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One of my favourite songs is Being Alive, from Company by Stephen Sondheim, but it would hardly be appropriate.
The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 September 2018 source ↗
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The Skye Boat Song.
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I don't want to think that far ahead, but a song I like is Herb Alpert's This Guy's In Love With You. Let's pretend it's going to be played at my wedding instead.
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