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Listeners' unusual funeral playlists

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Ryan got wind of an actual funeral song chart that has seen Frank Sinatra lose his spot to Ed Sheeran as one of the top songs that people play at funerals. We're sure you want your final goodbye to be memorable, but there are some interesting ideas that our listeners have that'll make their funerals a day like no other.
20 Jun 2023 3AM English South Africa News

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