17 Best David Bowie Love Songs For Your Wedding
David Bowie is a music icon. Few musical stars influenced more careers. Here is a closer look at David Bowie and his top wedding and love songs.

My list of the top wedding songs by David Bowie includes ballads and dance music that can make your wedding day a memorable event.
David Bowie Highest Charting Billboard Hits – UK
- #1 “Space Oddity”, 1969
- #1 “Ashes to Ashes”, 1980
- #1 “Under Pressure” (with Queen), 1981
- #1 “Let’s Dance”, 1983
- #1 “Dancing in the Street” (with Mick Jagger), 1985
- #1 “Perfect Day” (with various artists for Children in Need), 1997
- #2 “The Jean Genie”, 1972
- #2 “China Girl”, 1983
- #2 “Modern Love”, 1983
- #2 “Absolute Beginners”, 1986
- #3 “Drive-In Saturday”, 1973
- #3 “Life on Mars?”, 1973
- #3 “Sorrow”, 1973
- #3 “Sound and Vision”, 1977
- #3 “Peace on Earth/Little Drummer Boy” (with Bing Crosby), 1982
Wedding Hits
The Wedding Song
Released in 1993 on the album Black Tie White Noise
David Bowie might not be the first musical artist to come to mind when considering wedding music, but this song from the 1993 album Black Tie White Noise has a meaningful message for newlyweds. Most couples will want to have this song woven into the formal wedding ceremony, generally as in an interlude that precedes the vows.
Heaven is smiling down, heaven’s girl in a wedding gown
I never gonna be so good
Just like a good brochure
I’m gonna change my way
Angel for love
Absolute Beginners
Released in 1986 on the album Absolute Beginners
There is a certain aspect of getting married that is a new beginning, one where couples leave their old lives behind to begin a new one with each other. That is the message of this David Bowie song, a ballad that you can use in many ways on your wedding day.
If our love song
Could fly over mountains
Could laugh at the ocean
Just like the films
There’s no reason
To feel all the hard times
To lay down the hard lines
It’s absolutely true
Within You
Released in 1986 on the album Labyrinth Soundtrack
David Bowie contributed this song to the soundtrack for the 1986 film, Labyrinth, and it has become something of a cult classic. Couples that have a fondness for pop culture can include the song in their wedding to honor their love of the film, and it will bring a smile to many revelers at the reception.
Yes I do
Live without the sunlight
Love without your heartbeat
I, I can’t live within you
As The World Falls Down
Released in 1986 on the album Labyrinth Soundtrack
Wasn’t too much fun at all
But I’ll be there for you-ou-ou
As the world falls down
Falling
As the world falls down
Falling
Falling in love
China Girl
Released in 1983 on the album Let’s Dance
Everyone was singing this David Bowie song in 1983, and the song proved to be one of Bowie’s most commercial successes while winning multiple awards. The pure fun of this dance number will get everyone on their feet at the wedding reception, so save it for the middle of the party to raise the energy.
Wake up mornings where’s my, little China girl
I hear her heart’s beating, loud as thunder
Without You
Released in 1983 on the album Let’s Dance
Every wedding should have song choices that are meant to convey the love of two people for one another, and also the commitment that they will soon embrace. This is a song that will let your new spouse know how important they are to your life, and it is a good choice for the first dance.
And when I’m willing to call it a day
Just when I won’t take another chance
I hold your hand
Be My Wife
Released in 1977 on the album Low
Those couples who want something straightforward from David Bowie might want to include this song in their wedding festivities. It can be played just before the bride makes her entrance into the wedding chapel, but it can also be used as an alternative processional.
Please be mine
Share my life
Stay with me
Be my wife
Heroes
Released in 1977 on the album “Heroes”
A great combined parent dance song for the wedding couple and their parent.
I will be king
And you
You will be queen
Though nothing
Will drive them away
Wild Is The Wind
Released in 1976 on the album Station to Station
This song was among the few cover songs Bowie did in his long career, and it remains a favorite of Bowie’s adoring fans. You can have this song played as your wedding guests take up their seats in the chapel, and it also makes for a nice interlude as the wedding cake is being cut and served.
You
Kiss me
With your kiss
My life begins
You’re spring to me
All things
To me
Can You Hear Me?
Released in 1975 on the album Young Americans
This haunting ballad was originally released by Bowie in 1974, but the song was so popular that it also was included in Bowie albums in 1975 and 2016. The song retains a modern appeal, and it has a heartfelt expression of love and longing that is perfect on your wedding day.
I want love so badly, I want you most of all
You know it’s harder to take it from anyone
It’s harder to fall
Can you hear me call
The Prettiest Star
Released in 1973 on the album Aladdin Sane
How you moved is all it takes
To sing a song of when I loved
The prettiest star
Lady Grinning Soul
Released in 1973 on the album Aladdin Sane
Weddings should really be mostly about the bride, and this David Bowie song from 1973 is a quirky way to celebrate everything about her that is unique and special. Many brides have it played at the wedding reception so that they can share a special dance with their bridal party.
She’ll come, she’ll go
She’ll lay belief on you
But she won’t stake her life on you
How can life become her point of view
Lady Stardust
Released in 1972 on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
Couples who appreciate the music of David Bowie are probably individuals who celebrate their unique personalities, and this song allows the newlyweds to let their individuality shine. It can be used to great effect to introduce the couple as husband and wife.
And he sang all night long
Femme fatales emerged from shadows
To watch this creature fair
Soul Love
Released in 1972 on the album The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars
This is one of the songs that defines David Bowie’s Ziggy Stardust stage of the 1970s, and it resonates with a theme of eternal love and devotion. Songs like this one from the catalog David Bowie are generally reserved for use on the wedding reception playlist.
Love is careless in its choosing
Sweeping over cross and baby
Love descends on those defenseless
Fill Your Heart
Released in 1971 on the album Hunky Dory
David Bowie sings of the importance of recognizing and seizing true love in this song from his early career, and that is a theme all newlyweds can relate to. This song is a reminder to appreciate true love and cling to it with all the depth of one’s soul.
‘Cause they are free of thoughts unpure
And of thoughts unkind
Gentleness clears the soul
Love cleans the mind and makes it free
Changes
Released in 1971 on the album Hunky Dory
“Changes” was released in 1971 and comes from the album Hunky Dory, a critically-acclaimed example of Bowie’s lyrical brilliance. The song celebrates growth and evolution, and it has been used by some brides for a father-daughter dance at the wedding reception.
Time may change me
But I can’t trace time
I said that time may change me
But I can’t trace time
In the Heat of the Morning
Released in 1970 on the album The World of David Bowie
This song differs from other love songs released by David Bowie, and it has a pop sound that makes it a good dance selection. The sultry nature of the lyrics makes the song one that could set a good tone for the send-off at the end of the wedding celebration.
No man loved like I love you
Wouldn’t you like to love me too
An Occasional Dream
Released in 1969 on the album David Bowie
This was one of the early hits by David Bowie, but the 1969 release still has relevance today for modern couples. The lyrics are deep and reflective, typical of Bowie’s early work, and suitable for the sentimental portions of a wedding celebration.
It was long, long ago
And I can’t touch your name
For the days of fater were strong for you
Danced you far from me
If you have a favorite David Bowie song, not on my list, please share the song below so that I can add it!