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Having wedding reception bands perform just the right song for brides and their fathers for the father-daughter dance is the key to making this moment a highlight of the wedding reception.  Picking a song that describes the father and daughter’s special relationship will deliver a moment that you and your guests will always remember.  Below is a list of songs that  wedding reception bands can perform that work wonderfully for the father-daughter dance.  This list contains songs that wedding reception bands have used that are tried and true and some unexpected songs that fit the moment perfectly.   For some of the songs it is obvious from the title why they are so perfect for the dance and others it is apparent when reading the lyrics. A good wedding reception band’s leader/consultant can ask you questions about your musical style preferences and what you would like to express about your relationship and guide you to just the right song. When shopping for wedding reception bands make sure they have knowledge about father-daughter songs as well as first dance songs and other songs for the events of the wedding reception.

Father and Daughter Dance Songs for Wedding Reception Bands

• Daddy’s Little Girl – Al Martino
• Butterfly Kisses – Bob Carlisle
• Unforgettable, best when done as a duet like Natalie Cole did with Nat King Cole
• Always Be Your Baby – Natalie Grant
• Lullaby (Goodnight my Angel) – Billy Joel
• A Wink and a Smile – Harry Connick, Jr.
• Father and Daughter – Paul Simon
• You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
• Ready, Set, Don’t Go – Billy Ray and Miley Cyrus
• Wind Beneath my Wings – Bette Midler
• You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
• You Light Up My Life – Leann Rimes
• Isn’t She Lovely – Stevie Wonder
• Brown Eyed Girl – Van Morrison
• My Love Is – Holly Golightly
• Walk With You  – Edwin Mccain
• My Father’s Eyes – Amy Grant’s
• Through the Years – Kenny Rogers
• I Loved Her First – Heartland
• Daddy – Beyonce
• It Won’t Be Like This For Long – Darius Rucker
• Kind and Generous – Natalie Merchant
• When the Stars Go Blue – Tim McGraw
• Dance With My Father – Luther Vandross
• When Angels Fly – Tony Ransom & The Heavenly Light Orchestra
• The Way You Look Tonight – Frank Sinatra (with the Count Basie orchestra)
• How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You) – James Taylor
• What a Wonderful World – Lous Armstrong, Stevie Wonder, Israel “Iz” Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole
• Dance with my Father – Luther Vandross
• While You Were Sleeping – Elvis Perkins
• Daughter –  Loudon Wainwright III
• My Wish – Rascal Flatts
• Because You Loved Me (Theme From Up Close And Personal) – Celine Dion
• Cinderella – Steven Curtis Chapman
• In My Life – Beatles
• Landslide – Fleetwood Mac
• God Only Knows – Beach Boys
• Those Sweet Words – Norah Jones
• Love – John Lennon
• Anything Anytime Anywhere – Jimmy Buffett
• That’s What Love is For – Amy Grant
• I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
• Through The Eyes Of My Father – Brianna Haynes
• I Will Be There  – Phil Keaggy
•  There You’ll Be – Faith Hill
• Have I Told You Lately – Rod Stewart
• I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
• Wonderful Tonight – Eric Clapton
• My Little Girl – Tim Mcgraw
• My Girl – The Temptations
• Summertime – Ella Fitzgerald
• My Love Is – Holly Golightly
• Daughters – John Mayer
• Little Angel – Pat Ryan
• Daddy Dance With Me – Chris Keith
• Over the Rainbow – Judy Garland,Israel “Iz” Kaʻanoʻi Kamakawiwoʻole
• Stand By Me – Ben E. King
• He Didn’t Have To Be – Brad Paisley
• You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
• Find Your Wings – Mark Harris
• Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
• In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina Mcbride
• Daddy’s Hands – Holly Dunn
• Merchant – Natalie Kind & Generous
• Then They Do –  Trace Adkins
• Hero –  Mariah Carey
• Here Comes The Sun – Beatles
•  Sunrise Sunset, Fiddler on the Roof Musical

To find out more about using wedding reception bands for Orlando, Tampa and Florida weddings, please visit the Music Remembrance web site or contact Music Remembrance.