1950s Wedding Songs Trending Now & Best Ever
Updated October 31, 2023 | Author: Matthew Campbell
Why not celebrate going to the chapel with the best music the 1950s had to offer?
When picking out 1950s songs for your wedding, you must consider the following 3 factors:
- What is the tempo of the song to determine the style of dance?
- What is the meaning of the song and is it appropriate for your wedding?
- Does the song’s genre match the theme of your wedding?
Let’s start with the most popular right now.
Top Trending 1950s Wedding Songs
- “Unforgettable” by Nat King Cole (R&B – 1951)
- “Shout” by The Isley Brothers (Rock – 1959)
- “Come Fly With Me” by Frank Sinatra (Jazz – 1958)
- “Jailhouse Rock” by Elvis Presley (Rock – 1957)
- “That’s Amore” by Dean Martin (Pop – 1953)
- “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley (Blues -1953)
- “Sway” by Dean Martin (Pop – 1954)
- “Great Balls Of Fire” by Jerry Lee Lewis (Rock – 1957)
- “La Vie En Rose” by Louis Armstrong (1950 – Jazz)
- “I Walk The Line” by Johnny Cash (Country – 1956)
- “Tequila” by The Champs (Surf – 1958)
- “High Hopes” by Frank Sinatra (Pop – 1959)
- “Island In The Sun” by Harry Belafonte (Pop – 1957)
- “Johnny B. Goode” by Chuck Berry (Rock – 1958)
- “La Bamba” by Ritchie Valens (}Rock – 1958)
- “Hound Dog” by Elvis Presley (Blues – 1953)
- “Mack The Knife” by Bobby Darin (Pop – 1959)
- “Put Your Head On My Shoulder” by Paul Anka (Pop – 1959)
- “Love Me Tender” by Elvis Presley (Rockabilly – 1956)
- “You Send Me” by Sam Cooke (R&B – 1957)
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As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of popular 1950s songs to get people on the dance floor and for romance at your wedding! The list is grouped by genre to match your taste in music.
1950s R&B Favorites
- Money (That’s What I Want) – Barrett Strong (money dance song)
- Sea Of Love – Phil Phillips
- What’d I Say – Ray Charles
- Love Potion No. 9 – The Clovers
- Dance With Me – The Drifters
- Shout – The Isley Brothers (party dance song)
- Kansas City – Wilbert Harrison
- Chantilly Lace – Big Bopper
- Hang Up My Rock And Roll Shoes – Chuck Willis
- For Your Precious Love – Jerry Butler & the Impressions
- Willie & The Hand Jive – Johnny Otis
- He’s Got The Whole World In His Hands – Laurie London
- You Send Me – Sam Cooke (recessional song)
- Honky Tonk, Part 1 – Bill Doggett
- Blue Suede Shoes – Carl Perkins
- Blueberry Hill – Fats Domino
- I’m In Love Again – Fats Domino
- The ABC’s Of Love – Frankie Lymon and the Teenagers
- Jim Dandy – Lavern Baker
- Let The Good Times Roll – Shirley & Lee
- Bo Diddley – Bo Diddley
- At My Front Door (Crazy Little Mama) – El Dorados
- Pledging My Love – Johnny Ace
- Tweedlee Dee – LaVern Baker
- Sincerely – The Moonglows
- I’ve Got A Woman – Ray Charles
- Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight – The Spaniels (last dance song)
Tip
Next, read the biggest classic 1950s love songs.
1950s Country Hits
- My Special Angel – Bobby Helms
- Kisses Sweeter Than Wine – Jimmie Rodgers
- Young Love – Sonny James
- I Walk The Line – Johnny Cash (party dance song)
- Jambalaya (On The Bayou) – Hank Williams
- Hey Good Lookin’ – Hank Williams
Tip
Listen to the 1940s wedding playlist.
1950s Doo-Wop Tracks
- Charlie Brown – The Coasters
- I Only Have Eyes For You – The Flamingos (first dance song)
- Rock and Roll is Here To Stay – Danny & the Juniors
- Smoke Gets In Your Eyes – The Platters
- 16 Candles – The Crests
- Little Star – The Elegants
- At The Hop – Danny & the Juniors
- Little Darlin’ – The Diamonds
- The Stroll – The Diamonds
- Little Bitty Pretty One – Thurston Harris
- In The Still of The Night – The Five Satins (slow dance song)
- Come Go With Me – The Del-Vikings
- Only You – The Platters
- Sh-Boom – The Chords
- Earth Angel – The Penguins
- Gee – The Crows
1950s Rockabilly Tunes
- Rebel Rouser – Duane Eddy (party song)
- Summertime Blues – Eddie Cochran
- Party Doll – Buddy Knox
- Susie Q – Dale Hawkins
- Be-Bop-A-Lula – Gene Vincent & the Bluecaps
Tip
Play the 1960s wedding playlist too.
1950s Rock Chart Toppers
- Sea Cruise – Frankie Ford
- Splish Splash – Bobby Darin
- Rockin’ Robin – Bobby Day (party song)
- Rave On – Buddy Holly & the Crickets
- Tequila – The Champs (party song)
- Johnny B Goode – Chuck Berry
- All I Have To Do Is Dream – Everly Brothers
- Good Golly, Miss Molly – Little Richard
- La Bamba – Ritchie Valens (party song)
- Book Of Love – The Monotones
- Peggy Sue – Buddy Holly & the Crickets
- That’ll Be The Day – Buddy Holly & the Crickets
- Rock And Roll Music – Chuck Berry
- All Shook Up – Elvis Presley (party song)
- Jailhouse Rock – Elvis Presley
- Rockin’ Pneumonia & the Boogie Woogie Flu – Huey “Piano” Smith & the Clowns
- Great Balls Of Fire – Jerry Lee Lewis (party song)
- Whole Lotta Shakin’ Goin On – Jerry Lee Lewis
- Keep A Knockin’ – Little Richard
- Searchin’ – The Coasters
- Roll Over Beethoven – Chuck Berry
- Don’t Be Cruel – Elvis Presley
- Hound Dog – Elvis Presley
- I Want You, I Need You, I Love You – Elvis Presley
- Love Me Tender – Elvis Presley (slow dance song)
- Fever – Little Willie John
- Love Is Strange – Mickey & Sylvia
- Tutti Frutti – Little Richard
- Rock Around The Clock – Bill Haley & His Comets
1950s Pop Must-Plays
- Swinging on a Rainbow – Frankie Avalon
- Mack The Knife – Bobby Darin (cocktail hour song)
- Venus – Frankie Avalon
- Put Your Head On My Shoulder – Paul Anka
- Sleep Walk – Santo and Johnny
- Come Softly To Me – The Fleetwoods
- Do You Want To Dance – Bobby Freeman
- To Know Him is To Love Him – Teddy Bears
- Lollipop – The Chordettes
- It’s All in The Game – Tommy Edwards
- Tammy – Debbie Reynolds
- All The Way – Frank Sinatra
- Chances Are – Johnny Mathis
- April Love – Pat Boone
- Diana – Paul Anka
- Memories Are Made Of This – Dean Martin (love song)
- Banana Boat Song – Harry Belafonte (limbo song)
- Love Is A Many-Splendored Thing – The Four Aces
- Autumn Leaves – Roger Williams
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