And what song would you like played at your funeral?

[SeanMacGabhann]

The child in me says "Killing In The Name Of" - Rage Against The Machine but it would probably me something more sedate - I can never choose just one but at the moment I have Johnny Cash "When The Man Comes Around"

[david_carnell]

I'd like "I see a darkness" but I'm not sure if I want the original Will Oldham/Bony Prince Billy version or the Johnny Cash cover.

[TillieTrotter]

Dont Stop Me Now by Queen

[mockney piers]

I always thought Stone Roses - I am the resurrection would be sort of funny and egomaniacal at the same time.

I did have a mate who managed to get himself killed in his car, he was always a bit of a nutter behind the wheel.

His parents asked us to suggest a piece of music he really liked for the funeral. We pondered for ages, hovering between Muddy Waters, or Booker T's Soul Limbo (too upbeat really) among others.

In the end we plumped for some Doors, and went with Riders on the Storm.

Of course everyone blanched as Jim Morrison launched into the line:

"There's a killer on the road"

Doh!!!

[Asset]

my other half wants "goodbye Pork-pie Hat" Jeff Beck.

I haven't even thought about it as I'm going to live forever.

[Dannyboy]

Disco Inferno already lined up for my cremation. Burn baby burn!

More seriously - have to be a choice between Ike Quebec playing Blue and Sentimental - probably a bit long, bit cheesy by title, but a good tune to sob to - and the Cowboy Junkies' Lost my Driving Wheel - should have all my loved ones bawling their eyes out. Just need to start saving up to make sure I can cryogenically freeze them, then thaw them out to play it live.

[Brendan]

"Monkey gone to heaven" by the Pixies.

[Alan Dale]

Reassuring to know that if me and my kids fall out and don't make up before I go then I've always got Mike and the Mechanics to say what I was too proud to say.

Say it loud.....

[SeanMacGabhann]

I'm liking the "I see a darkness" call - I think I prefer Oldhams backing vocal on the Cash cover

Did I read somewheer that "don't Stop Me Now" is actually quite a popular choice at funerals? - Come on Tillie, more originality

I've just thought "Do You Realize?" by the Lips might be a good choice too

[Brendan]

"Don't tread on me" by Metallica.

Or perhaps just the title as an epitaph

[Alan Dale]

I'm having Los Del Rio's Macarena and I'll haunt anyone who doesn't do the actions.

[mockney piers]

> I've just thought "Do You Realize?" by the Lips might be a good choice too

Good call MacGabhann!

[Elfy]

I've said it before inappropriately in the wedding thread..'The Lion Sleeps Tonight'...could do the Tight Fit version from the 80s, but would prefer the original.

[SeanMacGabhann]

Was just gently teasing you Elfy -

I always thought that REM ruined The Lion Sleeps Tonight with it "inspiring" The Sidewinder Sleeps... on Automatic For The People

[mamafeelgood]

frankie goes to hollywood full LP version of welcome to the pleasuredome

[mockney piers]

Aah, the earworm returns. It has to be one of the most covered songs of all time

and for good measure here's that cute version.

Aaaanayway, back to dying...

"I do my crying in the rain" would be a good one if I pop my clogs this summer.

[citizenED]

Off the top of my head, I'd go for Dido's "Life for Rent" - bit populist, I guess but haunting tune and spot on lyrics.

Citizen

[Keef]

Nimrod, and every bugger had better cry!!!!

Also like Seans first suggestion, Rage rock! >:D<

[DaveR]

Leader of the Pack

[TillieTrotter]

Oh sorry Mac for lack of originality...cant say Ive ever heard that played at a funeral. BTW "Do you realise" is just about my favourite song ever. Poor Old Malcolm always has to sing that to me when I get a bit twiddled!

[Alan Dale]

Sean / Tillie - what's going on with you two? You seem to have great chemistry.

Did you have a crafty snog at the last forum drinks or something?

[georgia]

Hee hee Alan, how naughty!

According the BBC, the top 3 songs to be played at funerals are:

1. Goodbye My Lover - James Blunt (I'm now feeling slightly nauseous)

2. Angels - Robbie W

3. I've had the time of my life - from Dirty Dancing

[mockney piers]

> I've had the time of my life

NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOoooooooooooooooooooooooooooo

That's SO tacky!!!!

Where does "Always Look on the Bright Side of Life" fit in the chart?

[spadetownboy]

how about a bit of quo, down down

[James]

Stay Another Day, East 17

Classic!