My grandfather is 91 and we're helping him plan his funeral. At it, he wants Hawaiian music played. Apparently it's the music he used to hear at dances (in New Zealand) when he met my grandmother in the late 30s/early 1940s. According to the BBC, there was a fad for Hawaiian music in wartime Britain, especially a band called Felix Mendelssohn and his Hawaiian Serenaders, but I can't find much by them. Any ideas? I guess it would be a slow dance kind of song.
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posted by curious zoe
on Jun 6, 2012 -
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I'm looking for a country music song. All I can remember is the artist, male, singing about the presidents of the US. If can remember correctly they were lining up and at a funeral (but, I could be wrong). Any suggestions as to what song it was?
posted by nam3d
on Jan 27, 2011 -
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What songs have you heard commonly and uncommonly at funerals and were they selected by the deceased or the friends and family?
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posted by slavlin
on Apr 6, 2010 -
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At Henry Allingham's funeral, what branch of the services did the French bugler or trumpet player represent, and what piece did he play?
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posted by vogel
on Aug 17, 2009 -
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I've recently learned that someone I used to know from when we were both much younger, has died. I knew him only in the context of church and we'd pal around on those Sundays, but we hadn't spoken in years. It's been suggested to me, by my parents, who still attend the church (I don't), that I might play some music at the wake, since I'm a violinist. But it seems to me this might be inappropriate for a few reasons.
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posted by anonymous
on Jul 22, 2009 -
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Music Filter - I need some good songs by Modest Mouse and The Bravery for a memorial DVD I'm creating for a funeral service (18 year old male died in a car accident). Hey, Modest Mouse fans, what songs should I use?
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posted by Detuned Radio
on Jun 30, 2009 -
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I need the best recording of "I'll Be Seeing You" that you can recommend.
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posted by wafaa
on Jun 23, 2009 -
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I'm looking for funeral chants, prayers and songs that are beautiful and mournful.
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posted by naju
on Jun 2, 2008 -
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I'm looking for music for a funeral. Something to play quietly in the background. Preferably classical or instrumental.
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posted by Toekneesan
on Mar 19, 2008 -
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