After the success I had with the wedding reception soundtrack, it seemed obvious to me that I needed to put together a playlist for my wake/funeral. Once folks have gathered and someone has stepped forward to do an introduction, the music will start and the drinking and storytelling will begin. The obvious first song to me was "Let's Go Crazy" by Prince. The spoken introduction and song were an obvious fit, IMO, for a wake.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtlc30v-qd8&feature=related
...and, for the curious, the current status of my wake playlist is ( back here. )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wtlc30v-qd8&feature=related
...and, for the curious, the current status of my wake playlist is ( back here. )