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🎵 Blues Wedding Songs

The Ultimate Blues Playlist for Every Wedding Moment.

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Matthew Campbell
Oct 01, 2025
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Blues music may not be the first genre that comes to mind when you're planning your wedding playlist, but it's a powerful and soulful genre that can bring incredible emotion and a unique vibe to your big day.

From slow, romantic ballads perfect for a first dance to upbeat, high-energy tracks that will get your guests moving, the blues has a song for every moment.

In this post, I've curated a list of blues songs that are perfect for your wedding, covering everything from classic hits to new discoveries. Let's dig in and find the perfect rhythm for your celebration.

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Blues Wedding Songs

A Sunday Kind Of Love - Etta James

1960 - A slower tempo song that will have guests singing along while the meal is being served.

Ain’t No Sunshine - Bill Withers

1971 - A soulful track that will have heads bobbing and singing the lyrics during a dinner set.

All Your Love (I Miss Loving) - Otis Rush

1959 - A mid-tempo song that has a loud blues guitar that would fit nicely into a themed cocktail hour playlist.

At Last - Etta James

1960 - One of the greatest love songs of all time. I have seen this played during wedding ceremonies as a processional song and for a first dance song.

Baby What You Want Me To Do - Jimmy Reed

1959 - A classic blues track that will bring the blues vibe into any setlist to set the blues mood.

Bad To The Bone - George Thorogood & The Destroyers

1982 - One of the great party songs of all time for rock and blues fans.

Blue on Black - Kenny Wayne Shepherd

1997 - There is so much emotion in this track. This could be added to any blues dinner playlist. It did reach mass appeal on mainstream radio, so many guests will be familiar with the song.

Boogie Chillen - John Lee Hooker

1948 - One of the great classic blues songs that would fit nicely into a blues cocktail hour playlist with an older crowd or diehard blues fans will appreciate.

Boots on the Ground - 803Fresh

2024 - This track is a very popular line dance song. A must-play during many reception dancing times.

CHA-CHA - Mr Dont Leave

2025 - A new blues song that promotes a cha cha swing line dance.

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