1960s Wedding Songs: Trending Hits & Classic Dance Tunes
Updated November 1, 2023 | Written by Matthew Campbell
When you think of classic rock & roll, classic R&B, and classic folk, you have to be thinking of the 1960s.
When you play songs from the sixties at your wedding, you’re unlikely to get complaints.
From songs for the candle ceremony, and first dance, and grooving out with your best family and friends, the 1960s has your back.

When picking out 1960s 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 what’s hot right now.
Top Trending 1960s Wedding Songs
- “Sweet Caroline” by Neil Diamond
- “Brown Eyed Girl” by Van Morrison
- “Can’t Help Falling In Love” by Elvis Presley
- “Ain’t No Mountain High Enough” by Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell
- “My Girl” by The Temptations
- “Twist And Shout” by The Beatles
- “At Last” by Etta James
- “The Way You Look Tonight” by Frank Sinatra
- “L-O-V-E” by Nat King Cole
- “Build Me Up Buttercup” by The Foundations
- “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King
- “Fly Me To The Moon” by Frank Sinatra
- “Can’t Take My Eyes Off You” by Franki Valli & the Four Seasons
- “Respect” by Aretha Franklin
- “Unchained Melody” by Righteous Brothers
- “Proud Mary” by Tina Turner
- “What A Wonderful World” by Louis Armstrong
- “I Can’t Help Myself” by Four Tops
- “The Twist” by Chubby Checker
- “You Can’t Hurry Love” by Supremes
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As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of popular 1960s 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.
1960s R&B Tracks
- I Heard It Through The Grapevine – Marvin Gaye
- You’re All I Need To Get By – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (recessional song)
- (Sittin’ On) The Dock Of The Bay – Otis Redding (dinner song)
- Chain Of Fools – Aretha Franklin
- Respect – Aretha Franklin (party dance song)
- You Make Me Feel Like A Natural Woman – Aretha Franklin
- When A Man Loves A Woman – Percy Sledge
- Good Lovin’ – The Young Rascals
- Mustang Sally – Wilson Pickett
- I Got You (I Feel Good) – James Brown (party dance song)
- In The Midnight Hour – Wilson Pickett
- The Shoop Shoop Song (It’s in His Kiss) – Betty Everett
- Dancing In The Street – Martha & The Vandellas
- Baby Love – The Supremes
- Green Onions – Booker T. & The MG’s
- Bring It On Home To Me – Sam Cooke
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King (popular wedding day song)
- Tossin’ And Turnin’ – Bobby Lewis
- Last Kiss – J Frank Wilson & The Cavaliers
- Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles (last dance song)
- The Lion Sleeps Tonight – The Tokens
- Save The Last Dance For Me – The Drifters (last dance song)
- Stay – Maurice Williams & The Zodiacs
- Will You Still Love Me Tomorrow – The Shirelles
- Georgia On My Mind – Ray Charles
Tip
Next, read the 1960s love songs list.
1960s Soul Hits
- Dance To The Music – Sly & the Family Stone
- Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations (cake cutting song)
- Ain’t No Mountain High Enough – Marvin Gaye & Tammi Terrell (slow dance song)
- Soul Man – Sam & Dave
- Reach Out I’ll Be There – Four Tops
- Gimme Some Lovin’ – Spencer Davis Group
- You’re My, Soul And Inspiration – The Righteous Brothers
- Ain’t Too Proud To Beg – The Temptations
- I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) – The Four Tops (cake cutting song)
- Unchained Melody – The Righteous Brothers (first dance song)
- Treat Her Right – Roy Head & The Traits
- Uptight (Everything’s Alright) – Stevie Wonder
- Baby I Need Your Loving – The Four Tops
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved By You) – Marvin Gaye (cake cutting song)
- Under The Boardwalk – The Drifters
- My Girl – The Temptations (father-daughter dance song)
- Duke Of Earl – Gene Chandler
- You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me – The Miracles
- Blue Moon – The Marcels
- At Last – Etta James (processional song)
Tip
Check out the 1970s wedding songs.
1960s Rock Tunes
- Bad Moon Rising – Creedence Clearwater Revival
- Proud Mary – Creedence Clearwater Revival (party dance song)
- Suite: Judy Blue Eyes – Crosby, Stills & Nash
- Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond (party singalong song)
- Born To Be Wild – Steppenwolf
- Magic Carpet Ride – Steppenwolf
- Jumpin Jack Flash – The Rolling Stones
- Mony Mony – Tommy James & The Shondells
- A Whiter Shade Of Pale – Procol Harum
- Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison (party dance song)
- Devil With A Blue Dress On – Mitch Ryder & The Detroit Wheels
- I’m A Believer – The Monkees (recessional song)
- Wild Thing – The Troggs (entrance song)
- (I Can’t Get No) Satisfaction – The Rolling Stones
- Wooly Bully – Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs
- Yesterday – The Beatles
- Turn! Turn! Turn! – The Byrds
- Oh, Pretty Woman – Roy Orbison
- Twist And Shout – The Beatles (party dance song)
- You Really Got Me – The Kinks
- Hang On Sloopy – The McCoys
- Sugar Shack – Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs
- Surfin’ U.S.A. – The Beach Boys
- I Saw Her Standing There – The Beatles
- I Want To Hold Your Hand – The Beatles
- She Loves You – The Beatles (recessional song)
- Louie Louie – The Kingsmen
- Wipe Out – The Surfaris
- The Wanderer – Dion (party dance song)
- Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley (first dance song)
- Peppermint Twist, Part I – Joey Dee & The Starlighters
- Runaround Sue – Dion (party dance song)
- The Twist – Chubby Checker (party dance song)
- Walk Don’t Run – The Ventures
Tip
Put on your headphones and listen to the 1970s love songs.
1960s Pop Favorites
- Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye – Steam (last dance song)
- Sugar, Sugar – The Archies (cake cutting song)
- Yummy Yummy Yummy – Ohio Express (cake cutting song)
- Can’t Take My Eyes Off Of You – Frankie Valli & The Four Seasons (slow dance song)
- What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong (parents’ dance song)
- Daydream Believer – The Monkees
- Good Vibrations – The Beach Boys
- I Got You Babe – Sonny & Cher
- Do Wah Diddy Diddy – Manfred Mann
- I Get Around – The Beach Boys
- Chapel Of Love – The Dixie Cups (entrance song)
- You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feelin’ – The Righteous Brothers
- Surf City – Jan & Dean
- Be My Baby – The Ronettes
- The Loco-Motion – Little Eva
- He’s So Fine – The Chiffons
- Runaway – Del Shannon
Tip
Also, know the 1940s music for dancing.
1960s Country Chart Toppers
- Stand By Your Man – Tammy Wynette (anniversary dance song)
- King Of The Road – Roger Miller
- Ring Of Fire – Johnny Cash
- Crazy – Patsy Cline
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