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By (user no longer on site) OP
over a year ago
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my mum has asked me to think of some songs we could play at my brother's funeral, and it got me thinking. I know that I would have the following
good riddance - greenday
boulevard of broken dreams - greenday
you'll never walk alone.
but trying to choose good songs for someone else is hard, so I would be grateful for any suggestions |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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Mine would include:
We have all the time in the world - the Iggy Pop cover
Hurt - Nine Inch Nail
Walk - Foo Fighters
and finally
Unfinished Sympathy - Massive Attack
Hope that helps. Good luck. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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All my friends know I want
What happens tomorrow by Duran Duran
Don't let the sun go down on me by George Michael and Elton John
Save a prayer by Duran Duran |
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The Seekers ..
the carnival is over ..
Hey there Georgie girl..
Scissor Sisters - Take your Mama out.
( My son would understand that as he has had me on his shoulders at many a concert whilst Jake sings to me and his own Mum )
and comfortably numb
Cold play -fix you
For hubby - ill never find another you..
Not so much into religious ceremony these songs from my past would be ideal. I would much prefer people would sing those and smile than be sad .  |
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"Mine's in my will !
Still There - Mike Stern...no need to apologise if you've never heard of it ! 
Good choice....  "
Stern's my favourite guitarist by a country mile and that song reduced Mrs JFL to a blubbering wreck at Ronnie Scott's, so it was an easy decision |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Mine's in my will !
Still There - Mike Stern...no need to apologise if you've never heard of it !
Good choice....
Stern's my favourite guitarist by a country mile and that song reduced Mrs JFL to a blubbering wreck at Ronnie Scott's, so it was an easy decision "
There's a great live version he did with Richard Bona... |
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"Mine's in my will !
Still There - Mike Stern...no need to apologise if you've never heard of it !
Good choice....
Stern's my favourite guitarist by a country mile and that song reduced Mrs JFL to a blubbering wreck at Ronnie Scott's, so it was an easy decision
There's a great live version he did with Richard Bona..."
Aye, got that DVD ! |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"my mum has asked me to think of some songs we could play at my brother's funeral, and it got me thinking. I know that I would have the following
good riddance - greenday
boulevard of broken dreams - greenday
you'll never walk alone.
but trying to choose good songs for someone else is hard, so I would be grateful for any suggestions"
I'd have Metallica , nothing else matters x |
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We had Good Riddance by Green Day at my nephew's funeral - he was learning it at the time he died so it seemed extra poignant.
At my dad's we chose 'May it be' by Enya and 'Time to say goodbye' by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.
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By (user no longer on site)
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"I'd have Metallica , nothing else matters x
My mate had that as her first dance at her wedding.
Creeping Death might be more appropriate.  "
Great song to have at either x |
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By *yrdwomanWoman
over a year ago
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"We had Good Riddance by Green Day at my nephew's funeral - he was learning it at the time he died so it seemed extra poignant.
At my dad's we chose 'May it be' by Enya and 'Time to say goodbye' by Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman.
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Oooh thanks for the reminder. I'd also want Into the West by Annie Lennox. |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I giorni - Ludovico Einaudi
Lover, you should've come over - Jeff Buckley
Fade into You - Mazzy Star
Blood Bank - Bon Iver
Dispense with the religious elements to fit more songs in |
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By (user no longer on site)
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Dust in the wind by Kansas is a beautiful song, got it earmarked for my funeral, but maybe a song that is special to the family or your brother would be better.
My thoughts and love to you and your family at this sad time x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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"Always look on the bright side of life.....  "
That was played at a very good friends funeral we were standing there with tears in our eyes from crying but we were laughing so hard too R.I.P Gary |
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By (user no longer on site)
over a year ago
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I think the best thing to do is look through his record/cd etc. collection and pick something personal to him. If he has an iPod (other brands are fine too) then check his most listened to songs for inspiration. |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Dust in the wind by Kansas is a beautiful song, got it earmarked for my funeral, but maybe a song that is special to the family or your brother would be better.
My thoughts and love to you and your family at this sad time x"
thank you xx |
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By (user no longer on site) OP
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"Hard without knowing him personally but search "The Last Day On Earth" by Kate Miller-Heidke. The lyrics are quite moving.
- Amy. x"
I'll check it out, thank you x |
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By (user no longer on site)
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at my mothers funeral we had a singer, and she did songs by elaine paige, midnight, and one from phantom of opera I cant recall, none of us wanted to or felt like singing and it created the perfect atmosphere. |
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