I know it's a rather pessimistic subject, but which songs would you like to be played in your funeral?

My list is the following:

Purple Rain (Prince of course)
Paradise (Bruce Springsteen)
There is lonely (Prince once more)
Hallelujah (Jeff Buckley version)

Hallelujah is a beautiful song but what about the slightly risque lyrics.

The last wedding I was at they played just the chords of Purple Rain at the lighting of candles which made my day.

I had always thought of Don't Talk 2 Strangers as a nice funeral track but it might be a bit sad.

Or what about it Bowies version of it aint easy?

Call It Sleep - Steve Vai
Cryin' - Joe Satriani
All Along The Watchtower - Jimi Hendrix
Waiting For The Worms - Pink Floyd (Sick I know but I have a warped sense of Humour and those closest would appreciate the sickness)
finished off with Alexa De Paris and venus De Milo

december said:

Paradise is a touching emotional song but being as it is written from the perspective of a suicide bomber I don't really think it's an appropriate funeral song unless you are a homicide bomber. I really wish the song wouldn't have been included on The Rising Album. It would have been a better fit on Devils and Dust.

My family knows me. Eye'va already stated eye don't want a funeral so 2 speak...eye want a party. Funky music all night long. Majority of it Prince.

Dig U Better Dead.

Illustrator said:

Face Down.

Nikki319 said:

And I thought I was twisted ..... lol

lovemachine said:

If you take away the first verse from the song, I think it's quite suitable. But I understand your point. I just chose these songs more for their feel than their lyrics.

auld lang zye or you are!

carlpenn said:

Naw perfectly normal as far as eye'm cocerned.

Nikki319 said:

LOL.....Was only pullin ya leg

My family and multiple friends know that "Sometimes It Snows in April" shall be played at my funeral.

"River" -- Joni Mitchell


chorus only, of course
[Edited 1/16/06 19:58pm]

Goodbye

wherever u go, whatever u do

Haven't given it too much thought other than I want to be an organ donor and then cremated...but how about Eye Wish U Heaven?

Maybe I'll add 'Wild Theme' by Mark Knopfler to my list as well. Allthough I don't want to keep the people occupied for too long.

Snap said:

Thats a great choice.
I had always thought of Joni Mitchell to play me out.Both Sides Now or The Circle Game.

If i had to choose a Prince one it would probably be Welcome 2 The Dawn.

Satisfied Mind--Jeff Buckley.

I mean, unless you go with your plans unfinished. Then it's just a slap in the face, isn't it?

Spirit in the Sky-Norman Greenbaum

Aside from all the Prince, how about:

It's so hard to say goodbye to yesterday-Boyz II Men
The dance-Garth Brooks

Nikki319 said:

DAAAAAMMMMMNNNNN!!! You beat me to it!!!

jsb23nc said:

Me too ... but on reflection, there is a religious theme to the song, which wouldn't be appropriate at my funeral (see some of my posts in 'Politics and Religion' to see why ).

Suppose I better update my family and friends


L

'It's gonna be lonely'


or

'Empty room'


or


'Another lonly christmas' every x-mas eve


or...no it's way too depressive



maybe

'Joy in repetition'

for those who believe in

reincarnation...

I think I wanna 'hear'


'Had u'

and then after the phrase 'fuck u'

they could play 'Sexy MF'

Hmph, never thought about it. I don't think I've ever been to a funeral where they PLAYED MUSIC? Do they? Guess I never paid much attention.

I'd pick Purple Rain, and Paisley Park.....Oh Hell.....SOFT & WET too, for fun!

I Wish You Heaven

Sign 'o the times.

Dolphin
An Honest Man
The Cross
Live4Love
One Song
Rebirth Of The Flesh
A Place In Heaven
Dance On
Letitgo
Welcome 2 The Dawn
God (Vocal)
Well Done
Uh-Huh
It's A wonderful day
Old Freinds 4 Sale
Others Here With Us
Partyup
9 Lives
Cookie Jar
Everlasting Now
Everywhere
Power Fantastic
Question of U
Play In The Sunshine


They better embalm me cuz it's gonna be a long funeral!