Wedding Songs

Father of The Bride Soundtracks

Remember the 1991 Father of The Bride movie? Oh, I’m sure that many fathers found themselves in this wonderful movie. It’s the story of any father whose daughter is getting married. If you didn’t see it you must know that Father of the Bride is a very inspiring movie that every father should watch before their daughters get married.




The father of the bride, interpreted by the famous Steve Martin is going insane about his “little daughter” getting married.  He can’t imagine life without her, but life goes on he has to face the fact that his only daughter has grown up and has to deal with her life.

The movie also had some great soundtracks that created the right mood and brought a unique touch. The Father of the Bride soundtracks are great for weddings so don’t forget to include them into your wedding playlist.

My Girl- written by Smokey Robinson and Ronald White, arranged by Bob Mann and
performed by Steve Tyrell.
Bach: Minuet and Badinerie- performed by New Leipzig Bach Collegium Musicum.
What’s New Pussycat? – music by Burt Bacharach and lyrics by Hal David.
Volare- written by Domenico Modugna and Franco Migliacci with English lyrics written by Mitchell Parish.
Chapel of Love- written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich and Jeff Barry and performed by The Dixie Cups.
Perfect Match- written by Steve Tyrell and Bob Mann.
Isn’t It Romantic- music by Richard Rodgers and lyrics by Lorenz Hart.

Canon In D- by Johann Pachelbel, the famous and timeless instrumental classical piece.
(Today I Met) The Boy I’m Gonna Marry- written by Phil Spector, Ellie Greenwich and Tony Powers and performed by Darlene Love.
I’m Your Man- written by Steve Tyrell and Charles Shyer, arranged by Bob Mann and
performed by David Darling.
The Way You Look Tonight- music by Jerome Kern, lyrics by Dorothy Fields, arrangements by Alan Silvestri and performed by Steve Tyrell.
Beyond the Sea from “La mer”- written by Charles Trenet with English lyrics by Jack Lawrence and arranged by Bob Mann.
I’m Into Something Good- written by Gerry Goffin and Carole King and performed by Herman’s Hermits.

Some of the songs from the movie were gathered into the Father Of The Bride Soundtrack CD. The CD includes the following tracks:

Main Title

Annie’s Theme

Drive to Brunch

Shopping Around

Pool Cue

$250 a Head

Annie Asleep

Basketball Kiss

The Wedding

Snow Scene

Nina at the Stairs

The Big Day

Annie at the Mirror

Canon in D (Johann Pachelbel)

The Way You Look Tonight (Original By Steve Tyrell)

My Annie’s Gone

The Way you Look Tonight

End Credit

Some of these soundtracks were original songs by Alan Silversti, an American film score composer and were considered to be among his best works, bringing him a great success in his composing career. Silvestri composed the tracks with elegance and taste.  The Father of the Bride songs were great for the movie, being sincere and loving. In the same time they also created a joyous atmosphere. It is exactly what you need on your wedding day.

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