What song would you like played at your funeral?

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Recorded Serena Williams said elsewhere, not written here
Oh, I am not thinking about that yet.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 30 January 2021 source ↗

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Clara Amfo Broadcaster
Run to the Sun by NERD. I’ve always loved that song. People always think that Pharrell [Williams] wrote it about a lover but it was about his grandmother, who passed away. My brother was a massive NERD fan – he got me into them and there’s something so pure and loving about that song. I want my funeral to be a joyous occasion, I want people to rave and to wear bright colours. But for the moment of reflection, I want that song.
Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 7 November 2022 source ↗

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