Members OldMattB Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Any ideas for an AC/DC song to play at a 14-year old's funeral? Serious question from the parents. I can thing of nothing. I even considered if "Let Me Put MY Love into You" could be reinterpreted as a worship song, or "Giving the Dog a Bone" might be recast as about him and his boxer dog that will be buried with him. I am coming up with nothing. oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Ride on? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 "Can't Stop Rock and Roll"... or maybe..."For those about to rock" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMattB Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Ride on? Maybe leave out the empty bottles, empty beds part. Shows promise. Is this a popular song? I don't think I have heard it. oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Not very popular, but I have heard it on the radio a few times over the years. I think AC/DC fans know it well, but not so much for the general public. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members kirs Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Both of the songs in the OP are thinly-veiled double entendres (as are most AC/DC songs). I agree with Ride On. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members PlectrumPete Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tiltsta Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Rock and Roll Ain't Noise Pollution That would be my second choice, I think. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members seblo_15 Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Question about the dog? Is he already passed or is it being put down to be buried with the boy? Also I suggest "For Those About to Rock (We Salute You)." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMattB Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Question about the dog? Is he already passed or is it being put down to be buried with the boy? The dog is old and has serious neurological problems. She cannot hold urine, and cannot walk more than six feet without falling over. The parents were putting off the inevitable mercy kill of the dog because Josh loved her so much. My wife and I are taking the dog Monday to the vet and crematory, so she can be buried with her master. oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 What's the deal? Was the kid a huge acdc fan? Can you judge whether it should be a somber song or do they want something positive? Personally just on what you've said....I'd go with Tiltsa by far. Ride on has the ride mood and the lyrics are only a little off. Giving the dog a bone would be a BAD choice in my opinion. As would any of their sexual songs. If you want something up tempo then Long way to the top would be good. Or maybe back in black, or like seblo said for those about to rock. [YOUTUBE]wsDpwb3ILxM[/YOUTUBE] Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Acid Test Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 How did he die? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members paulojcduarte Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 AC DC don't have an awful lot of choices to play at a funeral, I'd go with the boy's favourite, if the parents, or buddies know which one. On a side note, hope I don't get out of line, but wtf? 14 yo is too young Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMattB Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Josh was one of our neighbor kids. I generally dislike kids, but he was so damn smart and analytical, he was fun to be around. He regularly came by the house to talk, watch a movie, help Kelly cook, play some guitar, or just sit and hang out. He went to the Houston rodeo with us two weeks ago - a bittersweet accident. He and his mom had swapped phones, and Kelly thought she was inviting mom and dad. Josh was diabetic. Overnight he went into a diabetic coma, was given CPR for 30 minutes, but his brain was dead. His organs were donated, and his funeral is Wednesday. His bearers will be football team members, and he will be transported in his father's pick-up truck. He loved rock music in general, and AC/DC in particular. He is the closest to a son I have ever had. oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members jelloman Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 go with Ride On... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Alex W Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I would say For Those About to Rock would be the best choice. Mojo and prayers sent. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members soundcreation Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Sorry to hear. Maybe Long Way to the Top or For those about to Rock would be best....my Bon Scott bias says Long Way, but lyrically For those might be a little better. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Acid Test Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Very sorry to hear this. Some things in life just aren't fair. I agree with Ride On Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members tlbonehead Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Ride on?first one I thought of. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members vintage clubber Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I can only think of AC/DC songs that wouldn't be appropriate... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members OldMattB Posted March 28, 2010 Author Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 I can only think of AC/DC songs that wouldn't be appropriate... Don't feel bad. That's probably why Josh liked the band in the first place! oldMattB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members RKO Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Whatever you do, DON'T play Highway to Hell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mike Fiasco Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Whatever you do, DON'T play Highway to Hell. {censored}. Someone HAD to say it. (Glad it wasn't me!) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members Mackin Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Whatever you do, DON'T play Highway to Hell. Well, why not ? If that's the music he loved when he was alive, I think it's the right thing to do. People will understand. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Members JimboJ Posted March 28, 2010 Members Share Posted March 28, 2010 Well, why not ? If that's the music he loved when he was alive, I think it's the right thing to do. People will understand. Ummm, because its not appropriate, and I guarantee NO ONE will understand. AC/DC is fine if that's what he was into. But for God's sake don't play Highway to Hell or Hell's Bells. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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