12 Must-Have Songs for a Grandfather-Granddaughter Dance - # 158 - Stress-free Wedding Planning

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When you picture your wedding day,you imagine the laughter, the dancing,
the fun, the happy tears, and theunforgettable moments you'll share with
the people who mean the most to you.
For many couples, a beloved grandfatheris one of those special people.
A guiding hand, a storyteller,a source of unconditional love.

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If you are lucky enough to have yourgrandfather by your side on your big day,
why not honor your unique bond with thedance that's just for the two of you?
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Listen now and discover 12 Must Have SongsFor A Grandfather, Granddaughter Dance.
These are 12 heartwarming songsthat will make your grandfather,
granddaughter dance truly unforgettable.
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Weddings celebrate love, family, andthe cherished connections . While the
father - dance is a beloved tradition,the grandfather, granddaughter dance
is a touching tribute to a relationshipthat's often just as influential.
On today's edition, discover12 must have songs for a

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that will make your grandfather,granddaughter dance truly unforgettable.

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Choosing the perfect song for agrandfather, granddaughter wedding dance
can be daunting, but it's also a beautifulopportunity to celebrate your relationship
in front of everyone you love.
Whether your granddad is the life ofthe party or is the silent hero in your
story, the right melody to turn yourdance into one of the most memorable

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highlights of your celebration.
Ready to find that perfect tune.
Well, here are 12 heartwarming songs.
Each with its own flavor ofnostalgia, love, and gratitude.
Perfect for a Grandfather,Granddaughter wedding dance.
Firstly, this podcast does nothave the rights to play copyrighted
music, so you're not gonna hearany of the songs that we suggest.

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This is just forinformational purposes only.
Feel free to go to your favoritemusic program to listen to
the following selections.
Or follow me and I'llsing them all for you.
Only kidding.
Let's talk about one of thegreatest songs out there.
"What a Wonderful World"by Louis Armstrong.
Oh, what a wonderful song this is,it's it's a nice short one too.

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So granddad can't makeit through a long song.
Two minutes and 20 seconds.
Absolutely perfect.
This timeless classic is universallyadored by the young and by the old.
It has a soothing melody, upliftinglyrics, and make it an excellent
backdrop for your dance that honorsthat special person, your granddad.

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Stevie Wonders, "Isn't She Lovely",is another fantastic choice.
It's from his 1976 songsin "The Key of Life" LP.
And if you don't have this in yourcollection, I suggest you get it.
It is fantastic, "📍 Isn'tShe Lovely's" version on that?
LP is over six minutes long andthey never actually released it

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as a single, so you gotta kind ofhunt around for a short version.
It is available out there.
A good DJ will have that for youto use for this particular moment.
It's a joyful, upbeat song that celebratesthe beauty and joy a grandfather brings.
Here's another great one for you.
"You are My Sunshine.
It's done by Ray Charles.

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It's done by Johnny Cash.
In fact, this was written in 1939 andis an American standard, and it's been
recorded over by 350 different artists and30 different languages, so you're bound
to find a version that works for you.
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Natalie Cole Nat King Cole's"Unforgettable" makes because it's
one of those songs that is just abeautiful song with a gentle rhythm.
It's ideal for slow, graceful dancing.
This is Nat King Cole'soriginal from 1951.

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It's updated by his daughter, Natalie,40 years later in 1991 as a virtual duet.
Great for this particular dance.
Luther Vandross "Dance With My Father".
This was one of the mostrequested songs in 2003, and I
do mean most requested songs.
Everyone seemed to be askingfor it at every wedding.

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This is written by two great artists,Luther Vandross and another very
popular artists Richard Marks.
The lyrics, speaks to losing a father,but can also be interpreted to a
grandfather being that special person.
Here's a song that can be usedfor this particular dance, and
it's not one that's very popular.
It's by the Judds.

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It's called "Grandpa, TellMe 'Bout The Good Old Days".
It's from 1986, and it's a songspecifically written for a Grandfather,
Granddaughter relationship.
This is a country songand it fits perfectly.
Just the title alone.
It's nostalgic, it's touching.
It's a beautiful way to honorthe stories and the values

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your grandfather has shared.
We've just explained six outof the 12 Must Have Songs For A
Grandfather, Granddaughter Dance.
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Welcome back to our discussion.
12 must have songs for ourGrandfather, Granddaughter dance.
I'm Sal From After HoursEvents of New England.
And I'm Sam from Atmosphere Productions.
We've already discussed sixof our 12 must have songs for

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Grandfather, Granddaughter dance.
Just a reminder, this podcast does nothave the rights to play copyrighted music,
so you won't be hearing any music andis just for informational purposes only.
Feel free to go your favoritemusic app or program to listen
to the following selections.
Oh, that super group of the sixties,the Beatles, with "In My Life".

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This is from the 1965studio album, "Rubber Soul".
A gentle, reflective songabout people who shape us.
It's sweet melody is beautifultribute to a role a grandfather
has played in your life.
Rod Stewart is on our listwith " Forever Young".
This was a top 10 hit in 1988, and it'sa song about wishing the best for a loved

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one as they embark on a new journey.
Which would kind of fit inwith this particular dance.
Here we suggest the mellow versionfrom 1996, but it's up to you.
"My Girl" by the Temptations.
Everyone knows this song.
As soon as they hear that first note,it's an absolute crowd pleaser, and it'll

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definitely get those happy tears flowing.
This song was written bythe great Smokey Robinson.
It's an upbeat and joyful song.
It's a perfect choice tocelebrate that special place.
A granddaughter holds inher grandfather's heart.
Carrie Underwood comes up nextwith not one of her more popular
songs, but it is a track that, canbe used for this, particular dance.

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It's called "The Girl You Think I Am".
This was written about a father,but its message of living up to
the love and expectations of acherished elder can be meaningful
for a grandfather dance as well.
It was bound to happen.
Taylor Swift was gonna end up on this listwith "Never Grow Up" (Taylor's version).
This song came out in 2010 and itwas inspired by Taylor's own feelings

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about childhood and growing up.
It's an acoustic guitar led balladabout a person wishing they were older.
However, when they get older,they wish they could rewind the
hands of the clock and go back totheir younger selves once again.
Perfect for a Grandfather,Granddaughter dance.
Last but not least, this 1989Classic is a tender ballad

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expressing gratitude and love.
Rod Stewart also does a nice version.
This is often used as a firstdance, but it's also suitable for
a dance with a beloved grandfather.
So there you have it.
Our list of the 12 Must Have SongsFor A Grandfather, Granddaughter

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goes a little like this.
" What A Wonderful World"by Louis Armstrong.
What a heartfelt song.
Everyone knows it young and old.
" Isn't She Lovely" by Stevie Wonder.
That is an incredible R and B tune,and "You Are My Sunshine" by Ray
Charles or Johnny Cash, or any of theother 348 artists that have done it.
And then of course there's "Unforgettable"by Natalie and Nat King Cole.

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What a wonderful tune to cometogether and also "Dance With
My Father" by Luther Vandross.
And then we have "Grandpa" by theJudds, which is an awesome song.
" In My Life", a classic Beatles tune.It works great. " Forever Young" by Rod
Stewart, also the one everyone knows.
"My Girl" by The Temptations, " TheGirl You Think I Am" by Carrie

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Underwood, " Never Grow Up" by TaylorSwift and to rounded off, "Have I
Told You Lately" by Van Morrison.
Now, one final thought.
If you are lucky enough to have yourgrandfather by your side on your big
day, honor your unique bond with a dancethat's just for the two of you, and create
this lasting memory on your big day.

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