Which classic rock songs are ideal for a wedding playlist?
As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of classic rock love songs for a wedding playlist. Songs are selected by the meaning of the song and popular hits by today’s couples.
Looking for classic rock love songs for a first dance, remember old flames or a special dedication? Below you can see a list of 60 classic rock love songs to celebrate with your special someone. The list of songs ranges from the 1960s through the 1990s.

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- “Wish You Were Here” by Pink Floyd (1975)
- “Crazy On You” by Heart (1975)
- “What I Like About You” by The Romantics (1980)
- “Your Love” by The Outfield (1985)
- “Sweet Dreams (Are Made of This)” by Eurythmics (1983)
- “I Want To Know What Love Is” by Foreigner (1984)
- “I’m On Fire” by Bruce Springsteen (1984)
- “Faithfully” by Journey (1983)
- “High on You” by Survivor (1984)
- “Crimson and Clover” by Joan Jett & the Blackhearts (1981)
Song Ideas by Wedding Moments & Vibe
Ceremony Songs
Sentimental, romantic, or meaningful lyrics songs for your I Do’s.
- All I Want Is You – U2
- Crazy Love – Van Morrison
- Have I Told You Lately – Van Morrison
- More Than Words – Extreme
- Songbird – Fleetwood Mac
- Time In A Bottle – Jim Croce
First Dance Songs
Romantic and Intimate tracks for the newlyweds spotlight dance.
- All My Love – Led Zeppelin
- Always – Bon Jovi
- Everything I Do I Do It For You – Bryan Adams
- Faithfully – Journey
- Joy of My Life – John Fogerty
- Just the Way You Are – Billy Joel
- Lady – Styx
- Love of a Lifetime – Firehouse
- Maybe I’m Amazed – Paul McCartney
- Nothing Else Matters – Metallica
- The Search Is Over – Survivor
Reception (Slow Dances)
Emotional and slow-tempo songs for all guests that are couples.
- Baby, I Love Your Way – Peter Frampton
- Can’t Fight This Feeling – REO Speedwagon
- Colour My World – Chicago
- Every Rose Has Its Thorn – Poison
- Home Sweet Home – Mötley Crüe
- Hysteria – Def Leppard
- I Don’t Want to Miss a Thing – Aerosmith
- I Want To Know What Love Is – Foreigner
- Love Of My Life – Queen
- Love Song – Tesla
- Love Will Keep Us Alive – Eagles
- Still Loving You – Scorpions
- The Air That I Breathe – The Hollies
- Waiting for a Girl Like You – Foreigner
- Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
- Your Song – Elton John
Reception (Uplifting or Mid-Tempo)
A list of songs to paly as guests arrive at the reception and for cocktail hour or a lively dinner.
- And I Love Her – The Beatles
- Be My Baby – The Ronettes
- Dance With Me – Orleans
- Everywhere – Fleetwood Mac
- Feel Like Makin’ Love – Bad Company
- Fields Of Gold – Sting
- Follow Me Follow You – Genesis
- Friday I’m In Love – The Cure
- God Only Knows – The Beach Boys
- Jack & Diane – John Cougar
- Just Like Heaven – The Cure
- Love Walks In – Van Halen
- Never Tear Us Apart – INXS
- Something – The Beatles
- Suite: Judy Blue Eyes – Crosby, Stills & Nash
- To Be With You – Mr. Big
- Total Eclipse Of The Heart – Bonnie Tyler
- With Your Love – Jefferson Starship
Party or Dancing (High-Energy, Fun)
A list of hits to play to let everyone know it’s time to party!
- Crazy On You – Heart
- Gimme All Your Lovin’ – ZZ Top
- How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) – James Taylor
- I Want You To Want Me – Cheap Trick
- If You Want My Love – Cheap Trick
- Just What I Needed – The Cars
- Let My Love Open The Door – Pete Townshend
- Let’s Go Crazy – Prince & the Revolution
- Light My Fire – The Doors
- More Than a Feeling – Boston
- Pride and Joy – Stevie Ray Vaughan
- Roxanne – The Police
- Under Pressure – Queen & David Bowie
- What I Like About You – The Romantics
- Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin
- You Really Got Me – The Kinks
Ending the Night
Memorable and sentimental closing songs.
- Babe – Styx
- Don’t Dream It’s Over – Crowded House
- In Your Eyes – Peter Gabriel
- Nothing’s Gonna Stop Us Now – Starship
- The Best Of My Love – Eagles
- We’ve Got Tonight – Bob Seger
- Wild Horses – The Rolling Stones
- You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet – Bachman-Turner Overdrive
DJs! Plan Classic Rock Wedding Songs by BPM and Key
(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM table columns for sorting)
Song | Artist | Key | BPM |
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Maybe I'm Amazed | Paul McCartney | 7A | 79 |
Colour My World | Chicago | 7B | 79 |
Love Of My Life - Remastered 2011 | Queen | 7B | 79 |
Love Song | Tesla | 10B | 82 |
To Be With You | Mr. Big | 12B | 84 |
Love Walks In | Van Halen | 8A | 84 |
Feel like Makin' Love - 2015 Remaster | Bad Company | 9B | 85 |
In Your Eyes | Peter Gabriel | 10A | 89 |
Whole Lotta Love - 1990 Remaster | Led Zeppelin | 11B | 90 |
The Best of My Love - 2013 Remaster | Eagles | 8B | 90 |
All My Love - Remaster | Led Zeppelin | 9B | 91 |
More Than Words | Extreme | 2B | 92 |
Songbird - 2004 Remaster | Fleetwood Mac | 7B | 92 |
I Want You to Want Me | Cheap Trick | 10B | 93 |
Follow You Follow Me | Genesis | 9B | 93 |
Nothing's Gonna Stop Us Now | Starship | 2B | 96 |
Wonderful Tonight | Eric Clapton | 9B | 96 |
Never Tear Us Apart | INXS | 8B | 97 |
Dance with Me | Orleans | 10B | 98 |
Love Will Keep Us Alive | Eagles | 11B | 99 |
Fields Of Gold | Sting | 10B | 104 |
Jack & Diane | John Mellencamp | 11B | 104 |
Still Loving You | Scorpions | 1A | 104 |
Don't Dream It's Over | Crowded House | 5A | 104 |
Hysteria | Def Leppard | 9B | 107 |
How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) | James Taylor | 8B | 109 |
More Than a Feeling | Boston | 9B | 109 |
And I Love Her - Remastered 2009 | The Beatles | 12A | 113 |
Crazy Love | Van Morrison | 5A | 114 |
Everywhere | Fleetwood Mac | 12B | 115 |
If You Want My Love | Cheap Trick | 12B | 115 |
God Only Knows | The Beach Boys | 11A | 116 |
You Ain't Seen Nothing Yet | Bachman-Turner Overdrive | 10A | 118 |
Gimme All Your Lovin' | ZZ Top | 7B | 120 |
I Don't Want to Miss a Thing - From "Armageddon" Soundtrack | Aerosmith | 10B | 121 |
Light My Fire | The Doors | 11B | 121 |
With Your Love | Jefferson Starship | 10B | 122 |
Love of a Lifetime | Firehouse | 3B | 123 |
The Search Is Over | Survivor | 5B | 124 |
Pride and Joy | Stevie Ray Vaughan | 4B | 127 |
Your Song | Elton John | 5B | 128 |
Be My Baby | The Ronettes | 12B | 130 |
Faithfully | Journey | 1B | 130 |
We've Got Tonight | Bob Seger | 1B | 130 |
Crazy On You | Heart | 8A | 130 |
(Everything I Do) I Do It For You | Bryan Adams | 3B | 131 |
Total Eclipse of the Heart | Bonnie Tyler | 4B | 131 |
Baby, I Love Your Way | Peter Frampton | 8B | 132 |
Time in a Bottle | Jim Croce | 10B | 134 |
Joy Of My Life | John Fogerty | 11B | 134 |
Something - Remastered 2009 | The Beatles | 8B | 134 |
Home Sweet Home | Mötley Crüe | 9B | 134 |
Friday I'm in Love | The Cure | 5A | 136 |
Lady | Styx | 9B | 137 |
You Really Got Me | The Kinks | 4A | 138 |
Just the Way You Are | Billy Joel | 9B | 139 |
Every Rose Has Its Thorn | Poison | 2B | 140 |
Always | Bon Jovi | 12B | 141 |
Wild Horses | The Rolling Stones | 9B | 141 |
Nothing Else Matters (Remastered) | Metallica | 9A | 142 |
Have I Told You Lately | Van Morrison | 12B | 144 |
Roxanne | The Police | 12B | 149 |
Just What I Needed | The Cars | 10B | 150 |
Just like Heaven | The Cure | 11B | 151 |
Under Pressure - Remastered 2011 | Queen, David Bowie | 12B | 152 |
Suite: Judy Blue Eyes - 2005 Remaster | Crosby, Stills & Nash | 11B | 154 |
Can't Fight This Feeling | REO Speedwagon | 11B | 156 |
What I Like About You | The Romantics | 11B | 160 |
I Want to Know What Love Is | Foreigner | 2A | 162 |
Let My Love Open The Door | Pete Townshend | 8B | 165 |
The Air That I Breathe | The Hollies | 9A | 168 |
Babe | Styx | 10B | 169 |
All I Want Is You | U2 | 3B | 186 |
Let's Go Crazy | Prince | 1B | 196 |
Waiting for a Girl like You | Foreigner | 3A | 201 |
*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io
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I hope you enjoyed my list of classic rock love songs for a special date night, wedding first dance, or special dedication. If you have a favorite, please share your song below!