The Top 10 Soul Music Songs for Funerals

If you’re looking for the best soul songs to play at a funeral, look no further. This blog post will give you the top 10 soul songs for funerals.

Introduction

When a soul music fan dies, their family and friends will often want to play some of their favorite songs at the funeral. Soul music is a genre that is known for its ability to speak to the emotions and it can be a great way to help people dealing with grief. Here are ten of the best soul music songs for funerals.

“A Change is Gonna Come” by Sam Cooke

“A Change is Gonna Come” is a song written and recorded by American singer-songwriter Sam Cooke. Produced by Hugo & Luigi, the song was released on December 22, 1964 by RCA Victor as a single from Cooke’s album, Ain’t That Good News. The song concerns African-Americans’ struggle for freedom and equality during the Civil Rights Movement. The lyrics were partly inspired by an event in which Cooke and band mates were turned away from a whites-only motel in Shreveport, Louisiana.

“A Change is Gonna Come” peaked at number 31 on Billboard’s Hot R&B Singles chart and number 12 on its Hot 100 chart. Since its release, the song has been covered by numerous artists including Otis Redding, Aretha Franklin, Stevie Wonder, Donna Summer and U2. In 2007, the song was ranked at number 12 on Rolling Stone’s 500 Greatest Songs of All Time list.

“I’ll Take You There” by The Staple Singers

“I’ll Take You There” is a song written and recorded by soul music group The Staple Singers. It hit number one on the US Billboard Hot 100 chart in 1972 and was certified Gold by the RIAA. The song is often used at funerals, as it offers a message of hope and comfort.

“Lovely Day” by Bill Withers

“Lovely Day” is a song by Bill Withers, released in 1977 as the second single from his fourth studio album, Menagerie. It was written by Withers andSkip Scarborough. The song is eight minutes long and features a note-for-note guitar solo by Ben Anderson.

The song was produced by Withers and Leo Sacks. The single peaked at number 30 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart and at number 7 on the Billboard Soul chart. In the UK, the song reached number 21 on the UK Singles Chart in October 1977.

In 2010, “Lovely Day” was voted as the greatest soul song of all time by readers of Mojo magazine.

“Miss You” by The Rolling Stones

The Rolling Stones released “Miss You” in 1978, and it remains one of their most popular songs. The lyrics are about missing someone who is no longer there, and the song has a slow, soulful sound that makes it perfect for a funeral.

“My Girl” by The Temptations

“My Girl” is a 1964 song recorded by The Temptations for the Gordy (Motown) label which became a number one hit on both the Billboard Hot 100 and R&B charts. Written and produced by Smokey Robinson, the song is notable for being the first Motown song to feature a lead vocal from Eddie Kendricks. It has since become a popular choice of song for funerals, particularly in the African American community.

“Stand by Me” by Ben E. King

This 1961 single by Ben E. King was originally written for an Drifters album, but the group’s producers thought it was too personal for them to perform, so King recorded it himself. The result was a Top 10 pop hit and one of the most covered songs of all time, with everyone from John Lennon to Bruce Springsteen putting their own spin on it. “Stand by Me” has since become a staple at funerals, both because of its message of hope and its goosebump-inducing chorus.

“Sweet Home Chicago” by Blues Brothers

“Sweet Home Chicago” is a classic soul music song that has been covered by many artists, but the Blues Brothers version is the most famous. The song is about a man who is homesick for his hometown of Chicago. The lyrics talk about how much he misses the city and how he would do anything to go back there.

The song has a catchy chorus that everyone can sing along to, and it always gets people dancing. It’s the perfect song to play at a funeral to help everyone remember the good times they had with the person who passed away.

“The Weight” by The Band

The Weight is a song originally by The Band that has been covered by many different artists over the years. The most famous version is probably the one by The Band themselves, which was featured in the film The Last Waltz. However, there have been many great cover versions of this song, including ones by Bob Dylan, Jackie Wilson, and Aretha Franklin.

This song is about taking on the burdens of others and carrying them through life. It is a great song for a funeral because it can remind us that we are not alone in this world and that we all have to help each other carry our burdens.

“When a Man Loves a Woman” by Percy Sledge

“When a Man Loves a Woman” is a song written by Calvin Lewis and Andrew Wright and first recorded by Percy Sledge in 1966. The song was released as a single in April 1966 and reached number one on both the Billboard Hot 100 and Hot R&B Singles charts. It was Percy Sledge’s debut recording and is considered to be his signature song. The song has been covered by numerous artists, including Michael Bolton, Jimmy Buffett, Garth Brooks, Wilson Pickett, and Otis Redding.