John Bishop: What song would you like played at your funeral?

Originally asked

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Recorded John Bishop said elsewhere, not written here

If I Can Dream, by Elvis Presley.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Terry O'Neill British photographer

Please Don’t Talk About Me When I’m Gone.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 28 January 2017 source ↗

Joan Bakewell English journalist, television presenter and politician

A hymn called The Day Thou Gavest, Lord, Is Ended.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2013 source ↗

Fatima Bhutto Pakistani writer

We don’t play songs at funerals where I’m from, but if they had to – Michael Jackson’s Billie Jean.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 February 2021 source ↗

Julie Andrews English actress, singer and author

Something triumphant, I couldn’t tell you what but something vibrant and joyous.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 19 October 2019 source ↗

Bob Geldof, because he changed the perception of what people should do when they see a situation of need.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

My kids doing what I say, when I say.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 5 October 2013 source ↗

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