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The reception festivities begin with the first dance. It’s tradition, and you’ve lulled over your favourite love songs with your partner, and begin dancing in the middle of a crowded room full of friends, family, caterers, photographers and amateur snappers with their cameras. Your first dance song says a lot about your personality, and the words of the song speak on your behalf as you dance. You would have carefully chosen the song.
However, if you’re still choosing, don’t worry…
If the 80s were famous for one thing, it would be the power ballad. The 80s were full of romance, ballads, and first dance song inspirations.
Always by Atlantic Star
A man and woman sing to each other, to swaying R&B. Soothingly, they sing about their dedication to each other, and how their love will grow. It’s a slow song, but nonetheless, moving and yet inspiring.
Any memorable lyrics?
Ooh your life is sun,
Chasing all the rain away,
When you come around you bring a brighter day
I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner
I Want to Know What Love Is by Foreigner is a rock power ballad. It’s all about finally finding someone who has the power to rub out all the hurt and pain from failed loves of the past. That person will show what real love is.
Any memorable lyrics?
In my life there’s been heartache and pain
I don’t know if I can face it again I can’t stop now,
I’ve traveled so far
To change this lonely life
Eternal Flame by The Bangles
When a love is true, you may have to pinch yourself, questioning if it’s just a dream. That’s what Eternal Flame is about, having someone you love and who loves you back, only for you to ask if it’s all real.
Any memorable lyrics?
Say my name, sun shines through the rain
A whole life so lonely, and then you come and ease the pain
I don’t want to lose this feeling
You’re the Inspiration by Chicago
You’re the Inspiration by Chicago is a true love song, all about how the love between two people will last forever, how you want the one you love with you, near you. That special one gives meaning to our lives.
Any memorable lyrics?
You’re the meaning in my life
You’re the inspiration
You bring feeling to my life
You’re the inspiration
You’re The Best Thing – Style Council
You’re The Best Thing by Style Council is a jazzy ballad, with smooth bass-lines and a gorgeous guitar all the way through. The lyrics are about having the opportunity to have a lot of other things in your life, but you’d rather just have the one you love.
Any memorable lyrics?
Cause you’re the best thing that ever happened to me or my world
You’re the best thing that ever happened – so don’t go away
Tonight I Celebrate My Love by Peabo Bryson & Roberta Flack
Considering the lyrics in their fullness, you may not consider it a first dance song option, but it’s nonetheless, one of the most romantic ballads from the 80s.
Any memorably lyrics?
Tonight I celebrate my love for you It seems the natural thing to do
Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker & Jennnifer Warnes
Up Where We Belong by Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes has probably, one of the most famous beginnings to a song, with a solo single piano playing before the two balladists take turns to sing. It’s a climatic song, which suits the words, because it’s as if their love is soaring above, untouchable like the peaks of the mountains.
Any memorable lyrics?
Love lift us up where we belong
Where the eagles cry, on a mountain high
Love lift us up where we belong
Far from the world we know
Up where the clear winds blow
Endless Love by Lionel Richie & Diana Ross
Another 80s duet, this time, by Lionel Richie and Diana Ross is Endless Love. They sing that there’s only one love in their lives, and that they want to share themselves with that special person.
Any memorable lyrics?
And love I’ll be a fool for you
I’m sure You know I don’t mind
Never Thought by Dan Hill
Dan Hill sings a straight to the point ballad, saying out right, “I love you”. You can’t say it simpler than that, how you love someone, and you need them.
Any memorable lyrics?
You are too beautiful for the human eye
You are the dream that never dies
You are the fire that burns inside
True by Spandau Ballet
True by Spandau Ballet is considered a love song, though the lyrics aren’t so convincing, but it’s a beautiful song nonetheless. And the words, ‘I know this much is true‘ could well be talking about love.
Any memorable lyrics?
This is the sound of my soul. (This is the sound)
I bought a ticket to the world,
But now I’ve come back again.
Why do I find it hard to write the next line?
When I want the truth to be said…
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Source by Gemma Black
