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Favorite Slow Songs & Ballads.
The slow songs couples actually pick — for the first dance, the last dance, and the romantic moments in between. Compiled live from Gigbuilder.
Every wedding reception needs a working list of slow songs — for the first dance, for the parent dances, for that quiet stretch after dinner before the dance floor opens up. The list below is the working answer, taken from real request data.
You'll see classics that have been on this chart for years, alongside newer ballads that have broken big this season.
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Slow & ballad chart
| # | Song | Artist | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | All of Me | John Legend | 2013 | Ballad |
| 2 | Thinking Out Loud | Ed Sheeran | 2014 | Ballad |
| 3 | The Way You Look Tonight | Frank Sinatra | 1964 | Ballad |
| 4 | What A Wonderful World | Louis Armstrong | 1967 | Ballad |
| 5 | A Thousand Years | Christina Perri | 2011 | Ballad |
| 6 | I Don't Want To Miss A Thing | Aerosmith | 1998 | Ballad |
| 7 | Stand by me | Ben E King | 1961 | Ballad |
| 8 | Piano Man | Billy Joel | 1974 | Ballad |
| 9 | Lets Stay Together | Al Green | 1972 | Ballad |
| 10 | Faithfully | Journey | 1983 | Ballad |
| 11 | Everything | Michael Buble | 2007 | Ballad |
| 12 | My Wish | Rascal Flatts | 2006 | Ballad |
| 13 | I Don't Dance | Lee Brice | 2014 | Ballad |
| 14 | I Won't Give Up | Jason Mraz | 2012 | Ballad |
| 15 | All my Life | KC & JoJo | 1997 | Ballad |
| 16 | Cant Take My Eyes Off You | Frankie Valli | 1967 | Ballad |
| 17 | Lucky | Jason Mraz | 2008 | Ballad |
| 18 | L-O-V-E | Nat King Cole | 1964 | Ballad |
| 19 | Come Away with Me | Norah Jones | 2003 | Ballad |
| 20 | Can You Feel The Love Tonight | Elton John | 1994 | Ballad |
| 21 | You And Me | Lifehouse | 2005 | Ballad |
| 22 | Make You Feel My Love | Adele | 2011 | Ballad |
| 23 | Your Song | Elton John | 1971 | Ballad |
| 24 | Marry Me | Jason Derulo | 2013 | Ballad |
| 25 | Tiny Dancer | Elton John | 1972 | Ballad |
| 26 | (Sittin' On) The Dock Of The Bay | Otis Redding | 1968 | Ballad |
| 27 | (Everything I Do) I Do It For You | Bryan Adams | 1991 | Ballad |
| 28 | Love Me Like You Do | Ellie Goulding | 2014 | Ballad |
| 29 | Truly Madly Deeply | Savage Garden | 1997 | Ballad |
| 30 | Wonderwall | Oasis | 1995 | Ballad |
| 31 | Like Im Gonna Lose You | Meghan Trainor | 2015 | Ballad |
| 32 | Have I Told You Lately | Rod Stewart | 1993 | Ballad |
| 33 | Hold On | Wilson Phillips | 1990 | Ballad |
| 34 | Landslide | Fleetwood Mac | 1975 | Ballad |
| 35 | Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton | 1977 | Ballad |
| 36 | Perfect | Ed Sheeran | 2017 | Ballad |
| 37 | Into The Mystic | Van Morrison | 1970 | Ballad |
| 38 | Drops Of Jupiter (Tell Me) | Train | 2001 | Ballad |
| 39 | Butterfly Kisses | Bob Carlisle | 1997 | Ballad |
| 40 | I Will Always Love You | Whitney Houston | 1992 | Ballad |
| 41 | Just The Way You Are | Billy Joel | 1978 | Ballad |
| 42 | The Way You Look Tonight | Michael Bublé | 2003 | Ballad |
| 43 | I Choose You | Sara Bareilles | 2013 | Ballad |
| 44 | Lost In This Moment | Big & Rich | 2007 | Ballad |
| 45 | Crash Into Me | Dave Matthews Band | 1996 | Ballad |
| 46 | Smile | Uncle Kracker | 2010 | Ballad |
| 47 | Always Be My Baby | Mariah Carey | 1996 | Ballad |
| 48 | You Make Me Feel so Young | Frank Sinatra | 1953 | Ballad |
| 49 | Let It Go | Idina Menzel | 2013 | Ballad |
| 50 | Open Arms | Journey | 1982 | Ballad |
| 51 | Kiss Me | Sixpence None the Richer | 1998 | Ballad |
| 52 | You And Me | Dave Matthews Band | 2009 | Ballad |
| 53 | Back At One | Brian McKnight | 1999 | Ballad |
| 54 | Photograph | Ed Sheeran | 2014 | Ballad |
| 55 | Forever Young | Rod Stewart | 1988 | Ballad |
| 56 | She Will Be Loved | Maroon 5 | 2004 | Ballad |
| 57 | Youll be in my heart | Phil Collins | 1999 | Ballad |
| 58 | You're The Inspiration | Chicago | 1984 | Ballad |
| 59 | I Swear | All-4-One | 1994 | Ballad |
| 60 | Man In The Mirror | Michael Jackson | 1987 | Ballad |
| 61 | Crazy Love | Van Morrison | 1970 | Ballad |
| 62 | All Of The Lights | Kanye West | 2010 | Ballad |
| 63 | Perfect Duet | Ed Sheeran | 2018 | Ballad |
| 64 | Could I Have This Dance | Anne Murray | 1980 | Ballad |
| 65 | Unforgettable | Nat King Cole | 1943 | Ballad |
| 66 | Yellow | Coldplay | 2000 | Ballad |
| 67 | Without You | David Guetta | 2011 | Ballad |
| 68 | Time After Time | Cyndi Lauper | 1983 | Ballad |
| 69 | Maybe I'm Amazed | Paul McCartney | 1970 | Ballad |
| 70 | Kiss From A Rose | Seal | 1994 | Ballad |
| 71 | Can't Fight This Feeling | REO Speedwagon | 1985 | Ballad |
| 72 | Shallow | Lady Gaga | 2018 | Ballad |
| 73 | Total Eclipse Of The Heart | Bonnie Tyler | 1983 | Ballad |
| 74 | You Are So Beautiful | Joe Cocker | 1975 | Ballad |
| 75 | God Make Me Strong Enough | James Keith Norman | 2014 | Ballad |
| 76 | In Your Eyes | Peter Gabriel | 1986 | Ballad |
| 77 | Keep On Loving You | REO Speedwagon | 1981 | Ballad |
| 78 | Nothin' On You | B.o.B. | 2010 | Ballad |
| 79 | Need You Now | Lady Antebellum | 2009 | Ballad |
| 80 | Chasing Cars | Snow Patrol | 2006 | Ballad |
| 81 | When I Fall In Love | Nat King Cole | 1956 | Ballad |
| 82 | Daughters | John Mayer | 2004 | Ballad |
| 83 | How Long Will I Love You | Ellie Goulding | 2013 | Ballad |
| 84 | La Vie En Rose | Louis Armstrong | 1949 | Ballad |
| 85 | Endless Love | Diana Ross & Lionel Richie | 1981 | Ballad |
| 86 | She's Got A Way | Billy Joel | 1982 | Ballad |
| 87 | Have I Told You Lately | Van Morrison | 1989 | Ballad |
| 88 | Through The Years | Kenny Rogers | 1982 | Ballad |
| 89 | Can't Help Falling In Love | UB40 | 1993 | Ballad |
| 90 | This I Promise You | NSYNC | 2000 | Ballad |
| 91 | Take My Breath Away (Love Theme From "Top Gun") | Berlin | 1986 | Ballad |
| 92 | I Do (Cherish You) | 98 Degrees | 1999 | Ballad |
| 93 | Here And Now | Luther Vandross | 1989 | Ballad |
| 94 | A Song For Mama | Boyz II Men | 1997 | Ballad |
| 95 | I Want to Know What Love Is | Foreigner | 1985 | Ballad |
| 96 | Fade Into You | Mazzy Star | 1994 | Ballad |
| 97 | I Knew I Loved You | Savage Garden | 1999 | Ballad |
| 98 | A Moment Like This | Kelly Clarkson | 2002 | Ballad |
| 99 | Every Breath You Take | The Police | 1983 | Ballad |
| 100 | Bubbly | Colbie Caillat | 2007 | Ballad |
Wedding song questions
How many songs are on this wedding music chart?
This chart includes 100 ranked songs compiled from real Gigbuilder event requests.
How many songs do you need for a wedding reception?
Most receptions need a flexible playlist of 50 to 100 songs, depending on dancing time, guest requests, and the DJ's live read of the room.
What year are most popular songs from on this chart?
The most common release year in this chart is 2013, based on the visible chart rows.
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