The Motown & Soul Wedding Playlist: Timeless Hits for Your Special Day
When it comes to setting the mood for romance, joy, and celebration at a wedding, few genres do it better than Motown and soul music. With their heartfelt lyrics, irresistible grooves, and timeless melodies, these songs have been the soundtrack to love stories for generations. Whether it’s a heartfelt first dance, a joyful recessional, or a packed dance floor, this playlist has everything you need to make your wedding day unforgettable.
Why Choose Motown & Soul for Your Wedding?
Motown and soul music bring a timeless quality to any celebration. These songs are not only romantic but also have an energy and warmth that resonates with guests of all ages. From the silky smooth vocals of Sam Cooke to the undeniable groove of Stevie Wonder, every track is packed with emotion and style.
Our Handpicked Motown & Soul Wedding Playlist:
- (What A) Wonderful World – Sam Cooke
- Never Can Say Goodbye – Single Version – The Jackson 5
- Too Busy Thinking About My Baby – Marvin Gaye
- You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Single Version With Horns – Stevie Wonder
- Cupid – Sam Cooke
- I’m Still in Love with You – Al Green
- Love and Happiness – Al Green
- These Arms of Mine – Otis Redding
- Stand By Me – Ben E. King
- Could It Be I’m Falling In Love – The Spinners
- You Are Everything – The Stylistics; Russell Thompkins, Jr.
- Your Precious Love – Stereo Version – Marvin Gaye; Tammi Terrell
- (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons – Sam Cooke
- I Like The Way You Love Me – Brenton Wood
- Heaven Must Have Sent You – Single Version – The Elgins
- Hold Me – Stevie Wonder
- I’ll Be Around – The Spinners
(Check out the full playlist for even more timeless tracks!)
How to Incorporate These Songs into Your Wedding:
- First Dance: Choose a soulful ballad like “Let’s Stay Together” by Al Green.
- Cocktail Hour: Create a relaxed and romantic vibe with “My Cherie Amour” by Stevie Wonder.
- Dance Floor Hits: Get everyone moving with upbeat classics like “I’ll Be Around” by The Spinners.
- Last Dance: End the night with a heartfelt classic like “Stand By Me” by Ben E. King.
The Timeless Appeal of Motown & Soul:
These songs are more than just music—they’re a connection to memories, love stories, and moments that span generations. Whether your guests are young or old, everyone will find something to love in a Motown and soul wedding playlist.
A wedding is all about love, connection, and celebration—and what better way to capture those emotions than with the timeless sounds of Motown and soul? Let these iconic tracks create the perfect soundtrack for your special day.
The Motown & Soul Wedding Playlist
- Sam Cooke – (What A) Wonderful World
- The Jackson 5 – Never Can Say Goodbye – Single Version
- Marvin Gaye – Too Busy Thinking About My Baby
- Stevie Wonder – You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Single Version With Horns
- Sam Cooke – Cupid
- Al Green – I’m Still in Love with You
- Al Green – Love and Happiness
- Otis Redding – These Arms of Mine
- Ben E. King – Stand By Me
- The Spinners – Could It Be I’m Falling In Love
- The Stylistics; Russell Thompkins, Jr. – You Are Everything
- Marvin Gaye; Tammi Terrell – Your Precious Love – Stereo Version
- Sam Cooke – (I Love You) For Sentimental Reasons
- Brenton Wood – I Like The Way You Love Me
- The Elgins – Heaven Must Have Sent You – Single Version
- Stevie Wonder – Hold Me
- The Spinners – I’ll Be Around
- Al Green – Tired of Being Alone
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – You’ve Really Got A Hold On Me
- Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amour
- Mel Carter – Hold Me, Thrill Me, Kiss Me
- Al Green – Let’s Stay Together
- The Temptations – Just My Imagination (Running Away With Me)
- Sam Cooke – You Send Me
- Smokey Robinson & The Miracles – Ooo Baby Baby
- Commodores – Easy
- The Whispers – I’m Gonna Make You My Wife
- Percy Sledge – When a Man Loves a Woman
- Marvin Gaye; Tammi Terrell – You’re All I Need To Get By
- Lionel Richie; Diana Ross – Endless Love – From “The Endless Love” Soundtrack
- Otis Redding – I’ve Been Loving You Too Long
- Otis Redding – Try a Little Tenderness
- Leela James – All Over Again
- MAJOR. – Why I Love You
- Ruelle – I Get to Love You
