-Songs For A Mother's
or Grandmother's Funeral-
Mike Luczak
Special Songs To Be Played
At A Mother's or Grandmother's Funeral
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Here is a CONTINUED list of special songs with Youtube videos which can be played at a mother's or grandmother's funeral.
81. Dancing In Heaven
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"Dancing In Heaven" by Jimmy Scott. Available on the album "The Very Best Of Jimmy Scott.
82. Tears In Heaven
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"Tears in Heaven" is a song by Eric Clapton and Will Jennings, written about the death of Clapton's four-year-old son, Conor. It appeared on the 1991 Rush film soundtrack . In January 1992, Clapton performed the song in front of an audience at Bray Studios , Berkshire, England for MTV Unplugged , with the recording appearing on his Unplugged album.
83. The Other Side
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"The Other Side" is a song performed by American glam metal band Aerosmith, and written by Jim Vallance (music) and Steven Tyler (lyrics). It was released in 1990 as the fourth single from the band's highly successful 1989 album Pump .
84. I Can Only Imagine
"I Can Only Imagine" is a 2018 American Christian biographical drama film directed by the Erwin Brothers and written by Alex Cramer, Jon Erwin, and Brent McCorkle, based on the story behind the group MercyMe 's song " I Can Only Imagine ", the best-selling Christian single of all time.
85. Dancing In The Sky​
About “Dancing in the Sky”: Born and raised in Vancouver B.C twin sisters Dani and Lizzy put their minds together to combine their hip hop roots with soulful R&B vocals and pop style.
86. Over The Rainbow
"Over the Rainbow" is a ballad composed by Harold Arlen with lyrics by Yip Harburg. It was written for the 1939 film The Wizard of Oz and was sung by actress Judy Garland in her starring role as Dorothy Gale. It won the Academy Award for Best Original Song and became Garland's signature song.
87. The Way We Were
"The Way We Were" is a song recorded by American vocalist Barbra Streisand for her fifteenth studio album, The Way We Were. It was physically released as the record's lead single on September 27, 1973 through Columbia Records. The 7" single was distributed in two different formats, with the standard edition featuring B-side track "What Are You Doing the Rest of Your Life?" and the Mexico release including an instrumental B-side instead.
88. Make Me A Channel of Your Peace
The most-prominent hymn version of the prayer is "Make Me a Channel of Your Peace", or simply "Prayer of St. Francis", adapted and set to a chant-like melody in 1967 by South African songwriter Sebastian Temple (Johann Sebastian von Tempelhoff, 1928–1997), who had become a third order Franciscan.
89. Your Mother and Mine
" Your Mother and Mine " is a song from the 1953 Disney animated feature film, Peter Pan. It was sung by Wendy Darling. It begins with her telling the Lost Boys about what a mother is like, just before Captain Hook and his men arrive and kidnap them.
90. Please Remember Me
"Please Remember Me" is a song co-written by American country music artists Rodney Crowell and Will Jennings. Originally recorded by Crowell for his 1995 album Jewel of the South, his version was released as its lead (and only) single and peaked at number 69 on the Billboard country chart in early June.
91. If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away
"If Heaven Wasn't So Far Away" is a song written by Dallas Davidson, Rob Hatch and Brett Jones. It was first recorded by American country music artist Rhett Akins, whose version was released as a single in September 2006 but did not chart.
92. Don't Blink
Don't Blink is a 2014 American psychological horror film written and directed by Travis Oates. It stars an ensemble cast that includes Mena Suvari, Brian Austin Green, Joanne Kelly, and Zack Ward, who also produced. A group of ten friends visit a remote resort, which they subsequently find empty.
93. When I Get Where I'm Going
" When I Get Where I'm Going" is a song written by George Teren and Rivers Rutherford, and recorded by American country music artist Brad Paisley. It was released in October 2005 as the second single from his album Time Well Wasted and is his 14th career single (not counting album cuts).
94. How Can I Help You Say Goodbye
I"How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" is a song written by Karen Taylor-Good and Burton Banks Collins. It was first recorded by Patty Loveless for her 1993 album Only What I Feel and released in March 1994 as the fourth single.
95. One More Day
""One More Day" is a song written by Bobby Tomberlin and Steven Dale Jones, and recorded by American country music group Diamond Rio. It was released in October 2000 as the second single and title track from their album One More Day, in addition to gaining popularity after the death of NASCAR driver Dale Earnhardt.
96. Wind Beneath My Wings
"Wind Beneath My Wings" is a song written in 1982 by Jeff Silbar and Larry Henley. The song was first recorded by Kamahl in 1982 for a country and western album he was recording. Kamahl talked about being the first to record the song in an appearance on Australian TV show Spicks and Specks, but stated it was not commercially released because it was felt he did not suit the country and western style. Instead, Roger Whittaker recorded the song, as well as Sheena Easton and Lee Greenwood
97. Unforgettable
NUnforgettable... with Love, also known as simply Unforgettable, is a 1991 album by American singer Natalie Cole. Released on June 11, 1991, the album includes covers of standards previously performed by her father, Nat King Cole. It was also her debut for Elektra Records, after being given her release from EMI Records.
98. Mama Said
"Mama Said" is a country rock ballad by American heavy metal band Metallica from their sixth album Load, with music and lyrics by James Hetfield (music credited to Hetfield/ Ulrich ). The lyrics represent a man or boy who is learning to find his own way in life away from his mother.
99. You're My Best Friend
"You're My Best Friend" is a song by the British rock band Queen, written by the band's bass player, John Deacon, who wrote it for and about his wife. It was first included on the 1975 album A Night at the Opera, and later released as a single. The ballad also appeared on the Live Killers live album, and on the compilation albums Greatest Hits, Absolute Greatest and Queen Forever. The song reached number seven in the UK Singles Chart and number 16 on the US Billboard Hot 100.
100. Some Kind of Wonderful
"Some Kind of Wonderful" is a song that Michael Bublé, included as the fourteen and final track on the European version of Crazy Love. The song was featured in the deluxe edition, so it was one of the selected tracks for the " Hollywood " Extended Play.
101. Holes in the Floor of Heaven
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"Holes in the Floor of Heaven From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia " Holes in the Floor of Heaven " is a song co-written and recorded by American country music artist Steve Wariner . It was released in April 1998 as the lead-off single from his album Burnin' the Roadhouse Down, and was his first solo single in three years.
102. To Love Somebody​
"To Love Somebody" is a song written by Barry and Robin Gibb. Produced by Robert Stigwood, it was the second single released by the Bee Gees from their international debut album, Bee Gees 1st, in 1967. The single reached No. 17 in the United States and No. 41 in the United Kingdom. Here is Michael Buble's version.
103. I Wouldn't Have Missed It For The World
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"I Wouldn't Have Missed It for the World" is a song written by Charles Quillen, Kye Fleming and Dennis Morgan, and recorded by American country music singer Ronnie Milsap. It was released in October 1981 as the second single from the album There's No Gettin' Over Me. The song became one of his biggest hits in his recording career and came during the peak of his crossover success.
104. I'm Movin' On
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"I'm Movin' On" is a song written by Phillip White and D. Vincent Williams and recorded by American country music group Rascal Flatts. It was released in October 2001 as the fourth and final single from the band’s self-titled debut album. The song reached number 4 on the U.S. Billboard Hot Country Songs chart in early 2002.
105. Mama Said - The Shirelles
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""Mama Said" is a song performed by the Shirelles, written by Luther Dixon and Willie Denson. It became a top-ten hit, on both the pop and R&B charts, when it was released as a single in 1961. "Mama Said" went number four on the Billboard Hot 100 and number two on the R&B chart. It has been covered by American Spring, Melanie, Dusty Springfield, The Stereos, and The Growlers, as well as a young Dionne Bromfield.
106. Don't Stop Me Now
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Don't Stop Me Now" is a song by the British rock band Queen from their 1978 album Jazz that was released as a single in 1979. Written by lead singer Freddie Mercury, it was recorded in August 1978 at Super Bear Studios in Berre-les-Alpes (Alpes-Maritimes), France, and is the twelfth track on the album.
107. September
"September" is a song by the band Earth, Wind & Fire released as a single in 1978 on ARC/Columbia Records. Initially included as a track for The Best of Earth, Wind & Fire, Vol. 1, "September" was very successful commercially and reached No. 1 on the US Billboard Hot R&B Songs chart, No. 8 on the US Billboard Hot 100, and No. 3 on the UK Singles Chart.
108. Just The Way You Are
"Just the Way You Are" is the debut solo single by American singer-songwriter Bruno Mars. It is the lead single from his debut studio album, Doo-Wops & Hooligans (2010). The song was written by Mars, Philip Lawrence , Ari Levine, Khalil Walton and Needlz and produced by the former three, under their alias, the Smeezingtons along with Needlz.
109. Speechless
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"Speechless" is a song by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys, featuring additional vocals from American rapper Eve. It was written by Keys, Eve and Swizz Beatz, and produced by the latter. It samples Kanye West ’s 2010 song “Devil in a New Dress.”
110. Goodbye My Friend - Linda Rondstadt
‘Goodbye My Friend’ has become the go-to song played on Youtube video tributes about beloved pets that have passed away. The trend may have started when Oprah Winfrey showed a clip on her show in 2008 when she lost her dog Sophie. (as shown below).
111. Goodbye My Old Friend - Conor McGinity
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Conor McGinity was delighted to release the Official Music Video for "Goodbye My Old Friend'' the lead single from my #1 Album "A New Dawn".
112. Remember Me (Coco)
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" Remember Me " is a song from the 2017 animated Pixar film Coco, written by Robert Lopez and Kristen Anderson-Lopez. The song is performed variously within the film by Benjamin Bratt, Gael García Bernal, Anthony Gonzalez, and Ana Ofelia Murguía.
113. The Sound Of Silence​
"The Sound of Silence", originally "The Sounds of Silence", is a song by the American music duo Simon & Garfunkel. The song was written by Paul Simon over several months in 1963 and 1964. A studio audition led to the duo signing a record deal with Columbia Records, and the original 'acoustic' version of the song was recorded in March 1964 at Columbia Studios in New York City.
114. Heal
"Heal" (stylized in all caps) is a song produced by Jonathan Manalo and released on September 11, 2020 by Star Music. The song was produced as a collaboration song featuring all-female Southeast Asian singers, to extend the love and spur unity for everyone's healing during these trying times as well as in response to the COVID-19 pandemic situation.
115. I'll Never Forget You (Birdy)
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I'll Never Forget You, 1951 U.S. film from 20th Century Fox, also known under its British title, The House in the Square "I'll Never Forget You", song by American punk rock band, Hüsker Dü, from their 1984 album, Zen Arcade I'll Never Forget You, also released as I Won't Forget You, 1999 album and song by Spanish pop/dance singer, Princessa.
116. Three Times A Lady
In the United States, "Three Times a Lady" was the first of two singles off of Natural High . It entered the Billboard Hot 100 chart on June 18, 1978 at number 73. Eight weeks later, it reached number 1, where it remained for two weeks. It also reached the top of the R&B chart, soul, and country charts.
117. In My Life​
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"In My Life" is a song by the English rock band the Beatles from their 1965 album Rubber Soul. It was written by John Lennon and Paul McCartney, who later disagreed over the extent of their respective contributions to the song. Lennon credited the harmony and bridge to McCartney, while McCartney claimed the entire musical structure.
118. Jesus to a Child
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"Jesus to a Child" is a song by British singer George Michael. It was the first of six singles from the album Older. The song peaked at number one in Australia, Finland, Hungary, Ireland, Norway, Spain and the United Kingdom; it was Michael's sixth UK number one, and his third as a solo performer. It also reached the top three on several other European charts, and became Michael's highest debut on the US Billboard Hot 100.
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