Wedding Songs

Top 10 Pop Songs Of 1993 For A Wedding Reception

The River Of Dreams by Billy Joel

This gospel-influenced song spent three weeks on the top of the pop singles chart. It is one of the most famous hits in Billy Joel’s career.

No Rain by Blind Melon

This song is Blind Melon’s band biggest hit. The genesis of the song is darker, being written out of the efforts of Brad Smith, the band’s bassist, to confront with the struggles of his girlfriend’s clinical depression.

I’m Gonna Be (500 Miles) by Proclaimers

This pop-rock song was initially released in 1988, but became a hit after its inclusion in the Benny and Joon movie soundtrack. The Proclaimers music is an energetic and infectious type of pop-rock with Scottish influences.

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Whoomp! is a hip-hop song considered to be one of the most popular party singles of the last decade.

What’s Up by 4 Non Blondes

This song is a neo-folkie, hippie hit that gained a lot of fans and reached no.11 on the pop chart.

Runaway Train by Soul Asylum

This folkish classic song brought a lot of fans to the Soul Asylum rock group. Its video for was accompanied by many advertisements concerning missing children. Runaway Train reached no.5 on the pop chart becoming a well-deserved classic track.

Nothing But A G’Thang by Dr. Dre

This is a single on Dr. Dre’s Chronic album that took hip hop to an entirely new dimension eventually called Gangsta Rap. The song is a featuring between Dr. Dre and Snoop Doggy Dogg who then was at the beginning of his career. The song is made of funky beats, rap vocals and words reflecting the violence of life and street that turned it into a successful new sound.

Man On The Moon by R.E.M

This is a track from R.E.M.’s album Automatic For the People, considered as one of the biggest achievements of the 90′s in popular music field. It is one of the most memorable songs from the album, being a touching tribute to the famous comedian Andy Kaufman. It is also a meditation concerning many elements of popular culture and memory.

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Stereo MC’s was known as one of the most successful British hip-hop acts. Connected is distinguished from many of the early 90′s hip hop by being constructed entirely without samples.

Cantaloop (Flip Fantasia) by Us3

Us 3 is a group that created a unique sound by mixing contemporary rap rhymes with samples of classic jazz from the Blue Note record label. This song is built on a Herbie Hancock sample from Cantaloupe Island. The overall effect was eminently engaging.

These were 10 of the most popular pop-rock songs of 1993. Search the Internet and you will find many more. Give a listen and select what you consider as being good for your wedding celebration.