Guest MrC Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Which Northern Record do you want played at your funeral? I've told all of my kids that I want Alexander Patton "A lil loving sometimes" played at my funeral as my main song. There are a couple of other things on the list too.. records to be playing as people come in etc, but as I want to be cremated, It's the Alexander Patton I want to be played LOUD just before/as I dissapear behind the curtain/door to the "hot room" Just wondering if anyone else had made this decision or what songs you'd pick. Cheers, Paul Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Barry Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I was going to go for The Burning Bush 'Keeps On Burning. ;0) 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Joann Courcy - "I got the power"...and the Isleys "This old heart of mine"! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Joann Courcy - "I got the power"...and the Isleys "This old heart of mine"! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Ooops, sorry! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mark S Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Dell Rays - Destination unknown . 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
mikeysoul Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 How about.......Gino Morese - Lived a good life (but died a miserable death) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soul elite Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 It'll Never Be Over For Me- Timmy Yuro. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soulboy1965 Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I've already done my will and Pachebel's Canon will be playing as peeps file in, followed by Barber's Adagio for Strings and then as my coffin passes through the curtain it's Dean Parrish - I'm On My Way. Always has been this choice and all my family & friends know Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Simsy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Which Northern Record do you want played at your funeral? I love this thread each time it comes round. (Sorry been done many times before). Answer as always, the best record ever recorded ... 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soul elite Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have told Hubby if he goes before me then I'll put his ashes in a talc bottle and dance on them at his favourite allniter...How cool would that be? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have told Hubby if he goes before me then I'll put his ashes in a talc bottle and dance on them at his favourite allniter...How cool would that be? Better than dancing on his grave I'd say! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Jerry Hipkiss Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have told Hubby if he goes before me then I'll put his ashes in a talc bottle and dance on them at his favourite allniter...How cool would that be? Better than dancing on his grave I'd say! I've already done my will and Pachebel's Canon will be playing as peeps file in, followed by Barber's Adagio for Strings On that side, probably Faure's requiem for me... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mike E Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The Dells 'Make Sure'. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soul elite Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Easier and cheaper,haha x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The Dells 'Make Sure'. Any one got the full lyrics to this ?? T Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MrC Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Dell Rays - Destination unknown . haha! Excellent! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Amsterdam Russ Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I've had three funeral songs picked out for a good while. There's no Northern, but to me they are very 'soulful' in their own way. I want people to cry lots when I die. So, my choices are designed to stir the emotions in the employees of the funeral home who will probably be the only people in attendance. 1. Lullaby (Nana) - Manuel De Falla (Spanish composer). Sung by Soprano Marilyn Horne, this beautifully poignant and emotionally moving song comes with a large helping of mournful melancholy that is guaranteed to get them in the 'mood'. 2. Greensleeves - Coleman Hawkins. An odd choice for a funeral? Give it a listen and you'll see where I'm coming from. Saxophone legend Hawkins turns an overplayed oldie into a thing of beauty, one that cannot help but touch the soul. Coming straight after 'Lullaby', even the hardest of hearts will have melted and lips will begin to tremble. They'll be missing me about now. 3. The Lord's Prayer - Mahalia Jackson. Specifically, her live performance from the Newport Jazz Festival 1958. About 30 seconds into this track, mourners will be moved from the carefully manipulated sadness to uncontrollable spiritual overflow. Hankies will be out now and (hopefully) some wailing will accompany the weeping. At this point they are in the palm of my hand and, being so deeply moved, will realise the depth of their loss and recall for as long as they live what a great guy I really was. 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Citizen P Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Just to confuse 'em " I Ain't Going Nowhere" Tony 2 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest MrC Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I was going to go for The Burning Bush 'Keeps On Burning. ;0) Robbie Lawson - Burning sensation or Jimmy Mack - My World is on Fire could be choices for a cremation too. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Steve L Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Sam Bowie and the Blue Feelings - (Think Of) The Times We Had Together If that doesn't jerk a few tears I dont know what will Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Ooops, sorry! If you're having 3 funerals HIPPO, you might as well name some different records..... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soulman Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 "In this world that spins around I've been up and I've been down I have pounded every street 'Till my heart cries to my feet But somewhere I know there's room for me I don't owe this world a dime Paid for every breath of time Love has smiled and love has frowned Love has run me to the ground But somewhere I know there's room for me" Jesse Davis "There's room for me" Revere ..... and if I still have the record I want it chucked in the coffin with me 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have told Hubby if he goes before me then I'll put his ashes in a talc bottle and dance on them at his favourite allniter...How cool would that be? Ah, women....They walk all over us in life and then..................................... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
KevH Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) Big Maybelle - "Oh lord,what are you doing to me". On a lighter note maybe,The Jam - "Going Underground",or John Davis Orch - "Up jumped the devil". Edited October 20, 2011 by KevH Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 WILLIE HUTCH 'love runs out'... SAM WILLIAMS 'Love slipped thru my fingers'.... EDWIN STARR...'I have faith'..... This will be in approx 46 years time I have decided so hopefully somebody else will still be around to play them... Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Julianb Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Which Northern Record do you want played at your funeral? I've told all of my kids that I want Alexander Patton "A lil loving sometimes" played at my funeral as my main song. There are a couple of other things on the list too.. records to be playing as people come in etc, but as I want to be cremated, It's the Alexander Patton I want to be played LOUD just before/as I dissapear behind the curtain/door to the "hot room" Just wondering if anyone else had made this decision or what songs you'd pick. Cheers, Paul Got to be AP - my absolute all time favourite. Lucky to DJ at Prestwich when he appeared. Got my US copy and UK issue and demo sleeves signed ( not on the labels!!) Mrs B - Any Day Now - Chuck Jackson Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest soul elite Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Haha Rich, walking and dancing are two seperate things.... =^) x Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Russ Vickers Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I hope these funerals will all be OVO . Russ Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest chorleybloke Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Don Varner - Tear Stained Face. There wouldn't be much moping about with that playing Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Little-stevie Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Richie Havens.. " i can't make it anymore ".. 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
JOHNNYBETCHA Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I have told Hubby if he goes before me then I'll put his ashes in a talc bottle and dance on them at his favourite allniter...How cool would that be? love it!!! Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Swifty Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Artistics - I'm Gonna Miss You Al Green - How Do You mend a Broken Heart Swifty Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 The Dells "Make Sure" As the curtains open, Johnny Maestro "I'm stepping out of the picture" Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Bearsy Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Otis Clay - The only way is up Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Peter Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Big Maybelle - "Oh lord,what are you doing to me". On a lighter note maybe,The Jam - "Going Underground",or John Davis Orch - "Up jumped the devil". Sadly a friend of mine passed away a few weeks ago, he was buried, on the coffin was a can of Guiness, at the side of the grave was a tape machine and as the coffin was lowered into the grave the The Jam - "Going Underground" played from the tape deck, it just added a touch of humor to a sad day. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest ScooterNik Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 No soul for me. Agadoo, The Lion Sleeps Tonight and The Birdy Song for me. Well, I'll not be there to listen, will I? Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Eddies Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Orlons...I ain't coming back Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
The Tempest Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Winnie :-) Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Time marches on ......... Laine Hill Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Soul Shrews Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Not my original idea but a good friend of mine wants "Was That All It Was" by Jean Carn..............think about it Cheers Paul 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Ian Parker Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 love that Jean Carn tune ^ myself i'd like 'Drift away' - Dobie Gray ..... just one of my fave tunes, superb Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy Kempster Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Which Northern Record do you want played at your funeral? I've told all of my kids that I want Alexander Patton "A lil loving sometimes" played at my funeral as my main song. There are a couple of other things on the list too.. records to be playing as people come in etc, but as I want to be cremated, It's the Alexander Patton I want to be played LOUD just before/as I dissapear behind the curtain/door to the "hot room" Just wondering if anyone else had made this decision or what songs you'd pick. Cheers, Paul that could all go arse end when they flip you over to play your best side Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Andy Kempster Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 but then jerry cook would be there to serenade you .... boom boom Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Mines gonna' be a C/U 3 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
MrsWoodsrules Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 it’s not the end - rocky gil and the bishops put out the fire - mystiques stuck in the mud - miles grayson heaven in the afternoon - lou curtan revue i’ve had it - lee andrews and the hearts Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Guest giant Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 How about.......Gino Morese - Lived a good life (but died a miserable death) Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Kevinkent Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 Same answer that I've given before... JOE WALKER - THIS IS MY LAST GOODBYE Preceded by ....either "Jerusalem" or "I Vow To Thee My Country" And followed by...."Nellie The Elephant" ('cos I'll have packed my trunk and said goodbye to the circus) - Kev 1 Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Mace Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 (edited) Not Northern as such, but a great soul version of a classic that will hopefully have 'em all blubbing like babies when the following 4 lines kick in @ 1min 52secs... "Lord, I gets weary" "And I'm sick of trying" "I'm tired of living" "Oh, but I'm so scared of dying" Followed by a recording of a self composed fanfare of my own farts to the tune of "Gone with the wind is my love".............been working on it for a while but I keep end up following through about 2/3 of the way in..... Edited October 21, 2011 by Mace Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
Gogger Posted October 21, 2011 Share Posted October 21, 2011 don't think i'll have anything northern, maybe some sad soulful ballad, but me mam had the usual hymn,abide with me but left us with that gracie fields song , wish me luck as you wave me goodbye , she wanted a smile on everyones face as she left us, hope iv'e got plenty of time left yet to choose mine. Link to comment Social source share More sharing options...
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