Here are the Top 10 Songs of All Time. Preference is given to lyric depth, memorable melody, re-recording by other singers and sustained length of cultural significance in order to become a classic in the American mainstream mind.
1. Knockin’ on Heaven’s Door
2. Yesterday
3. Wedding Song
4. Gimme Shelter
5. Sing (written by Joe Raposo)
6. Amazing Grace
7. Somewhere Over the Rainbow
8. Danny Boy
9. God Bless America
10. Superstition
Oh how I hate the Wedding Song
I’m not sure, good question. I know though everytime someone uses it I can’t help but roll my eyes. C’mon people…get original. I’m thinking of Walking After You by the Foo Fighters but then that is kind of about stalking
If you’re looking for a good song, I used “God Bless Our Love,” the John Lennon song, at our wedding.
It turned out quite lovely.
Thanks…who knows what direction I will go. I also like the song “Can’t Take My Eyes Off of You” from the movie Closer although that might be a little too dark. Eh I got time
Your list definitely makes you think.
I will check that song out for sure.
Hi A.W.!
Here’s the info you requested — “The Wedding Song (There Is Love)” by Paul Stookey
He is now to be among you, at the calling of your heart
Rest assured this troubador is acting on his part
The union of your spirits here, has caused him to remain
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in his name
There is love, there is love
Well a man shall leave his mother, and a woman leave her home
They shall travel on to where the two shall be as one
As it was in the beginning, is now until the end
Woman draws her life from man and gives it back again
There is love, there is love
Well then what’s to be the meaning of becoming man and wife
Is it love that brings you here or love that brings you life
Well if loving is the answer, then who’s the giving for
Do you believe in something that you’ve never seen before
Oh there’s love, there is love
Hum to 3rd verse
Oh the marraige of your spirits here has caused Him to remain
For whenever two or more of you are gathered in His name
There is love, there is love
It is quite a beautiful song and the original Stookey version is captivating and touching.
Hi Lexie –
I’m sorry I don’t know the answer to your question. Perhaps someone else here will be able to help you!
Hi Lexie –
Yes, I value the older melodies over the new melodies.
Thanks for sharing your great taste with us!
“Heaven’s Door” has been covered by other artists much more than those you mention.
Excellent message, alex b! Welcome to the blog and thanks for sharing your insight!