Last Dance Songs like I’ve Had The Time Of My Life

As an experienced wedding DJ, I’ve assembled a list of songs for the mother-son dance. Songs are selected by the song’s meaning and popular hits by today’s brides. Besides the relationship type between the mother and groom, additional lists are grouped by genre to match your taste in music.

The last dance song closes out the reception and signals that it’s time for your guests to leave. They are a great way to book your wedding reception from the first dance to the last.

This will help everyone remember the night — especially the two of you. Discover a list of the most popular and unique last dance songs to end your reception.

New Last Dance Songs to Know

• Friends We Won’t Forget – Brent Morgan
• Glad You Came – Mario
• Last Dance – Alfie Castley
• Let’s Get Out Of Here – Nick Walker
• Never Going Home Tonight – David Guetta & Alesso feat. Madison Love
• Never Letting Go – Alok, Gryffin & Julia Church

Last Dance Song by Vibe

We’re Married!

If you want to celebrate the fact that you are now a married couple, consider one of these songs.

• Best Day Of My Life – American Authors
• Black And White – Niall Horan
• Dog Days Are Over – Florence & The Machine
• First Date – Blink-182
• Growing Old With You – Restless Road
• Here’s To Us – Halestorm
• Just The Two Of Us – Bill Withers and Grover Washington, Jr.
• Makin’ Plans – Miranda Lambert
• Marry Me – Train
• Marry You – Bruno Mars
• The Best Is Yet To Come – Drake White
• Today – Brad Paisley
• Today Was A Fairytale (Taylor’s Version) – Taylor Swift

Romantic

If you want to have a romantic slow song with all of the couples on the dance floor, these songs fit perfectly.

• All Your’n – Tyler Childers
• At Last – Etta James
• Can’t Help Falling In Love – Elvis Presley
• Dance Real Close – Jessie Payo
• Die A Happy Man – Thomas Rhett
• Forever After All – Luke Combs
• From The Ground Up – Dan + Shay
• I Don’t Want To Miss A Thing – Aerosmith
• Joy Of My Life – Chris Stapleton
• Love Of A Lifetime – Firehouse
• Love Story – Taylor Swift
• Love You Anyway – Devon Gilfillian
• Perfect – Ed Sheeran
• Simply the Best – Noah Reid
• Stand By Me – Ben E. King
• Tennessee Whiskey – Chris Stapleton
• Thank God – Kane Brown & Katelyn Brown
• Thinking Out Loud – Ed Sheeran
• Until I Found You – Stephen Sanchez
• What a Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
• You Are The Best Thing – Ray Lamontagne

End on a High Note

If you want to have guests singing along and dancing to the final song at your reception, consider one of these popular and trending tracks.

• A Sky Full of Stars – Coldplay
• Don’t Stop Believin’ – Journey
• Don’t Stop Believin’ – Teddy Swims
• Don’t Stop Me Now – Queen
• Firework – Katy Perry
• Forever – Chris Brown
• I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me) – Whitney Houston
• Lose Yourself – Eminem
• Miracles Happen (When You Believe) – Myra
• Never Let You Go – Jason Derulo, Shouse
• New York, New York – Frank Sinatra
• One More Time – Daft Punk
• Piano Man – Billy Joel
• Stole the Show – Kygo and Parson James
• Sweet Caroline – Neil Diamond
• The Horses – Daryl Braithwaite
• This Will Be (An Everlasting Love) – Natalie Cole
• Under The Sun – Ella Henderson, Switch Disco, Alok
• We Found Love – Rihanna, Calvin Harris

What a Party!

These songs are similar to the high note but would be considered more of an extension of the party until the song is over.

• All The Small Things – Blink-182
• Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
• Dancing In The Moonlight – King Harvest
• Dancing Queen – ABBA
• Friends In Low Places – Garth Brooks
• Livin’ On A Prayer – Bon Jovi
• Mr. Brightside – The Killers
• My Way – Frank Sinatra
• Never Gonna Give You Up – Rick Astley
• September – Earth, Wind & Fire
• Unwritten – Natasha Bedingfield
• We Are Family – Sister Sledge
• You Shook Me All Night Long – AC/DC

Party’s Over – Time to Say Goodbye

These songs are a way to tell all of your guests that the wedding reception is over and it’s time to go home without saying it on the microphone.

• Bang! – AJR
• Bye Bye Bye – N Sync
• Carry You Home – Alex Warren
• Closing Time – Semisonic
• Closing Time – The Chardon Polka Band
• Come Away With Me – Norah Jones
• Drunk (And I Don’t Wanna Go Home) – Elle King & Miranda Lambert
• Final Song – MØ
• Glad You Came – The Wanted
• Good Riddance (Time Of Your Life) – Green Day
• Good Riddance (Time of Your Life) – Ron Pope, The National Parks
• Happy Trails – The Avett Brothers
• Hit The Road Jack – Ray Charles
• Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
• I Don’t Want This Night To End – Luke Bryan
• (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life – Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes
• Incredible – James TW
• It Was a Good Day – Ice Cube
• Last Dance – Donna Summer
• Memories – David Guetta Feat. Kid Cudi
• Memories – Maroon 5
• Na Na Hey Hey Kiss Him Goodbye – Steam
• No Goodbyes (Friends Forever) – Fitz & The Tantrums
• One Last Dance – John Legend
• Out Of Reach – BoyWithUke
• Save The Best For Last – Vanessa Williams
• Save The Last Dance For Me – Michael Buble
• Save the Last Dance for Me – The Drifters
• Send Me On My Way – Rusted Root
• Take Me Home Tonight – Eddie Money
• Take Me Home, Country Roads – KSHMR
• Take Me Home, Country Roads – John Denver
• Young Forever – Jay-Z feat. Mr. Hudson

DJs! Plan a Last Dance Song by BPM and Key

(Click on the Song, Artist, Key and BPM column headers for sorting)

*BPM and key pulled from SongData.io

Spotify Last Dance Playlist

Do you have a favorite last dance song not on my list? Please share your song below in the comments.

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