Elvis Songs at Your Own Funeral - What Do You Want Played

[CountCanada]

How Great Thou Art and Stand By Me

[poormadpeter2]

Perhaps just as depressing as the thread is how many of the members who posted in it three years ago are no longer regular contributors to the board.

[Stvimpe]

Perhaps just as depressing as the thread is how many of the members who posted in it three years ago are no longer regular contributors to the board.

Does that surprise you? And what would be the cause of that? Mmmm, let me think... Could it be that a lot of people really do get tired of the endless - and often pointless - bickering between different factions here? Just to make sure: this is not directed to you or anyone in particular - who the cap fit, let them wear it - but it is once more a call for civil discussions, setting aside personal agendas.

[matilda]

Forget me never by EP
and

Hurt by Johnny Cash (albeit fading out after the first chorus, cause it would be too long otherwise)

[Juan Luis]

Nothing. They got enough of Elvis (and much music in general) while I was alive. Don't need to impose after death!

[musiclover1979]

"Somebody Bigger Than You and I" a personal favourite which brings me to tears.

"Take My Hand Precious Lord" - Jim Reeves (I prefer his version).


"Stand By Me" is also a great recording which would fit perfectly.

[Elvis2000]

Who Wants To Live Forever by Queen or My Way by Elvis or Heroes by Bowie

[TheKingisthething]

I'm surprised nobody has said they want "Way Down" played.

What about Old Mcdonald? that should bring laughs to everybody! (altough.. honestly... i can enjoy it in the movie, clapping along at times, because of the beat to it)

It will make everybody burst in tears......

[blackdiamond]

What a strange topic. If there would be an Elvis song played then it must be "forget me never"

[Deleted User 1099]

I know this may be a tad morbid but have any of you ever thought about having an Elvis song or two played at your funerals, and if so, what do you want played? I like the idea of playing If We Never Meet Again and Bridge Over Troubled Water, and maybe Memories and For the Good Times.

Interesting topic to say the least.

I'm a megalomaniac, so I would obviously want the live version of "How Great Thou Art" from 1974 to be played at my funeral. Maybe even "I Was the One" or something of that nature. Of course, "(Now and Then There's) A Fool Such as I" would be a more fitting option, if truth be told.

[mark72]

For Ol' times sake with the undubbed version of always on my mind would be my choice

[lanadelslay]

It Hurts Me just cause I'm so obsessed with this song, I try really hard to stop listening to it over and over or I might go crazy. Never tired of it, this song just gimme chills, brings me joy, pleasure, everything. Can't even explain why so yeah It Hurts Me even tho it has nothing to do with death, more of a breakup but who cares

[bajo]

I hope it won't be too soon, but: Danny Boy and You'll Never Walk Alone......

[Domino]

I may have to live forever because I want 1954's Tigerman.

[Toddman38]

Youll never walk alone.... Stand by me...

[MaryAnn]

Once is Enough!

[emjel]

I attended a funeral yesterday - no Elvis but two by Jim Reeves (I Cant Stop Loving You and I Wont Forget You) and one by Vic Danone (Softly As I Leave You) as the coffin was closed off by the curtain. The three songs were very very moving - Jim Reeves really had a wonderful voice. Really not sure what Elvis songs I would have played but I am sure one or two would come from either His Hand In Mine and How Great Thou Art albums.

[DakotaKid]

(There'll Be) Peace In The Valley (For Me) and How Great Thou Art ( Original LP version) come immediately to mind.

[Dan_T]

Stay happy everyone.... Happy New Year !!!

[The Swamp Fox]

My Mother had "An American Trilogy" sang at my Dad's funeral. I would have to give this some serious thought. The only request I've made to my oldest is Roy Clark's " Yesterday When I Was Young. "

[pmp]

What a strange topic. If there would be an Elvis song played then it must be "forget me never"

Well, I'm not having a funeral, but I'm with you on this one. If I was, Forget Me Never would be my choice.

[YDKM]

Goin home

[lovin' EP]

Well, I definitely want "The Old Rugged Cross" played, but Elvis never recorded it. There is a version on YouTube that says it's Elvis, but is not. So I don't care who sings it, I just love that song! Another old song that I had played at my dad's funeral was "Victory in Jesus." He always loved that song and so do I. The preacher even commented on it!

Linda

[skabillyrebels]

My Way

[Mister Mike]

It's Over