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what song for your funeral? (Original Post) onethatcares Apr 2018 OP
Bedřich Smetana: Moldva (Vltava, Die Moldau) elleng Apr 2018 #1
If my husband predeceases me it will be this ms liberty Apr 2018 #2
This Croney Apr 2018 #3
By the great Randy Travis... Cracklin Charlie Apr 2018 #4
We are the Champions, my friend dhol82 Apr 2018 #5
Benedictus - the Strawbs 50 Shades Of Blue Apr 2018 #6
Closing Theme to Mystery Science Theater 3000 TlalocW Apr 2018 #7
That probably would never had occurred to me. I like it! n/t sl8 Apr 2018 #48
Bach's B minor Mass. The Velveteen Ocelot Apr 2018 #8
"Walking on sunshine" by Katrina and the waves unblock Apr 2018 #9
Thread winner!!! PJMcK Apr 2018 #33
A great one for a New Orleans jazz funeral. DinahMoeHum Apr 2018 #56
I have a playlist. This is one:Across the Universe livetohike Apr 2018 #10
Whale and wasp. rownesheck Apr 2018 #11
Make way for the living, Harry Manx nt Phoenix61 Apr 2018 #12
"To My Old Brown Earth" - Pete Seeger DinahMoeHum Apr 2018 #13
Another Pete Seeger 'closer'. Favorite version by Claudia Schmidt mpcamb Apr 2018 #50
The Parting Glass janterry Apr 2018 #14
At a recent service for someone close to me PoindexterOglethorpe Apr 2018 #20
Wonderful! Duppers Apr 2018 #72
"Someday when you're young again" by David Baerwald Squinch Apr 2018 #15
Wow, that's ... amazing ... loved it ... something in my eye ... mr_lebowski Apr 2018 #32
Every time! Squinch Apr 2018 #35
Not one song. It would be that homemade party tape that we listen to on the back deck. Arkansas Granny Apr 2018 #16
"After the Goldrush" as performed by Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris Glorfindel Apr 2018 #17
This one to close out procedings Va Lefty Apr 2018 #18
John Lennon safeinOhio Apr 2018 #19
Imagine redstatebluegirl Apr 2018 #21
Nature Boy Zorro Apr 2018 #22
"Keep me in your heart" by Warren Zevon NightWatcher Apr 2018 #23
Excellent choice, moving song ... could've sworn it was Dylan ... mr_lebowski Apr 2018 #30
The Blue Danube Waltz Leith Apr 2018 #24
Helter Skelter edbermac Apr 2018 #25
Ave Maria, demosincebirth Apr 2018 #26
I like the Hokey Pokey. Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #27
That's what it's all about. Iggo Apr 2018 #57
I'm counting on it! nt Laffy Kat Apr 2018 #68
... Anon-C Apr 2018 #28
Long May You Run (Neil Young) no_hypocrisy Apr 2018 #29
Nice one! mpcamb Apr 2018 #60
Fat Old Sun by Pink Floyd. byronius Apr 2018 #31
Not actually planning on a funeral, will probably end up in a body farm. Pope George Ringo II Apr 2018 #34
Dancing In Heaven.....Q-Feel (Orbital Be-Bop) (1985) Tikki Apr 2018 #36
The Sun is Shining Down by JJ Grey and Mofro mentalsolstice Apr 2018 #37
"Sorry" by the Nerf Herders n/t maxrandb Apr 2018 #38
Bill Kirchen - Rockabilly Funeral HeartachesNhangovers Apr 2018 #39
"After the Ordeal"-Genesis Doc_Technical Apr 2018 #40
March of the Gladiators Major Nikon Apr 2018 #41
My Way--Sid Vicious Dulcinea Apr 2018 #42
Na Laetha Geal M'oige consider_this Apr 2018 #43
Prayer of St. Gregory, by Hovhaness consider_this Apr 2018 #44
I would have to have a playlist TexasBushwhacker Apr 2018 #45
Um - why do you ask? sl8 Apr 2018 #46
Benjamin Britten's War Requium, with the full orchestra, chamber orchestra, and choir. NNadir Apr 2018 #47
Hammer-Smashed Face by Cannibal Corpse. nt Codeine Apr 2018 #49
Closing Time by Leonard Cohen ret5hd Apr 2018 #51
Afterglow by Genesis sweetloukillbot Apr 2018 #52
Knockin on Heaven's Door Pick your version... mpcamb Apr 2018 #53
Into The Mystic -- Van Morrison Iggo Apr 2018 #54
YEP! A-Schwarzenegger Apr 2018 #70
My first thought is the theme from, "The Walking Dead". Bayard Apr 2018 #55
Couple others mpcamb Apr 2018 #58
Big Rock Candy Mountain (original version) jg10003 Apr 2018 #59
Made me think of Woody Guthrie's song sung by his kid, Arlo mpcamb Apr 2018 #61
I want Amazing Grace Worried senior Apr 2018 #62
Yes! Duppers Apr 2018 #73
I am not religious at all Worried senior Apr 2018 #84
The Long and Winding Road shanny Apr 2018 #63
While not a funeral dirge, and I will be cremated and ashes blown into a glass sculpture, Hoyt Apr 2018 #64
"Give Me Just A Little More Time" 😓 (I'm Serious!!) Wwcd Apr 2018 #65
Schubert's "German Mass" gopiscrap Apr 2018 #66
From this thread Turbineguy Apr 2018 #67
never let go of my hand-- Tom Waits dawg day Apr 2018 #69
Swan Songs: Music For Your Final Exit mahatmakanejeeves Apr 2018 #71
This message was self-deleted by its author Duppers Apr 2018 #74
One of these two: geardaddy Apr 2018 #75
Something who's composer hasn't been born yet. nt Abu Pepe Apr 2018 #76
No funeral, no song. n/t elocs Apr 2018 #77
Same Freethinker65 Apr 2018 #78
"Void" by Red House Painters skypilot Apr 2018 #79
"Lovin' Cup" by the Stones and "If I had a Boat" by Lyle Lovett underpants Apr 2018 #80
I'm Jewish so there really shouldn't be music Danmel Apr 2018 #81
Maybe Running on Empty voteearlyvoteoften Apr 2018 #82
This message was self-deleted by its author rsdsharp Apr 2018 #83
Maybe "Coleman's March"? cemaphonic Apr 2018 #85
Surfin Dead - by the Cramps Kashkakat v.2.0 Apr 2018 #86
. struggle4progress Apr 2018 #87
I envision the scene from P.S. I Love You Rorey Apr 2018 #88
This song by Garth Brooks donco Apr 2018 #89
Holiday in Spain-Counting Crows LSFL Apr 2018 #90
A Medley DFW Apr 2018 #91
All Creatures of our God and King phylny Apr 2018 #92
Brahms or Faure Requiem catrose Apr 2018 #93
"Is that all there is" llmart Apr 2018 #94
Patti Smith's version of Neil Young's... GReedDiamond Apr 2018 #95
El Viajero (The Traveler) Xipe Totec Apr 2018 #96

The Velveteen Ocelot

(115,271 posts)
8. Bach's B minor Mass.
Tue Apr 17, 2018, 06:43 PM
Apr 2018

Last edited Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:32 PM - Edit history (1)

Like that's gonna happen.

if I can't get that, I'll settle for this:

PJMcK

(21,916 posts)
33. Thread winner!!!
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 07:06 AM
Apr 2018

"Why ruin a good song by associating it with my death?"

Brilliant, unblock. I couldn't agree more.

DinahMoeHum

(21,737 posts)
56. A great one for a New Orleans jazz funeral.
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:14 PM
Apr 2018

(hurricanes notwithstanding)

"Cut the body loose" and jump in the line.

PoindexterOglethorpe

(25,746 posts)
20. At a recent service for someone close to me
Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:58 PM
Apr 2018

we sang The Parting Glass.

Apparently in Ireland it's more something that is sung at a wake, but it was completely appropriate.

Squinch

(50,773 posts)
15. "Someday when you're young again" by David Baerwald
Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:06 PM
Apr 2018

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Arkansas Granny

(31,483 posts)
16. Not one song. It would be that homemade party tape that we listen to on the back deck.
Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:26 PM
Apr 2018

It's got a little bit of everything on it.

Glorfindel

(9,706 posts)
17. "After the Goldrush" as performed by Linda Ronstadt, Dolly Parton, and Emmylou Harris
Tue Apr 17, 2018, 07:27 PM
Apr 2018


"Flying Mother Nature's Silver Sea to a new home in the sun."

And "You Can't Always Get What You Want," by the Rolling Stones



(Inspired by the movie "The Big Chill&quot

 

mr_lebowski

(33,643 posts)
30. Excellent choice, moving song ... could've sworn it was Dylan ...
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 03:27 AM
Apr 2018

When you mentioned it and I heard the song in my head ...

Which is never a bad thing

Leith

(7,802 posts)
24. The Blue Danube Waltz
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 12:52 AM
Apr 2018

The entire thing, long version. It's only about 10 minutes.

The Pogues If I Should Fall from Grace with God would be pretty good, too.



Iggo

(47,487 posts)
57. That's what it's all about.
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:14 PM
Apr 2018

Remember that when you get to the Pearly Gates.

It was the Hokey Pokey all along.

mpcamb

(2,855 posts)
60. Nice one!
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:21 PM
Apr 2018

Last edited Thu Apr 19, 2018, 07:43 AM - Edit history (1)

I read a book of his a few years ago and he describes the car from his first band's trip to Toronto that died en route which is the source for that song. Always liked the song -poignant piece of writing.

Pope George Ringo II

(1,896 posts)
34. Not actually planning on a funeral, will probably end up in a body farm.
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 09:26 AM
Apr 2018

But the song I'm hoping gets played while my friends and family get drunk somewhere is:

consider_this

(2,194 posts)
43. Na Laetha Geal M'oige
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 08:14 PM
Apr 2018

Last edited Wed Apr 18, 2018, 08:47 PM - Edit history (1)

It's by Enya, but you have to hear it on a good stereo and the words are perfect.
I have another i will post too from a completely different genre.

consider_this

(2,194 posts)
44. Prayer of St. Gregory, by Hovhaness
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 08:46 PM
Apr 2018

Trumpet and organ
this recording by Michael Murray and Rolf Smedvig :

and you have to jump to 46:30 to hear this (as the YouTube is an entire album)- it just feels to me like the spirit flowing out to the immense expanse of eternity

TexasBushwhacker

(20,043 posts)
45. I would have to have a playlist
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 08:56 PM
Apr 2018

If it were up to me they would just have a party/picnic with good grub, good drink and good music. I like this one:

NNadir

(33,368 posts)
47. Benjamin Britten's War Requium, with the full orchestra, chamber orchestra, and choir.
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 09:33 PM
Apr 2018

Failing that, someone can find a cheap boombox and play Josh White's "Lord Have Mercy."

They should put the body out in a recycling bin, and drop my clothes off at a shelter on the way back from lunch at Taco Bell's, bean and cheese burritos only.

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Iggo

(47,487 posts)
54. Into The Mystic -- Van Morrison
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:13 PM
Apr 2018

There's a million versions by a million people over on YouTube.

Here it is by the man himself.



Bayard

(21,802 posts)
55. My first thought is the theme from, "The Walking Dead".
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:14 PM
Apr 2018

But I've never given any thought to the matter. I just want to be cremated and tossed in my garden with the rest of the compost.

mpcamb

(2,855 posts)
58. Couple others
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:16 PM
Apr 2018

The Traveling Wilburys - End Of The Line
Joni Mitchell - The Circle Game
Tom Petty - Learning To Fly

jg10003

(974 posts)
59. Big Rock Candy Mountain (original version)
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:18 PM
Apr 2018

One evening as the sun went down
And the jungle fire was burning,
Down the track came a hobo hiking,
And he said, "Boys, I'm not turning
I'm headed for a land that's far away
Besides the crystal fountains
So come with me, we'll go and see
The Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains,
There's a land that's fair and bright,
Where the handouts grow on bushes
And you sleep out every night
Where the boxcars all are empty
And the sun shines every day
On the birds and the bees
And the cigarette trees
The lemonade springs
Where the bluebird sings
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
All the cops have wooden legs
And the bulldogs all have rubber teeth
And the hens lay soft-boiled eggs
The farmers' trees are full of fruit
And the barns are full of hay
Oh I'm bound to go
Where there ain't no snow
Where the rain don't fall
The wind don't blow
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
You never change your socks
And the little streams of alcohol
Come trickling down the rocks
The brakemen have to tip their hats
And the railroad bulls are blind
There's a lake of stew
And of whiskey, too
You can paddle all around 'em
In a big canoe
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains,
The jails are made of tin
And you can walk right out again,
As soon as you are in
There ain't no short-handled shovels,
No axes, saws or picks,
I'ma goin' to stay
Where you sleep all day,
Where they hung the Turk
That invented work
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains
I'll see you all this coming Fall
In the Big Rock Candy Mountains"

Duppers

(28,094 posts)
73. Yes!
Thu Apr 19, 2018, 03:45 PM
Apr 2018

This old atheist is doing that for her old Christian mama's funeral in a couple of yrs. She's 92 now and was just admitted into a nursing home days ago.
I expect her to last another couple of yrs.


Worried senior

(1,328 posts)
84. I am not religious at all
Thu Apr 19, 2018, 06:53 PM
Apr 2018

but knowing the background on the person that wrote the song makes me love it even more.

 

Hoyt

(54,770 posts)
64. While not a funeral dirge, and I will be cremated and ashes blown into a glass sculpture,
Wed Apr 18, 2018, 11:47 PM
Apr 2018

if not just dumped in the dump.

This is my favorite song of all time in every way — lyrics, vocal, guitar, singer/writer, sound, how it makes me feel, era in which it was written, album it appeared on, and every other way.

Gene Clark— For a Spanish Guitar. I could listen to this for eternity.


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Turbineguy

(37,206 posts)
67. From this thread
Thu Apr 19, 2018, 12:32 AM
Apr 2018

I infer that the funerals of a number of DU Members will be a lot more fun than mine.

I was thinking about the Nocturne from Max Bruch's Serenade for Violin and orchestra Opus 75.

Response to mahatmakanejeeves (Reply #71)

Response to onethatcares (Original post)

cemaphonic

(4,138 posts)
85. Maybe "Coleman's March"?
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 12:52 AM
Apr 2018


Really gorgeous tune, and the folklore related to it involves death. Folk musician Wayne Erbsen has the whole story on his website:

https://nativeground.com/the-hanging-of-fiddlin-joe-coleman/

On the way to his hanging, Coleman reportedly sat on his coffin and played his fiddle as a two-wheeled ox cart slowly carried him to the site where a hastily-built wooden gallows had been constructed. The slow, dirge-like tune that he played has since been known as “Coleman’s March.”

Kashkakat v.2.0

(1,752 posts)
86. Surfin Dead - by the Cramps
Fri Apr 20, 2018, 10:06 AM
Apr 2018

Ah, my favorite brain soup -
Cream of nowhere

Ooh baby, your asphalt eater hung ten
The hoedads and gremmies say you reached top end
So do the dead, through the lights
The surfin' dead, oooh make it tight
The livin' dead now baby lose their heads
Now baby, doin' the dead

Yeah you're a high-rev hauler with all four on the floor
But your a-bone's busted and you're through the door
So do the dead, juice the Coupe
Come on the livin' dead, ooh you're in the soup
The livin' dead now baby, like I said now baby, do the dead

Now life is short and it's filled with stuff
So let me know baby when you've had enough
Oh do the dead, turn blue
Yeah the surfin' dead, as dead as you
There's nothing on the radio when you're dead
There's nothing at the movie show when you're dead
There's nowhere left for you to go when you're dead
Do the dead, yeah do the dead
Do the dead, surfin' dead

Rorey

(8,445 posts)
88. I envision the scene from P.S. I Love You
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 07:03 PM
Apr 2018

Where they're at the bar, going up one-by-one and pouring a shot and toasting the departed.

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DFW

(54,050 posts)
91. A Medley
Sat Apr 21, 2018, 07:37 PM
Apr 2018

Starting out with Billy Joel's "Vienna"
(Don't you know when the truth is told, you can get what you want or you can just get old)

Followed by the Eagles: "Take It To The Limit"

Followed by Warren Zevon's "I'll Sleep When I'm Dead"

And ending with Bruce Hornsby's "When The Dreaming's Done"
(Of all the girls I've loved, she's the best, she's the one, when the dreaming's done)

As everyone starts to leave, the Beatles' coda to Abbey Road:
"And in the end, the love you take is equal to the love you make."

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