"Could I Have This Dance" - Alternate Versions of the Song?

[Medira]

One of the instructors at my studio has a wedding couple that he's working with. The other day, he came to me asking if I knew of alternate versions of the song "Could I Have This Dance (For the Rest of my Life)" because they think the lyrics are perfect, but they aren't too fond of Anne Murray. So, I checked through what I've got (I work as a DJ) and came up with one other version, but it has a couple of pauses in it which would be just long enough to throw off new dancers. So, in times like these, I come to my DF family and ask:

Do you know of any good, danceable versions of this song that aren't done by Anne Murray?

[Indiana_Jay]

One of the instructors at my studio has a wedding couple that he's working with. The other day, he came to me asking if I knew of alternate versions of the song "Could I Have This Dance (For the Rest of my Life)"

Speak of the Devil and she shall appear!

Hey there, friend, I just mentioned you in another thread (http://www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=16385). Hope you're well.

[delamusica]

This page
http://www.cowboylyrics.com/lyrics/milsap-ronnie/cowboys-and-clowns-12022.html

seems to suggest that somebody named Ronnie Milsap did a version . . . but I have no idea who that is, or if it would be better or worse.

[delamusica]

Upon further googling . . .

He is apparently a pretty famous country singer. So if they like country but just don't like Anne Murray . . .

The song is on his cd titled "40 #1 Hits" which is available on amazon.com. On his cd, the song is titled "Cowboys and Clowns," but the lyrics are the same.

[Indiana_Jay]

Do you know of any good, danceable versions of this song that aren't done by Anne Murray?

Did a quick search of iTunes and found many covers of the song. Sampled a few and none caught my fancy (including a reggae version!). You might want to check out that resource and see if you like any of the versions iTunes has to offer.

-IJ

[Medira]

Upon further googling . . .

He is apparently a pretty famous country singer. So if they like country but just don't like Anne Murray . . .

The song is on his cd titled "40 #1 Hits" which is available on amazon.com. On his cd, the song is titled "Cowboys and Clowns," but the lyrics are the same.

Thanks for the suggestion! Unfortunately, they're trying to get away from the country feel. I'll defintiely keep looking though because I have a feeling it could come in handy for running dances. :)

[Medira]

Speak of the Devil and she shall appear!

Hey there, friend, I just mentioned you in another thread (http://www.dance-forums.com/showthread.php?t=16385). Hope you're well.

Hello Jay! It's good to see you. Unfortunately, life has kept me away over the last little while. It looks like I may have a chance to get back into the swing of things again though! It's good to be back. :)

[Genesius Redux]

Upon further googling . . .

He is apparently a pretty famous country singer. So if they like country but just don't like Anne Murray . . .

The song is on his cd titled "40 #1 Hits" which is available on amazon.com. On his cd, the song is titled "Cowboys and Clowns," but the lyrics are the same.

ROTLMAO!!!!!!!!!!!

Oh, Delamusica--I'm a New York boy who has lived in Nashville since like 1991, and you just totally made my day!

Someone named Ronnie Millsap! ROTFLMAO!

You are my hero!!!!!!!

[Joe]

You people have never heard of Ronnie Milsap?

[fascination]

once in every life...someone comes along...and you came to me...it was almost like a song...you were in my arms...right where you belong...we were so in love, it was almost like a song...now my broken heart....cries for you each night and it's almost like a song, but it's much to sad to write

[Peaches]

No...never heard of Whatshisface. And I've no clue waltz-tango-foxtrot Fascination is yammering on about.

[fascination]

my folks were country western folks...ronnie milsap had a big hit with the song, "it was almost like a song"...those are the words

[Peaches]

Oh...

[Joe]

my folks were country western folks
Ah, both kinds of music!

[Genesius Redux]

once in every life...someone comes along...and you came to me...it was almost like a song...you were in my arms...right where you belong...we were so in love, it was almost like a song...now my broken heart....cries for you each night and it's almost like a song, but it's much to sad to write

And don't forget....

"And yewwwww-wooooo
Laht up mah lahiiiiiife,
Yew give me hope
Tew carry awn...."

[Genesius Redux]

No...never heard of Whatshisface.

And you are my hero too, Peaches. I'm looking around for a nice grate to let you do the Marilyn thing....