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.

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

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!

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.

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

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.

Try "Dark Waltz" - Hayley Westerna or "Nocturne" from A Secret Garden.
Both are beautiful, moving pieces.

Thanks again. I have suggested to them an album of modern waltzes by Tony Evans - 21 Cool Waltzes. I use it quite a lot and hopefully they will find something they like on it. Many thanks.

Great solution!

If you do want Elvis then consider "Are You Lonesome Tonight" Its about 25.5 bars per minute which is s bit slow for MW. I speed it up a bit (29) and its great and popular.

You have not said the age of your friends which is important when asking for music suggestions.

Other tunes that provide both a music and dance experience:
Toni Wille and Benny Neyman- Oh, How I Miss You Tonight
Henry Mancini - Moon River
Cait Agus Sean - Flying
Mireille Mathieu _ La Derniere Valse (LastWaltz)
Henry Mancini - Charade
Cliff Richard & The Shadows - When The Girl In Your Arms Is The Girl In Your Heart

If they like rock music let's say under 60 then also:
Journey - Open Arms
Eagles - Take It To The Limit

I rarely use dance music - often not a music experience, may as well have two sticks tapping together. The music you hear in elevators! Like watching paint dry - boring!

I use the original exciting music and rearrange it.