song for a memorial service?

[v***@optonline.net]

Hi.

My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...

Thanks!

~ Richard B

[Misifus]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

I think we had a thread on this recently, but my mind's going blank.

-Raf

[Stephen Calder]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

"Get Happy." Judy Garland.

"It's all so peaceful on the other side.."

[r***@gmail.com]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

My condolences Richard.

What about:
"Smile"
Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. Music by Charlie Chaplin

Bennett did a great version

[dick thaxter]

Post by r***@gmail.com

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

My condolences Richard.
"Smile"
Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. Music by Charlie Chaplin
Bennett did a great version

Here's a friend of mine (and many of us who are Swannabees) doing a
guitar arrangement of the tune. This was just posted the other day,
so it was on my mind.

http://www.youtube.com/user/BilliamHammond

Dick Thaxter

[betsey]

Post by dick thaxter

Post by r***@gmail.com

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

My condolences Richard.
"Smile"
Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. Music by Charlie Chaplin
Bennett did a great version

Here's a friend of mine (and many of us who are Swannabees) doing a
guitar arrangement of the tune. �This was just posted the other day,
so it was on my mind.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BilliamHammond
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that is absolutely gorgeous.

[dick thaxter]

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Post by r***@gmail.com

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

My condolences Richard.
"Smile"
Words by John Turner and Geoffrey Parsons. Music by Charlie Chaplin
Bennett did a great version

Here's a friend of mine (and many of us who are Swannabees) doing a
guitar arrangement of the tune. �This was just posted the other day,
so it was on my mind.
http://www.youtube.com/user/BilliamHammond
Dick Thaxter- Hide quoted text -
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that is absolutely gorgeous.

Bill Hammond is a talented, funny fellow. Lots of us EC'ers know Bill
from Swannanoa and the legendary Beatles jams at the gym there.

[Jefferson Holston]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song
that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too
that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas...
If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a
tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

[Jefferson Holston]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song
that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too
that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas...
If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a
tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

My deepest sympathies on losing your Mom, Richard. Not Tony
Bennet either of them, but I'd suggest "Over the Rainbow" and/or
"Amazing Grace".

Jeff

[Shy Picker]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

I'm real sorry about your Mom Richard.

I just tried doing a search on the internet and on the binary groups
since I don't know that much about Tony Bennett's songs but I wasn not
able to come up with much to help but I thougt the beginning of
"You're All The World To Me" was nice but after that ????? And "Blue
Velvet" seemed like a nice song.

I would think that singing her favorite song would be good even if it
doesn't seem like an appropriate song for a memorial. You could just
announce that you are doing it because it was her favorite and
everyone would understand.

I wonder if Tony ever did a cover of the Beatle's song "In My Life"?

Hang in there,

David

[Jefferson Holston]

Post by Shy Picker

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song
that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too
that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a
tough
one). She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

I'm real sorry about your Mom Richard.
I just tried doing a search on the internet and on the binary
groups
since I don't know that much about Tony Bennett's songs but I
wasn not
able to come up with much to help but I thougt the beginning of
"You're All The World To Me" was nice but after that ????? And "Blue
Velvet" seemed like a nice song.
I would think that singing her favorite song would be good even if it
doesn't seem like an appropriate song for a memorial. You could just
announce that you are doing it because it was her favorite and
everyone would understand.
I wonder if Tony ever did a cover of the Beatle's song "In My
Life"?
Hang in there,
David

Good thoughts, David. The Guitar Guy has several Tony Bennet
numbers/arrangements:

http://www.theguitarguy.com/singers.htm#b

Jeff

[Shy Picker]

On Jun 26, 12:27 am, "Jefferson Holston"

Post by Shy Picker

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a
tough
one). She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

I'm real sorry about your Mom Richard.
I just tried doing a search on the internet and on the binary groups
since I don't know that much about Tony Bennett's songs but I wasn not
able to come up with much to help but I thougt the beginning of
"You're All The World To Me" was nice but after that ?????  And
"Blue
Velvet" seemed like a nice song.
I would think that singing her favorite song would be good even if it
doesn't seem like an appropriate song for a memorial. You could just
announce that you are doing it because it was her favorite and
everyone would understand.
I wonder if Tony ever did a cover of the Beatle's song "In My Life"?
Hang in there,
David

Good thoughts, David.  The Guitar Guy has several Tony Bennet
 http://www.theguitarguy.com/singers.htm#b
Jeff- Hide quoted text -
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Thanks Jeff. That is a good site. I've got it bookmarked now.

David

[elmcmeen]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

The Lord's Prayer is nice, but difficult.

I second Amazing Grace.

El

[betsey]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

richard--

i'm so sorry about your mom....and i think it's just way too wonderful
that you and elena feel up to doing this. your mom is smiling just at
the thought...

anyway, my favorite song (and one that i have told fred i want played
when it's my turn to leave the earth) is louis armstrong's wonderful
world...it just speaks to me.

betsey

[bluezfolk]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Hi.
My Dad asked if Elena and I would play/sing a song at my Mom's
memorial service. But I'll be damned if I can think of a song that
feels appropriate. Too sad, too happy, too pop, too this, too that,
too whatever?!? Anyway I'm trying to gather some song ideas... If you
have any suggestions, please share, (I know I know, it's a tough one).
She was 89, liked Tony Bennett and piano...
Thanks!
~ Richard B

Sorry for your loss. I go along with Amazing Grace. For my own
funeral I've given directions to play Ripple, its just so peaceful.

[v***@optonline.net]

Thank you all for your kind words. And suggestions too - we actually
know some of those songs.

I realize this has been an RMMGA thread before, thanks for bearing
with me bringing it up again.

~ Richard B

[Ed Edelenbos]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Thank you all for your kind words. And suggestions too - we actually
know some of those songs.
I realize this has been an RMMGA thread before, thanks for bearing
with me bringing it up again.
~ Richard B

Richard,

Knowing you and Elena, I'm sure whatever you choose will be right. Gentle
thoughts in your direction.

Ed

[Bob Dorgan]

Post by v***@optonline.net
Thank you all for your kind words. And suggestions too - we actually
know some of those songs.
I realize this has been an RMMGA thread before, thanks for bearing
with me bringing it up again.
~ Richard B

Richard,
I just played/sang Over the Rainbow at a burial service.
It seemed to be very well received and the feedback I got was that the song
was appropriate for the situation.

Good luck and my thoughts are with you.

dorgan

[Jay Tee]

Hi

My Dad passed two weeks ago. At the funeral my sister-in-law did
"Morning Has Broken", then the three of us (she, my brother, and I)
did "Amazing Grace". And I closed with "Lovely Cruise" by Jimmy
Buffett, the most perfect goodbye song ever.

JT

Post by Ed Edelenbos

Post by v***@optonline.net
Thank you all for your kind words. And suggestions too - we actually
know some of those songs.
I realize this has been an RMMGA thread before, thanks for bearing
with me bringing it up again.
~ Richard B

Richard,
I just played/sang Over the Rainbow at a burial service.
It seemed to be very well received and the feedback I got was that the song
was appropriate for the situation.
Good luck and my thoughts are with you.
dorgan