The Ultimate Classic-Rock Wedding Playlist

Classic rock might not be the first genre that comes to mind when you think of wedding music, but that's a damn shame. The late '60s, '70s, and very early '80s produced some seriously great songs that belong on any reception playlist: romantic ballads, dad-rock classics, and sexy guitar-heavy songs that will turn the dance floor up to 11.

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This 40-song playlist includes both classic favorites and lesser-known tracks that will strike a chord with you and/or your multigenerational guest list, with The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Led Zeppelin, The Allman Brothers, T. Rex, and many more bands who know how to rock. Who knows? You might discover a new favorite song on the list. Or, better yet, you might discover that your squarest aunt has a secret affinity for Bad Company's "Feel Like Makin' Love." This mix truly has something for everyone. Check out the song list below and keep scrolling for the entire classic-rock Spotify playlist, and check out tons of other wedding music ideas here.

1. "Thank You," Led Zeppelin
2. "Blue Sky," The Allman Brothers
3. "Wond'Ring Aloud," Jethro Tull
4. "Sweet Thing," Van Morrison
5. "God Only Knows," The Beach Boys
6. "Feel Like Makin' Love," Bad Company
7. "The Man in Me," Bob Dylan
8. "Pigs on the Wing (Part Two)," Pink Floyd
9. "Make Me Smile," Chicago
10. "Danny's Song," Loggins & Messina
11. "Touch Me," The Doors
12. "Sunshine of Your Love," Cream
13. "Crazy on You," Heart
14. "We've Got Tonight," Bob Seger
15. "Two Hearts," Bruce Springsteen
16. "I Will," The Beatles
17. "Because the Night," Patti Smith
18. "Maggie May," Rod Stewart
19. "That's How Strong My Love Is," The Rolling Stones
20. "Life's a Gas," T. Rex
21. "Be Here in the Mornin'," The Beach Boys
22. "Layla," Derek & the Dominos
23. "Crazy Love," The Allman Brothers
24. "Maybe I'm Amazed," Paul McCartney
25. "Baby Blue," Badfinger
26. "The Air That I Breathe," The Hollies
27. "Without You," Harry Nilsson
28. "You Make Loving Fun," Fleetwood Mac
29. "She's the One," Bruce Springsteen
30. "Wild Horses," The Rolling Stones
31. "This Will Be Our Year," The Zombies
32. "Leather and Lace," Stevie Nicks and Don Henley
33. "Your Song," Elton John
34. "Shelter From the Storm," Bob Dylan
35. "Love the One You're With," Crosby, Stills & Nash
36. "Let Me Roll It," Paul McCartney
37. "Soul Love," David Bowie
38. "Harvest Moon," Neil Young
39. "All You Need Is Love," The Beatles
40. "5:11AM (The Moment of Clarity)," Roger Waters

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