Hi long time reader first time poster. I turned my uncle onto Jimmy about 3 yrs ago and like many of us fell head first into being a parrothead. My uncle died in a house fire yesterday. For his funeral we are wanting to play a song or two of Jimmys music, but right now im having a hard time coming up with an appropiate song and suggestions would be greatly helpful.
Fins up
Funeral Song
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Re: Funeral Song
Holy crap, I'm sorry to hear about your loss. I think the best song to play would be whichever one was his favorite.
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Re: Funeral Song
I'm so sorry for your uncles untimely passing. I agree with Jack - pick your uncle's favorites. That being said I also would suggest Lovely Cruise.
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Re: Funeral Song
My condolences on your loss...
How about "It's been a Lovely Cruise" ?
How about "It's been a Lovely Cruise" ?
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Re: Funeral Song
Sorry to hear about your loss...very sad.
Without question, "Defying Gravity" should be one of them. Listen to the "Live at Fenway" version in particular.
"Coast of Marseilles" and "Lovely Cruise" also come to mind.
Without question, "Defying Gravity" should be one of them. Listen to the "Live at Fenway" version in particular.
"Coast of Marseilles" and "Lovely Cruise" also come to mind.
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Re: Funeral Song
Pinto...I am so sorry to hear about your uncle...how tragic! I agree with Lovely Cruise..but also think whatever your uncle's favorite song was would be a good choice too.
((((Pinto and family))))
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Re: Funeral Song
The whole song "He Went to Paris" may not be appropriate, but I lifted my sig line from it.
"Some of it's magic, and some of it's tragic, but I had a good life all the way".
If you can work it into the eulogy somewhere, it might be a good fit.
This will be a difficult next few days. Take care of yourself, too......
-"BB"-
"Some of it's magic, and some of it's tragic, but I had a good life all the way".
If you can work it into the eulogy somewhere, it might be a good fit.
This will be a difficult next few days. Take care of yourself, too......
-"BB"-
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"Some of it's magic, and some of it's tragic, but I've had a good life all the way."
"Some of it's magic, and some of it's tragic, but I've had a good life all the way."
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Re: Funeral Song
so sorry to hear of your loss.
for some reason, I've always thought of SOASOAS as a mature, reflective song.
Defying Gravity would be my next pick.
for some reason, I've always thought of SOASOAS as a mature, reflective song.
Defying Gravity would be my next pick.
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Re: Funeral Song
I've always said I wanted "Lovely Cruise" played at mine as well as Defying Gravity
There's this one particular harbor.....
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Re: Funeral Song
Ouch...a little close to home. I'm really sorry to hear about your Uncle. We will be scattering my dad's ashes out on Nantucket Sound this weekend. For us, picking the songs weren't just about his favorites but the ones that remind us most of him - Last Mango, Son of a Sailor...we also picked The Cap't and the Kid and of course, Sending the Old Man Home. I'd had forgotten about Lovely Cruise, I think I'll add that one, too. I also like Breathe In, Breathe Out for any tragedy.
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I am VERY sorry to hear of your loss.
I would suggest the same thing I asked my wife to do if I go first.
If there is a wake, play ALL of them.
Nothing but Buffett (trop rock) & The Beach Boys.
The final tailgate.
I would suggest the same thing I asked my wife to do if I go first.
If there is a wake, play ALL of them.
Nothing but Buffett (trop rock) & The Beach Boys.
The final tailgate.
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Re: Funeral Song
Beyond the End would be an appropriate choice.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
Sorry to hear of your loss.
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Re: Funeral Song
I agree with everyone about Lovely Cruise......
I played "Pacing the Cage" at my Mom's funeral....
I played "Pacing the Cage" at my Mom's funeral....
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Re: Funeral Song
Pinto and family, I am so sorry for your loss.
Lovely Cruise and Defying Gravity come to mind, but maybe pick songs that mean something to you while trying to get through this awful time.
Lovely Cruise and Defying Gravity come to mind, but maybe pick songs that mean something to you while trying to get through this awful time.
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Here we are, maybe it's because in spite of all the work we do
It's the child in us we really value
Here we are, with our fins up and our feathers flashing
Here we are, with our coconut shell brassieres chanting
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Re: Funeral Song
Tin Cup Chalice. How it progresses from "ly" to "get high" to "die beside the sea there" seems fitting for a parrothead.
Myself though I would want something more upbeat and sure to bring a smile.
I think La Vie Dansante or Barefoot Children would be great.
Myself though I would want something more upbeat and sure to bring a smile.
I think La Vie Dansante or Barefoot Children would be great.
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Re: Funeral Song
Everyone made great suggestions, so I have nothing to add
((((Pinto and Family))))
((((Pinto and Family))))
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Re: Funeral Song
Our condolences on your loss.
Lovely cruise is a good choice. But any of his favorites would be the ones I'd choose.
((((((PINTO and Family))))))
Lovely cruise is a good choice. But any of his favorites would be the ones I'd choose.
((((((PINTO and Family))))))
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Re: Funeral Song
Pacing the Cage springs to mind.
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I'm so *very* sorry to hear of your loss Pinto. And yours too, La Vie Dansante.
I agree with others. Lovely Cruise and Defying Gravity are great choices, along with whatever were your uncle's favorites.
I agree with others. Lovely Cruise and Defying Gravity are great choices, along with whatever were your uncle's favorites.
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Don’t stop living
Until then
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WOW!!! So very sorry for your loss and it sounds like your friend have mentioned all of the songs I would have I hope he has a great trip to the other side.... Sail On.
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