Bobby Gillespie: What song would you like played at your funeral?

What song would you like played at your funeral?

Originally asked

The Guardian, to a different person each week, The Q&A

A fixed Guardian Q&A prompt asked directly across respondents and years.

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Recorded Bobby Gillespie said elsewhere, not written here

Feel Like Going Home by Charlie Rich.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 8 May 2021 source ↗

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Olivia Colman British actress

Summer Breeze, by the Isley Brothers.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 11 May 2013 source ↗

Steph McGovern Broadcaster

For Good, from the bit in Wicked the Musical where the two witches go their separate ways. The lyrics are about people coming to your life for a reason, who might not stay very long, but there’s a reason they’ve played a part in your life. I well up thinking about it.

Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 15 February 2026 source ↗

Matt Smith English actor

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.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 March 2013 source ↗

Tracy-Ann Oberman Actor and writer