Transcript provided by NPR, Copyright NPR. SIMON AND GARFUNKEL: (Singing) Sail on Silver Girl. INSKEEP: Jorge Espinosa recalling his father, Jaime Alejandro Espinosa-Anabalon - he died of COVID in 2020 at the age of 85. Like, the fruit with all the bruises and the scars - they're the ones that have, like, the most, you know, sugar and sweetness and taste the best kind of thing, which is actually really what he instilled in me a lot.ĮSPINOSA: (singing) Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down. But he could just as easily take that same thing and, like, attach something really lovely and beautiful to it. Like a bridge over troubled water, I will lay me down.ĮSPINOSA: There was a lot of hardships in that path that he took in taking risks. GARFUNKEL: (singing) And pain is all around. And I think that doing those type of things, taking that kind of risk, going into, like, something you don't know is scary. And he wasn't scared to, like, get up and find something better. So he - hardships would always follow him in terms of being able to find work, being able to make a living. GARFUNKEL: (Singing) When you're down and out, when you're on the street.ĮSPINOSA: He traveled throughout all South America, so he never really stayed put. He got his training when he was living in Santiago, Chile, which is where he's from. GARFUNKEL: (Singing) I'm on your side, oh, when times get rough.ĮSPINOSA: My dad was a mold maker - molds for parts, like, engine parts or any other metal or even plastic parts. So for him, that song kind of really resonated with him and his struggle through his life. And from there, things got really bad financially. Songs of Remembrance Anibal Gomez, 78: Edith Piafs Non, Je Ne Regrette Rien Demetria Bannister, 28: Kirk Franklins The Storm Is Over Now Sam Corpora. Like, he lost his father when he was, like, 5 or something. Were calling our tribute Songs of Remembrance. NPRs remembering some of those who lost their lives by listening to the music they loved and hearing their stories. from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. Nearly 1 million people have died in the U.S. In My Life (Remastered 2009) The Beatles Rubber Soul (Remastered). (SOUNDBITE OF SONG, "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER")ĪRT GARFUNKEL: (Singing) When you're weary, feeling small.ĮSPINOSA: My dad had a lot of hardships. Songs of Remembrance: Bridge Over Troubled Water was his dads favorite. I Will Always Love You Dolly Parton Ultimate Dolly Parton 2.
JORGE ESPINOSA: A song that mattered a lot to my father was "Bridge Over Troubled Water" by Simon & Garfunkel. (SOUNDBITE OF SIMON AND GARFUNKEL SONG, "BRIDGE OVER TROUBLED WATER") Jorge Espinosa lost his father, Jaime Alejandro Espinosa-Anabalon in 2020. We're calling our tribute Songs of Remembrance. NPR's remembering some of those who lost their lives by listening to the music they loved and hearing their stories. To put a face on this number and pay respect to the departed, NPR asked our audience to share songs that reminded them of a loved one lost to COVID-19. Two years later, nearly a million Americans have died from the disease. from COVID-19 since the start of the pandemic. In March 2020, the World Health Organization declared COVID-19 a pandemic. This is one of her all-time hits and will surely make an amazing song for your loved one’s funeral or memorial service.Nearly 1 million people have died in the U.S.
The song has a triumphant sound and is highlighted by Beyoncé’s angelic voice. This soothing and positive song by the R&B Queen will surely uplift your spirit. Whether you’re the one in charge of arranging the funeral or memorial service, or simply want songs that will help you during your time of grief, this list will help you choose what to play to honor your dearly departed. That’s why we’ve curated a list of 20 modern funeral songs to honor a loved one. We want to remember their essence as people and music is a lovely way to do that, especially songs that they loved when they were still alive. When loved ones pass away, we want the funeral to not only be a special event of mourning and honoring their departure, but also a chance to remember the good times we’ve had with them. Think of a couple’s “song” played during their wedding and anniversaries, or how about songs that remind you of the summer road trips you took with dear friends back in college. It is not uncommon for a song to be linked to a particular memory or person. A song says a lot about our personalities and our memories. Music provides the soundtrack to our lives and this is also the case in our departure. 1, or the occasional background synth to add warmth to the piano lead. Besides painting, it is one of the oldest art forms. Theres a synthesized feel to some of the tracks on Songs of Remembrance, Vol. Music is a major component of the human experience.
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