My friend died young, and at his wake, the funeral home played a mix cd of songs that were evocative of my friend. Many were sentimental and soulful. But someone snuck Biz Markie's "Just a Friend (Baby You Got What I Need)"
Everytime that damn song came on we all fell out laughing. It was a sweet moment of joy in a time of agony. It ws a brilliant move by his sister to include that song.
Biz Markie:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O4sl7ON3Y-U
What song(s) would you want played at your wake, funeral, or memorial? It can be sappy, funny, whistful, or whatever.
Me:
*Tear Jerker song: "One" sung by Mary J. Blige and U2
*Uplifting song: "Dirt Off Your Shoulders" by Jay-Z
*LOL song: "Sister Christian by Night Ranger (Motorin! What's your price for light?) - It's an inside joke with my friends because I love the movie "Boogie Nights" so much.
2007-06-21 11:54:57 · 15 answers · asked by Anonymous in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
the chicken dance.
no I don't know really.
2007-06-21 11:58:07 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
My favorite song of all time is Everlong by the Foo Fighters. I think that would be nice. Maybe I should think of a play list.
I had a boss I really liked who passed away under rather unusual circumstances about 6 years ago. He was a really fun loving guy who was openly gay. At his memorial service he had a mix cd of music, mostly from Broadway musicals. The songs were poignant and set a sober, but nice mood. When the eulogist got up he said that there was one more song that Rod wanted played and "I love the night life! I love to boogie!" came on. We all almost fell out of the pews. It was great!
2007-06-21 12:06:56 · answer #2 · answered by in a handbasket 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"A Little Too Late" ~ Toby Keith
"Bitter End" ~ Dixie Chicks
"Already Gone" ~ The Eagles
"Whiskey On Ice" ~ Hank Williams Jr
"Play Dead" ~ Bjork
"Tin Cup Chalice" ~ Jimmy Buffett
"He Stopped Loving Her Today" ~ George Jones
"Only Make Believe" ~ Conway Twitty
"My Farewell Party" ~ Gene Watson
"Whose Sorry Now" ~ Connie Francis
And the all time #1 song I *must* have played at my funeral just because I have that twisted of a sense of humor is:
"The Worms Crawl In"
Click here for the link: http://www.goblinville.com/pages/writings/lyrics/worms-crawl.htm
2007-06-21 12:10:55 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
Midnight Train to Georgia by Gladys Knight and The Pips.
Why? I don't know, it's just one of my favorites.
I just went to a funeral yesterday and all they sung was religious music. Not real inspirational.
My family only plays religious music at funerals. Guess I'll be the first to change that....
2007-06-21 12:02:18 · answer #4 · answered by Soul Shaper 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Another One Bites The Dust by Queen.
2007-06-21 12:01:23 · answer #5 · answered by Robot Devil 3 · 7⤊ 0⤋
Friends in Low Places, Live version.
I dont want sad songs.
Uplifting...I hope you dance by LeAnne Womack
2007-06-21 11:59:27 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 2⤊ 0⤋
I've already decided.
Who Wants To Live Forever - Queen
2007-06-21 12:04:42 · answer #7 · answered by rosbif 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
That is truly awesome. I think people at funerals should be laughing and enjoying their memories of the person who passed.
2007-06-21 11:59:51 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 4⤊ 0⤋
I Will Remember You by Sarah McLachlan
2007-06-21 12:07:26 · answer #9 · answered by genaddt 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Great is Thy Faithfulness
2007-06-21 12:00:25 · answer #10 · answered by Cee T 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
"Let the bodies hit the floor" from Drowning Pool! Or "Mandatory Suicide" from Slayer!!
2007-06-21 12:08:38 · answer #11 · answered by Big Brew67 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋