John Legend’s music is characterized by its warmth, sincerity, and sophisticated R&B influence. He doesn’t just sing about “puppy love”—he sings about the “all of me” kind of devotion that marriage is built on.

The Modern Classics: Iconic ballads that have defined weddings for the last decade.
Soulful Grooves: Mid-tempo tracks perfect for cocktail hour and dinner.
Upbeat Energy: Rare but effective high-energy tracks for entrances and dancing.

Spotlight Moments: Dances & Ceremony

The Definitive Wedding Song: “All Of Me” – 2013. This is arguably the most popular wedding song of the modern era. Its message of loving someone’s “perfect imperfections” makes it a mandatory choice for a First Dance. Expect a “gasp” of recognition from your guests the moment those first piano notes hit.
The Grand Entrance: “A Good Night” (feat. BloodPop) – 2018. With the lyric “I think I just met my wife,” this high-energy, funky track is a top-tier choice for your Grand Entrance or a fun reception introduction. Expert Tip: Ensure you use the “clean” version!
The “I Will Stay” Vow: “Stay With You” – 2004. A beautiful, tender track that works perfectly as a Ceremony Song or an anniversary dance. It’s a promise of commitment to the future while honoring the time you’ve already spent together.
The Dreamy Waltz: “So High” – 2004. With a relaxed, slow-jam vibe, this track is a great “breather” song that allows for a quiet, intimate waltz on the dance floor.

Reception & Event Accents

Cocktail Hour Perfection: “Bigger Love” – 2020. A mid-tempo, happy groove that sets a positive, sophisticated mood for guests as they mingle.
The “PDA” Dance: “P.D.A. (We Just Don’t Care)” – 2006. This track is pure fun. It’s perfect for a lighthearted dance where you and your partner can just enjoy being in each other’s arms, unconcerned with the crowd.
A Tribute to the Bride: “You & I (Nobody in the World)” – 2014. A powerful ballad celebrating the unique beauty of your partner. It’s a tear-jerker that works beautifully for a spotlight dance or a photo montage.
The “Honeymoon” Groove: “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)” (feat. Ludacris) – 2012. Smooth and a bit risque, this is a great track for late-night dancing after the older guests have headed home.

Meaningful & Honest Love

The Modern Vow: “Conversations in the Dark” – 2020. A deeply personal song about being there for each other in the quiet moments. It’s a stellar choice for a non-traditional ceremony track or a slow dance.
Honest Romance: “Love Me Now” – 2016. A joyful, up-tempo love song that acknowledges that while we don’t know what the years will bring, we choose to love right now.

DJ Expert Tips: Mastering the John Legend Set

The “Alicia Keys” Connection: John Legend pairs perfectly with Alicia Keys for a “Modern Soul” cocktail hour or dinner set. Think “Bigger Love” mixed with “LALA (Unlocked).”
The “Energy Refresh”: Use “Made to Love” (2013) to refresh the energy of your reception. Its deep bass and skipping beats are a departure from his ballads and will pull people back to the dance floor.
Smooth Transitions: His early hits like “Used to Love U” and “Ordinary People” are great for setting a nostalgic but sophisticated tone during dinner for the 2000s R&B fans.

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John Legend Highest Charting Billboard Hits

#1 “All of Me”, 2013
#8 “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” (Meghan Trainor featuring John Legend), 2015
#21 “Higher” (DJ Khaled featuring Nipsey Hussle and John Legend), 2019
#23 “Love Me Now”, 2016
#24 “Ordinary People”, 2005
#24 “Green Light” (featuring André 3000), 2008
#49 “Glory” (with Common), 2014
#54 “Hallelujah” (with Carrie Underwood), 2020
#55 “Selfish” (Slum Village featuring Kanye West and John Legend), 2004
#61 “Save Room”, 2006
#62 “Magnificent” (Rick Ross featuring John Legend), 2009
#66 “You & I (Nobody in the World)”, 2014
#69 “Happy Xmas (War Is Over)”, 2019
#74 “Used to Love U”, 2004
#79 “Tonight (Best You Ever Had)” (featuring Ludacris), 2012
#86 “Conversations in the Dark” (solo or with David Guetta), 2020
#87 “Beauty and the Beast” (with Ariana Grande), 2017
#89 “Last Time I Say Sorry” (with Kane Brown), 2020

Popular John Legend Wedding Songs

Bigger Love
Released in 2020 on the album Bigger Love

A mid-tempo song that would be a great song to play as a background during cocktail hour or dinner to maintain a happier mood.

‘Cause we got a bigger love
Won’t ever give it up
We got a one-way ticket love
We ain’t going no place but up

Conversations in the Dark
Released in 2020 on the album Bigger Love

A love song that you can play during your wedding reception!

I’ll be there when you get lonely, lonely
Keep the secrets that you told me, told me
And your love is all you owe me
And I won’t break your heart

A Good Night – featuring BloodPop
Released in 2018 on the album A Good Night

A great song as a wedding venue entrance song. Verify you select the clean version!

But everything’s gonna be alright
I think I just met my wife (yeah, I said it)
I know it’s gonna be a good night
I think I just met my wife (alright)

One Woman Man
Released in 2017 on the album Fifty Shades Darker Soundtrack

Recorded for the “Fifty Shades of Grey” sequel, this steamy track is equal parts exciting and enticing. It’s made for slow, flirtatious dancing that promises a seductive evening once everyone else has cleared out. Bow chicka wow wow!

We never ever get too close
Didn’t ever wanna lose control
But from the moment that I tasted
I knew that I would have to chase it

Love Me Now
Released in 2016 on the album Love Me Now

It’s a rare love song that acknowledges the possibility of future heartbreak but still manages to be joyful and positive. Instead of promising forever, John Legend shrugs and admits that he doesn’t know what the years will bring, however, he’s content to be loved by his woman right now. It’s an honest assessment of romance, and that’s what makes it so great.

Oh I don’t know how the years will go down, it’s alright
Let’s make the most of every moment tonight

Made to Love
Released in 2013 on the album Love in the Future

With a deep bassline and skipping, techno-like beats, Made to Love is a departure from John Legend’s usual romantic ballads, but the change is a good one. This is a song that will get people to the dance floor. You can use it to refresh the energy of your reception after a lull.

I was sent here for you
We were made to love

You & I (Nobody in the World)
Released in 2013 on the album Love in the Future

Will you have a projector at your wedding reception? Because this music video will ensure that there isn’t a dry eye in the house. Celebrating women of all sizes, shapes, backgrounds, nationalities, and disabilities, You & I (Nobody in the World) proves that every woman is beautiful and worthy of love.

Out of all of the girls
You’re my one and only girl
Ain’t nobody in the world tonight

All Of Me
Released in 2013 on the album Love in the Future

As one of the most popular wedding songs of the modern era, All Of Me will be an instant hit at your reception. As soon as the first notes come through the speakers, everyone will gasp, jump to their feet, and corral their partners to the dance floor so that they won’t miss it.

‘Cause all of me
Loves all of you
Love your curves and all your edges
All your perfect imperfections

Tonight (Best You Ever Had) feat. Ludacris
Released in 2012 on the album Think Like a Man

This smooth and sexy R&B song will get you in just the right mood for your impending honeymoon. It’s a bit risque, so you might want to save it for after your aunts and uncles have gone home, but it will definitely get your heart pumping and your pulse racing before you set off for your first night as a married couple.

Come on, let me kiss that
Oh, I know you miss that
What’s wrong, let me fix that

I Love, You Love
Released in 2008 on the album Evolver

There’s nothing like a passionate ballad to make you appreciate your partner on your wedding day. Combining deep lyrics and stirring guitar riffs, I Love, You Love celebrates the glory of love despite obstacles and past heartbreaks. It’s exactly what you’d expect from a John Legend wedding song.

Hearts break so easy
I know, believe me
Oh, I’ve tried
But my arms can hold you
My kiss console you
I’ll come and love you tonight

Each Day Gets Better
Released in 2006 on the album Once Again

This sugar-sweet track is the musical equivalent of chocolate. It’s nice and smooth; it will lift your energy and boost your mood; it flows like melted cocoa and tastes even better going down. It’s exactly what you need to “hit the spot” in terms of romantic wedding songs.

I just can’t let her go
Oh no
Each kiss gets sweeter
I just can’t leave her, no

P.D.A. (We Just Don’t Care)
Released in 2006 on the album Once Again

With a boppy beat and trilling piano chorus, P.D.A. (We Just Don’t Care) is four minutes of good old-fashioned fun. It’s the kind of song that will make you laugh as you dance in your partner’s arms until you’re dizzy, breathless, and totally unconcerned with what other people think.

I’m not ashamed, I don’t care who sees
Us hugging and kissing, our love exhibition

Save Room
Released in 2006 on the album Once Again

Offering a fun, agile rhythm that would suit everything from a bouncing two-step to a smooth line dance, Save Room is sure to get people on their feet during your wedding reception. What else would you expect from a track co-produced by John Legend and will.i.am.

Save room for my love
Save room for a moment to be with me

So High
Released in 2004 on the album Get Lifted
With smooth vocals and a relaxed, slow-jam vibe, So High is a great “breather” song between faster tracks. It will let you take a moment and revolve around the dance floor with your partner in a quiet, intimate waltz.

Let’s go to a place only lovers go
To a spot that we’ve never known
To the top of the clouds we’re floating away

Stay With You
Released in 2004 on the album Get Lifted

Filled with tenderness, Stay With You is both a nostalgic look at the past and a promise of commitment to the future. It will affirm why you love your partner while also filling you with warmth and happiness about the life that you’re about to share together.

We’ve been together for a while now
We’re growing stronger everyday now
It feels so good and there is no doubt
I will stay with you

These are just a few potential songs for a great wedding reception. Whether you’re looking for a fun dance track or a soulful love ballad, John Legend has you covered!