100 Best Oldies Songs for Weddings
2020
When you think of “oldies,” what comes to mind? Why that’s easy; it’s our favorite songs from the 1950s and 1960s. Which are the best oldies songs for your wedding?
We have created a list of our favorite best Oldies songs for weddings. My Wedding Songs has song lists of the best 1950s, best 1960s, and best 1970s. However, we wanted to create an additional song list of the best Oldies songs.
What is an Oldies Song?
What constitutes an oldies song can change with each decade. But think “American Graffiti,” “Happy Days,” and “Grease.” And don’t forget the choreographed boy bands (the original ones before Menudo and K-Pop).
Oldies are traditionally the songs from the 1950s through the late 60s — rock and roll at its purist. You can find many different music types such as R&B, Rock and Roll, Beach, Country, and more.
Why Should I Play Oldies Songs At My Wedding?
If poodle skirts, saddle shoes, leather jackets, and penny loafers are your jam, then a themed wedding could be epic — one to remember. If you’re in love with swing dancing, you’ll love an oldies playlist at your wedding. Though it was considered wild at the time, it’s fairly tame now. We’ve seen more wholesome wedding receptions with Italian Cream Soda bars and Swing Dancing (as opposed to rap or heavy metal).
Most people can dance to swing and it sure gets the old folks moving. And, when we say old, we mean those who grew up in the 1950s or 1980s (when it was a revival). You see, these trends cycle every thirty years or so.
Amazon’s Top 10 Oldies Songs
These oldies songs are listed in popularity according to the number of downloads on Amazon. They aren’t necessarily the best for a wedding. We don’t recommend “Me and Mrs. Jones” because it’s about an affair. “Blue Christmas” is a breakup song as is “The Sound of Silence.” But they would be good at a 1950’s themed party.
- Brandy (You’re a Fine Girl) – Looking Glass
- Be My Baby – The Ronettes
- Love Train – The O’Jays
- Carrie-Anne – The Hollies
- (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher – Jackie Wilson
- Long Cool Woman (In a Black Dress) – The Hollies
- He Ain’t Heavy, He’s My Brother – The Hollies
- Mrs. Robinson – Simon & Garfunkel
- Sentimental Journey – Doris Day with Les Brown and His Orchestra
- Turn! Turn! Turn! (To Everything There Is a Season) – The Byrds
The 100 Best Oldies Songs for Your Wedding
Oldies wedding song list curated by Matthew Campbell
Last Updated: November 16, 2020
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Another favorite oldies wedding song…
When We Get Married – The Dreamlovers
Similar song lists for further reading:
| Album | Song | Amazon Link | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
  | Archies Sugar, Sugar 1969, Pop | | ||
  | Aretha Franklin Respect 1965, R&B | | ||
  | Beach Boys Good Vibrations 1966, Pop Rock | | ||
  | Beach Boys Surfin’ USA 1963, Rock | | ||
  | Beatles All You Need Is Love 1967, Rock | | ||
  | Beatles I Saw Her Standing There 1963, Rock | | ||
  | Beatles Twist & Shout 1963, Rock | | ||
  | Ben E King Stand By Me 1961, Soul | | ||
  | Betty Everett The Shoop Shoop Song (It's in His Kiss) 1964, R&B | | ||
  | Bill Haley Rock Around The Clock 1954, Rock | | ||
  | Bobby Darin Mack The Knife 1959, Pop | | ||
  | Bobby Day Rockin’ Robin 1958, Rock | | ||
  | Buddy Holly & The Crickets That’ll Be The Day 1957, Rock | | ||
  | Carl Perkins Blue Suede Shoes 1956, Rockabilly | | ||
  | Cast Of Fiddler On The Roof Sunrise Sunset 1964. Broadway | | ||
  | Champs Tequila 1958, Rock | | ||
  | Chubby Checker Limbo Rock 1962, Rock | | ||
  | Chubby Checker The Twist 1960, Rock | | ||
  | Chuck Berry Johnny B Goode 1958, Rock | | ||
  | Contours Do You Love Me 1962, Soul | | ||
  | Crests 16 Candles 1958, Doo-Wop | | ||
  | Dean Martin That’s Amore 1953, Pop | | ||
  | Dion Runaround Sue 1961, Doo-Wop Rock | | ||
  | Dion Wanderer 1961, Rock | | ||
  | Dixie Cups Chapel Of Love 1964, Pop | | ||
  | Drifters Save The Last Dance For Me 1960, R&B | | ||
  | Drifters Under The Boardwalk 1964, Soul | | ||
  | Duane Eddy Rebel Rouser 1958, Rockabilly | | ||
  | Eddie Cochran Summertime Blues 1958, Rockabilly | | ||
  | Ella Fitzgerald My Funny Valentine 1956, Jazz | | ||
  | Elvis Presley All Shook Up 1957, Rock | | ||
  | Elvis Presley Can’t Help Falling In Love 1961, Pop | | ||
  | Elvis Presley Hound Dog 1953, Blues | | ||
  | Elvis Presley Jailhouse Rock 1957, Rock | | ||
  | Elvis Presley Love Me Tender 1956, Country | | ||
  | Etta James At Last 1960, Soul | | ||
  | Everly Brothers All I Have to Do is Dream 1958, Pop | | ||
  | Five Satins In the Still of the Night 1956, R&B | | ||
  | Five Satins To the Aisle 1957, Pop | | ||
  | Flamingos I Only Have Eyes for You 1959, Rock | | ||
  | Foundations Build Me Up Buttercup 1968, Pop | | ||
  | Four Tops I Can’t Help Myself (Sugar Pie, Honey Bunch) 1965, Soul | | ||
  | Frank Sinatra Fly Me To The Moon 1954, Pop | | ||
  | Frank Sinatra Love and Marriage 1955/1956, Pop | | ||
  | Frank Sinatra Luck Be A Lady 1963, Jazz | | ||
  | Frank Sinatra The Way You Look Tonight 1964, Pop | | ||
  | Frankie Valli & the Four Seasons Can’t Take My Eyes Off You 1967, Pop | | ||
  | Henry Mancini Moon River 1962, Pop | | ||
  | Isley Brothers Shout 1959, R&B | | ||
  | Jackie Wilson (Your Love Keeps Lifting Me) Higher & Higher 1967, R&B | | ||
  | Jackie Wilson To Be Loved 1958, R&B | | ||
  | Jan & Dean Surf City 1963, Rock | | ||
  | Jay & The Americans This Magic Moment 1969, Pop | | ||
  | Jerry Lee Lewis Great Balls Of Fire 1957, Rock | | ||
  | Jimmy Gilmer & The Fireballs Sugar Shack 1963, Rock | | ||
  | Johnny Cash I Walk The Line 1956, Country | | ||
  | Johnny Mathis Chances Are 1957, Pop | | ||
  | Johnny Otis Willie & The Hand Jive 1958, Rock | | ||
  | Kingsmen Louie Louie 1957, R&B | | ||
  | Little Eva The Loco-Motion 1962, Pop | | ||
  | Little Richard Good Golly, Miss Molly 1958, Rock | | ||
  | Louis Armstrong What A Wonderful World 1967, Pop | | ||
  | Louis Prima Jump, Jive and Wail 1956, Jazz Swing | | ||
  | Martha and the Vandellas Dancing In The Street 1964, R&B | | ||
  | Marvin Gaye I Heard It Through The Grapevine 1968, R&B | | ||
  | Mills Brothers Daddy’s Little Girl 1950, Jazz | | ||
  | Mitch Ryder Devil With A Blue Dress On 1966, Rock | | ||
  | Monkees Daydream Believer 1967, Pop | | ||
  | Monkees I’m a Believer 1966, Pop | | ||
  | Nat King Cole The Party’s Over 1956, Jazz | | ||
  | Nat King Cole Unforgettable 1952, Jazz | | ||
  | Neil Diamond Sweet Caroline 1969, Pop | | ||
  | Otis Redding Sittin’ On The Dock Of The Bay 1968, R&B | | ||
  | Otis Redding These Arms Of Mine 1962, R&B | | ||
  | Percy Sledge When A Man Loves A Woman 1966, R&B | | ||
  | Platters Only You 1955, Doo-Wop | | ||
  | Platters Smoke Gets In Your Eyes 1958, Doo-Wop | | ||
  | Platters Twilight Time 1958, Doo-Wop | | ||
  | Ray Anthony Hokey Pokey 1953, Jazz | | ||
  | Righteous Brothers Unchained Melody 1965, Soul | | ||
  | Righteous Brothers You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling 1964, Pop | | ||
  | Ritchie Valens La Bamba 1958, Rock | | ||
  | Rosie & The Originals Angel Baby 1960, Doo-Wop | | ||
  | Sam & Dave Soul Man 1967, Soul | | ||
  | Sam Cooke You Send Me 1957, R&B | | ||
  | Sam The Sham & The Pharaohs Wooly Bully 1965, Rock | | ||
  | Sonny & Cher I Got You Babe 1965, Pop | | ||
  | Spaniels Goodnight Sweetheart, Goodnight 1954, R&B | | ||
  | Spencer Davis Group Gimme Some Lovin’ 1966, Soul | | ||
  | Temptations Ain’t Too Proud To Beg 1966, Soul | | ||
  | Temptations My Girl 1964, Soul | | ||
  | Thurston Harris Litty Bitty Pretty One 1957, Rock | | ||
  | Tom Jones It's Not Unusual 1965, Pop | | ||
  | Tony Bennett I Left My Heart In San Francisco 1962, Pop | | ||
  | Toys A Lover's Concerto 1967, Rock | | ||
  | Troggs Love is All Around 1967, Rock | | ||
  | Turtles Happy Together 1967, Pop Rock | | ||
  | Van Morrison Brown Eyed Girl 1967, Rock | | ||
  | Wilson Pickett Mustang Sally 1966, R&B | | ||
  | Young Rascals Good Lovin’ 1966, R&B | | ||
Listen to our oldies wedding songs playlist on Spotify.
Do you have a favorite oldies song, not on our list? Please share it below so that we can add your song.
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Some of these songs are good. But most of them are about cheaters, breakups and broken hearts. I wouldn’t play half of them at my wedding. This list was not helpful.
Thank you, Ellie, for the feedback. We will review the list again. If you have any songs we should add to the list, please do let us know.
I liked them all. There were a few slow some fast. I would definatley use them!!
Thanks Paige.