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left-of-center2012

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45. How about "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC?

Reply to Coventina (Original post)

Fri Jul 21, 2017, 10:23 AM

Jul 2017

But seriously,
what song is played at a funeral or memorial isn't that big of a deal.

We go to say our goodbyes and support the family and loved ones.

Not to critique the service.

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Argh: Modern Pet Peeve: Use of Leonard Cohen's "Hallelujah" at memorial services. [View all] Coventina Jul 2017 OP

Or when Hannity used to play let freedom ring Watchfoxheadexplodes Jul 2017 #1

Another good example of a misused song. Coventina Jul 2017 #2

Eh, every memorial needs a bit of mild BDSM appal_jack Jul 2017 #28

Wait, wait, wait... TlalocW Jul 2017 #20

Oh yeah. It lead off his show for years. underpants Jul 2017 #52

I really wonder why people don't understand it's NOT a religious song. Shrike47 Jul 2017 #3

Me as well. Volaris Jul 2017 #30

I like Bon Jovi's version, but I think the best is K.D. Lang. smirkymonkey Jul 2017 #65

Replaced in the arms of an angel? question everything Jul 2017 #4

Was that a thing? I never heard that before. Coventina Jul 2017 #6

Oh, it is a nice sad song question everything Jul 2017 #33

I agree, it's a lovely song. She's a great artist. Coventina Jul 2017 #44

I see why it's played at funerals rusty fender Sep 2017 #71

Sort of like playing 'Tennessee Waltz' at a wedding. SeattleVet Jul 2017 #5

My best friend & I won a t-shirt singing Tennessee Waltz irisblue Jul 2017 #25

Granted the lyrics are inappropriate jehop61 Jul 2017 #7

I agree that it's a deeply moving song. However, there are literally dozens (if not hundreds) Coventina Jul 2017 #9

It was performed at a memorial for America (Trump related) that I attended Not Ruth Jul 2017 #8

Oh good gravy! I hope you punched them! Coventina Jul 2017 #10

I have a problem with "Amazing Grace" being played every time a religious song is required cyclonefence Jul 2017 #11

Agreed. It is overused and I'm rather sick of it myself. Coventina Jul 2017 #12

Yeah it's pretty bad TlalocW Jul 2017 #14

Here's mine cyclonefence Jul 2017 #16

The conversion experience of a former slave owner at that TexasBushwhacker Jul 2017 #15

You're right cyclonefence Jul 2017 #17

My husband had just that type of found-again (NOT "born-again") experience, and the words to "AG" WinkyDink Jul 2017 #24

Amazing fun hurl Jul 2017 #48

It's called Common Meter. Aristus Jul 2017 #49

Awesome! hurl Jul 2017 #53

This is the best thing I've learned in months! lapucelle Jul 2017 #56

It also can be sun to the tune of The House of the Rising Sun. Grammy23 Jul 2017 #64

It's in the public domain Orrex Sep 2017 #68

Also that group Pentatonix and my local radio stations TlalocW Jul 2017 #13

Oh brother! Coventina Jul 2017 #18

The Music Itself is The River Jul 2017 #19

Believe me, I'm not criticizing the song at all. It's a great song. Coventina Jul 2017 #35

Just got back from a memorial... CanSocDem Jul 2017 #21

The only memorial I ever attended that had significant music played this csziggy Jul 2017 #22

I guess it's in the interpretation. Fla Dem Jul 2017 #23

They sang it at a Christmas tree-lighting ceremony I went to last year. LisaM Jul 2017 #26

That is just all kinds of wrong. Coventina Jul 2017 #37

Every breath you take Worktodo Jul 2017 #27

I guess a lot of people are stupid. Coventina Jul 2017 #39

It's a song about a stalker. If Sting's original doesn't make that clear, this will: Aristus Jul 2017 #51

Sting later did "If You Love Somebody Set Them Free" Dave Starsky Jul 2017 #63

One of the most misused songs in politics is Danascot Jul 2017 #29

I've noticed that as well. Coventina Jul 2017 #40

When Christie wanted "Born to Run" as the New Jersey State song, lapucelle Jul 2017 #55

Any time "God Bless The USA" is used anywhere. Initech Jul 2017 #31

My ex used to tell a story of a wedding he attended thecrow Jul 2017 #32

That's hilarious!! Coventina Jul 2017 #41

Ha ha ha ha... LisaM Jul 2017 #46

This reminds me of a funny family party were very religious people were dancing to the classykaren Jul 2017 #34

Maybe it was the deceased favorite song left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #36

In the cases of memorials I have attended, I can assure you Coventina Jul 2017 #42

The recessional for Peter Seller's funeral was lapucelle Jul 2017 #58

Great tune n/t left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #59

i want onethatcares Jul 2017 #38

See my reply #42. Coventina Jul 2017 #43

How about "Highway to Hell" by AC/DC? left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #45

LOL!!!! Coventina Jul 2017 #47

Reminds me of reagan using "Born in USA" Jakes Progress Jul 2017 #50

Meh. Life is too short to get upset about popular culture. yellowcanine Jul 2017 #54

This priest used the melody at a wedding... ramblin_dave Jul 2017 #57

That was excellent! rusty fender Sep 2017 #72

In the end ... left-of-center2012 Jul 2017 #60

And if the deceased does complain, shoot him again. JustABozoOnThisBus Sep 2017 #70

How about "When a Man Loves a Woman" at a wedding? Lifelong Protester Jul 2017 #61

Regarding the playing of Cohen songs Homer Wells Jul 2017 #62

A Late Reply & Reference The River Sep 2017 #66

Slightly OT, but fun and funny. 3catwoman3 Sep 2017 #67

That is funny!!! Coventina Sep 2017 #69