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When deciding on our Save-the-Date Cody and I wanted something fun and unique. So with our shared love of music we thought there was no better way than a mixed CD.
With us both having a love for several different genres it was a hard list to narrow down. But here's what we came up with and why...
1. I Found You - by Alabama Shakes
I love, love, love the Alabama Shakes! This band has so many incredible songs. I highly recommend checking out there songs Gimme All Your Love, Future People and Shoegaze, just some of my favorites.
2. Coming Home - by Leon Bridges
Leon Bridges is another great artist! If you haven't heard of him before I recommend listening to his other hits like Better Man and River, it's one of several great songs on the Big Little Lies soundtrack.
3. September - by Earth, Wind & Fire
"Do you remember the 21st night of September?..."
We picked this song not just because it is a great song from the 70s but because of the lyrics themselves. Cody and I started dating September 21st so of course a song that directly quotes that date was appropiate.
4. Maybe I'm Amazed - by Paul McCartney
Cody picked this number but I equally love it. Plus, we had to have a song by at least one of the Beatles.
5. You've Got The Love - by Florence + the Machine
I also love Florence + the Machine! They are one of the first bands Cody and I bonded over and performed during our first New Year's Eve together. Their song Cosmic Love is one I considered first but the lyrics to You've Got The Love are much more accurate.
6. The Only One - by The Black Keys
The Black Keys are one of my favorites! Not only are they from Ohio but they have a great sound. There are several of their songs I love so picking one took some time.
7. You Are the Best Thing - by Ray LaMontagne
Who doesn't like Ray LaMontagne?! He's got so many great songs and You Are the Best Thing is one several of our couple friends have danced to at their own weddings.
8. Higher and Higher - by Jackie Wilson
This song is a classic. Plus, it plays at the end of Ghostbusters 2! Hahaha
9. You Make My Dream - by Hall & Oates
I love Hall & Oates! This was a must have song and it's in The Wedding Singer, one of my favorite wedding movies!
10. Gangsta's Paradise - by Coolio
Cody and I have a shared appreication of 90s Hip Hop and though it's not a love song he insisted our mix needed, as he calls it, "a musical palate cleanser." Hahaha
11. Come and Get Your Love - by Redbone
Another great song from the 70s and one from The Guardians of the Galaxy soundtrack, a movie both of our nerdy selves love.
12. Beast of Burden - by The Rolling Stones
This is a song I love! And who doesn't like a classic rock song from The Rolling Stones.
13. Cold Cold Man - by Saint Motel
Another pick I enjoy. Saint Motel has some pretty good music. One of their more popular songs is My Type.
14. The Only Exception - by Paramore
This is one of Cody's picks but again I equally enjoy it.
15. Love You Madly - by Cake
Who doesn't love Cake?! But can you guess why it's on our soundtrack?... If you have an idea comment below.
16. How Sweet It Is - by Marvin Gaye
Another great song and you have to have some Marvin Gaye!
17. You Make Me Feel Like Dancing - by Leo Sayer
This song and Cody really make me feel like dancing. Hahaha
18. Baby You're My Light - Richard Hawley
This song was on a soundtrack Cody and I both bonded over when we first started dating. He suggested it be our first dance song just a couple years into our relationship and I wouldn't change it for the world.
19. Oh, Pretty Woman - Roy Orbison
This song is one of Cody's picks. It's one of the many his Dad used to perform with his band Tony and the T-Birds.
20. You Give Me Love - by Idris Elba
If you don't know already Idris Elba is Cody's celebrity man crush and he's apparently a DJ on the side.
21. Thank You - Nathaniel Rateliff & The Night Sweats
Cody and I both enjoy Nathaniel Rateliff and The Night Sweats and think their song Thank You is a perfect way to thank our family and friends who mean the most to us.
We hope you enjoy our Save the Date selections as much as we enjoyed putting them together!
