Thomas_Merton Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Robbie Williams has topped the UK funeral music chart, leaving Mozart trailing in his wake, according to a survey. Williams' "Angels" was the record most Britons would like played at their funeral, with Mozart's "Requiem" coming in at five in digital broadcaster Music Choice's poll of top 10 British funeral songs. Frank Sinatra's "My Way" was second, just ahead of Monty Python's "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life." The rest of Europe favoured a more soft rock approach. Queen's "The Show Must Go On" topped the European chart, with Led Zeppelin's "Stairway to Heaven" and AC/DC's "Highway to ######" in second and third place. Over 45,000 music fans from across Europe were polled, with 20,000 Britons taking part. Should we be unfortunate to pass away (or when that inevitable time does come) what numbers will be resounding through the churches, temples or whatever, as the ex-pat's and other's “last song we will never hear”? What song would you choose? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEAtramp Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Knees up mother Brown (Chas & Dave will do) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
thaiflyer1 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Sailing..........Rod Stewart. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kerryd Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 "Welcome To My Nightmare" (Alice Cooper) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
penzman Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 La Villa Strangiato ( Rush) A little over 20 minutes long Topic moved Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ThaiPauly Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Whiter Shade Of Pale (Procul Harem) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
teachparrot Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 why should you even think of a song to play at your funeral? life's too short so enjoy it and don't think of the end. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pongster303 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 easy skanking.....bobby marly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 It don't Matter Anymore Buddy Holly Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve2UK Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 "I'm Still Here" (Sondheim) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ProfessorFart Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 The My Mum Song by Derek and Clive Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
britmaveric Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Don't worry - Bob Marley Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Gentleman Scamp Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Seasons in the sun - Terry Jacks. I'd want everyone crying as much as possible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
McAttack Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 The day you went away - Wendy Matthews I've got a tear in my eye already Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gburns57au Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Bridge over troubled water....Simon and Garfunkel That is assured to bring tears to the eyes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
meom Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Sympathy For The Devil - Rolling Stones. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cdnvic Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Human Race by Red Rider. Actually, play the whole album Neruda. cv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bartender100 Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 I wonder what John Lennon had played at his funeral,must be documented somewhere. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chonabot Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Led Zep - Since I've been loving you (wife and kids only ones present) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IvanLaw Posted April 2, 2005 Share Posted April 2, 2005 Theme from “Count Down”, As I Burn (Sorry British TV Program, You have to be Angrit) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TizMe Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 Led Zep - Since I've been loving you (wife and kids only ones present) Led Zep - In my time of dying. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thomas_Merton Posted April 3, 2005 Author Share Posted April 3, 2005 To add my own: The Load Out/Stay by Jackson Browne. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Explorer Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 at first i thought of "Gloomy Sunday" - Buddy Hollie, but i wouldn't want people to commit suicide after listening to it. So, i think i'll stick to "Paint It Black" - Rolling Stones Explorer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aughie Posted April 3, 2005 Share Posted April 3, 2005 "I'll Take You There" - The Staple Singers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jayenram Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 "Another one bites the dust" - Queen. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 ' The Carnival is Over ' The Seekers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
autonomous_unit Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 I guess I'd want my wife to go w/ John Cage's 4'33" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lampard10 Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 If I go first...'Still Loving You' Skorpions If she goes first 'The Carnival is Over' Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dr_Pat_Pong Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 If I go first...'Still Loving You' SkorpionsIf she goes first 'The Carnival is Over' <{POST_SNAPBACK}> Now is the hour ... when we must say goodbye. The Maori's Farewell Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HarryHacker Posted April 4, 2005 Share Posted April 4, 2005 Hey, thats no way to say goodbye...L Cohen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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