Enjoy the January 2023 edition of “Behind the Wedding Music,” a resource to help build wedding playlists for DJs. Each month we will highlight new songs and include a line of song lyrics, a description of the song’s emotional profile, and a few fun facts — designed to help you advise a wedding couple if they’re looking for something fresh in their playlist.
A few newly released wedding songs from December 2022:
True Love Ways
Now United
December 23, 2022
A romantic cover to play on your wedding day.
Notable Lyrics: “Sometimes we’ll sigh / Sometimes we’ll cry / And we’ll know why / Just you and I / Know true love ways”
Fun Facts: The song was first released in 1960 by Buddy Holly on the album The Buddy Holly Story, Vol. 2. The group was formed in 2017 by Idols creator (American Idol) creator Simon Fuller. NU consists of 18 members (5 have left and 2 are inactive). Each one represents a different country and nationality from around the world.
I’m Every Woman
Whitney Houston, SG Lewis
December 16, 2022
A dance remix to get guests on the dance floor singing and dancing.
Notable Lyrics: “I’m every woman / It’s all in me / Anything you want done baby / I do it naturally”
Fun Facts: The song was first released in 1978 by Chaka Khan. Whitney Houston’s original cover was featured on The Bodyguard soundtrack in 1993. This version is featured in the 2022 film I Wanna Dance With Somebody.
No Bad Days
Flo Rida, Jimmie Allen
December 16, 2022
A blend of pop, hip hop, and country into an upbeat sing-along song.
Notable Lyrics: “We ain’t havin’ no bad days / We stay livin’ on good times / When the cup’s dried up, fill another right up / And let it just slide”
Fun Facts: Flo Rida, born Tramar Dillard, is suing Celsius Holdings, makers of the energy drink Celsius for unpaid bonuses for surpassing agreed-upon sales goals. While on the stand, Dillard’s lawyers played his songs which in turn had jurors mouthing the lyrics to the songs “My House” and “Low”. Celsius’ legal team tried to object and stop the playing of the songs. However, the judge overruled them. Play on!
I Can’t Wait
Tiësto & Solardo feat. Poppy Baskcomb
December 9, 2022
An EDM hit song that will put everyone in a dancing mood.
Notable Lyrics: “People / Ain’t just me who can fly / Yeah, we all gotta try / I’ve been holdin’ back for so long”
Fun Facts: Production duo Mark Richards & James Eliot are collectively known as Solardo hailing from Manchester. Tiësto is currently on tour and also has a residency in Las Vegas at Zouk Nightclub inside of Resorts World.
Vibra
Anuel AA & David Guetta
December 9, 2022
A blend of Latin and EDM hit to keep the party going.
Notable Lyrics:
English: “I used to ‘taba Pa’ Ti / but none of that matters / I live a happy life because life is short / And ‘life is in the years’ / not the years’ of life”
Spanish: “Yo Antes ‘taba Pa’ Ti, Pero Na’ De Eso Importa / Vivo La Vida Feliz Porque La Vida Es Corta / E’ La Vida En Los Año’, No Los Año’ De Vida”
Fun Facts: The music video will soon surpass four million views on YouTube. Anuel AA has nearly 30 million listeners and Guetta has 71 million monthly listeners on Spotify. Anuel AA starts his Legends Never Die World Tour in Ibiza in June.
Forever and Ever and Always
Ryan Mack
December 2, 2022
A romantic love song that Mack designates as a wedding song (and I agree).
Notable Lyrics: “I wanna be with you / For the rest of my days / I promise I’ll love you / Forever and ever and always”
Fun Facts: Mack has a listener following of over four million on Spotify.
Good Company
Andy Grammer
December 2, 2022
Grammer is known for fun-loving vibes in his music and this one is no different.
Notable Lyrics: “You and me (you and me) / You know we make some real good company (company) / Alright, alright, alright”
Fun Facts: Grammer has a podcast interviewing other artists titled “The Good Parts with Andy Grammer”. Grammer’s highest charting song thus far is “Honey, I’m Good” in 2015 peaking at number 9. The music video for this song has already amassed more than 320,000 views on YouTube. He also has nearly 2 million TikTok followers.
Pointless
Lewis Capaldi
December 2, 2022
A love song made for a wedding day!
Notable Lyrics: “Of all the dreams I’m chasing / There’s only one I choose / Everything is pointless without you”
Fun Facts: Lewis Capaldi is currently on tour and has dates worldwide through September. However, many dates are already sold out! Capaldi’s song “Someone You Loved” is the longest-running top 10 UK single of all time by a British artist.
You Know What I Need
PNAU & Troye Sivan
December 2, 2022
A fun song to play as guests arrive at the reception in a happy mood.
Notable Lyrics: “You’re all that I want / You’re all that I need / And if it hurts baby / I don’t want it”
Fun Facts: PNAU had an apprenticeship and received guidance from Sir Elton John and signed them after their third studio album. Their biggest hist thus far was released in 2021, Cold Heart (Pnau remix) with Elton John and Dua Lipa. Troye Sivan came to fame as a singer on YouTube.
Las Vegas-based Matthew Campbell is the founder of My Wedding Songs.
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