What song would you like played at your funeral?

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Recorded Ronnie Wood said elsewhere, not written here
The Resurrection Shuffle.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 16 September 2017 source ↗

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Happy Day by Sarkodie. I’m half Ghanaian, and in Ghana funerals really are a celebration of life. You dance and sing; it’s just a completely different vibe to over here in the UK. I would hope at my funeral that everyone’s on their feet, having a good time.
Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 28 November 2022 source ↗
Harriet Walter English actress
I went to a funeral where they played Cheek To Cheek: Fred Astaire singing “Heaven. I’m in heaven… ” Everyone smiled. I’d like that.
Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 23 December 2017 source ↗
Jacob Collier Musician and arranger
At the end of every show, I always blast September by Earth, Wind & Fire at full volume as people leave. It is the best song in the world and has a sense of total positivity, community, friendship, physicality and memorability. It feels like an extraordinary human experience, a sense of joy and celebration that we are lucky to be here at all. It reminds me why I am alive, and I’d like to give people that. The ultimate end to my big gig on earth!
Recorded The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 30 November 2025 source ↗
David Hare Playwright and screenwriter
This week it’s I Fall In Love Too Easily by Chet Baker.
Recorded Rob McGibbon, The Definite Article, Rob McGibbon, 27 August 2011 source ↗

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