EPISODE · Apr 30, 2026 · 30 MIN
Mixtape Rewind: The Do Not Play Wedding List
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This week's Mixtape Rewind is an important one. We put together a “songs you should definitely not play at a wedding” mixtape a couple of years ago and we think it still works. We've got wildly overplayed crowd-pleasers, feel-good hits with breakup lyrics, and nostalgic bangers that get real weird the moment you listen closely.We start with the classics that seem harmless until you have heard them at 30 receptions, then move into songs that DJs love because they are “safe” even though the message is anything but. We dig into why certain fan favorites land wrong for the bride and groom, how a catchy chorus can distract from uncomfortable verses, and why some tracks create instant vibe-killer confusion on the dance floor. It is a practical guide for couples, wedding planners, and DJs who want a packed dance floor without accidental cheating anthems, cringe singalongs, or “why is this playing right now” moments.1. Brown-Eyed Girl - Van Morrison2. Ho Hey - The Lumineers3. Celebration - Kool and the Gang4. Marry You - Bruno Mars5. Mambo No. 5 - Lou Bega6. Pumped Up Kicks - Foster the People7. Pour Some Sugar On Me - Def Leppard8. Escape (The Pina Colada Song) - Rupert Holmes9. Macarena - Los Del Rio10. I Gotta Feeling - Black-Eyed Peas11. Strokin - Clarence Carter12. #Selfie - The ChainsmokersGo to My.SuperAwesomeMix.com and start using our new app on any device - mobile or laptop. Copy and paste a link to your playlist then turn it into an old school mixtape in minutes! Support the showVisit us at https://www.superawesomemix.com to learn more about our app, our merchandise, our cards, and more!
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This week's Mixtape Rewind is an important one. We put together a “songs you should definitely not play at a wedding” mixtape a couple of years ago and we think it still works. We've got wildly overplayed crowd-pleasers, feel-good hits with breakup lyrics, and nostalgic bangers that get real weird the moment you listen closely. We start with the classics that seem harmless until you have heard them at 30 receptions, then move into songs that DJs love because they are “safe” even ...
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