A song that I want played at my funeral
Wow, this is easy.
We (Sam and I) actually once discussed, and made a mental list, of what we’d like played at our funerals.
I’ve changed my mind about eighteen times since.
There are so many, and they range from the sublime to the ridiculous.
And I have a taste for the ridiculous.
The walk-in would probably be the Test Match Special theme, just as it was for my mate, fellow motorcyclist and former colleague Grant Burke.
There would have to be something beautifully (and typically) anthemic from Embrace, such as I Can’t Come Down. Or One Last Lovesong by The Beautiful South.
But my overwhelming desire is to imagine the few people who would turn up to my funeral, singing, so quietly, along with this cover version:
There Is A Light That Never Goes Out by Noel Gallagher
I would go with The Smiths version as I have a severe allergy to anything Gallagher related.
Would you also play the “leg-over” clip of Brian Johnson as light relief?
Not sure about the Gallagher song, but I really like that one by Embrace.
With your permission, I shall also air guitar where appropriate. Between the wailing tears of course.