For My Wedding

[Stars]

Is anyone else as enamored with this song as I am?? I just love the melody, the lyrics, the simple arrangement, and of course Don's beautiful voice in this song. I have listened to it over and over again!

"To want what I have, to take what I'm given with grace"

[DonFan]

I'm with you, Stars--I think it is a gorgeous song. It is eloquent in its simplicity and the world-weary beauty of Don's voice suits it perfectly.

[Stars]

DF, you put into words exactly what I feel about this song-Don's "world weary" voice does suit it perfectly! I would love to see him do this song live!

[Mrs Henley]

I'm with you, Stars--I think it is a gorgeous song. It is eloquent in its simplicity and the world-weary beauty of Don's voice suits it perfectly.

DF, I don't have to say anything anymore .. you already did. I agree totally with you! The lyric, the music, Don's voice, It's in perfect harmony

[Peekaboo]

He's looking pretty good in the video too. Gotta love those blue eyes.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

I know how much many of you like this song. I have really tried to like it and I love the sentiment of the song, but it just doesn't move me for some reason. It has beautifiul lyrics, and I agree with DF - Don's delivery is gorgeous. Unfortunately, the melody is very flat to me.

The song reminds me a lot of I Love To Watch a Woman Dance which was also written by Larry J. McNally. Both songs have great lyrics, but the melodies keep them from being great songs. I do like ILTWAWD a lot better though because I think its melody is stronger and more interesting. I have also seen it performed live, which could very well influence my feelings. It is very possible that I would feel much the same way about For My Wedding if I saw Don perform it live.

And OBTW - yes Pb, Don is gorgeous in that pic.

[EagleLady]

I strongly disagree with you there Dreamer. The melody is perfect for the song IMO.

[Stars]

EL, I agree that the melody is perfect for the lyrics. I hear that song in my head so often-maybe because I have listened to it so many times!

[Maleah]

I gotta disagree too. I think the melody is very fitting for it. ILTWAWD is very similar.....but gotta go wtih For My Wedding as far as which one I like more. And that doesn't even have anything to do with Don. I just like the lyrics and song better.

[Ive always been a dreamer]

As I said, I know many of you all love this song, and I appreciate that. Whenever I find myself in the minority opinion about a song, I always wonder "what am I missing" (or if I like the song "what in this song appeals to me that may not appeal to others")? Obviously, it all boils down to personal taste, but when this happens, it does sometimes make me think "what's wrong with me - I'm supposed to like this song". Well folks - all I can say is I tried, but it just ain't happening for me.