Image Credit: Kevin Winter/Getty ImagesI recently spoke with British comedian Russell Brand, star of the out-today movie Get Him to the Greek, about his favorite songs (which you can check out in the current issue of EW). Along the way, I asked the reformed ladies’ man what tune he definitely intended to have played at his forthcoming wedding to Katy Perry. Brand’s answer? “(Are You) The One That I’ve Been Waiting For?” by Nick Cave and the Bad Seeds, from their 1997 CD The Boatman’s Call. “It’s just a beautiful song,” he explained. “Such a romantic, beautiful, song.” And indeed it is, as you can hear after the jump.
Anyhoo, Russell’s revelation seems a good enough reason to ask what song you insisted (or will insist) on hearing at your own nuptials. ABBA? Journey? Napalm Death? Let us know!
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The last dance at my wedding was “Inside of You” by Infant Sorrow. It was great.
Got married in 2002 and my wife and I danced to “Grow Old With You” by Adam Sandler, and then her son joined in and we danced to “A Moment Like This” by Kelly Clarkson.
When my wife and I got married on June 19, 2009, we danced to “So Close,” by Jon McLoughlin. It’s from the movie, “Enchanted.”
wow that sounds like a gayfest
I had “I Swear” by all 4 one walk us out of the church (hey, it was 1996) and we danced to “Unforgettable” duet Natalie Cole/Nat King Cole.
I Swear was the bomb when I was in jr. high , seriously my friends and I used to shout it at the top of our lungs. Loved it. My wedding song was by the great Brandi Carlile (look her up and don’t be discouraged by the fact her music is used of Grey’s Anatomy) “The Story”. Best wedding song ever.
@I love that song. I love Brandi’s voice too.
My husband and I danced to “Ring of Fire” by Johnny Cash, it fits our sarcastic personalities. We then did an all couples dance to Keane’s Somewhere Only We Know.
If I Should Fall behind – Bruce Springsteen
Talk Dirty to Me by Poison. There won’t be a dry eye in the house.
all of my tomorrows-frank sinatra <3
also i saw get him to the greek last night…..it was hilarious!
“You Make My Dreams” by Hall and Oates
Love it!
book of love – peter gabriel
Thank you by Led Zep
“This Year’s Love” by David Gray, definitely, and probably “I Could Not Ask For More” by Edwin McCain, also.
I really like “This Year’s Love.” What a great idea
speaking of springsteen, “All that heaven will allow by the mavericks”
“all that heaven will allow” opened my wedding video. love love love that song.
First song-”By your Side” by Sade. Last song-”If I Ain’t Got You” by Alicia Keys. Just heard it this morning and thought of our wedding 4 years ago next week!
Sade… My sister’s pick too.
Your Song – Elton John
Crazy Love by Van Morrison and Volcanoe by Jimmy Buffet. Now married 16 years.
From This Moment On by Shania Twain
just the way you are, billy joel.