150 R&B Wedding Songs + Lyric Quotes – Classic & Modern
Updated on September 28, 2022 | Written by Matthew Campbell
You have the best venue, a kicking DJ, and a professional wedding planner. But what about R&B songs for your wedding?
That bass line, those smooth vocals. Yes. Your wedding reception is going to be epic.
Be ready to party with our list of the 150 best R&B wedding songs.
Your wedding party is going to get down.
You will enjoy a list of the most popular and unique R&B wedding songs for your wedding day.
Every couple’s R&B music tastes are different. Thus, we selected wedding songs from modern songs to classic hits.
Let’s start with the most popular right now.
Top 10 R&B Songs Streamed
(by Amazon downloads)
- “Thriller” by Michael Jackson
- “Yeah!” by Usher feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
- “September” by Earth Wind & Fire
- “Celebration” by Kool and The Gang
- “Numb” by Marshmello x Khalid
- “Girl on Fire” by Alicia Keys
- “Cupid Shuffle” by Cupid
- “All Of Me” by John Legend
- “Bad Habit” by Steve Lacy
- “Love In The Way” by BLEU & Nicki Minaj
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The Best R&B Wedding Songs For Your Reception
As you know, there are so many great R&B songs perfect for weddings from the walk down the aisle to the dance party to the bouquet toss. Hopefully, this list gives you some great ideas and conjures up good memories, too.
We selected a generous cross-section of R&B songs for your wedding. If you have a song that should be on our list, be sure to share it in the comments.
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Modern R&B Wedding Songs
Forever – Lee Fields
2022, Sentimental Fool
I wanna hold you forever
I wanna love you forever
I wanna love you, yes I do now
Stay – Alicia Keys, Lucky Daye
2022, KEYS II
But the love’s right hereLove’s right here to stayRight here to stay
All She Wanna Do – John Legend & Saweetie
2022, LEGEND
Got me in the palm of her hands
She don’t want this song to be over
Feels like I been waitin’ for
Forever and a night to get this chance
Make Me Say It Again, Girl – The Isley Brothers, Beyonce
2022
You’re all I need, oh, yes, you are
You’re all, all
You’re all I need
Main One – Mario, Tory Lanez
2022, Main One
You don’t need no other options, but me
‘Cause you might just be my main one
Handle Me Gently – Ne-Yo
2022, Self Explanatory
Baby, I’d love you no less than the day you said, “Yes”
So know I hear you clearly when you say, “Hey”
“Love me tender, love me sweet”
trust – Thuy, RINI
2022, trust
How do I
Make you realize
I’ma stick around
If it’s with you, you, you
So Into You (Darkchild Main Version) – Jac Ross
2022, So Into You
I really like, what you don? to me babe
I can’t really ?xplain
I’m so into you
Keeps On Fallin’ – Babyface, Ella Mai
2022, Keeps On Fallin’
He’s my guy I love him
He’s so fine, oh-ooh-whoa-oh
And if you ask me why I want him
I can’t lie I love him
I won’t let it go
Too Much – Mark Ronson, Lucky Daye
2022, Too Much
Can be your antidote
What you need
I know you wanna let it go
It’s about time
Can we get a dance alone?
About Damn Time – Lizzo
2022, Special
I got a feelin’ I’m gon’ be okay
Okay (okay), alright
It’s about damn time
You (Rework) – Selah Sue
2022, Persona
‘Cause you are all I need
Yes, you are all I want
Angel (Acoustic) – Ric Hassani
2022
I might lose sleep tonight
‘Cause finally my dream has come true
I was created for you
You are my angel
Stuck On You – Kem
2022
And baby your love
Is so amazing
It drives me crazy
Baby I’m stuck on you
Love’s Train – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
2022
Sometimes, heartstrings can be broken
But you just have to keep on goin’
That’s the way it goes on love’s train
No Stoppin’ Us – Charlie Wilson, Johnny Gill, Babyface, K-Ci Hailey
2022
We’re feeling good
And as long as you’re here with me
Everyday gon’ be a birthday party
Ain’t no stoppin’ us now
Wanna Love You – Otis Kane
2022
Can you be my sunshine
Can you be my earth
And there’s no sunrise
Without you girl
The Only One – Ellison Kendrick
2021, The Only One
I’m gonna love you more than I did before
Cause you’re the only one I live for
Marry Me – Teddy Campbell Band
2021, Marry Me
I don’t want nobody but you
Marry me girl
Faithfully – Brian McKnight
2021, Faithfully
Oh, I’m in love, I’m love, you’re a dream
I promise you forever
For always, faithfully
I Do – Rotimi
2021, All or Nothing
We made it this far and now we’re standing hand and hand
No doubts in my heart that I found the one that’s Heaven sent
No Place Like You – After 7
2021, Unfinished Business
I know the truth
They say ain’t no place like home
But really, there’s no place like you
Is This Love – Allen Stone
2021, APART
Is this love – is this love – is this love
Is this love that I’m feelin’
Woah! Oh yes, I know, yes, I know – yes, I know now
Leave the Door Open – Bruno Mars, Anderson .Paak, Silk Sonic
2021, Leave The Door Open
Every word that I say is coming straight from the heart
So (if you) if you (tryna) tryna lay in these arms
I’ma leave the door open
Have Mercy – Chlöe
2021, Have Mercy
He go stupid, he go daffy
Introduce me to his pappy
He can never live without me
Kiss Me More – Doja Cat, SZA
2021, Kiss Me More
Can you kiss me more
We’re so young, boy
We ain’t got nothin’ to lose
Blessed – Hil St. Soul, Noel Gourdin
2021, Blessed
I’m feeling so blessed, blessed
Yeah, blessed
To be loved by you (ooh)
Nobody but you
Incomplete – Jay Sean
2021, Incomplete
Never know when it could be different
If there was no you, I’d be, I’d be incomplete
I NEED YOU – Jon Batiste
2021, WE ARE
You got that something special
Didn’t you know?
I just need you, you, you
I Found A Love (Live at Levon Helm Studios) – José James, Taali
2021, José James: New York 2020 (Live)
I found a love
That lifts me up
You see my weaknesses and stay no matter what
And every day I find I’m falling more and more in love with you
You’re The One – Leela James
2021, See Me
You’re all that I want
It’s the reason why I
Know for sure, oh
You’re the one
Fell In Love – LeVelle, Anthony Hamilton
2021, Fell In Love
I’ll never let you go
We are going to be invincible
Flawless Diamond – Lyfe Jennings, Amina Buddafly
2021, Flawless Diamond
Look at this flawless diamond
Where you been hiding
Found you finally
Silly Love Songs – Marilyn McCoo, Billy Davis Jr.
2021, Blackbird: Lennon-McCartney Icons
With silly love songs
And what’s wrong with that?
I’d like to know
‘Cause here I go again
I love you, I love you
Forever My Love – Mýa
2021, Forever My Love
Plain to see it’s you & me
It’s you I never wanna leave
Heart was locked, you found the key
Will you stay
Forever my love, my love
Without You – Otis Kane
2021, Without You
I don’t want to spend a day without you
‘Cause I don’t feel alive without you
Don’t know how I survived without you
At My Worst – Pink Sweat$ feat. Kehlani
2021, At My Worst
I need somebody who can love me at my worst
No, I’m not perfect, but I hope you see my worth
Be The One – Ruff Endz
2021, Rebirth
I just wanna be the one you see
I just wanna be the one you need
Only man that holds the key
All I Need Is You – Salaam Remi
2021, All I Need Is You
Make my dreams come true (True, and I believe)
I believ? in you (Yes, I believ?, I believe in you, and my life changed)
My life changed since the very first time that I met you
Grow – Samm Henshaw
2021, Grow
Together we’ll grow, yeah
(More in love)
Oh, no no no
Grow baby
(So in love)
Oh, it won’t be easy but if we stay together we’ll be
(More in love)
Love of My Life – Sentury
2021, Love of My Life
When I grow older
I will be there at your side to remind you how I still love you, I still love you
Take My Breath – The Weeknd
2021, Take My Breath
Take my breath away
And make it last forever, babe
Do it now or never, babe
Conversations in the Dark – John Legend
2020, Bigger Love
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won’t break your heart
Falling for You – Alex Harris
2020, Frequency
Crazy bout the things you do
Every day I keep falling
Can’t resist
I’m falling for you
Be Here – Boney James feat. Kenny Lattimore
2020, Solid
What your heart needs
I’ll feed you as long as I live
What makes me wanna please you
Forever be here
For you
Marry Your Daughter – Brian McKnight Jr.
2020, Marry Your Daughter
I’m gonna marry your princess
And make her my queen
She’ll be the most beautiful bride that I’ve ever seen
Nobody – Brian McKnight
2020, Nobody
I’ll hold
Nobody’s hand but yours
You can believe for sure
I’ll be nobody’s man but yours
All Of My Love – Charlie Wilson feat. Smokey Robinson
2020, All Of My Love
If all of my love just ain’t enough
Then I’ll keep giving reasons until you believe in
All of my love
Forever Valentine – Charlie Wilson
2020, Forever Valentine
So will you be mine? (Will you be mine? Will you be mine?)
My forever valentine? (Forever valentine? Forever valentine?)
Go Crazy – Chris Brown & Young Thug
2020, Slime & B
Oh, baby, everythin’ you do is amazin’
Ain’t nobody watchin’, go crazy
(I got what you need) I got what you need
Already Knew You – Eric Roberson
2020, Already Knew You
I know this sounds crazy
But I will never get used to you
All I Need Is You – Hasan Christopher
2020, All I Need Is You
Cause all I ever wanted was you
All I need is you
Forever Yours – J. Brown
2020, Forever Yours
So much love in the air tonight
So much love
Forever yous
Forever Moments – Joshua Cruz
2020, Forever Moments
I want you
I need you
I love you
You’ll never search for my love
Live Out Your Love – Kem, Toni Braxton
2020, Live Out Your Love
I’ll do whatever you want me to do
I’m in love again
With you
Anything For You (The Duet) – Ledisi & PJ Morton
2020, Anything For You (The Duet)
I will do anything for you, you
You are my life, one means us two
Anything, anything for you
U 2 Luv – Ne-Yo & Jeremih
2020, U 2 Luv
I only want you to love (You to love, oh, oh)
I don’t want nobody else (Nobody else, yeah, yeah)
All Mine – Ralph Tresvant feat. Johnny Gill
2020, All Mine
Like a diamond, you shine
Yeah I said it before
Girl, you all that and more
And more
Forever Mine – Robin Thicke
2020, Forever Mine
Tell me your secrets
And I will tell no lies
I want you to be
Forever mine
Love Somebody – Rotimi
2020, Love Somebody
Until you love somebody
Like one, two, three
Trust me you haven’t lived
Until you love somebody
One in a Million – Will Downing
2020, Romantique, Pt. 2
Oh one in a million
Chance of a lifetime
And I showed compassion
As sent to me a struck of luck called you
So Much More – Xavier Omär
2020, if You Feel
Baby you’re so much more
So much more
Than anything I dreamed of
I prayed a thousand prayers
I found someone who cares
And so much more
2010s R&B Wedding Songs
Consider Me – Allen Stone
2019, Building Balance
If you’re looking for some magic
That will not end tragic
Darling, all I ask is you consider me
Ain’t Nothin Like The One I’ve Got – Calvin Richardson
2019, Gold Dust
Ain’t nothing like the one I’ve got
So say you love me baby
And I will say it too
Say So – Doja Cat
2019, Hot Pink
Day to night to morning, keep with me in the moment
I’d let you had I known it, why don’t you say so?
Perfect – Johnny Gill and Ralph Tresvant
2019, Game Changer II
Ooh, girl I’m telling you you’re perfect
Girl, you’re so damn perfect
You’re perfect for me
Feels – Kehlani
2019, While We Wait
You give me feels and I
Know that it, know that it, know that it’s real
You give me, you give me feels
Yearning For Your Love – Pj Morton
2019, Yearning For Your Love
Said, you can’t keep runnin’ in and out of my life, yeah
I need to have you as my lover and my wife
Sent From Heaven – Rahsaan Patterson
2019, Heroes & Gods
Stay for
Ever make me yours
And we’ll
Love through eternity
Find Someone Like You – Snoh Aalegra
2019, Find Someone Like You
Though we got a past, I want you, yeah
And even when it’s bad, I love you
I’ve been waitin’ my whole life, to find someone like you
Our Song – Tank
2019, ELEVATION
Kind of life you told me you’ve been looking for
From the beginning, it felt so right, and
I can’t think of anything I’ve needed more
Blinding Lights – The Weeknd
2019, After Hours
I said, ooh, I’m blinded by the lights
No, I can’t sleep until I feel your touch
Collide – Tiana Major9 & EARTHGANG
2019, Queen & Slim Soundtrack
Without you, I’m just a fraction
Closing in on my demise
And I love you religiously
With everything inside of me
Flirtin’ w / Forever – Wayne Brady feat. Cat Gray
2019, Flirtin’ w / Forever
I think we’re flirting with forever
Every sunrise and every sunset with you
Has me flirting with forever
Best Day Ever – Andy Stokes
2018, Best Day Ever
The first time I laid eyes on you
I knew you were the one for me
My Word – Derran Day
2018, My Word
I’ll be there for you.
Crossing my heart
We’ll never grow apart
I won’t let it happen
You have my word
A Good Night – John Legend feat. BloodPop®
2018, A Good Night
You got me talking crazy
I figure if I say it
You just might be my lady
Baby, it’s you
Better – Khalid
2018, Suncity
We don’t gotta hide
This is what you like, I admit
Nothin’ feels better than this
Beyond – Leon Bridges
2018, Good Thing
I’m scared to death that she might be it
That the love is real, that the shoe might fit
She might just be my everything and beyond
Today I Do – Tamia
2018, Today I Do
Today I do, today I do
Today I’m saying I do to you
Today I do, today I do
Every Kind Of Way – H.E.R.
2017, H.E.R.
If the world should end tomorrow and we only have today
I’m gonna love you in every kind of way
Why I Love You – MAJOR.
2016, I Am MAJOR.
I found love in you
And no other love will do
Every moment that you smile chases all of the pain away
Forever and a while in my heart is where you’ll stay
Forever Mine – Andra Day
2015, Cheers to the Fall
Look I’m tired of the fine line
I just want you to be, to be
Forever mine (be forever mine)
Like I’m Gonna Lose You – Meghan Trainor feat. John Legend
2015, Title
Wherever we’re standing, I won’t take you for granted
‘Cause we’ll never know when, when we’ll run out of time
So I’m gonna love you like I’m gonna lose you
Fall For You – Leela James
2014, Fall for You
My heart is ready
For love and to be loved
And I chose you, baby
That’s the one thing I’m sure of
You & I – Avant feat. KeKe Wyatt
2013, Face the Music
You and I
Together for always
Baby I,
Breathe every single breath for you baby
Marry Me – Jason Derulo
2013, Tattoos
Girl, I have you
To get right down on bended knee
Nothing else would ever be better, better
The day when I-
I’ll say, “Will you marry me?”
All Of Me – John Legend
2013, Love in the Future
Give your all to me
I’ll give my all to you
You’re my end and my beginnin’
Even when I lose, I’m winnin’
This Is Love – Kelly Rowland
2013, Ms. Kelly
This is love
Like a diamond in the sand
It took so long to find you
I cannot wait another day to say
This is love
I’m Sure It’s You (The Wedding Song) – Sheléa
2013, I’m Sure It’s You
My heart belongs to you
I know we’ll make it through
I’m sure it’s you
Adorn – Miguel
2012, Kaleidoscope Dream
Don’t you let nobody tell you different, baby
I’ll always adore you
You gotta know now
4evermore – Anthony David
2011, Algebra
Just you and me babe, till the days are blue
And I ain’t ashamed love, to say I do, I do
4evermore
So In Love – Jill Scott feat. Anthony Hamilton
2011, The Light of the Sun
I hope you’re thinking of me
‘Cause all I want is time with you
And only nothing more
(So in love with you)
Just The Way You Are – Bruno Mars
2010, Doo-Wops & Hooligans
When I see your face
There’s not a thing that I would change
‘Cause you’re amazing
Just the way you are
Share My Life – Kem
2010, Intimacy: Album III
You’re my dream
And my joy
My heart belongs to you girl
So I sat down one day and I
I wrote this song
‘Cause I need you, in my world
Forever – The Floacist feat. Musiq Soulchild
2010, Floetic Soul
When I thought nobody cared
I had you
And that s why
Whatever you want from me you know you got it
Best of Me – TSoul
2010, Love & Music
Passion and romance, the chemistry when we hold hands
Your L.O.V.E. has gotten the best of me
And I love it, I love it, I love it
2000s R&B Wedding Songs
Your Joy – Chrisette Michele
2007, I Am
One day he’ll come on bended knee
And ask my love away from me
And when I give my love to him
He’ll always have a place within
Yeah – Usher Feat. Lil Jon & Ludacris
2004, Confessions
So I got up and followed her to the floor
She said, baby let’s go
When I told her (let’s go!) I said
Yeah!
If I Ain’t Got You – Alicia Keys
2003, The Diary of Alicia Keys
Some people want diamond rings
Some just want everything
But everything means nothing
If I ain’t got you
Crazy In Love – Beyonce
2003, Dangerously in Love
Cause I know I don’t understand
Just how your love can do what no one else can
Got me looking so crazy right now, your love’s
Love Of My Life – Brian McKnight
2001, Superhero
You’re more than wonderful
More than amazing
The irreplaceable, love, love, of my life
Made To Love Ya – Gerald Levert
2001, Gerald’s World
My time, to spend with you forever
My life, together I was made
Made to love you
Forever – Jaheim
2001, Ghetto Love
The love I have for you will last forever
Loving you always
Forever
Lifetime – Maxwell
2001, Now
Now I, I can let my life pass me by
Or I can get down and try
Work it all out this lifetime
Let’s Get Married (ReMarqable Remix) – Jagged Edge
2000, J.E. Heartbreak
We ain’t gettin’ no younger, we might as well do it
Been feelin’ you all the while, girl, I must confess
Let’s just get married
1990s R&B Wedding Songs
Check out our complete list of 75 R&B Wedding Songs.
Happily Ever After – Case
1999, Personal Conversation
We could be strong together for so long
Couldn’t we please be happily ever after
Spend My Life With You – Eric Benet and Tamia
1999, A Day in the Life
Can we just feel this way together ’til the end of all time
Can I just spend my life with you
By Your Side – Sade
1999, Lovers Rock
When you’re lost and you’re alone
And you can’t get back again
I will find you
Darling, and I will bring you home
Incomplete – Sisqo
1999, Unleash the Dragon
So I can make believe I have everything, but I can’t pretend that I don’t see
That without you girl my life is incomplete
For You I Will – Monica
1998, The Boy Is Mine
I’m here for you, I’m here forever
I will be your fortress tall and strong
I’ll keep you safe, I’ll stand beside you right or wrong
All My Life – K-Ci & JoJo
1997, Love Always
All my life
I prayed for someone like you
And I thank God
That I
That I finally found you
For You – Kenny Lattimore
1996, Kenny Lattimore
Nothing I’ve said is hard to understand
All I feel, I feel deeper still
And always will, all this love is for you
Return of the Mack – Mark Morrison
1996, Return of the Mack
‘Cause I knew it from the start
Baby, when you broke my heart
That I had to come again, and show you that I’m real
Lady – D’Angelo
1995, Brown Sugar
But I know I love you and you love me
There’s no other lover for you or me
You’re my lady
This Is How We Do It – Montell Jordan
1995, This Is How We Do It
This is how we do it, all hands are in the air
And wave them from here to there
On Bended Knee – Boyz II Men
1994, II
Every moment without you
It seems like eternity
I’m begging you, begging you come back to me
I’m Ready – Tevin Campbell
1993, I’m Ready
I’m ready (you know I’m ready) to love you (to love) forever (forever)
Hey love now, come and love me forever more
Unforgettable – Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole
1991, Unforgettable… with Love
That’s why darling, it’s incredible
That someone so unforgettable
Thinks that I am unforgettable too
I Like the Way (The Kissing Game) – Hi Five
1990, Hi-Five
Classic R&B Wedding Songs
Here And Now – Luther Vandross
1989, The Best of Luther Vandross… The Best of Love
I promise to love faithfully
You’re all I need
Here and now
Shower Me with Your Love – Surface
1989, 2nd Wave
I will care for you,
You will care for me
Our love
Will live forever
I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
1987, Whitney
Yeah, I wanna dance with somebody
With somebody who loves me
Kiss – Prince
1986, Parade
Ain’t no particular sign
I’m more compatible with
I just want your extra time and your
Kiss
Billie Jean – Michael Jackson
1982, Thriller
Billie Jean is not my lover
She’s just a girl who claims that I am the one
But the kid is not my son
Just When I Needed You – Roberta Flack
1981, Bustin’ Loose
Be there when I needed you
You were the only land in sight
You seem to be, all I need
Let’s Groove – Earth Wind & Fire
1981, Raise!
Tell the DJ to play your favorite tune
Then you know it’s okay
What you found is happiness, now
You’re Latest, Greatest Inspiration – Teddy Pendergrass
1981, It’s Time for Love
I plan to give you all that I have
I’ll be everything, everything you think I am
You make life a joy to live
Yes I’m blessed, yes I’m thankful just to know you
Endless Love – Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
1981, Endless Love Soundtrack
Ooh, yes
You will always be
My endless love
Love X Love – George Benson
1980, Give Me the Night
Cause we got love times love
It’s always there for us to share
And girl it sure feels good to know
You’re by my side
When We Get Married – Larry Graham
1980, One in a Million You
We’ll have a ball
Dancin’ and all
When we get married
Shining Star – The Manhattans
1980, After Midnight
Honey, you are my shining star
Don’t you go away, no, baby
Wanna be right here, where you are
Until my dying day
I Do Love You – G.Q.
1979, Disco Nights
I do love you
My girl, I prayed that your love
It would come to me
Someday
Because I love you so, babe
I Wanna Be Your Lover – Prince
1979, Prince
I didn’t wanna pressure you, baby
But all I ever wanted to do
I wanna be your lover
Cruisin’ – Smokey Robinson
1979, Where There’s Smoke…
I love it when we’re cruising together
Music is played for love
Cruising is made for love
Forever Mine – The O’Jays
1979, Identify Yourself
Forever mine
`Cause you and me, we get along just fine
Aw, baby
I got what you want
You got what I want
And we were made for each other
Three Times A Lady – The Commodores
1978, Natural High
Yes, you’re once, twice, three times a lady
And I love you
I love you
Brick House – The Commodores
1977, Commodores
‘Cause she’s a brick house
Yeah, she’s mighty mighty, just lettin’ it all hang out
Always and Forever – Heatwave
1976, Too Hot to Handle
Take time to tell me you really care
And we’ll share tomorrow together
I’ll always love you ever
Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
1976, Songs in the Key of Life
Isn’t she pretty?
Truly the angel’s best
Boy, I’m so happy
We have been Heaven-blessed
This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
1975, Inseparable
This will be
You and me
Yes sir-ee
Eternally
For The Love Of You – The Isley Brothers
1975, The Heat Is On
Lovely as a ray of sun
That touches me when the mornin’ comes
Feels good to me, yeah
My love and me
Can’t Get Enough Of Your Love, Babe – Barry White
1974, Can’t Get Enough
Girl, your love for me is all I need
And more than I can stand
Let’s Stay Together – Al Green
1972, Let’s Stay Together
Let me say that since, baby
Since we’ve been together
Ooh
Loving you forever
Is what I need
You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
1972, Talking Book
You are the sunshine of my life
That’s why I’ll always be around
You are the apple of my eye
Forever you’ll stay in my heart
Could It Be I’m Falling In Love – The Spinners
1972, Spinners
I don’t need all those things that used to bring me joy
You’ve made me such a happy boy
And honey, you’ll always be
The only for me
September – Earth, Wind & Fire
1971, Earth, Wind & Fire
Found the love we shared in September
Only blue talk and love
Remember
True love we share today
I’ll Be There – Jackson 5
1970, ABC
I’ll be there with a love that’s strong
I’ll be your strength
I’ll keep holdin’ on
Build Me Up Buttercup – The Foundations
1968, Build Me Up Buttercup
So build me up (Build me up)
Buttercup, don’t break my heart
At Last – Etta James
1960, At Last!
At last
My love has come along
My lonely days are over
And life is like a song
Why Play R&B At Your Wedding?
I mean, if you want to play ABBA be our guest. (Snooze Fest) The better question is why wouldn’t you play R&B at your wedding? Weddings are about love. Real love. Nothing says that better than the smooth, silky vocals of Luther Vandross. The spoken words of Barry White, reassure us that we are loved. Oh, don’t forget the Sisters of Soul starting with the Queen: Aretha Franklin, Whitney Houston, and Alicia Keys.
The roots of R&B in Soul is apparent not just in the beats and bass lines, but in the emotion expressed. Those lyrics, girl. You know it. Your friends are getting the chill vibe, the love vibe.
What is Rhythm & Blues?
Rhythm and blues is the grandchild of jazz, gospel, and blues. Originally soul and rock & roll were an offshoot of R&B. R&B is a genre of smooth pop music that is entirely centered on the vocalist’s smooth voice and stunning vibrato.
Now, R&B also includes funk, hip-hop, rap, and soul. If it makes you want to move your hips, chances are its rhythm and blues. If you want folks to get out of their chairs, stop gossip about your Great Aunt Ruth, and hit the dance floor, R&B is a must!
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What are the Best R&B Songs For Dancing?
If you want to get folks on the dance floor, these are sure to do it. Our list includes some recent hits along with classics in a variety of tempos and eras. Pick your favorites to include in your wedding. You can use them for your wedding reception, first dance, and father-daughter dance.
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I’d definitely replace Stand By Me with Wonderful World by Sam Cooke. It reminds me of that great scene in Witness with Harrison Fod.
Hi Bridget. Thanks for your recommendation. However, “Stand By Me” is a very popular wedding song. It was even played at the recent Royal Wedding!
I have some more suggestions for you to add to the list.
“No Way” – Toni Braxton
“All I Do Is Think Of You” – Troop
“Can’t Get Enough of You” – Mary J. Blige
“Find Myself in You” – Brian McKnight
Thank you Jasmine. All great songs. We will consider adding them on our next update.
Thank you for the suggestions.
Awesome Paulette. Glad you like them and thanks for stopping by.
Most perfect! Love that years are on them too. Thank you
Glad you like it. Thanks for stopping by and please tell your friends.
Can you please remove R.Kelly from the list?
Hi Eve. Thank you for your feedback.
I really like this list! It’s like a journey through R&B from the 60s to modern-day, basically covering a few generations. At a wedding, you can easily see the grandparents singing along to the Tempts and Miracles, etc., and the kids today enjoying Ella Mai and so forth. There are some recent songs I hadn’t heard of that I will be checking out as well. Thanks again for posting this!
Awesome D.D. Thanks for the feedback. We do update this list a couple of times a year. Be sure to check back!
Please add Anita Baker “You Bring Me Joy”
Thanks for sharing this list, it’s great! I found just the song I was searching for.
Awesome Camilla. Glad we were able to be a source for you.
Add john legend so high
Thank you! Great song! John Legend has many songs that could be added/subtracted from this list.
got a suggestion… ed sherran perfect. not sure if i spelled his name right
Thanks, Donald. We will be adding the version with Beyonce shortly!
This was perfect!! Thanks for this!!!
Thanks for stopping by Rachelle and the kind words.
Thank you so much you’re heaven sent …
Thank you, Winnie, for stopping by. Glad we could help.
What a blast of old and new
Thanks Jeffrey. Glad you enjoyed.
This was very helpful thanks alot
Thanks for stopping by Chaquita and the Kudos.
Thank you for compiling. I’m getting married May 27, 2017 – this list is very helpful. Thank you!
Thanks for stopping by Maria. Congrats on your wedding and glad we could help!
Who sang you and I written by stevie wonder in the 1970s
You and I (We Can Conquer the World) was written and sung by Stevie Wonder
There were other versions of the song. You can see the other releases on Wikipedia – https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/You_and_I_(We_Can_Conquer_the_World)
Totally Awesome List!
Celebrating our 50th Anniversary in May 2015.
Thank you!
Great suggestion. We will add it to the list.