I could really use some help...

[Lie-in King]

Can anyone think of a track by either Neil Diamond or Tom Jones that might be suitable to play at a cremation?

I'm looking for something that doesn't have to necessarily reflect the occasion, but isn't too maudlin or soppy.

I've thus discounted (for instance) - "Green, Green Grass Of Home" & "Love on the Rocks"...(!!)

Cover versions are fine, it just has to be one of the above singing...

I know the brief isn't very helpful, but I'm completely stuck & not really thinking straight, so I'd appreciate any input from you good AB'ers!

I have to go now so that I can hit the phone (I'm on dial-up!..), but promise to come back later to reply to any posts you've been kind enough to leave. With thanks for your time & attention,

Lie-in King x

[B00]

Tom Jones- Memories Dont' leave Like People Do.

Or is that a bit too crass?

[Postdog]

OK, got a lot of those two so will be having a proper look in a mo for you. That said, a quick check brought up a song called "sometimes we cry" by Tom jones and Van Morrison.

Sounds maudlin, but it is actually very upbeat, and could, I guess, be suitable for a cremation as you get a positive message from the lyrics too - try to have a listen.

If I think of any more I'll come back.

[gem_mother]

"Hell Yeah" from Neil Diamond's "12 Songs " CD.

[vulcan]

"And the grass wont pay no mind"-Neil Diamond.

[curiosity]

Song Sung Blue by Neil Diamond...perfect swaying pleasant and not disrespectful or corny.

[mrs_overall]

"Done Too Soon" by Neil Diamond must be the most perfect funeral song ever!

[Supermike]

I agree with Mrs O. There's an album by Neil Diamond where sings Done Too Soon immediately folled by He aint Heavy He's My Brother. Two really good tracks. Good luck.

[Lie-in King]

Thank you to everyone for your suggestions - I'll listen to them all & pass them on.

Please accept my apologies for not returning last night, but I'm afraid the day just kept piling stuff on & before I knew it, it was gone midnight & this is the first chance I've had to nip in today.

[beatlestarr]

pretty amazing grace from nds new album

[tamborine]

Neil Diamond - I am, I said

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nfbOHebiBgw&fea ture=related