Dead Serious Elvis List

Well I know for sure that Elvis is on mine....

Her I am again. It is not my favorite thing to talk about

When news of ELV1S' death spread around the world one of the most common clips played was "It's Over" from Aloha.

My Mom passed away in 2002 and she planned her funeral before she died, she wanted all Elvis played. Same with me. All my children know which ones to play.

one that i would definitely have would be bridge over troubled water - with the coffin being lowered at the climax!

Burning Love upon going into the oven.

And "I'll Be Back" to frighten everyone.

Oh my God, Lex that's awful!! I don't want to be around to witness that!

For personal reasons I'd go for "Always On My Mind" as a first choice. Then why not "The Impossible Dream"? I don't know if this song was sung at Elvis' funeral but it would have been appropriate. It meant a lot to him and he would often use it at the end of his shows before "Can't Help Falling In Love" took over. "Softly As I Leave You" would be a good match as long as I don't die in a plane crash, car accident or bomb explosion :-) Otherwise "You'll Never Walk Alone" sounds good to me. It's a good "message song" for those you leave behind who care for you.

Whatever they play, They better play it loud, I may have trouble hearing it !

For Loesje: don't you want to see the return of Lex? ;-)

Yes Kees, but I would rather skip that Burning thingie :-)

I think ''American Trilogy'' will take some beating, 1972 circa.

After my mum died of cancer in 1997, I had "I'll Remember You" played at the funeral. There was about 200 people there and they all commented on what a nice song it was for a funeral. One person asked if it was Johnny Cash! It was an approprate song as it was written by Kui Lee who also died of cancer. I agree with jim though. At my funeral, I want "Trilogy" played and I'm english!

Long Black Limousine, Mansion Over the Hill Top, Let it be me

yep, prob Trilogy, and i`m half Scottish and half Turkish!

actually, HAS to be You Gave Me A Mountain

I will have them to play "My way"! And of course "Return to sender". I would also liked them to play "Fire down below" from the Jungle Room Session. Regards from Norway!

Where No One Stands Alone (live 1977, Unchained Melody (live 1977), How Great Thou Art (live 1977 Omaha)

Ton must think "I can't hear it, so I don't care" :-)

Like them BMH. Mine would also be My Way plus American Trilogy and Thats someone you never forget.

Definately If I can dream , it has been an inspiration for me and is a fantastic emotional song

I would like American Trilogy How Great Thy Art and My Way

I want "If We Ever Meet Again," "Memories," and "My Way." When my father died I had Elvis gospel played in the background at the funeral home and it was really relaxing.

I would want my relatives and friends to play "Good Rockin' Tonight" at my funeral but they'll probably play "Another One Bites The Dust" by Queen!

We played Memories at our daughter jacquelines funeral,its such a beautiful song by Elvis, and memories is all we have now of her. For my wifes dad Tommy we played Take my hand precious lord,another beautiful song. For myself or my wife Angela. perhaps I`ll remember you. Its hard to choose just one song..

I would go for Take my hand percious Lord, Reach Out To Jesus and Amercian Trilogy.

there are so many wonderful elvis songs, but my 3 picks for my funeral would be, i'll remember you, memories.and amazing grace.

I wouldn't want my family & friends to be too sad, but "I'll Remember You" would be one choice. The others would have to be "What A Wonderful Life" and the laughing version of "Are You Lonesome Tonight". Laughing is the greatest feeling in the world, even better when sharing it with friends and family. I'd want everyone to remember the fun times, the good times and sharing laughs.

Not so bad at all. I have already survived ELVIS´passing, so. There they go: Almost, I´ll be home for Christmas and If the Lord wasn´t walking by my side. Thanks BOSS!

Have thought about this before, and I think I would have the following: I'll remember you, Peace in the valley, Turn your eyes upon Jesus/Nearer my god to thee.

Lex, Baby I Don´t Care is also a good one !

I've had the music for my last time out planned for some time now. I enjoy almost all types of music and am going to use all types in my final public appearance, but especially Elvis. To narrow it down to just three though is impossible. An early song would be Good Rockin' Tonight. A "movie years" example could be Return To Sender or Follow That Dream or Change of Habit. The later years are full from If I Can Dream to American Trillogy. If blues fit try, Long Black Limo or I'll Hold you in my Heart. Try country with Little Cabin on the Hill, Bridge Over Troubled Water, The Lord's Prayer,.....Good grief!! Where do I stop? Too much great music!!

What about witchcraft? I'd love to see those faces when Elvis sings "my head is spinning going around and around!" And going in to the oven with Ït hurts me"

id like to have if i can dream, you'll never walk alone, memories, im gonna walk dem golden stairs, and if we never meet again.

hound dog, burning love, way down!

my choice would be any of his gospel music.

Because of my ego, I want "Forget me never". :-) For the same reason, "Ill' remember you" would be a second choice. :-) But, above all, please, NO gospell song !

I guess death could make one take several different views. Optimistic: Return To Sender, Anyplace Is Paradise and I Think I'm Gonna Like It Here. Pessimistic: Why Me Lord, Tomorrow Never Comes and Way Down. Physical: I Shall Not Be Moved, A Little Bit Of Green and Earth Boy. And above all the eternal philosophical question: What Now What Next Where To.

I don´t feel confortable talking about it but the song would be "Reach Out To Jesus" or "An American Trilogy".

Well folks; if it's time to go they should play: Anything that's part of you; Long black limousine; Good time Charlie got the blues, but i want to do and experience a lot before i go and i haven't been to Memphis yet !!

walk them golden stairs but i would have the film theme from , high road to china as my personal best .

to jeff sorry about your daughter , it must be tough , not fair keep chin up and go on .

Why has so many people picked American Trilogy ??? Your dead and the only place youd rather be is "In the land of cotton"? huh? Iys ok if you loved in Dixie before you dyed, but comming from England or Ireland , naa just dosent work !

died even!