Wedding Songs That Led To Happiest/Saddest Marriages

A new survey finds that couples whose first dance was to Elton John’s “Can You Feel The Love Tonight” are the most likely to describe themselves as happy. The poll questioned 5,500 married couples, and 77% of those who danced to Elton’s tune say they are happy.

Other first dance songs that produced happy couples include:

  • Stevie Wonder’s “Isn’t She Lovely” (75%)
  • Frank Sinatra’s“The Way You Look Tonight” (74%)
  • Lea Salonga & Brad Kane’s“A Whole New World” (Aladdin movie): (71%)
  • Etta James’“At Last” (71%)
  • Phil Collins'"You'll Be In My Heart" (70%) 

On the flipside, couples whose first dance was to One Direction’s “Little Things” are the most likely to say they are unhappy, separated or divorced. Overall, 75% of those who danced to the 1D tune described themselves that way.

Other first dance songs that produced unhappy couples include:

  • Jason Mraz’s“I'm Yours” (61%)
  • Snow Patrol’s“Chasing Cars” (56%)
  • Randy Newman’s“You've Got a Friend In Me” (52%)
  • Michael Bublé’s“Everything” (49%)
  • Ed Sheeran’s“Perfect” (42%) 

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