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Post by leslie132 on Aug 1, 2022 12:14:01 GMT
Backstory: My sister passed away almost 2 years ago from Covid. It has been a hard time for all of us with lots of blessings thrown in. One blessing is her youngest son is getting married this coming week. We are all flying to a destination wedding spot and he has asked my mom (so his grandmother) to dance with him during the traditional groom and mom dance.
He is looking for a good song. One that will work with dancing with his grandmother, but as he said (and yes,I almost cried) one we think his mom would have liked. It can be any type of music. I just need some good suggestions.
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Post by lisae on Aug 1, 2022 12:36:54 GMT
I hope you dance by LeeAnn Womack
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Post by peabay on Aug 1, 2022 13:12:53 GMT
I'm not a big fan of the songs that seem written for the wedding dances or that are too sentimental - I would go with something like "Lean on Me" by Bill Withers or "Stand By Me".
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Post by styxgirl on Aug 1, 2022 13:35:09 GMT
I hope you dance by LeeAnn Womack This was going to be my suggestion too. BUT, it may be a bit of a tear-jerker. leslie132, I'm so sorry for your loss. |
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Post by lindas on Aug 1, 2022 13:50:53 GMT
Rascal Flatts ‘My Wish’
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Post by beepdave on Aug 1, 2022 13:53:40 GMT
This was the first that came to my mind as I read the OP. |
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Post by kibblesandbits on Aug 1, 2022 13:55:38 GMT
Fire and Rain - James Taylor
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Post by bmont on Aug 1, 2022 14:20:13 GMT
We used 93 Million Miles by Jason Mraz. The lyrics and the upbeat music really resonated with both of us. A big plus for us was that the song was appropriate for a mother/son dance and it was unique (two of our requirements when we both started looking for a song).
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Post by cabinlivin on Aug 1, 2022 15:10:07 GMT
Hold On To Memories by Disturbed. Don't discount it because it's a Disturbed song. It's the song my son and I danced to and it was perfect for us. The lyrics would almost be perfect in this situation.
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Post by anniebeth24 on Aug 1, 2022 15:25:00 GMT
We used 93 Million Miles by Jason Mraz. The lyrics and the upbeat music really resonated with both of us. A big plus for us was that the song was appropriate for a mother/son dance and it was unique (two of our requirements when we both started looking for a song). DS and I danced to this one at his wedding on Saturday! Great choice. |
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Post by Laurie on Aug 1, 2022 15:29:39 GMT
First one that comes to mind is Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion.
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Post by auntkelly on Aug 1, 2022 16:03:48 GMT
If it were me, I'd pick a song that your sister would have loved. I wouldn't worry about it being wedding appropriate or having some deep meaning.
For example, if she was a James Taylor fan, I might choose "How Sweet It Is."
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Post by Tamhugh on Aug 1, 2022 20:27:43 GMT
In My Life by the Beatles
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Post by Bobomommy on Aug 1, 2022 20:30:33 GMT
My youngest son and I Dan Ed to Rascal Flatts My Wish. I loved the lyrics.
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Post by chrissyc72 on Aug 1, 2022 20:36:48 GMT
I’m with cabinlivin on this one! Hold on to memories by disturbed. One of my favorite songs!!!!!
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Post by leslie132 on Aug 2, 2022 2:56:05 GMT
Thank you everyone. Im off to listen to these songs and see what clicks. My mom was so touched to be asked to dance. She thought he would skip doing it, as it has to be hard for him. Im expecting tears. They have really included her in so much and it means the world to her. She is 82 and honestly, she is going to steal the show. She is a beauty who loves her family!!!!!
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Post by LilyRose on Aug 4, 2022 1:59:57 GMT
I heard Nat King Cole’s Unforgettable in the car tonight and I think that would be perfect.
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