Spooner D’s Funeral Songs

From time to time, we present questions to our fellow taint ticklers. Recently, we asked: “What are five to ten songs that you would like to have played at your funeral?” There are numerous ways to approach this question. For music addicts, it is hard to limit the number of songs. Furthermore, the list is likely to change many times, as we remember additional songs and hear new music. Nevertheless, it is worth going through this process, as it is helpful to plan, and fun to share various musical connections. Below is Spooner D’s list.  

By Spooner D

Songs to be played at funeral:

Intro music: George Winston, Plains (full album)

1.) Mary Gauthier, “Mercy Now”

2.) Modern English, “I Melt with You”

3.) George and Ira Gershwin, “Love Is Here to Stay”

4.) Tracy Chapman, “All That You Have Is Your Soul”

4.5) Tony Arata, “The Dance”

5.) Neil Young, “Mother Nature”

Outro music: George Winston, December (full album)

Song to listen to on the drive home (or any drive):

Patty Griffin, “Long Ride Home”