By james art ATLANTA – An end-of-life care charity called Marie Curie, based in the United Kingdom, recently asked people who have lost loved ones to share the songs their relatives requested in their final moments. The survey received responses from more than 1,000 people, revealing the top 10 most requested songs about the final chapter of life.
Song number one on the list is “My Way” by Frank Sinatra, a fitting farewell anthem known for its reflective lyrics. Other top picks include Whitney Houston’s “I will always love you” To Tina Turner “(Simply) The Best,” The Judy Garland classic “Beyond the Rainbow”, and “Girls just want to have fun” by Cyndi Lauper.
Here’s the full list of the top 10 songs people want at the end of their lives:
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My Way – Frank Sinatra
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I will always love you – Whitney Houston
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(Simply) The best – Tina Turner
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Over the rainbow – Judy Garland
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Girls just want to have fun – Cyndi Lauper
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angels – Robbie Williams
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What a wonderful world – Louis Armstrong
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Beautiful – Christina Aguilera
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Hey Jude – The Beatles
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These are the days of our lives – Queen
A spokesman for the charity emphasized the importance of music in end-of-life care, noting that it can offer comfort and help distract patients from physical pain. The results highlight how meaningful music can be, providing comfort, joy and a personal farewell in life’s most poignant moments.