For those who don’t know, I always ask for about 12-14 songs from the couples to incorporate into the slideshow. They’re songs which are important to them- first dance songs, last dance songs, father daughter dance songs, first date songs, those kinda things. I was just putting together the songs for Peter and Katelyn, and I thought, wow, there it is again – You Shook Me All Night Long, by AC/DC. I just find it interesting this is like the 4th time this song has appeared. So, here we are, the end of the year, and I’m joining the elite group of creating a top 10 list! HA! So, in no particular order, here are the top 10 most popular songs of 2008 that couples regularly asked for:

1. “At Last” – Etta James

2. “Better Together” – Jack Johnson

3. “I’m Yours” – Jason Mraz

4. “Somewhere Over the Rainbow” – Israel Kamakawiwo’ole

5. “You Shook Me All Night Long” – AC/DC

6. “The Way You Look Tonight” – Frank Sinatra

7. “This Year’s Love” – David Gray

8. “Thank God I’m a Country Boy” – John Denver

9. “Save the Last Dance for Me” – Michael Buble

10. “What a Wonderful World” – Louis Armstrong

So for me, the 2 big surprises are AC/DC and John Denver  – and don’t get me wrong, I’ve thrown up my arms and rocked out to You Shook Me All Night Long many many times, and even with the boys from down under when they played in Greensboro  -and I know all the words to and sing them loud any time Thank God I’m a Country Boy comes on LOL.

While we’re talking music, I must say, the couples of 2008 have been rocking something fierce at the receptions! Good times, I love it! But I have to give props to the two best rockout reception song performances of the year to two couples. These two couples win the award for most intense, all out rock concert style, everyone was in on it, floor pounding, movie style, in your face, hardcore thrashing you wish you could have been there good time!

The first couple is Peter and Katelyn -  November in Durham was pounding out the 80′s. On a perfect night outside on the patio these guys were jamming out, shaking the heads and fists, and getting down and dirty to classic 80′s like John Bon Jovi’s Living on Prayer and Journey’s Don’t Stop Believing – and I was smack in the middle of the pit, watching out for rock star quality kicks from Katelyn to in your face fist throws from the wedding party and guests – guys, well done! The boys and girls on Franklin street had nothing on you that night!

The second couple which thoroughly gave the wood floors a workout were Patrick and Sarah. Back in September this very hip couple and their very hip friends and family, recreated Animal House at the Lexington Country Club. You want a group of people who can not only dance, but dance well and bang out classic motown – call these guys. With a live band that could really bring it, these guy packed the dance floor, moved the table back for room, and were literally ripping shirts off as they belted out the classics. And for the record, I don’t think anyone will ever be able to top the “Shout” that these guys did. Knock me out and pull me away, that, my friends, was hardcore intense and puts the movie to shame! If he wasn’t belting out SHOUT into the mic, Patrick was being tossed into the air. It was a great time!

But it’s been a great time with everyone this year! I’ve jammed to Beyonce with Stacey and Mike, Men at Work with Dave and Jeni, Bombadil with Adam and Jessica, AC/DC with lots of people lol, – OH, and I have to give a quick honorable mention to Courtney for including the Arctic Monkeys in her song selection – nice one! Ok, enough chit chat, gotta go build the slideshow for Katelyn… (oh, and to Katelyn and the girls – “WEDDING SEASON!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!” holla!)