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Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by SalsaRod

1/25/2012 5:03:00 AM

Hi

Two friends are getting married soon and are just learning the slow Waltz for their first dance. They would really like to dance to Can't Help Falling in Love by Elvis but this is V Waltz rather than slow waltz. Does anyone know if this is available in 3/4 timing or do you have any other suggestions?

Many Thanks.

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by olderpartner

1/25/2012 8:28:00 AM

Take a listen to the version on this album.
Artist: Michael Buble
Album: Come Fly With Me

Also read this page:
http://www.dancesportmusic.com/songs/michaelcanthelpfalling.html

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by SalsaRod

1/25/2012 8:33:00 AM

Thanks. I did consider that one but its quite a complicated beat to pick up and with them being new to dancing they need something with a stronger beat. I've been dancing a while and I find I find it hard to find the 1,2,3 beat.

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by BallroomChick

1/25/2012 9:51:00 AM

Oh man they played a painfully slow one last Sat night at the dance. It's an old song, but really pretty. I'm not sure of the name - it could be something like - A Time To Remember.

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by olderpartner

1/25/2012 7:21:00 PM

I do agree, it is difficult. I'm sure you'll come up with something. Since tastes vary I'll mention one that I have used for a showcase. It is called "Dark Waltz" and the artist I like is Hayley Westenra. I find the lyrics quite moving but the minor key may not make it a choice to this situation. Good luck

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by quickstep7

1/26/2012 1:48:00 AM

That is a beautiful song I agree. But as you say it is difficult for a wedding dance. I may seem old fashioned, but I think there is no better first Waltz than Nat King Cole's 'Fascination.' Beautiful lyric and easy to dance to and a perfect Waltz! Good luck!

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by SalsaRod

1/26/2012 2:06:00 AM

Yes, I agree with Fascination by Nat King Cole. Fabulous music and lyrics. I will suggest that one although I suspect they wanted something more contemporary. Thanks.

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by nloftofan1

1/26/2012 7:47:00 AM

More contemporary? "Fascination" by Cole and "Can't Help Falling . . ." by Presley were recorded 2 or 3 years apart, over 50 years ago.

Re: Slow Waltz Music for a wedding first dance

Posted by SalsaRod

1/26/2012 8:11:00 AM

Fair point. The Elvis track has special meaning to my friends and as they cannot dance to that I think they were hoping for something more recent. They are new to ballroom dancing and I think that in time they will come to appreciate the classics more.

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