Two hours ago we asked:
What is your funeral song?
You answered in your dozens.
But there could be only one winner.
The Bad Ambassador wrote:
“In the unbearably sad event of my death, I would like Fiesta by The Pogues (above) to be played as they cremate my mortal remains because it’s appropriately mournful for 30 seconds before launching, unapologetically into full-on party mode – which perfectly reflects how I want my funeral to be.”
‘The Bad Ambassador’ wins a voucher worth €25 to spend at his/her leisure at any of the 13 Golden Discs stores nationwide.
Bubblin’ under
Nello: “In the unbearably sad event of my death I would like ‘Tha Crossroads’ by Bone Thugs-n-Harmony to be played as they lower/cremate my mortal remains because it would be a fitting song as they lay my Thugish Ruggish Bones to rest.”
Optimus Grime: “In the event of my (premature) death I would like to have Organ Donor by DJ Shadow because I carry and organ donor card and I can only hope a few bits of me would live on in other people.”
Pip: “In the sad event of my death, I would like Lay Me Low by The Albion Band (English folk rock) to be played as they lower/cremate my mortal remains because it’s very moving and strikes a rather different note…‘Lay me low, Lay me low, where no-one can find me, where no-one can see me, where no-one can hu-urt me’.”
Kolmo: “In the unbearably sad event of my death, I would like Coaineadh Cú Chullain by Davy Spillane to be played as they lower/cremate my mortal remains because everyone will start roarin’ and cryin’ with the haunting beauty of the uileann pipes, which will make me look far more popular than I actually am. as i am quite the disagreeable cur.”
Ronan Fitzgerald: “In the unbearably sad event of my death, I would like “Funeral Tango” by Scott Walker to be played as they lower/cremate my mortal remains because it’s pretty true & funny’
Someneck: “In the unbearably sad event of my death, I would like ‘Ae Fond Kiss’ by Robbie Burns (as sang by Eddi Reader) to be played as they lower/cremate my mortal remains because it’s the most beautiful parting song there is.
Carnie: “In the unbearably sad event of my death, I would like “Cristo Redentor” by Donald Byrd to be played as they lower/cremate my mortal remains because it’s an incredibly emotional song and when I hear it I get images of those New Orleans funeral processions. It will surely make even the hardest of men weep like a children. Then I will have the last laugh!”
Thanks all.
Earlier: One More Choon
I must admit once I saw that entry I knew there could be no better! Good choice, and well done!
I missed the competition but Cowboy song by Thin Lizzy is one that would be hard to beat.
aw i missed it! mine would be Tori Amos’s “happy phantom” because it celebrates mortality joyfully. i would like to think everyone at the funeral would be laughing and crying at the same time
Well done Bad Ambassador, fantastic song!!!
Good win ……. great song!
Quick question: who decides the winner? Not complaining (all great songs) but trying to figure out how to win next time :)
OMG! OMG! Thank you so much! This means everything to me…. this has been my dream ever since I was a little boy….
Oh wait! That’s my X-Factor blurb. What I meant to say was…
Thanks a million.
That song be class as be the pogues.
Fair play.
good choice, just downloaded!
The album that it’s from is very good (imo.)
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/If_I_Should_Fall_from_Grace_with_God
I’d recommend purchasing the whole album.
https://youtu.be/Dixxse4dpQ4
that was lovely, thanks.
Nice of you to say. You’re welcome.
@ Rory
Great voice and song
Thank you.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LOW8Fo4E26U
Wow, that’s an amazing song, never heard it before.
Noe (Noémie Sheilla Rioux) is a Paris based singer songwriter with an amazing voice.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-T3ieuoqPGg
@ SOQ
Thank you :-D she’s such a charmingly beautiful and passionate singer, I hadn’t heard of her before.
In case anyone is Irish
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=By0QM8mlr28
In case anyone is from Baltimore.
https://youtu.be/vrb2Tg_0hcY
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9jK-NcRmVcw
With the obligatory and minimum full-on 10,000m/w sound, pyrotechnics, laser light show….smoke machines etc.
:-J