Most requested funeral songs

[MysticCat]

Originally Posted by AlphaFrog

I was just thinking about this thread yesterday when I heard the aria "When I am Laid" from Dido & Aeneas...I think I want someone to sing that live at my funeral. That would be great.

I would never be able to keep a straight face. I had a friend who, whenever she mentioned this aria, insisted on inserting an "l" before the second "d" in "Dido." Put that together with the title of the aria, and you see why I'd have to excuse myself from the funeral.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I would never be able to keep a straight face. I had a friend who, whenever she mentioned this aria, insisted on inserting an "l" before the second "d" in "Dido." Put that together with the title of the aria, and you see why I'd have to excuse myself from the funeral.

Somehow I KNEW you of all people would have a great anecdote for this!!

[MysticCat]

I try not to disappoint.

[AlphaFrog]

Originally Posted by MysticCat

I try not to disappoint.

Although you know you'd sound kind of funny singing that aria anyway...

[MysticCat]

You have no idea how funny!