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#1

Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 9:39am

Ironically, I posted a thread with this same title in November. This is not a good year for me.

My grandpa, who I was extremely close to, passed away unexpectedly this morning. The first thing I though, after the initial shock passed (though really, it still hasn't), was that I have to sing. My grandpa believed in me more than anyone.

Any song suggestions? I have a few already, but I haven't found "the song" yet.
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#2

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 9:47am

First of all, I am sorry about what happened. I can't think of anything off the top of my mind now, but did your grandpa have any favorite musicals that maybe you could sing a song from?
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#3

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 9:50am

For non-Broadway, how about You Raise Me Up by Josh Groban or The Way We Were by Streisand?
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#4

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 9:53am

I am so sorry for your loss.

I think the song "Days of Plenty" from Little Women is gorgeous and very appropriate for a funeral. Just change the pronouns.
#5

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 9:56am

One of Us from Mamma Mia i can see to play at my funeral
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Rose: "Of Course I know, I Watch Fox News"
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#7

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 9:58am

Perhaps "No One Is Alone" from Into the Woods.


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#8

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:08am

Anytime from Elegies: A Song Cycle or
They Can't Take That Away From Me from Crazy for You

Sorry to hear about your loss.
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#9

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:08am

I'm sorry for your loss.

Was there a song you sang that he especially loved? I'd go with that one.
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#11

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:13am

I am very sorry for your loss! The song that I have chosen is not from Broadway, but it is a beautiful song played at funerals. It's called Shepherd Me O God by Marty Haugen.
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#12

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:19am

It's a love song, but "The Human Heart" from Once on this Island is a beautiful song, and the lyrics aren't super specific to just a relationship, it's about life and connection in general.
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#13

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:26am

I am so very sorry for your loss. Do you think "For Good" from WICKED would be a good song?
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#14

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:29am

I actually think "Those You've Known" from Spring Awakening would be a good song choice.

I am so sorry for your loss. I wish you all the strength for when you are singing, as I've been in a similar situation.
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#15

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 10:59am

I did "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" in memory of someone I lost.
It's a special song for me for that reason.
I'm very sorry for your loss.
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#16

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 11:03am

Gosh, I'm sorry to hear about your loss.
"How Glory Goes" from Floyd Collins is a beautiful song, but perhaps it may be too difficult for you.
"Everytime We Say Goodbye" is a really nice Cole Porter song. I don't know what show it's from though.
Don't do anything from Wicked, especially "For Good." It's a sappy, annoying, trite song. As much as I hate Phantom "Wishing You Were Somehow Here Again" would be a much better choice if you're looking for something more current, though Floyd Collins was only written 10 or so years ago.
And unless you can handle all of the key changes (it depends on what copy of the music you get), "You Raise Me Up" is not a good choice.

Updated On: 6/27/07 at 11:03 AM

#18

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 11:11am

^ No. It could be a very nice rap song too, but a rap song would be a bit of a ludicrious to perform at a grandparent's funeral, unless of course he was a big rap fan.
#19

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 11:17am

Standards would be nice: Our Love is Here To Stay is my choice.
#20

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 11:27am

The Human Heart is a wonderful song...

and to the person who finds the WICKED song trite, I have requested that they play "For Good" (the Stephen Schwartz version... that he does solo on the If I Sing cd.) for my friends and family. I think it is tacky that you make a snide comment on people honest heartfelt recommendations for a sad situation.
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#21

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 12:02pm

I'm not a huge Wicked fan, but I do enjoy "For Good" and I think the message of the song is appropriate.
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#22

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 12:08pm

So sorry for your loss...

I've always really like Days of Plenty from Little Women...but changing "she's" to "he's"...
#24

re: Songs for a funeral/memorial?

Posted: 6/27/07 at 12:10pm

I agree, but I don't think trite is the right word. And I think in a situation like this, a little sappiness is okay.
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