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.

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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.

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Earlier: One More Choon

Each week, we give away a voucher worth €25 to spend at any of the 13 Golden Discs stores nationwide.

All we ask is from you is a song we can play at 1pm TODAY.

This week’s theme: My eventual passing.

To enter, just complete this sentence:

‘In the unbearably sad event of my death, I would like_______________________to be played as they lower/cremate my mortal remains because__________________’

Lines MUST close at 12.40pm

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So, who won the Golden Discs play a tune my mother loves competition?

There could be only one winner.

Mary Black – No Frontiers (1989)

Chosen by Adam B, who sez:

” To cheer herself up my mother used to play No Frontiers by Mary Black. Well it’s the song I remember most from when I’d get up on a Sunday morning and she’d have the record player on, toast on the table.

Since she passed I couldn’t listen to or even think of the song without becoming a blubbery mess. Reeling in the Years 1989 caught me off guard more than once in front of friends and family.

I took her stash of records when we sold the house a few years ago, lo and behold there is the record sleeve (top being held by my son). Alas, no record inside but what can you do! Long winded answer but there you go.”

Mmf.

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Boj: “To cheer up my mother I usually play Ghostbusters Theme tune by Ray Parker Jr.
She loves it when I do the walk, y’know the thumbs in the pockets and heels to the beat, She gets so clappy & giddy watching her little boy do this…..I’m 36.”

Pip: “To cheer up my mother I usually play Heroin by Lou Reed.”

Mairead: “To cheer up my mother I usually play, “My Girlfriend Has A Mobile Phone” by Richie Kavanagh. She’s a jolly oul bat but her music taste is very questionable :-D”

Smashmouth: “To cheer up my mother I usually play Foolin’ Around by Jacques Villeneuve.”

Raymondo: “To cheer up my mother I usually play Limerick You’re A Lady by Denis Allen. Tis true – after 50 years in the UK, she still loves it.”

Ciarán: To cheer up my mother I play Piano Man by Billy Joel, then we take the piss out of our wrongly interpreted lyrics! “…and he’s sitting with Davy who’s sipping on gravy “

ItWasChaosBilly: “To cheer up my mother I always play ‘Message to You Rudy’ by the Specials, because she always seems to forget that she’s told me a million times that the best gig she ever saw was The Specials and The Beat together in Leisureland in the 80s in Galway. I think it’s her way of telling me she was cool, and it’s great.”

Optimus grime: “To cheer up my mother I usually play Tommy K by Mike Denver as she spends so much time attending his gigs and concerts I am starting to think I might be adopted and Mike might actually be her real son!”

Thanks all.

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Earlier: A song for Ma

Every week we give away a voucher worth 25 EUROS to spend at any of the 13 Golden Discs stores nationwide.

All we ask is for you to choose a song that we can play at LUNCHTIME today

This week’s theme: a tune for my Mother.

To enter, just complete this sentence.

‘To cheer up my mother I usually play……….by……………..’

Lines MUST close at 12.45pm

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Further to our request hour post.

‘sheet head ‘fmong’ wins the €25 voucher to spend at any of the 13 Golden Discs stores nationwide for dedicating Thank You by Busta Rhymes + Q Tip (above) to Busta, “cause it’s his birthday..”

Bubblin’ under:

Deluded: “Today of all days I would like to dedicate Marvin Gaye’s “I Heard it Through the Grapevine” to Levi Strauss and Jacob Davis who were given a patent to create work pants reinforced with metal rivets on this day in 1873.”

Cool Hand Lucan: “Today of all days I would like to dedicate Country Girl by Primal Scream for my fiancé who stumbled in the door at 1am last night and fondled me awake…you’re awesome.”

Catherine McEntee: “Today of all days I would like to dedicate ‘Something Inside So Strong‘ for Cynthia Owen. An amazingly inspirational woman.”

Patrick Caroline: “Today of all days I would like to dedicate Simply Red’s Fairground to every student starting/finishing/in the midst of exams. That song unlocks untapped joy in everyone.”

Peter Dempsey: “Today of all days, I would like to dedicate Spin The Black Circle by Pearl Jam as a two fingers to Golden Discs staff of the early 1990s who unceremoniously stopped selling vinyl records.”

Psydeshow: “Today of all days I would like to dedicate I’m On A Boat by lonely island crew to Mermaids everywhere for I will be soon be boarding the ferry over to Holyhead”

Scottser: “I want to dedicate Birthday’ by the Beatles to my daughter Lilly on the occasion of her 2nd birthday. God.knows there will be enough Peppa Pig, at least it’ll keep me sane.”

Tadhgob: “My head is my only house until it rains” by Captain Beefheart to my darling J.

Harry Molloy: “Today of all days, I would like to dedicate Come Together by the Beatles for my girlfriend in anticipation of a wonderful weekend.”

Berite Blenkinsop: “Today of all days I would like to dedicate ‘Disappointed’ by Morrissey to Harry Molloy’s girlfriend.”

Thanks all.

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Every week we GIVE AWAY a voucher worth €25 to spend at any of the 13 Golden Discs stores nationwide.

Twenty five gangsters to splash out on vinyl, CD, cassette or any format you desire.

All we ask of YOU is to select a tune that we can play at MIDDAY today.

To enter, just complete this sentence:

‘Today of all days I would like to dedicate___________________to _________________________’

Lines MUST close at 11.30am

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https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l-W7CUowwLw

We asked YOU.

What song do you play if and when you do the ‘no pants dance’?

You answered in your tens.

But there could be only one winner.

Bertie Blenkinsop wins the weekly €25 Golden Discs voucher for selecting this Two Tone favourite (above) as the perfect song to make whoopie to.

Bertie modestly explains

 “The song I like to play while indulging in the bad thing is The Selecter – Three Minute Hero (including foreplay and two minutes of begging).”

Mmf.

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The Old Boy: “The song I like to play while indulging in the bad thing is Wagner’s “The Ride of the Valkyries”, with Georg Solti conducting recordings for Decca.”

Don K Don G: “The song I like to play while indulging in the bad thing is Catch Me if You Can ( Me Name Is Dan) by Brendan Shine.”

Mike: “The song I like to play while indulging in the bad thing is Eric Carmen – All By Myself.”

Optimus Grime: “Oh it has to be King Kunta by Kendrick Lamar 24 7 365! For the “We want the funk” refrain alone.”

Dudley: “Amhrán na bhFiann.”

Harry Molloy: The song I like to play while indulging in the bad thing is Fake Empire by The National because it is our song.

Essexhian: “It has got to be this one!!!!!!!!! Bolero Just builds up to a magnificant ending!!!!!! Aaaarrggghhhh!!”

Ian Whelan: “My Little Lighthouse” by A House

DaithiG: “The song I like to play while indulging in the bad thing is Closer by Nine Inch Nails. I rarely get past the first verse though.”

Ricky Ricardo: In honour of the great and sadly departed Prince, it has to be “Darling Nikki”: Tis pure and delightful filth. (Seriously, some of the lyrics may not be safe for work. Don’t say I didn’t warn ye.)

Thanks all

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Every Friday, we give away a €25 voucher to spend at any of the 13 Golden Discs stores nationwide.

Twenty five big ones to splash out at your leisure on vinyl, compact disc or other formats.

All YOU need to do is request a tune that we can play at midday tomorrow.

This week’s theme: mucky music.

Just complete this sentence:

“The song I like to play while indulging in the bad thing is___________________________’

Lines MUST close at 6.45pm MIDNIGHT

No 12″ singles please.

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The votes are in.

After much heated debate GavD wins a voucher worth €25 to spend at his leisure in any of the 13 Golden Discs Stores nationwide.

Gavin selected surprisingly sturdy, stupidly infectious 1998 smash Sunburst by Picture House (above) as the ‘quintessential’ song to start an Irish Summer.

He explains: “Perfect pop loveliness that even your granny would sing along to.if it doesn’t cheer you up, you have no soul.”

Fight!

Bubblin’ under:

Otis Blue: “The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish Summer is ‘Five honours and a 175’ by Irish band The Alsatians. A perfect paean to the post-leaving summer months.“Five honours and a 175, an education and a licence to ride”

Columbus: “The perfect song to herald the start of THIS Irish Summer is “Joxer Goes to Stuttgart”.As we return to the Euros and return to the good times(?), Christy’s feelgood social commentary is your only man!”

Anne: “The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish Summer is ‘No Rain’ by Blind Melon.”

Smith: “The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish summer is ‘Summer in Dublin’ by Bagatelle ‘and the Liffey as it stank like hell.’ Still does.”

Brother Barnabas: The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish summer is Welcome to the Cheapseats by The Wonder Stuff.

Brianers: The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish Summer is Hello,Hello,Hello,Hello,Hello by Something Happens.

Randy Ewing: “The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish Summer is July by Mundy, all the highs and lows of an Irish summer in a few minutes.Saw him sing it 2 weeks ago in the Academy and still sounds great. He even wore the cowboy hat!!”

JoeO: “The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish summer is Samhradh, Samhradh by The Gloaming.”

The People’s hero: “The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish Summer is – Why Does the Sun Shine? (The Sun is a Mass of Incandescent Gas) by They Might Be Giants…”

Thanks all.

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Yesterday: A Song For Summer

Is the smell of fresh cut grass filling up your senses?

It’s your weekly chance to share your musical tastes AND win a voucher worth €25 [twenty five big ones!] to spend at Golden Discs stores nationwide.

Your chosen tune will also be played LIVE tomorrow, Friday, at midday.

To enter, just complete this sentence.

‘The perfect song to herald the start of an Irish Summer is________________________________’

Lines MUST close at 5.55pm

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