An Interesting
Place to Watch For Your Wedding Music
By Rob Peters; Director Of Media Relations
NAME - The National Association Of Mobile
Entertainers
Some of the
toughest choices that Brides and Grooms face can be the song selections
for the highlighted aspects and dances of their wedding. With the
advent of the competition style talent shows, such as Fox's "American
Idol" you do not have to look any further than Prime Time to
find that special song for your first dance, or any other special
dance for your wedding.
In fact, television
has played a significant role with couples to pick their wedding
music for quite some time. From Rubin Studdard's "Flying Without
Wings" to Elvis Presley's rendition of "Memories",
television shows have been featuring and promoting music that can
be used for moments at weddings. Here are just a few examples:
· One
of the biggest songs in 2002 for weddings was Kelly Clarkson's "A
Moment Like This". Clarkson's hit, which was featured on Fox's
"American Idol" has become a favorite for first dances
among brides. With the recent release of "Flying Without Wings"
from this year's winner Rubin Studdard, "American Idol"
has produced two excellent choices for special moments at weddings.
· The
NBC Thursday Night drama "ER" helped promote Don Henley's
hit "Taking You Home" during the Such Sweet Sorrow episode
in 2000, which was Julianna Marguiles' last appearance on the show.
Additionally, Isreal Kamakawiwole's version of "Somewhere Over
The Rainbow" has been a great alternative for couple looking
for a unique some for that special moment, or as inspiration for
couples choosing a tropical theme for their wedding.
This concept
of music promotion on television is not a new concept. Television
shows have been promoting music for many years. More ideas for good
music choices can be found on television shows from yesterday, many
of which can be found in syndication, or on cable channels such
as "Nick At Night's TV Land".™ .
· The
final episode of the ABC hit sitcom "Happy Days" was actually
the wedding of Joni Cunningham (played by Erin Moran) and Chachi
Aercola (Scott Baio). The final moments featured a from various
episodes set to Elvis Presley's version of "Memories"
which is still a popular song for Parent Dances.
· Remember
Murphy Brown? If you followed the CBS sitcom, you know that Murphy
Brown, played by Candace Burgen, was a big Motown Fan. On one episode,
when Murphy's baby was keeping her up all night, Barry Manilow's
music was the only cure to get her baby to fall asleep. Manilow's
cameo on the show featured a song called "You Are My Child",
which has become another popular choice for Parent Dances.
· Recently,
at a wedding of couple with 3 children each, the Bride and Groom
chose to be introduced to the theme from "The Brady Bunch".
Television theme's such as "The Honeymooners" and even
"The Tonight Show Theme" are great songs to introduce
your Bridal Party.
You never know…the
next time you see a television wedding, you may just be introduced
to a new songs that is a perfect fit for your own "star studded"
wedding.
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