Song #110: "Chapel of Love" by The Dixie Cups

Date: June 6, 1964
Weeks: 3

"Chapel of Love?" Never heard of it. Oh you mean, "Going to the Chapel and we're gonna get married?" Oh yeah, that's a classic. Well, it's a classic in the sense that everyone knows the hook. Certainly anyone who's ever gotten married has had it stuck in their head for at least a little while.

It's a good thing this song carved out that niche for itself because otherwise it would be completely forgotten. The lyrics don't have much else to say, other than describing a pretty day for a wedding. I suppose that focus is a good thing, but I feel like there are more things that could be said about a pretty wedding day.

The Dixie Cups don't even sing it that well. They are not the Ronettes, nor the Supremes. Their performance is very basic and bland. Full credit to them for continuing to perform together, though. I'm impressed that any music group can last close to 50 years.

There's not a lot interesting happening in the music, either. Basic drums, basic bass, and a sprinkle of horns and xylophone for flavor. It's slow and plodding, yet not nearly slow enough that anyone could march up the aisle to it.

My verdict: Don't like it. It'll get in the head of anyone who is about to get married, but then you'll never think about it again.