" — Chris Stapleton
"Love Story" — Taylor Swift
"I Hope You Dance" — Lee Ann Womack
R&B:
“By Your Side” — Sade
“If I Ain’t Got You” — Alicia Keys
“When I First Saw You” — Jamie Foxx
“1+1” — Beyonce
"Best Part" — Daniel Caesar & H.E.R.
“If Only You Knew” — KeKe Wyatt
“Sure Thing” — Miguel
“Always and Forever” — Luther Vandross
“I Gotta Be” — Jagged Edge
“Your Precious Love” — D’Angelo & Erykah Badu
“The Sweetest Love” — Robin Thicke
“Giving Myself” — Jennifer Hudson
