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Recommended band songs for weddings. Use them as a reference for choosing background music!

Editor-in-Chief, RAG MUSICHane Keisuke
Editor-in-chief of RAG MUSIC. JFC-certified fact-checker. After working in a music studio and handling wedding sound, joined the RAG MUSIC editorial team in 2016. Experienced with a variety of instruments: marching band in elementary school, clarinet in junior high school wind ensemble, and drums in a band from high school onward. Drawing on my own musical activities and the experience gained through my work, I produce daily articles, including various song introductions, features on music festivals around the country, and live reports. In music, I enjoy not only rock from Japan and abroad but, lately, a wide range of J-pop as well.
A Vocaloid producer who is also a music writerAraki Jakkan
I’ve worked in a variety of roles—regardless of pro or amateur settings—including live event PA, cameraman for video and photography, restaurant staff, and logistics center staff. I now spend my days as a part-time writer. I’ve contributed to music and manga websites with feature/review articles, and wrote the liner notes included as a bonus for 1st PLACE Inc.’s “IA SUPER BEST.” As for my music background, I started playing guitar in junior high and focused on band activities during my school years. For over 15 years since then, up to the present, I’ve continued releasing original tracks as a Vocaloid producer. My areas of expertise are Japanese rock, Vocaloid, and manga.

If you’re a couple who loves rock bands, you might be thinking, “We want to play band songs as our wedding BGM to keep it true to us!” In this article, we’ll introduce a curated selection of band songs that are perfect for weddings, especially for band-loving couples like you.

We’ve chosen tracks that fit various wedding moments—not only straightforward love songs about pure devotion, but also songs expressing gratitude to family and celebrating friendship.

Use this as a guide for your playlist, and color your wedding with the music you love.

Plus, the songs featured here are also great for performances, so if you’re planning to play music as part of the wedding entertainment, this will come in handy too.

Recommended band songs for weddings. Use them as a reference for choosing BGM! (41–50)

POP STARHirai Ken

Ken Hirai – POP STAR @ Ken’s Bar 2011

POP STARHirai Ken

Released in 2005 as Ken Hirai’s 23rd single, this song was used as the theme for the drama “Kiken na Aneki.” Although Ken Hirai is often associated with ballads, this track has a pop feel, and in the music video he even dances with a teddy bear.

It’s a song that really gets everyone excited when performed live.

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Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

Kazuyoshi Saito – Ballad of a Singer [Live ver.]

Ballad of a SingerSaitō Kazuyoshi

When it comes to performing as a band at a wedding with guests of various ages, the song selection is a concern—if the music is too intense, older guests often won’t enjoy it.

But with this song, you can relax.

Centered on acoustic guitar, even with lead guitar, bass, and drums joining in, it’s likely to result in a gentle, refined performance.

It’s an especially recommended choice for grooms who have experience as a band vocalist.

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Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS

[Official] THE BLUE HEARTS “Linda Linda” [1st Single (1987/5/1)] THE BLUE HEARTS / Linda Linda

Linda LindaTHE BLUE HEARTS

If you’re looking to fire up the crowd, we recommend THE BLUE HEARTS’ “Linda Linda.” Released in 1987 as THE BLUE HEARTS’ debut single, this song is a cornerstone of Japanese rock—beloved not only by fans but by a wide range of music listeners.

Just hearing the opening, people of any generation will recognize it.

It’s the ultimate love song that focuses on “inner beauty.”

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Is that okay?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS – Is That Alright? 2017 ver. [Official Music Video]

Is that okay?RADWIMPS

RADWIMPS is a band whose popularity skyrocketed with “Zenzenzense,” the theme song for the film Your Name.

But even before that, they had a ton of incredibly wonderful songs in their career! Among them, this track is especially captivating for its lyrics that showcase vocalist Yojiro Noda’s signature humor and straightforward affection.

Although it was originally released in 2006, the song has remained in the spotlight, with its music video re-recorded in 2017.

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Walking FlowerTHE BLUE HEARTS

Walking Flower

Walking FlowerTHE BLUE HEARTS

This is a hidden gem by THE BLUE HEARTS, who enjoyed explosive popularity from the 1980s to the 1990s.

It’s said that vocalist Hiroto Kōmoto wrote the song for a friend’s wedding, making it a perfect choice to perform at weddings.

The performance difficulty isn’t very high, so it’s also appealing that it can be relatively easy to play as a band.

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Motherkariyushi 58

Kariyushi58 “Anma”

Motherkariyushi 58

This is a song to mothers by Kariyushi 58, a band from Okinawa.

Weddings are also a great opportunity to express your gratitude to your parents again, aren’t they? The lyrics written by vocalist Maekawa, who says he was quite a rascal in his youth, are truly moving.

If you’re planning a surprise from the bride and groom to their parents, this is a highly recommended song! It’s sure to become a lifelong memory for both your parents and yourselves.

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Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

DREAMS COME TRUE – Future Prediction Map II ~VERSION '07~ (from Live from DWL 2015 Live Ver.)

Future Projection IIDREAMS COME TRUE

This song is also a classic choice for weddings, isn’t it? It’s perfect for singing to wish the bride and groom a lifetime of happiness! With its gentle, heartfelt melody and high recognition, it’s an ideal piece to perform at a wedding where people of all kinds gather.

If you’re a woman confident in your singing, why not take the opportunity to perform it in your dress?

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