NJ legend makes the list of biggest wedding hits

As if there weren’t enough details to worry about when planning a wedding, you have to make sure you pick the right music.

I’m not only referring to the first dance song, or the dances done with the parents of the bride and groom, the whole playlist matters.

According to a recent study, two songs stand out as favorites on wedding playlists and one is performed by a New Jersey artist.

The research was done by Slingo, looking for the most popular wedding trends of 2024.

They came to their conclusion for the most popular songs by combing through Spotify wedding playlists to see which tracks made the most appearances.

It was revealed that Whitney Houston’s “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me)” is tied with Ed Sheeran’s “Perfect” as the biggest wedding hit.

Says Slingo,

This classic 80s hit is a lively and energetic addition to any wedding playlist, famous for getting guests on the dance floor with its infectious beat and Houston's powerful vocals.

I know at least one New Jerseyan who would agree, my friend Suzanne believes that “I Wanna Dance with Somebody” is the ultimate karaoke song.

How can someone listen to that song and not scream the lyrics with everyone else? It’s bound to get people on the dance floor and in a party mood.

Houston’s performance is so impressive that it won her the Grammy Award for “Best Pop Vocal Performance, Female” in 1988.

In 2023, Billboard ranked it #1 on the list of the 500 Best Pop Songs of All Time.

So if anyone reading this a currently planning a wedding, I strongly recommend including this iconic song.

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