The weather is changing, spring is in the air, and more and more people will be celebrating their bonds of love and getting married. Indeed, once the nice weather arrives, once you can hear the birds chirping in the morning. Once the sunshine arrives in full, that means wedding venues will be booked up full for parties to honor matrimony. And what do all those parties mean? Music, of course! We wanted to help guide those organizing wedding playlists by sharing three one-hit wonder songs that are perfect for the occasion. Check out this trio of tracks from artists who had chart-topping success with quirky songs in the 1990s.
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“Baby Got Back” by Sir Mix-A-Lot from ‘Mack Daddy’ (1992)
Weddings are all about celebrating the love between two people. But once the ceremony is complete, it’s all about the dance floor. That means cutting a rug and singing along to a soundtrack. And when it comes to Sir Mix-a-lot’s seminal track, “Baby Got Back”, the song checks both boxes impeccably. Dance floors are often about flirtation, so why not put on a song that celebrates booties? Not to mention, it’s a track so many of us know at least a few lines from, including the opening: “I like big butts and I cannot lie!” Put it on and watch the crowd of guests erupt with joy.
“What Is Love” by Haddaway from ‘The Album’ (1993)
Speaking of singing, this 1993 track from the artist Haddaway is the Platonic Ideal of a quintessential sing-along song at a wedding. Love is in the air. People have been thinking about it, seeing it, honoring it all day. So, give them a track that allows them to belt out lyrics about it. With a nice dancey beat, Haddaway wonders about the true essence of love. Once you’re in the throes of it, you’re left vulnerable. Haddaway knows this and sings about it loudly. That’s exactly what you need for a late-night jam at a wedding!
“Macarena” by Los Del Rio from ‘A Mí Me Gusta’ (1993)
These one-hit wonders from the 1990s dished out a song that swept the globe thanks to its lively beat and accompanying dance. If you sought out a doctor of fun, they would certainly prescribe you these one-hit wonders for your next wedding day celebration. It’s a nostalgic, recognizable, and somewhat silly song that anyone can listen to and anyone can dance to. It gets dancing shoes on the dance floor, and it puts a smile on people’s faces from five to 85 years old. “Macarena” is the perfect wedding celebration song that fell from the sky just for you!
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