Elvish Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 I'm going to burn a CD for my Mom, brother and sister in celebration of my dad's life. Ideally, I'd like a good mix of sad/slow and happy/upbeat. Also, we're looking for a few sort of low-key songs to play when we spread his ashes. At the funeral, we played "Life Without You" Stevie Ray Vaughan "It's Not Supposed to Be That Way" Willie Nelson (he wrote it for his dauther) A pastor friend of my parents played an acoustic version of Amazing Grace and everyone walked out to the first half of "Freebird" Thanks in advance for the help, y'all Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Think of songs your dad loved, that he and your mom and the family had happy memories with. Even if they don't make sense or seem appropriate, if it makes every one think of great times with your dad, put it on the CD and you will smile. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
edna Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Of course, "In my life", The Beatles. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted September 13, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Already got "In My Life" And Shannon, thanks for the advice. I'm keeping what he liked in mind, but desperately trying not to end up with a CD full of Willie and blues music Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
skybluesky Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Anytime Elvy:thumbsup:-you have been in my thoughts. Good call on In My Life Edna. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RonJonSurfer Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 How about Country Comfort by Elton John...it addresses the passing of time, places, people and things very nicely."Country Comfort is any truck that goin' back home". Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Uncle Joe Posted September 13, 2006 Report Share Posted September 13, 2006 Crystal, there's a song by Linda Eder called Even Now which might be appropriate. It's a lovely song. Here are the lyrics: Even Now Even now...I remember all the empty spaces You filled with LOVE Even now...Every corner of the world we shared Is still filled with LOVE Even now...not a day goes by When I don't ache for you Through my tears I still hear your laughter even now Stars still shine when they're gone Hearts that break will still beat on Letting go's the hardest thing to do 'Cause all those feelings start And time can't change my heart It all leads back to you Even now...you are in my dreams and in my dreams You always will be Even now...You're the one true thing that brings my heart Back home here to me When I'm scared...I can close my eyes You are there...Ever young And somehow, I can always find you even now From all the memories kept inside To all the dreams we knew, the rush of you Will always be a part of me Even now...you are in my dreams and in my dreams You always will be Even now...You're the one true thing that brings my heart Back home here to me Even now...In my darkest night Still you shine silver light So I fall through forever with you even now Another good song is Shine by Randy Crawford. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SoulGirl Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 this song has been performed by johnny cash, ben harper, jeff buckley, bob dylan, the byrds and probably many others. i hope it all goes well for you. it will be a fitting tribute to your father's life to have the people he loved arranging it. i'm thinking of you and your family. Satisfied Mind How many times have You heard someone say If I had his money I could do things my way But little they know That it's so hard to find One rich man in ten With a satisfied mind Once I was waitin' In fortune and fame Everything that I dreamed for To get a start in life's game Then suddenly it happened I lost every dime But I'm richer by far With a satisfied mind Money can't buy back Your youth when you're old Or a friend when you're lonely Or a love that's grown cold The wealthiest person Is a pauper at times Compared to the man With a satisfied mind When my life has ended And my time has run out My friends and my loved ones I'll leave there's no doubt But one thing's for certain When it comes my time I'll leave this old world With a satisfied mind How many times have You heard someone say If I had his money I could do things my way But little they know That it's so hard to find One rich man in ten With a satisfied mind Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted September 14, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Great suggestions, y'all. For some strange reason, I'm drawing a complete blank when it comes to appropriate blues songs. How ironic is that? I have "Six Strings Down" - not particularly a version I really want to use, but it's all I've got. Can anyone think of any good blues songs that would work? Where's bluesy when you need him? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Life By The Drop - SRV Presence Of The Lord - Blind Faith (not really straight blues, but it does have Clapton ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daslied Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Crap, I forgot: I Shall Not Walk Alone - Blind Boys Of Alabama or the original by Ben Harper The Blind Boys version is just a piano and vocals/harmonies. The Ben Harper is just nylon string guitar, violin and single vocal. Both are haunting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted September 14, 2006 Report Share Posted September 14, 2006 Elvy, What kind of music did your Father like? Maybe - Danny Boy - Eva Cassidy The Very Thought of You - Nat King Cole You'll Never Walk Alone - The Righteous Brothers version A low key album is George Winston's - Autumn album Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted September 15, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 There's my blues man Dad liked the blues most of all. He's also where I get my love of Willie, and although I have tons of his songs already suggestions are welcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bluesboy Posted September 15, 2006 Report Share Posted September 15, 2006 How about some upbeat blues instrumentals to celebrate his life. Work Song - Paul Butterfield Blues Band Low Society - Lowell Fulson Hide Away - Freddie King Boilermaker - Stevie Ray Vaughan a slower paced ---> mid tempo instrumental would be - Every Beat of My Heart - James Brown's Band - an old Johnny Otis tune. or maybe - Bob Away My Blues and Blue Ridge Mountain Sky - both by Marshall Tucker Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Artist/Band: Tomlinson Trent Lyrics for Song: One Wing In The Fire Lyrics for Album: Country Is My Rock Daddy's been a back-row Baptist, With his share of front-row sin. His Saturday night still on his breath, Every Sunday when he'd walk in. He's never led the Benediction, He's never sang in the choir. But he's an angel with no halo, An' one wing in the fire. Mamma lives by the Bible, The Bible lives by the bed. An' she's lied alone so many nights, With scriptures in her head. Prayin': "Good Lord, just be with him, "I know his Faith is tired, "But he's an angel with no halo, "An' one wing in the fire." "An' I know he lives a little left of livin' right, "An he's come close to goin' way to far a few times. "But I'd trade a thousand prayers if just one prayer would come true: "Lord, please believe in him, like I believe in you." Daddy's always been there for me, From T-Ball to touchdowns. Fixed my car an' fixed my heart, When they've been broken down. I know he calls for more forgiveness, Than most folks do require, But he's an angel with no halo, An' one wing in the fire. An' I know he lives a little left of livin' right, An he's come close to goin' way to far a few times. But I'd trade a thousand prayers if just one prayer would come true: Lord, please believe in him, like I believe in you. Well, I just can't imagine, What Heaven might be like. If me an' Mamma make it, Wiithout Daddy by our side. Lord, could you please remember, When it's time to call us higher: That he's an angel with no halo, An' one wing in the fire. Ooooh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tenacious_Peaches Posted September 29, 2006 Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 ^ I've never heard that song, Elvy, but the lyrics are a fantastic for a tribute to your dad. (((((Crystal))))) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elvish Posted September 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted September 29, 2006 Thanks, Peachy. I'll take that cyber hug and raise you a Radhi *squish* Not to be a bummer or anything, but I'm having a rough day and music helps me deal "Too Old To Die Young" ~ Moe Bandy If life is like a candle bright Then death must be the wind You know you can close your window tight And it still comes blowing in So I will climb the highest hill And I'll watch the rising sun And I pray that I won't feel the chill Till I'm too old to die young Chorus: Let me watch my children grow To see what they become Lord don't let that cold wind blow Till I'm too old to die young I have had some real good friends I thought would never die But now all that I got left of them Are these tear drops in my eyes So if I could have one wish today And I know it would be done I'd say everyone could stay Till they're too old too die young Repeat chorus twice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Taufel Posted September 30, 2006 Report Share Posted September 30, 2006 this song has been performed by johnny cash, ben harper, jeff buckley, bob dylan, the byrds and probably many others. i hope it all goes well for you. it will be a fitting tribute to your father's life to have the people he loved arranging it. i'm thinking of you and your family. Satisfied Mind How many times have You heard someone say If I had his money I could do things my way But little they know That it's so hard to find One rich man in ten With a satisfied mind Once I was waitin' In fortune and fame Everything that I dreamed for To get a start in life's game Then suddenly it happened I lost every dime But I'm richer by far With a satisfied mind Money can't buy back Your youth when you're old Or a friend when you're lonely Or a love that's grown cold The wealthiest person Is a pauper at times Compared to the man With a satisfied mind When my life has ended And my time has run out My friends and my loved ones I'll leave there's no doubt But one thing's for certain When it comes my time I'll leave this old world With a satisfied mind How many times have You heard someone say If I had his money I could do things my way But little they know That it's so hard to find One rich man in ten With a satisfied mind Im pretty sure they played that at Jeffs funeral, its a really beautiful song. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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