Most people probably don’t have a certain song or playlist planned for their funeral, but Ringo Starr sure does. The topic came up when he ended up being one of the many famous faces interviewed by NME and they had asked that question.
In response to the interesting question, he gave an even more intriguing answer, saying, โI donโt know what weโd have playing, so Iโll say this one because itโd be nice to have everyone singing alongโ in regards to the song “Octopusโs Garden.” Yes, one of his own band’s songs, which is actually pretty fitting.
Ringo Starr wants the Beatles song “Octopus’s Garden” played at his funeral
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Considering the song is so fun and carefree, it’s actually pretty sentimental that Starr would choose this song, almost as a celebration of life perhaps rather than mourning a death at a funeral. Additionally, Starr wasn’t the only one to choose a Beatles song for their funeral song. Ozzy Osbourne decided to go with the song “A Day in the Life,” further explaining, โI really need a few more years to think this over, but probably something from Sgt. Pepperโs Lonely Hearts Club Band or Revolver. I definitely donโt want my f–king greatest hits album โ I never ever play that thing, Iโm f–king embarrassed about it. And I definitely donโt want a fucking happy song โ Iโm dead.โ
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So it looks like Beatles songs are the most popular pick so far for funeral songs, even though it would likely make more sense to choose a song like “Blackbird” or “In My Life” for a funeral. Either way, we all love a good Beatles songโso imagine hearing “Octopus’s Garden” at someone’s.
Here Ringo is on a late night show talking about writing “Octopus’ Garden”