Classic, New Country and Bluegrass (82 yr. old country fan)
Thanks!
2007-10-09 01:43:47 · 21 answers · asked by Jessica M 3 in Entertainment & Music ➔ Music ➔ Country
Check out the soundtrack to O, Brother, Where Art Thou. There's a beautiful Alison Kraus rendition of "I'll Fly Away."
2007-10-09 01:53:47 · answer #1 · answered by ZombieTrix 2012 6 · 3⤊ 0⤋
When my nephew died they sang Garth Brooks "The Dance" and Colin Raye's "In This Life" (that one makes me cry every time I hear it--beautiful song). There is also a beautiful song by Brad Paisley and Dolly Parton "When I get Where I'm Going".
As far as bluegrass goes, Vince Gill's "Go Rest High on That Mountain" is beautiful. I know it's not really traditional bluegrass, but it's close. Good luck and I am sorry to hear of your loss.
2007-10-09 16:10:03 · answer #2 · answered by tamisue 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
When somebody passes, I like to listen to "Still Within The Sound Of My Voice" by Glen Campbell. It's not really a "funeral" song, but listening to the lyrics, I can kind of equate it that way.
Glen Campbell - Still Within The Sound Of My Voice Lyrics
Where have you gone
My darling one
Are you on your own
Are you having fun
Is there someone to hold
When you need it bad
Is it uncontrolled
Like the love we had
Does a day go by
Like a memory
Do you ever try
To remember me
In an automobile
Or a crowded bar
Well I hope you're alright
Wherever you are
And if you're still within the sound of my voice
Over some radio
I just want you to know
You were always my only choice
And wherever you go
That I still love you so
If you're still within the sound of my voice
In the dead of night
Do you hear me call
Something's quite not right
No one's there at all
Did you make a mistake
Was it in your head
Or was it merely me talking
To your heart instead
And if you're still within the sound of my voice
Over some radio
I just want you to know
That it always made me rejoice
Just to have you so near
There's a place for you here
If you're still within the sound of my voice
I am calling like the echo
Of a passing train that cries
One last time before it fades into
The distant hills and dies
I am sending out a message
Like a ship out on the sea in distress
But only you can send a lifeline out to me
Are you still within the sound of my voice
Why don't you let me know
I just can't let you go
If it's wrong then I have no choice
But to love you until
I no longer have the will
If you're still within the sound of my voice
I am calling like the echo
Of a passing train that cries
One last time before it fades into
The distant hills and dies
2007-10-09 13:10:19 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Diamond Rio - God Only Cries, One More Day
LeAnn Rimes - Probably Wouldn't Be This Way
Garth Brooks - The Dance
Mark Wills - Wish You Were Here
2007-10-09 23:33:12 · answer #4 · answered by ♥Fancy♥ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a Johnny Paycheck song called Old Violin... I would loved that played at my funeral... There is also Go Rest High on that Mountain by Vince Gill...
2007-10-09 09:20:16 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
The Dance by Garth Brooks
2007-10-09 10:38:23 · answer #6 · answered by Sawmill 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Believe by Brooks and Dunn
When I get where I'm going Brad Paisly
Go rest high on that mountains Vince Gill
2007-10-09 09:29:32 · answer #7 · answered by countrygal 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋
My father passed away about 1 year ago and when ever I hear the song, "When I get where I'm going" by Brad Paisley and Dolly Pardon, I think about him and how much of a better place he is. I hope this helps and I'm sorry for your loss.
2007-10-09 08:56:06 · answer #8 · answered by Tara S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I think you should base the funeral on what kind of music your friend liked. Gospel and Country music are popular choices but if your friend liked rock, then find some rock music....you're celebrating your friends life not trying to impress others. One song that we played at my grandma's funeral that i think was VERY pretty was Tim McGraw's "Please remember me"...give that a try. Best wishes!
2007-10-09 08:54:22 · answer #9 · answered by Bbird 1 · 1⤊ 0⤋
"Hard Times Come Again No More." An old song from the Civil War.
2007-10-09 19:34:14 · answer #10 · answered by Albannach 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋