About Andy Bouwman Expertise I can answer any question involving the band`s music, including studio recordings and live performances. I can also answer many questions about aspects of the band members` lives.
Experience I've been an active member of the online DMB community for 7 years, have attended over 30 concerts, and have read much about the band.
Question Since you understand and interpret DMB lyrics, what are the best DMB songs to be played at a wedding or wedding reception? I have a wedding coming up in March and a meeting with the DJ in mid-Feb. Also, can you think of any other love songs covered by Dave, Dave/Tim, or DMB.
Answer Hi Merv,
Congratulations on your wedding! Of course any and all decisions about what music to play at your wedding simply comes down to what do you and your fiancee like and what to hear, but I can try to make some suggestions.
DMB songs I think would be most appropriate for a wedding reception:
I'll Back You Up - Can't go wrong with a quiet classic.
Lover Lay Down - Another sweet slow number, although it might be a little risque at its most literal.
#41 - Not really written as a love song, but it works well as one. Also a little more upbeat than the previous 2.
Crush - My personal favorite of Dave's love songs, and perfectly danceable.
So Right - Probably DMB's fastest love song besides "Rapunzel" (which is definitely too risque for a wedding situation), which makes it a great choice for later in the reception.
Where Are You Going/Space Between/Dreamgirl - I'm not personally a big fan of these 3, but they're among DMB's most popular love songs, and I'd be remiss not to at least list them. If you like them, by all means, play them, although watch out for a few risque lyrics in Dreamgirl.
Oh - From Dave's solo album "Some Devil." Short, sweet, and to the point.
#40 - Another short song, but among my absolute favorites. You'll have to take a live cut of this if you want to use it, but there are some good sounding ones available. The best one that's easily accessible is on "Listener Supported" but my pick would be from the 5.10.95 show at Yoshi's in Oakland.
Love of My Life - This is a song that Dave and Carter played with Carlos Santana on his album "Supernatural." It's fast and fun.
As for covers, the only one I can think of that would work well would be The Zombies' "Time of the Season" which was only played in 2005. It's on the Red Rocks release.
As I said before, the best judge of what to play is you guys, but here's a list of the DMB songs I think work best. Hope it helps!
