Day 24 | A Song That You Want To Play At Your Funeral (Spotify – click here for the playlist)




Kathy: Cyndi Lauper - ‘Midnight Radio’
Ooh, it’s a difficult song choice, leading to brief consideration of my mortality, the meaning of life, etc. But I digress: Hedwig and the Angry Inch is a truly special film with an astounding soundtrack. I love this song, as it celebrates inspirational women of rock and roll. Plus, it has the potential for sing-along audience participation, which I think can only add to the funeral experience.

Maria: The Shangri-Las – ‘I Can Never Go Home Anymore’
I have not really been emo enough, or indeed old enough to give this entry proper thought previously, however, when I first heard this track by The Shangri-Las a few months ago I was almost moved to tears by its desperate, disbelieving and heart-broken sentiment, and I would ideally like people to feel utterly distraught and inconsolable when I shuffle off this mortal coil.

Rosie: Sarah Vaughan – ‘What a Difference a Day Makes’
I would want this to remind people of me but to make them smile and think.

Katie: Julee Cruise - ‘Falling’
Twin Peaks theme classic. Tragic, awesome and spooky. Dwarf playing the accompanying piano at funeral – optional. Shitting people up, David Lynch style – obligatory.

Olivia: Clare Maguire – ‘Hope There’s Someone’
I honestly think this is the saddest song EVER written. I don’t care if it’s her version or Antony & The Johnsons – both are equally stunning but heartbreaking. I can’t listen to this song without crying. My mum got me into Antony & The Johnsons ages ago, and this was the song that just hit me. So beautiful – both versions.

Emily: Kim Carnes – ‘Bette Davis Eyes’
My mother has dedicated this track to me – she has played it since I was little and has always said it reminds her of me. I guess that would make it quite a fitting funeral song!

Annette: Destiny’s Child – ‘Bootylicious’
It’s going to take ages to incinerate me. All that booty n’all.




Coming tomorrow: Day 25 – A Song That Makes You Laugh