


This song would make a great first dance or recessional for any wedding. This has been one of my favorite love songs since its first appearance on Grey's Anatomy back in 2007 (that show used to be cool, OK). This recording comes from a 1971 concert, and was sung not just about a marriage, but also about the progress of black Americans in the wake of the civil rights movement. used his song "Keep On Pushing" at many of his peaceful demonstrations.

Mayfield had become a civil rights icon as Martin Luther King Jr. The original version of this song was recorded by brother and sister duo, The Carpenters, for a bank commercial, which sort of zaps some of the romantic magic from that rendition, but this live cover by Curtis Mayfield captures the lyrics in an entirely new light. "We've Only Just Begun" - Curtis Mayfield They also make great music, including this song, for which the lyrics are even sweeter than a double-chocolate cookie sandwich stuffed with salted caramel ice cream. Tegan and Sara are the coolest twins ever if for no other reason than they have their own ice cream sandwich in support of marriage equality. With lyrics like, "I'm a fool for the shake in your thighs," this tune would fit beautifully into any wedding. Eventually, word got out, and lead singer Mike Milosh was featured on Out.com in a feature about "Dudes That Sing Like Ladies," which is both hilarious and true. When Rhye released their debut album back in 2013, the band was very secretive about who its members actually were, and understandably, a lot of people thought the singer was female. Ndegeocello is bisexual and is currently married to her longtime partner Alison Riley, with whom she is raising their son. She's one of my favorite artists of all time. This song is simple, short, and incredibly sweet, and the depth of feeling in Ndegeocello's voice is palpable. This song is a gorgeous acapella rendition of the Muppet classic, and is filled with references to the rainbow, which is an internationally recognized symbol of the LGBTQ community. Glee has been an important voice for gay young people in the United States since its first season six years ago. If you don't get a little emotional listening to this playlist, you are a soulless automaton. Now that no city or state can prevent same-sex couples from getting married, there will undoubtedly be a waterfall of happy couples looking to begin the next chapter of their lives together as husbands and wives.Įvery wedding needs music, and there are plenty of songs that have become standard wedding material to choose from, but I've compiled a list of super-special, same-sex-wedding-friendly songs perfect for a first dance in the age of marriage equality. This decision comes after months of arguments, including some amazing legal knockout punches thrown by 82-year-old Justice and feminist icon Ruth Bader Ginsburg (all hail the Notorious RBG) back in April. In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court declared that couples in all 50 states have a constitutional right, be they gay or straight, to marry each other and receive equal financial and legal benefits under the law. Yup, SCOTUS says it's about damn time everybody in this country have the same rights when it comes to getting hitched. Don't know if you heard this yet, but you can now get married to whomever it is you love, *and* have your union recognized in all 50 states, because the Supreme Court has ruled same-sex marriage bans are unconstitutional. Hey, America! It's time to break out your gay marriage playlists and get ready to have a good time.
