Paul Weller
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Theme From A Summer Place, by Percy Faith.
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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.
The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 7 November 2022 source ↗
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