I'm not sure these 2 will be headed for wedded bliss but, they can put up with one another. Wedded bliss does happen to quite a few but, others, not as much. I'm divorced, my brother as well, my best friend and my sister. It's how it can go in life but the wedding day can still hold fond memories. Over at Monday Music Moves Me, the theme are Wedding songs. I chose 2 that were at my brother’s first wedding and the last, was mine.
1. FOR MY LADY BY THE MOODY BLUES-1973
I have had this song on my blog before but I love it and it was my first dance with my, now ex but great friend, new husband. I love this song so much which was written by Ray Thomas for the album, “Seventh Sojourn”.
2. A WHITER SHADE OF PALE BY PROCUL HAREM-1967
When my brother got married back in 1984, they decided to have this song played in the church while they signed all the documents that they just got hitched. It was performed on the church organ so, not quite the same thing but I always loved this song. I think my parents were a bit baffled by this selection:)
3. THIS IS THE DAY BY CAPT. BEEFHEART AND HIS MAGIC BAND-1974
This was the first dance my brother had with his first wife and….I don’t remember it but this sounds so much like my brother that it just works. I love the uniqueness.
Which music pieces did you first dance to?
We didn't have a dance. Our music would've scared everyone anyway.
ReplyDeleteWe hired a band for our wedding and requested "Fly Me to the Moon" by Frank Sinatra. They were so shocked and happy - the guy told me most people requested "Black Betty."
ReplyDeleteThey were amazing, and Sinatra went over so well they played it twice. ;-)
John is a big Capt Beefheart fan so I have heard far more than I care for - though we did see the Magic Band on their swan song tour a few years ago and I quite enjoyed that. I was a bit alarmed to think of Beefheart as wedding music because it’s usually so weird, but actually that song is remarkably normal. I didn’t know it before, but I like it!
ReplyDeleteNice songs.
ReplyDeleteI think that particular Captain Beefheart song is quite appropriate for a wedding so why not? I also think that Whiter Shade of Pale is one of the best songs ever. Loved hearing it.
ReplyDeleteOf the three songs, I like Captain Beefheart the best...
ReplyDeleteHi Birgit - love these ... and thanks for reminding me of a few - cheers Hilary
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these wedding songs. I only knew "The Whiter Shade of Pale". I'm sorry for the late visit. ;) Have a boogietastic week, my dear!
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