jazzmessenger Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 I'm getting married this weekend and have tenor sax/bass duo for the ceremony and quartet or quintet (still looking for a second horn player) for the reception. I have accumulated a list of some songs I want to hear at this special event, but I would like to give more choices to the musicians. I am especially looking for songs that guests can dance to. Following are songs I picked so far. Are they appropriate for this kind of occasion? I know (to some extent) this depends on how these standards are played. Like Someone in Love I Should Care The Way You Look Tonight Feelin’ Good The Song is You It Could happen to You Come Rain or Come Shine Have You Met Miss. Jones? In a Sentimental Mood Fly Me to the Moon Night and Day What the World Needs Now is Love What a Wonderful World Summertime Autumn Leaves Here’s That Rainy Day Wave My Funny Valentine Quote
Dan Gould Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 Among the tunes I put on my Wedding Day compilation: I'm Old Fashioned (Coltrane's version) Until I Met You (aka Corner Pocket) Blue and Sentimental (Ike's version) I've Got The World on a String It's Crazy (not sure which musical that's from) 2 Degrees East, Three Degrees West Is You Is Or Is You Ain't My Baby ******************************* Congrats on the Nuptials!! Quote
king ubu Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 Makin' Whoopee Another bride Another june Another sunny Honeymoon Another season Another reason For Makin' Whoopee. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- A lot of shoes A lot of rice The groom is nervous He answers twice It's really killin' That he's so willin' to make whoopee! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Picture a little love-nest, Down where the roses cling, Picture the same sweet lovenest, Think what a year can bring. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He's washing dishes And baby clothes He's so ambitious He even sews But don't forget, folks That's what you get, folks, for Makin' Whoopee! Another year Or maybe less What's this I hear? Well, can't you guess? She feels neglected And he's suspected Of Makin' Whoopee! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- She sits alone 'Most every night He doesn't 'phone her He doesn't write He says he's "busy" But she says "is he?" He's Makin' Whoopee! -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- He doesn't make much money Only a five-thousand per Some judge, who thinks he's funny Told him he got to pay six to her He says: "Now judge, suppose I fail." The judge says: "Budge, right into jail! You'd better keep her, I think it's cheaper Than Makin' Whoopee!!" ... has to be omitted, I guess congratulations! ubu Quote
jazzmessenger Posted June 21, 2004 Author Report Posted June 21, 2004 Those are some nice songs to be included. I knew I can count on this board members. Keep on comin'! Quote
jazzbo Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 (edited) You know, one I would definitely include would be "Come Rain or Come Shine." I'm telling you, this song speaks to the most important aspects of marriage or at least the most important aspects I've found in my personal experience. It's funny: the words aren't deep or anything. But it works very well as a song: the melody seems to convey more information in tandem with the words. Edited June 21, 2004 by jazzbo Quote
Rooster_Ties Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 Beatrice - by Sam Rivers (the tune was named after his wife). I had this played during my wedding reception, though I'm sure I was the only one there who knew the tune. Congrats!!! And be sure to post a couple wedding pictures here too. B) Quote
couw Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 Honeysuckle Rose is always good for some jumping around then: These Foolish Things Lady Be Good It ain't Necessarily So (nice waltz) Satin Doll Easy To Love You'd Be So Nice to Come Home To and since summer starts today: Summertime Quote
JSngry Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 Too bad you don't have a singer, or else I'd recommend the most under-utilized wedding song of our time (in fact, I've never heard it utilized!) - "Why Did I Choose You?". Two versions of it on Marvin Gaye's VULNERABLE album, and AMG lists some other performances, jazz and otherwise (guess I need to get the Shirley Horn version!). Beautiful song, beaitiful lyrics, and very releveant to the occasion. Pity nobody seems to know it. Another great one that's severly underplayed is "The Folks Who Live On The Hill". Hard for me to not get misty eyed with that one, at least when it's sung. If you can find a band that knows it, "suggest" that they cop Nelson Riddle's changes from Peggy Lee's THE MAN I LOVE album. Hipper than any jazz version I've ever heard! Quote
Dave James Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 JM - First of all, congrats on your upcoming nuptials. I'd suggest Time After Time. Up over and out. Quote
Alexander Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 "Yes Sir, That's My Baby." I personally think "A Love Supreme" would be a great song to play during the ceremony. Quote
maren Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 Congratulations, jm! I Can't Stop Loving You. Quote
Sundog Posted June 21, 2004 Report Posted June 21, 2004 A few more... Since I Fell For You Isn't It Romantic Save Your Love For Me Till There Was You Soul Eyes Something Signed, Sealed, Delivered I'm Yours Quote
jazzmessenger Posted June 22, 2004 Author Report Posted June 22, 2004 Thank you all for responding to my request!!! I don't know some of the songs recommened, but I will ask if my band would play. Quote
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