Slow dancing is an essential part of every wedding reception party.

Most couples think long and hard in order to choose the best songs for their first dance, father daughter dance, and mother son dance.

The following music list is a select compilation of the best slow dance songs.

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“All My Life” | Linda Ronstadt & Aaron Neville

“Always” | Atlantic Starr

“At Last” | Etta James

“Can’t Help Falling In Love” | Elvis Presley

“Come Away With Me” | Norah Jones

“Crazy Love” | Van Morrison

“Faithfully” | Journey

“Have I Told You Lately That I Love You” | Van Morrison

“Here And Now” | Luther Vandross

“I’ll Be” | Edwin McCain

“If You Don’t Know Me By Now” | Simply Red

“Into The Mystic” | Van Morrison

“Just The Way You Are” | Billy Joel

“Let’s Stay Together” | Al Green

“My Girl” | The Temptations

“One” | U2

“Purple Rain” | Prince

“Save The Best For Last” | Vanessa Williams

“She’s Always A Woman” | Billy Joel

“Stand By Me” | Ben E. King

“The Way You Look Tonight” | Tony Bennett

“Unchained Melody” | The Righteous Brothers

“Unforgettable” | Natalie Cole & Nat King Cole

“What A Wonderful World” | Louis Armstrong

“When A Man Loves A Woman” | Percy Sledge

“When You Say Nothing At All” | Alison Krauss

“Wonderful Tonight” | Eric Clapton

“You Are So Beautiful” | Joe Cocker

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