Songs you want played at your funeral

[radiokills]

morbid?

 

Pot Kettle Black > Poor Places > Reservations

 

Jigsaw Falling Into Place > Videotape

 

Golden Slumbers > Carry That Weight > The End

[PopTodd]

"I Hear You Knockin'"

[embiggen]

Oh bondage! UP YOURS!

[lamradio]

The Push Stars - Keg On My Coffin. Most of you probably haven't heard it, but if you have a moment to spare, read the lyrics:

 

Put the keg on my coffin

And think of me every so often

Have a losers day parade

for all my friends

Drink up life like a river

'til the pizza man delivers

And smile and know I loved you 'til the end

 

"Here's what you do when my time comes to pass,"

Charlie told me through the reflection in his glass.

"Don't waste time praying

"'cause I'm never coming back

"Just throw a party in my name."

 

Put the keg on my coffin

And think of me every so often

Have a losers day parade

for all my friends

Drink up life like a river

'til the pizza man delivers

And smile and know I loved you 'til the end

 

Here's what to write

on the stone over my grave

"His friends were earned,

"and not a penny saved"

Don't waste time crying

'cause you too are on your way

To meet me at the pawn shop in the sky

 

Put the keg on my coffin

And think of me every so often

Have a losers day parade

for all my friends

Drink up life like a rive'til the pizza man delivers

And smile and know I loved you 'til the end

[Scalzunfield]

morbid?

 

Quite morbid, but after this awful weekend...

 

I had to drive 10 hours to my grandfather's funeral in Arkansas this past weekend. Now, he was quite religious and I have some serious atheist leanings. The ceremony was nice and all, but so long and drawn out (especially the rosary...you'd think they would be able to shorten that juuuust a little). I realized that I want none of that junk at my funeral, but I never got around to which songs I wanted played.

 

I just know I want it to be a celebration of life. The Catholic burial rite is so morbid, sad, and drawn out when, if you believe what they believe, you should be happy. This person who died should, in all likelihood, be going to heaven where their soul will exist in eternal peace and glory. Isn't that a good thing rather than bad?

 

In any case, songs off the top of my head that I want played:

On & On & On (Wilco)

In The Aeroplane Over The Sea (Neutral Milk Hotel)

There's probably something by the Eels I'd include but I don't know what it is.

[Twisted Acres]

Before they fire up the cremation kiln, the last soundwaves I want skipping over my skin are those of "Do-Do Do Bah-Ah" by Bert Keyes, with "Move on Up" by Curtis Mayfield and "Soulful Strut" by Young-Holt Unlimited just before that.

[MattZ]

Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie by Bob Dylan.

[quarter23cd]

Fly me to New Orleans and give me a jazz funeral.

[jimmyjimmy]

It's not morbid at all really.

 

I dunno, I'd like a song sung by Richard Manuel. "Across the Great Divide" maybe.

[PotKettleTug]

FREEBIRD!

[Guest Moses]

i guess Acuff-Rose since it's my favorite song ever. although it doesn't really feel very funerally.

 

maybe Here Comes the Sun.

 

or just a blazing version of The Divided Sky.

[Guest Cousin Tupelo]

"Many Rivers to Cross" by Jimmy Cliff, "Angel" by Aretha Franklin, and I've always had this fantasy that some beautiful, tearful woman would insist on "You're the Best Thing That Ever Happened to Me" by Gladys Knight. But who would that woman be?

[TheMaker]

Lone Pilgrim, from Dylan's World Gone Wrong.

 

1. I came to the place where the lone pilgrim lay,

And pensively stood by his tomb,

When in a low whisper I heard something say:

How sweetly I sleep here alone.

 

2. The tempest may howl and the loud thunder roar

And gathering storms may arise,

But calm is my feeling, at rest is my soul,

The tears are all wiped from my eyes.

 

3. The call of my master compelled me from home,

No kindred or relative nigh.

I met the contagion and sank to the tomb,

My soul flew to mansions on high.

 

4. Go tell my companion and children most dear

To weep not for me now I'm gone.

The same hand that led me through seas most severe

Has kindly assisted me home.

 

And of course, Remember the Mountain Bed.

[Sunken mountain]

Acuff Rose,Remember The Mountain Bed,Sunken Mountain(every day,even my last day).

So,I need aTweedy solo show at my funeral...I hope Jeff will be very old to sing.

 

Lamrod,OMG,it

[Edie]

Knockin' on Heaven's Door (Zevon version), and a whole bunch of "up" stuff since I believe in reincarnation anyway.

 

Though I am curious why you started this thread Days -- you're not even 21, right?

[lamradio]

Lamrod,OMG,it

[yermom]

There's probably something by the Eels I'd include but I don't know what it is.

"Things the Grandchildren Should Know" might be good.

 

FREEBIRD!

They played it at my brother's funeral. It was certainly a sad occasion but the absolute cheesiness of that selection made me smile through the tears.

 

For me, "The Diamond Sea" and "Mountain Bed" are definitely on the list.

[bobbob1313]

Picasso's Last Words.

 

The Grand Old Painter Died Last Night

His Paintings On The Wall

Before He Went He Bade Us Well

And Said Goodnight To Us All.

 

Drink To Me, Drink To My Health

You Know I Can't Drink Any More

Drink To Me, Drink To My Health

You Know I Can't Drink Any More

 

3 O'clock In The Morning

I'm Getting Ready For Bed

It Came Without A Warning

But I'll Be Waiting For You Baby

I'll Be Waiting For You There

 

So Drink To Me Drink To My Health

You Know I Can't Drink Any More

Drink To Me Drink To My Health

You Know I Can't Drink Any More

[Boomookazoo]

Zappa, Watermelon in Easter Hay

 

Beautiful, sublime

 

Zappawikijawaka

[ction]

"Who Wears Short Shorts"

[Gobias Industries]

1. The Rolling Stones – You Can’t Always Get What You Want [Let It Bleed]

2. Miles Davis – Flamenco Sketches [Kind of Blue]

3. Bruce Springsteen – Thunder Road [born to Run]

4. Paul McCartney – Maybe I’m Amazed [McCartney]

5. Sigur R

[Boomookazoo]

Last Thoughts on Woody Guthrie by Bob Dylan.

 

I remember first hearing this, and being astounded...

 

And where do you look for this hope that yer seekin'

Where do you look for this lamp that's a-burnin'

Where do you look for this oil well gushin'

Where do you look for this candle that's glowin'

Where do you look for this hope that you know is there

And out there somewhere

And your feet can only walk down two kinds of roads

Your eyes can only look through two kinds of windows

Your nose can only smell two kinds of hallways

You can touch and twist

And turn two kinds of doorknobs

You can either go to the church of your choice

Or you can go to Brooklyn State Hospital

You'll find God in the church of your choice

You'll find Woody Guthrie in Brooklyn State Hospital

 

And though it's only my opinion

I may be right or wrong

You'll find them both

In the Grand Canyon

At sundown

[radiokills]

hummingbird is pretty fitting.

[bobbob1313]

1. The Rolling Stones

[PigSooie]

"The Greatest Man That Ever Lived!!!!!!!"