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80s Wedding Songs

Howard

September 23, 2024

The 1980s witnessed a musical revolution, and its influence on weddings remains strong to this day. In this post, we’ll delve into the best 80s wedding songs across various genres, ensuring your wedding playlist captures the essence of this vibrant decade.

80s Wedding Songs

Here’s a comprehensive list of popular wedding songs from the 1980s, covering romantic ballads, dancefloor hits, and timeless classics from various genres:

Romantic Ballads:

Whitney Houston – Greatest Love of All (1985)
Lionel Richie – Endless Love (with Diana Ross, 1981)
Cyndi Lauper – Time After Time (1984)
Journey – Faithfully (1983)
George Michael – Careless Whisper (1984)
Billy Joel – She’s Got a Way (1982)
Peter Gabriel – In Your Eyes (1986)
Foreigner – I Want to Know What Love Is (1984)
Bryan Adams – Heaven (1984)
REO Speedwagon – Can’t Fight This Feeling (1984)

Dance & Fun Songs:

Whitney Houston – I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) (1987)
Madonna – Holiday (1983)
Michael Jackson – The Way You Make Me Feel (1987)
Billy Idol – White Wedding (1982)
Prince – 1999 (1982)
Rick Astley – Never Gonna Give You Up (1987)
Kool & the Gang – Celebration (1980)
Cyndi Lauper – Girls Just Want to Have Fun (1983)
Madonna – Into the Groove (1985)
A-Ha – Take On Me (1985)
The Pointer Sisters – Let’s Get Excited (1982)

Soft Rock & Pop Hits:

Phil Collins – Against All Odds (Take a Look at Me Now) (1984)
Chicago – You’re the Inspiration (1984)
Tina Turner – What’s Love Got to Do with It (1984)
The Police – Every Breath You Take (1983)
Elton John – I Guess That’s Why They Call It the Blues (1983)
Air Supply – Making Love Out of Nothing at All (1983)
Hall & Oates – Kiss on My List (1980)
Christopher Cross – Sailing (1980)
Bruce Springsteen – I’m on Fire (1984)
Spandau Ballet – True (1983)

R&B & Soul Hits:

Luther Vandross – Here and Now (1989)
Anita Baker – Sweet Love (1986)
Sade – By Your Side (1984)
Teddy Pendergrass – You’re My Latest, My Greatest Inspiration (1981)
Alexander O’Neal – If You Were Here Tonight (1985)
Patti LaBelle & Michael McDonald – On My Own (1986)
DeBarge – All This Love (1982)
Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack – Tonight, I Celebrate My Love (1983)
Atlantic Starr – Always (1987)
George Benson – Give Me the Night (1980)
Bob Marley & The Wailers – Could You Be Loved (1980)

Rock & Power Ballads:

Guns N’ Roses – Sweet Child O’ Mine (1987)
Bon Jovi – Livin’ on a Prayer (1986)
Journey – Open Arms (1981)
Queen – Crazy Little Thing Called Love (1980)
Europe – The Final Countdown (1986)
Toto – Africa (1982)
Def Leppard – Pour Some Sugar on Me (1987)
Scorpions – Still Loving You (1984)
Van Halen – When It’s Love (1988)
REO Speedwagon – Keep on Loving You (1980)
Madness – It Must Be Love (1981)

Classic Pop & Dancefloor Anthems:

The Bangles – Eternal Flame (1988)
Wham! – Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go (1984)
Tina Turner – The Best (1989)
Diana Ross – I’m Coming Out (1980)
David Bowie & Queen – Under Pressure (1981)
Hall & Oates – You Make My Dreams (1980)
Bananarama – Venus (1986)
Culture Club – Karma Chameleon (1983)
Michael Jackson – Rock with You (1980)
Billy Ocean – Caribbean Queen (No More Love on the Run) (1984)

Synth Pop & New Wave Hits:

Eurythmics – Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This) (1983)
New Order – Bizarre Love Triangle (1986)
Erasure – A Little Respect (1988)
Depeche Mode – Just Can’t Get Enough (1981)
Duran Duran – Hungry Like the Wolf (1982)
Tears for Fears – Everybody Wants to Rule the World (1985)
The Human League – Don’t You Want Me (1981)
The Cure – Just Like Heaven (1987)
INXS – Need You Tonight (1987)
Simple Minds – Don’t You (Forget About Me) (1985)

Alternative & Indie Ballads:

The Smiths – There Is a Light That Never Goes Out (1986)
R.E.M. – The One I Love (1987)
Pixies – Here Comes Your Man (1989)
The Pretenders – I’ll Stand by You (1983)
The Cure – Lovesong (1989)
Echo & the Bunnymen – Lips Like Sugar (1987)
U2 – With or Without You (1987)
The Psychedelic Furs – Love My Way (1982)
Roxy Music – More Than This (1982)
Talking Heads – This Must Be the Place (Naive Melody) (1983)

Country Love Songs:

Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers – Islands in the Stream (1983)
Alabama – Feels So Right (1981)
Anne Murray – Could I Have This Dance (1980)
Randy Travis – Forever and Ever, Amen (1987)
The Judds – Love Can Build a Bridge (1989)
Kenny Rogers – Through the Years (1982)
Willie Nelson – Always on My Mind (1982)
Eddie Rabbitt & Crystal Gayle – You and I (1982)
Barbara Mandrell – If Loving You Is Wrong (I Don’t Want to Be Right) (1981)
Ronnie Milsap – Smoky Mountain Rain (1980)

Other Mentions

Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes – Up Where We Belong (1982)
Billy Ocean – Suddenly (1984)
Chaka Khan – Ain’t Nobody (1983)
Lionel Richie – Truly (1982)
Roberta Flack – Tonight I Celebrate My Love (1983)
Peabo Bryson – Feel the Fire (1981)
Richard Marx – Right Here Waiting (1989)
Chris de Burgh – The Lady in Red (1986)
Whitney Houston – Saving All My Love for You (1985)
Kenny Loggins – Footloose (1984)

Conclusion

The 1980s were a vibrant and diverse era for music, offering a wide array of genres and hits that are perfect for weddings. From timeless pop ballads to energetic rock anthems and funky tunes, the 80s have something to offer for every moment of your special day.