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Top 10 Father Daughter Wedding Songs

August 3rd, 2008 · No Comments

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Are you looking for the perfect father daughter wedding song? If so, then look no further. I’ve compiled this list of what I believe to be the top 10 father daughter wedding songs of all time. Here goes…

1. Butterfly Kisses by Bob Carlisle

‘Butterfly Kisses’ is a hit song by Bob Carlisle which appeared on his third solo album. He wrote this song with former Allies partner Randy Thomas and for this they won the 1997 Grammy Award for Best Country Song.

2. I Loved Her First by Heartland

‘I Loved Her First’ was the debut album of American country band Heartland. Released in 2006 as their only album, it features the hit single ‘I Loved Her First’, this song reached number one on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.

3. Dance With My Father by Luther Vandross

‘Dance With My Father’ is the thirteenth and final studio album by American soul singer Luther Vandross. The album, especially its title track, was dedicated to Vandross’ late father.

4. My Little Girl by Tim McGraw

‘My Little Girl’ is a single by country music singer Tim McGraw that reached the top three on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart. It was the second single released from his album ‘Tim McGraw Reflected: Greatest Hits Vol. 2′.

5. Because You Loved Me by Celine Dion

‘Because You Loved Me’ is a smash hit from Céline Dion’s ‘Falling Into You’ album, released as the first single on February 19, 1996 in the United States, Canada, Japan, and Latin America. ‘Because You Loved Me’ was written by Diane Warren and produced by David Foster for the film ‘Up Close And Personal’.

6. Father And Daughter by Paul Simon

‘Father And Daughter’ is a Paul Simon song and was originally released as a single. Written for the children’s animated film ‘The Wild Thornberrys Movie’, it was released in 2002.

7. Daddy’s Hands by Holly Dunn

Holly Dunn is a country music artist who first found fame with the release of her 1986 hit ‘Daddy’s Hands’ from her self-titled début album. Her brother is country music songwriter Chris Waters, with whom she has co-written much of her recorded material.

8. Wonderful Tonight by Eric Clapton

‘Wonderful Tonight’ is a song written by Eric Clapton about his then-love, Pattie Boyd. It was included on Clapton’s 1977 album ‘Slowhand’ and released as a single the following year.

9. Daughters by John Mayer

‘Daughters’ is the third single from ‘Heavier Things’, the 2003 studio album from singer-songwriter John Mayer. The critically-acclaimed song won numerous awards including the 2005 Grammy Award for Song Of The Year.

10. Unforgettable by Nat & Natalie Cole

‘Unforgettable’ is a popular song written by Irving Gordon. In 1991, Cole’s 1961 recording of the song was edited and remixed to create a duet with his daughter, Natalie.

I hope that I’ve helped you in your quest to find the perfect father daughter song for your wedding. Please let me know what you think about my choices!