50 First Dance Songs That'll Get The Happy Tears Flowing

We've shared a few of our fav Father-Daughter dance songs, but when it comes to swaying with our sweethearts? Well, that's a whole other tune. From upbeat tempos to those fab living-in-love lyrics, our very own SMP Editors are sharing their chosen first dance songs with you. So grab that someone special, press play, and turn that living room into a makeshift dance floor!

Dawn Picks


Ben FoldsThe Luckiest
Eva Cassidy  - Fields of Gold
The Beach Boys - God Only Knows
Sade - By Your Side
Led Zeppelin - All My Love

 

Abby C. Picks


Paul McCartney - Calico Skies
Marc Cohen - True Companion
Van Morrison - Crazy Love
Etta James - At Last 
James Taylor - How Sweet it is
Beatles - In My Life
Beatles - I Will
Ben Folds - The Luckiest

 

Stephanie Picks


Ben Rector - I Like You
The Lumineers - Ho Hey 
Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros - Home
Mat Kearney - Closer to Love
Train - Marry Me 

 

Melissa Picks


Van Morrison - Into the Mystic 
Leon Bridges - Coming Home
Ray LaMontagne - Hold You In My Arms
Ben Howard - Only Love
John Legend - Slow Dance
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Michelle Picks


George Ezra - Budapest
Ray LaMontagne - You Are The Best Thing
Coldplay - Sky Full of Stars
Stevie Wonder - Overjoyed
Mat Kearney - All I Need

 

Elizabeth Picks


Elton John - Your Song
Louis Armstrong - C'est Si Bon (It's So Good)
The Sweet Remains - Dance With Me
Nat King Cole - L-O-V-E
Billy Joel - Just The Way You Are

 

Thia Picks


Al Green- Let's Stay Together
Otis Redding - That's How Strong My Love Is
Michael Jackson - We've Got A Good Thing Going
Elvis Presley - Can't Help Falling in Love
John Legend - Stay With You
Stevie Wonder - For Once in My Life
Billie Holiday - Our Love Is Here to Stay

 

Abby S. Picks


Mat Kearney - City of Black and White
Bruno Mars - Count on Me
Marc Cohn - True Companion
Donavon Frankenreiter - Butterfly
Bright EyesFirst Day of My Life

 

Gabrielle Picks


Adele - Make You Feel My Love
Ed Sheeran - Tenerife Sea
BeyoncéLove On Top
Lee Brice - I Don't Dance
Sam Smith - Latch (Acoustic)

Listen to all of these songs on our new Spotify playlist created just for you!



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