The best 1978 wedding songs include choices from Eric Clapton, Kenny Rogers, Bruce Springsteen, and other musical legends.

These songs will add depth of emotion and a sense of nostalgia to your wedding celebration.

Best 1978 Wedding Songs

Can’t Smile Without You – Barry Manilow

Released in January 1978 on the album Even Now

The great thing about songs like this from Barry Manilow is that they are so timeless while managing to capture sentiment like a few others. Manilow scored with the peppy ballad in 1978 but it fits right in with modern wedding festivities, often being played as the recessional.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

You see I feel glad when you’re glad
I feel sad when you’re sad
If you only knew what I’m going through
I just can’t smile without you

Three Times a Lady – Commodores

Released in May 1978 on the album Natural High

This is one of the classic love songs of the 70s era, and the Commodores’ hit would also be included on a list of all-time best wedding songs. It is so soft and genuine that a bride would have no problem making it her modern bridal march, and it can also create memorable first dances.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

You’re once, twice, three times a lady
And I love you

You Needed Me – Anne Murray

Released in May 1978 on the album Let’s Keep It That Way

Anne Murray gave the world some big hits in the 1970s, and this one from 1978 was also covered by stars like Kenny Rogers. Formal use of the song has been done in many modern weddings, and some couples also like to play it prior to the celebratory toasts at the reception.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

And I can’t believe it’s you
I can’t believe it’s true
I needed you and you were there

An Everlasting Love – Andy Gibb

Released in June 1978 on the album Shadow Dancing

The brief career of Andy Gibb was spotted with romantic love songs like this one, a tune that speaks of love’s unique appeal for all newlyweds. We all feel that something special about our chosen one, so let them know how much they mean to you by choosing this song for your wedding ceremony.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

We killed the pain
We blew away the memories of the tears we cried
And an everlasting love will never die

You Belong to Me – Carly Simon

Released in September 1978 on the album Boys in the Trees

Carly Simon was riding high in 1978, producing smash hits like this one which captures the devotion that couples feel for one another as they prepare to wed. It’s a song that should probably be played when the important members of the family are being seated, but it can also be played as the first guests start to arrive.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

You belong to me
Tell her that I love you
You belong to me

Is This Love – Bob Marley and the Wailers

Released in March 1978 on the album Kaya

Bob Marley and the Wailers aren’t known for wedding music, but this tune qualifies as a 1978 Reggae wedding song for fun-loving couples who want to celebrate their own individuality. Save for the reception when everyone has had a few drinks to loosen up on the dance floor.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Is this love, love, love, love that I’m feelin’?
Is this love, love, love, love that I’m feelin’?

Just What I Needed – The Cars

Released in May 1978 on the album The Cars

Rock music was starting to evolve into the 80s sound bands as The Cars became known, and this song has a beat that became famous as the 70s decade came to a close. Even though it is too lively for formal parts of a wedding, it can still be used for a send-off or something to dance to.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

I guess you’re just what I needed
I needed someone to feed
I guess you’re just what I needed
I needed someone to bleed

Every Time Two Fools Collide – Kenny Rogers with Dottie West

Released in 1978 on the album Every Time Two Fools Collide

Kenny Rogers has a huge fan base because he combined elements of both Pop and country in his classic hits like this one. It makes our list of 1978 wedding songs because some couples fondly remember this ballad as a part of their own special day, and it gets played often for anniversaries.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

But we still haven’t tried
To keep our hearts from breaking
Every time two fools collide

Let’s Take the Long Way Around the World – Ronnie Milsap

Released in September 1978 on the album Only One Love in My Life

This song by country artist Ronnie Milsap might also win the prize for the longest 1978 wedding song title, but it is a great choice if you want to enter the reception hall for something special. The lyrics are all about creating a lifetime of love together, and that is just the theme you should present as you get married.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

The two of us are really one
And when it’s all said and done
The only thing that really lasts is love

Someone Loves You Honey – Charley Pride

Released in January 1978 on the album Someone Loves You Honey

Charley Pride sings directly to a special woman in this country hit, a song that grooms love to have played for their bride. Have a try at singing it, too, if you really want to woo her in front of all your family and friends.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Remember
Someone loves you honey
No matter what, just be my girl

I Just Want to Love You – Eddie Rabbitt

Released in October 1978 on the album Variations

Keeping it simple is good advice when choosing 1978 wedding songs. Eddie Rabbitt is very on point here with lyrics that resonate with true love, and it will create some chills when the new couple chooses it for their first dance.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

I want to dance with you
Hold you in my arms once more
That’s what they invented dancing for

To Daddy – Emmylou Harris

Released in December 1977 carry-over on the album Quarter Moon in a Ten Cent Town

There aren’t very many 1978 wedding songs that can be chosen as a special dedication to the father of the bride, but this one by Emmylou Harris will produce those feelings everyone expects on your wedding day. Most brides will want to make it the song that plays while they have a dance with Dad.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Momma never wanted anymore
Than what she had
If she did, she never did say so to
Daddy

Baby Hold On – Eddie Money

Released in February 1978 on the album Eddie Money

This became the debut hit for Eddie Money, a classic rock star who is still going strong today with a new reality show and live concerts. Eddie likes to open his show with this uptempo tune, so choose it to open your wedding reception as you greet guests.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Just be thinkin’ ’bout what we got
Think of all my love, now
I’m gonna give you all I got

Hopelessly Devoted to You – Olivia Newton-John

Released in September 1978 on the album Grease Soundtrack

Olivia Newton-John has a sweet and tender vocal style that has contributed to many popular wedding songs, but this one could be the best of them all. A bride might want to think about making it the song she dedicates to her new husband with a champagne toast.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Since you pushed my love aside
I’m out of my head
Hopelessly devoted to you

Prove It All Night – Bruce Springsteen

Released in May 1978 on the album Darkness on the Edge of Town

Bruce Springsteen must have been thinking about commitment and marriage when he penned the lines in this song, a rock anthem that lifts up the ideas of promises and devotion. The song will only be suitable for after-wedding dancing because of its rock vibe, but the lyrics tell a powerful story.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

Girl there’s nothing else that we can do
Said prove it all night, prove it all night
And girl I’ll prove it all night for you

Sometimes When We Touch – Dan Hill

Released in November 1977 carry-over on the album Longer Fuse

Dan Hill only had this hit and a few others to define his musical career, but his legacy lives on when couples choose this song for their wedding. You’ll most often find it used as a first dance between newlyweds.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

At times I’d like to break you
And drive you to your knees
At times I’d like to break through
And hold you endlessly

Take a Chance on Me – ABBA

Released in January 1978 on the album The Album

ABBA was holding strong to the disco vibe as the 70s came to a close, and they went out with a bang by releasing this dance favorite. It’s a fun song that will make all of your guests want to relive those disco moves, and you can also make it the final song of the night for the send-off.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

‘Cause you know I’ve got
So much that I wanna do
When I dream I’m alone with you, it’s magic

Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton

Released in November 1977 carry-over on the album Slowhand

1978 wedding songs don’t get any better than this ballad from Eric Clapton, the legendary blues guitarist who plays like no other musician. This is a song that says everything a groom might find hard to say to his bride on the wedding day, so let Slow Hand get your message across.

Lyrics To Inspire You:

I feel wonderful
Because I see the love light in your eyes
And the wonder of it all
Is that you just don’t realize how much I love you

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Music Highlights of 1978

Grammy’s Song of 1978: Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
Player – Baby Come Back
A Taste Of Honey – Boogie Oogie Oogie
Exile – Kiss You All Over
Andy Gibb – Love Is Thicker Than Water
Donna Summer – MacArthur Park
The Bee Gees – Night Fever
Andy Gibb – Shadow Dancing
The Bee Gees – Stayin Alive
The Commodores – Three Times A Lady
Wings – With A Little Luck
Yvonne Elliman – If I Can’t Have You
Johnny Mathis & Deniece Williams – Too Much, Too Little, Too Late
John Travolta & Olivia Newton-John – You’re The One That I Want
Frankie Valli – Grease
The Rolling Stones – Miss You
Nick Wilder – Hot Child In The City
Anne Murray – You Needed Me
Chic – Le Freak
Barbara Streisand & Neil Diamond – You Don’t Bring Me Flowers
The Bee Gees – Too Much Heaven
Rod Stewart – Do Ya Think I’m Sexy
Gloria Gaynor – I Will Survive

Celebrity Weddings of 1978

Samantha Lewes wed Tom Hanks
John Lydon wed Nora Forster
Robert Kardashian wed Kris Jenner
Fran Drescher wed Peter Marc Jacobson
Cyrinda Foxe wed Steven Tyler

News Highlights of 1978

In response to threats of a farm strike, President Carter proposes increasing federal aid to the nation’s farmers.
In a Pennsylvania plant, the first American-made Volkswagen automobile rolls off the assembly line.
Princess Caroline of Monaco marries French businessman Phillippe Junot.
The first “test-tube” baby is born in Britain. Fertilization was performed in a glass dish, then, the fertilized eggs were implanted into the mother.