50th Anniversary Music Ideas

The 50th anniversary music that you choose for your party is important - there is nothing worse than a deadly silent room, music helps conversation flow and will provide the entertainment as well. A few dances, the humming a favorite song and "do you remember what we were doing when this was playing?" all help the party along.

You can find compilation albums specific to 1950s and 1960s which would make providing the music easier and then you could add in your anniversary couples favorite music from the last 50 years. Are they big into country, folk, blues, jazz or even big bands?

If you have a mixture of ages coming to the party then it would be a good idea to have a few classic party songs that guarantee everyone will get up and dance.

Have a look at what the popular songs are at weddings at the moment, you may be surprised at the number of classic and older songs that are played. Especially for that all important first dance!
-Angels by Robbie Williams
-Everything I do, I do for You by Bryan Adams
-You're Beautiful by James Blunt
-When I Fall in Love by Nat King Cole.

You will also need background music to play during the party , you could have a CD of love songs or ask all the musically talented members of the family and friends to provide some of the entertainment. They may only need to do one song or play for a short period if you have lots of volunteers - this could be their 50th wedding anniversary gift to the anniversary couple!