Wedding Blog

“It’s every music nerd’s fantasy to be called upon to assemble that perfect mix CD — to be the go-to guy for giving special occasions their own soundtrack. So when my niece asked me to put together an hour of love-themed dinner music for her wedding reception, I took it as a sacred responsibility. I was used to being her weird uncle, but now? Now, I was her tireless music supervisor. From the start, I set strict guidelines: No heartbreak or infidelity. Nothing unnerving, angry or lusty. Nothing that sucks.”

What’s my luck that in the 5-minute drive to the vet, I’d happen to hear the NPR story on the “Perfect Wedding Mix CD” … sometimes you just can’t escape the madness!

The CD has some great tracks on it, with many that I’ve cherished over the years as my favorite love songs. I’m definitely going to explore iTunes later today for the tracks that are new to me… and perhaps I’ll find some new favorites for the list. Perhaps some of your cherished songs are included as well…. or you have already included them in the musical mix for your big day.

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Track Listing

The right wedding mix not only captures the joy of the occasion, but also reflects the bride and groom’s own musical likes and dislikes. Here’s what NPR music producer Stephen Thompson came up with for his niece’s 2005 wedding.

1. Clem Snide, “Forever, Now and Then”
2. Old 97’s, “Question”
3. Josh Rouse, “Nothing Gives Me Pleasure”
4. Death Cab for Cutie, “Passenger Seat”
5. Jimmy Scott, “When Did You Leave Heaven?”
6. The Lemonheads, “Into Your Arms”
7. Ron Sexsmith, “Moonlight Becomes You”
8. Nick Drake, “From the Morning”
9. Radney Foster & Abra Moore, “I’m In”
10. Norah Jones, “Come Away with Me”
11. Sade, “By Your Side”
12. Matthew Sweet, “I’ve Been Waiting”
13. Neil Young, “Harvest Moon”
14. Chet Baker, “Embraceable You”
15. Iron & Wine, “Ab’s Song”
16. Low, “The Plan”
17. Johnny Cash & June Carter Cash, “As Long As the Grass Shall Grow”
18. Clem Snide, “Find Love”