For years, wedding playlists have been ruled by Celine Dion, Whitney Houston, and Mariah Carey.
However, times have changed — a recent study indicates that The Black Eyed Peas’ hit I Gotta Feeling has now become our top wedding song.
According to the research, Australians are moving away from cheesy music and power ballads — preferring contemporary hits instead.
Following closely is the provocative Kings of Leon song Sex on Fire, which was a chart-topper in 2009, ranking as the second most played track at weddings.
Unexpectedly, The Killers’ Mr Brightside, a tune that explores themes of infidelity and relationship anxiety, is next in line.
Completing the top five are Stevie Wonder’s funky 1972 hit Superstition and Abba’s beloved 1976 song Dancing Queen.
An analysis of 78,000 wedding playlists conducted by the digital music platform Spotify revealed that many beloved classics — including those by The Beatles and The Rolling Stones — have been set aside for hip hop and rock anthems.
Celebrity DJ Sam Young notes that newlyweds are aiming for a more vibrant party atmosphere at their receptions.
Sam, 32, commented: “Since Kate and William’s wedding last year, there has been a resurgence of coolness in weddings.
“The media buzz surrounding their wedding party antics — with claims that party-enthusiast Harry curated their reception playlist — has made couples eager to recreate that excitement.
“While it may seem surprising that tracks about partying and sex are dominating wedding playlists, my experiences suggest that couples prioritize creating an unforgettable party for their guests over traditional slow dances.”
Here’s the top 20 ranked by popularity:
1 The Black Eyed Peas – I Gotta Feeling
2 Kings of Leon – Sex On Fire
3 The Killers – Mr Brightside
4 Stevie Wonder – Superstition
5 Abba – Dancing Queen
6 Journey – Don’t Stop Believin’
7 Beyonce – Single Ladies (Put A Ring On It)
8 Billy Idol – White Wedding
9 OutKast – Hey Ya! – Radio Mix/Club Mix
10 Adele – Make You Feel My Love
11 Jason Mraz – I’m Yours
12 Stevie Wonder – Signed, Sealed, Delivered (I’m Yours)
13 Jackson 5 – Blame It On The Boogie
14 Beyonce – Crazy In Love feat. Jay-Z
15 Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
16 Take That – Greatest Day
17 The Proclaimers – I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles)
18 Barry White – You’re The First, The Last, My Everything
19 Dolly Parton – 9 To 5
20 Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes – (I’ve Had) The Time Of My Life
by Debbie Dot
