Nile Rodgers: What song would you like played at your funeral?

Originally asked

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Recorded Nile Rodgers said elsewhere, not written here

We Are Family, by Sister Sledge.

The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 July 2013 source ↗

Others on this question

Joely Richardson British actress

I’d prefer no song, and no funeral: I’d like my loved ones to go on a walk, mostly in silence, instead. It’s all better not put into words.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 18 July 2015 source ↗

Nicola Walker British actress

Funerals are for the people left behind, so I don’t mind.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 January 2017 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 ↗

Danny Alexander British banker

The Skye Boat Song.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 7 December 2013 source ↗

The first time I played a complete song on the guitar. It was A Day In The Life, by the Beatles.

Recorded The Guardian, The Q&A, The Guardian, 13 July 2013 source ↗

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