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Happy Day by Sarkodie. I’m half Ghanaian, and in Ghana funerals really are a celebration of life. You dance and sing; it’s just a completely different vibe to over here in the UK. I would hope at my funeral that everyone’s on their feet, having a good time.
The Guardian, Honest playlist, The Guardian, 28 November 2022 source ↗
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Harriet Walter
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I went to a funeral where they played Cheek To Cheek: Fred Astaire singing “Heaven. I’m in heaven… ” Everyone smiled. I’d like that.
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Frank Sinatra singing My Way.
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Something tongue-in-cheek: Rescue Me.
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