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[1960s–80s] Nostalgic! A roundup of retro Western songs recommended for weddings

The background music you use at your wedding—the biggest day of your life—is incredibly important.

And if you love music, you’ve probably imagined at least once what songs you’d want to play, even if you don’t have any wedding plans yet.

We’ve published various roundups of recommended wedding songs on our site, but this time we’re focusing on “retro, nostalgic Western music.” We’ve picked classics from the ’60s through the ’80s to bring you foreign-language songs that will beautifully color your wedding.

These are all timeless hits that people of all ages will recognize, so be sure to check them out!

Playlist

[1960s–80s] Nostalgic! A roundup of retro Western songs recommended for weddings
show_chartTitlePlaylistReview
1eastUnchained MelodyThe Rigthteous Brother
Unchained MelodyThe Rigthteous Brotherplay_arrow
Uncha… has been loved across generations.
2eastOpen ArmsJourney
Open ArmsJourneyplay_arrow
The classic by Journey released in 1981...
3eastI Need To Be In LoveCarpenters
I Need To Be In LoveCarpentersplay_arrow
Speaking of the Carpenters’ songs, for that era...
4eastGlory of LovePeter Cetera
Glory of LovePeter Ceteraplay_arrow
An inspiring classic that vows eternal love
5eastGuiltyBarbra Streisand
GuiltyBarbra Streisandplay_arrow
The power of love and the duo’s vocals are captivating.
6eastEvery Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Police
Every Little Thing She Does Is MagicThe Policeplay_arrow
A poignant unrequited-love classic, a love song that resonates with the heart
7eastAt LastEtta James
At LastEtta Jamesplay_arrow
Ms. Etta James is one of America’s greatest…
8eastYou’re the InspirationCHICAGO
You're the InspirationCHICAGOplay_arrow
Gently wrapped in eternal love and gratitude…
9eastIs This LoveBob Marley & The Wailers
Is This LoveBob Marley & The Wailersplay_arrow
It depicts the simple yet profound theme of love...
10eastStuck On YouLionel Richie
Stuck On YouLionel Richieplay_arrow
A moving love song with the theme of love
11eastI Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houston
I Wanna Dance with SomebodyWhitney Houstonplay_arrow
『I Wanna Dance with …
12eastMy First My Last My EverythingBarry White
My First My Last My EverythingBarry Whiteplay_arrow
Barry White's classic song that sings of eternal love
13eastTake On Mea-ha
Take On Mea-haplay_arrow
Above all, the charm of this piece lies in Morton’s …
14eastAin’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
Ain’t No Mountain High EnoughMarvin Gaye & Tammi Terrellplay_arrow
Marv, known as the “Prince of Motown,” …
15eastAnd I Love You SoDon McLean
And I Love You SoDon McLeanplay_arrow
A song that brings hope to life through love
16east(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural WomanAretha Franklin
(You Make Me Feel) Like a Natural WomanAretha Franklinplay_arrow
This Aretha F… released in 1967
17eastWhen a Man Loves a WomanPercy Sledge
When a Man Loves a WomanPercy Sledgeplay_arrow
『When a Man Loves a …
18eastEternal FlameThe Bangles
Eternal FlameThe Banglesplay_arrow
"Eternal Flame" is a 19…
19eastDancing QueenABBA
Dancing QueenABBAplay_arrow
If you want to add some glamour to your wedding, ABBA’s “...
20eastCelebrationKool and The Gang
CelebrationKool and The Gangplay_arrow
The funk band heavyweights, Cool & the Gang...
21eastIsn’t She Lovely?Stevie Wonder
Isn't She Lovely?Stevie Wonderplay_arrow
It feels like it’s filled with a father’s love...
22eastAll You Need Is LoveThe Beatles
All You Need Is LoveThe Beatlesplay_arrow
The Beatles’ “All Y…” that sings of the beauty of love
23eastLovin’ YouMinnie Riperton
Lovin' YouMinnie Ripertonplay_arrow
Minnie Riperton, released in 1975...
24eastYour SongElton John
Your SongElton Johnplay_arrow
At a romantic wedding, the two of them symbolize their love...
25eastOh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbison
Oh, Pretty WomanRoy Orbisonplay_arrow
That catchy classic by Roy Orbison...
26eastCan’t Help Falling In LoveElvis Presley
Can't Help Falling In LoveElvis Presleyplay_arrow
This is a song that’s perfect for a wedding—Elv…
27eastGod Only KnowsThe Beach Boys
God Only KnowsThe Beach Boysplay_arrow
The rock band from California, The Beach...
28eastNever Gonna Give You UpRick Astley
Never Gonna Give You UpRick Astleyplay_arrow
An ultimate love song to pledge your vows is 80...
29eastI Just Can’t Stop Loving YouMichael Jackson
I Just Can't Stop Loving YouMichael Jacksonplay_arrow
『I Just Can’t Stop L…
30eastSugar Baby LoveThe Rubettes
Sugar Baby LoveThe Rubettesplay_arrow
The British-born ... released in 1974
31eastCan’t take my eyes off youBoys Town Gang
Can't take my eyes off youBoys Town Gangplay_arrow
In 1982, the Boys Town Gang...
32eastYou Can’t Hurry LoveThe Supremes
You Can't Hurry LoveThe Supremesplay_arrow
The Supremes sent out into the world in 1966…
33eastSweet LoveAnita Baker
Sweet LoveAnita Bakerplay_arrow
An anime with warmly passionate vocals that captivate...
34eastEndless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie Endless
Endless LoveDiana Ross & Lionel Richie Endlessplay_arrow
Since its release in 1981, numerous...
35eastWonderful TonightEric Clapton
Wonderful TonightEric Claptonplay_arrow
A rock musician from the United Kingdom and...
36eastSweet CarolineNeil Diamond
Sweet CarolineNeil Diamondplay_arrow
Neil Diamond's timeless love classic
37eastI’m a BelieverThe Monkees
I’m a BelieverThe Monkeesplay_arrow
“I’m a Believer” is an Ame…
38eastHow Deep Is Your LoveBee Gees
How Deep Is Your LoveBee Geesplay_arrow
『Saturday Night Feve…