“Call Me” by Blondie.
“The Revealing Science of God” by Yes
If they start playing “I Want A Hero” by Bonnie Tyler, I’ll be begging for the needle.
Mark Knopfler: “So Far from the Clyde”
Although I’d be content also with Knopfler’s “Piper to the End”
1 quadrillion green bottles
A question - is the song only for me, or do I get to demand it is played to the whole prison/witnesses to my execution. Because it makes a difference if I’m trying to comfort/amuse myself before the last walk, or if I’m trying to fuck with those around me/taking joy in my passing.
(I am assuming I’m innocent in this scenario, because none of the crimes I’ve contemplated would earn the death penalty… I take that back, I can think of a few that I would be so proud of the crime I’d want a nice, triumphant piece…)
43 minutes, 53 seconds to go…but 1st, lotsa clever words & musick!
O, Fortuna
“Iron Lady” by Phil Ochs. If they’re going to put me to death, they’re going to have to listen to an anti capital punishment song first.
Apropos of nothing, I just love her singing voice, her diction, the way she emotes. Gives Karen Carpenter a run for the money.
Not my choice, but I like it.
My choice would be:
Some versions end each verse with the lines
I hate you, one and all
And I hate you, one and all
Damn your eyes. [5]
I wanted to play this one at my Father’s funeral, but my mother wouldn’t let me.
How did you people miss the obvious?
Just a Song before I Go.
Crosby, Stills and Nash
Melvins - Lysol
In some ways, it’s technically six songs. But it’s all presented as one composition.
Why?
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My first exposure to Melvins was this CD. A friend had borrowed it from his ex-girlfriend, the woman who would eventually become my wife. The copy she had bought was early enough that you could peel the tape off and still see the name “Lysol” on it after the trademark holders balked and made them rename the album. She rules in an infinite number of ways, but this CD was my first inkling that this girl RULED!
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It made me a lifelong fan of Melvins. I get to hear the crushing first two parts, which will probably remind me of listening to this record while driving down I-35 listening to it with the sun setting to my right. Then I get to hear them blend it into their version Flipper’s “Sacrifice” and Alice Cooper’s “Second Coming” and “The Ballad of Dwight Fry”
32 minutes or so of musical heaven, and some of the best memories in my life.
“The Rovin’ Dies Hard” as played by the Battlefield Band.
Oh, and the only reason I answered truthfully is because Tatterdemalion already mentioned “Sam Hall.”
“Layla” by Eric Clapton.
Just the instrumental part that starts with the piano solo, though, not the part about wanting to fuck George Harrison’s wife.
The gospel song “This World is Not My Home”. Because I’m an innocent man, and I’am going to Heaven.
This world is not my home
I’m just a-passing through
My treasures are laid out
Somewhere beyond the blue
The angels beckon me from Heaven’s open door
And I can’t feel at home
In this world anymore…
Canonically, if someone wants to honor the last wish of a gallant adversary who (a) didn’t actually commit various crimes he’s been accused of, but (b) is willing to sacrifice himself so that another may live, all while a woman who will love you forever assures you that the glorious revolution is on its way — well, isn’t that when The Adventures Of Don Juan is supposed to play?
I learned that from watching Zorro, The Gay Blade!
Carúl Inis Córthaidh (aka Carul Loch Garman) this is not a perfect rendition, but it will give you the idea. I truly believe it’s the most beautiful melody ever written.