The New York Post says the song is in 484 out of 2,000 wedding-themed Spotify playlists.
Out of 49,091 analyzed songs, this pop ballad from Houston’s second album made it to the top. It’s on more than 24% of all wedding playlists, from dance floor hits to first dance songs.
Not far behind is ABBA’s “Dancing Queen,” coming in second. This 1976 disco classic is in the Grammy Hall of Fame and in newlyweds’ hearts, showing up 394 times and in over 19% of wedding playlists.
In third is Usher’s “Yeah!” from his 2004 album Confessions. With Lil Jon and Ludacris, it topped the Billboard Hot 100 for 12 weeks and is in over 19% of the scanned playlists.
Arturas Asakavicius, co-founder and CEO of Breezit, says: “Music is super important in weddings. It’s cool to see which songs are still wedding classics years later.”
He adds: “Wedding playlists create memories, with the dance floor fun and aisle romance. Some songs are tied to weddings and have become timeless for many couples.”
So there you go. Whether you’re dancing under the disco ball or having your first dance, these songs will make your day unforgettable.