Picking a father daughter dance song is personal. Start by asking your dad what song he would choose, or think of a song that’s tied to a memory you share. Here are DJ Wrex’s suggestions, compiled from DJing hundreds of weddings.
Timeless classics
- Luther Vandross – Dance with My Father
- Frank Sinatra – The Way You Look Tonight
- Louis Armstrong – What a Wonderful World
- Nat King Cole – Unforgettable
- The Temptations – My Girl
- Ben E. King – Stand by Me
- Eric Clapton – Wonderful Tonight
- Elton John – Your Song
- The Beatles – In My Life
- The Beach Boys – God Only Knows
- Joe Cocker – You Are So Beautiful
- Kenny Rogers – Through the Years
- Van Morrison – Have I Told You Lately
- Rod Stewart – Forever Young
Soul and R&B
- Stevie Wonder – Isn’t She Lovely
- Stevie Wonder – You Are the Sunshine of My Life
- Stevie Wonder – My Cherie Amour
- Bill Withers – Lovely Day
- The Jackson 5 – I’ll Be There
- The Spinners – I’ll Be Around
- Larry Graham – One in a Million You
- Sade – By Your Side
- Bob Marley – Three Little Birds
Country and pop
- Bob Carlisle – Butterfly Kisses
- Heartland – I Loved Her First
- Rascal Flatts – My Wish
- John Mayer – Daughters
- Bruno Mars – Count on Me
- Charlie Puth – One Call Away
- Fleetwood Mac – Landslide
- Chicago – You’re the Inspiration
- Celine Dion – Because You Loved Me
- Mariah Carey – Hero
- Frank Ocean – Moon River
- NSYNC – God Must Have Spent a Little More Time on You
- Christina Aguilera – I Turn to You
Tips for the dance
- Two to three minutes is plenty. Your DJ can fade the song at a natural point.
- Practice once or twice, even if it’s just swaying.
- Want to include the rest of the family? Have your DJ invite other fathers and daughters onto the floor halfway through.
Book DJ Wrex for your wedding
DJ Wrex plays weddings across Southern California and helps couples plan every special dance, from the grand entrance to the last song.