Nile Rodgers: What song would you want played at your funeral?

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Nile Rodgers

American guitarist

Recorded said elsewhere, not written here

We Are Family, by Sister Sledge.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 July 2013 source ↗

Mentioned in this answer

Sara Pascoe English comedian, presenter, writer

Nothing – I don’t like music. I want my funeral to be uncomfortably quiet.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 July 2018 source ↗

Madhur Jaffrey Actress, cook, and TV host

None: I do not want a funeral.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 27 February 2021 source ↗

Sinéad O'Connor Irish singer and songwriter

Bob Marley's Ride Natty Ride.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 1 June 2013 source ↗

Shirley Ballas English ballroom dancer

We’ve Only Just Begun by The Carpenters.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 2 June 2018 source ↗

The first time I played a complete song on the guitar. It was A Day In The Life, by the Beatles.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 July 2013 source ↗

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