It's always a weird conversation when you start talking about funeral songs. But it comes up, now and then. Is it maudlin? Does it even matter, since you won't be there? Or is this just an excuse to share a love of music? Or all of the above?

I'm gutted my Dad won't be around at his own funeral to play songs. He's always been such a big music lover. I don't think he could decide on one song. It's like the kids at school demanding us tell us what our fave song in the whole world might be.

On Saturday night, my bestie was over, so the three of us sat down to play Youtube music for a few hours - always a fun night. One takes turns in playing tracks. Poor Jamie had to cope with mine and Tam's '80's singalong to songs he didn't grow up with, and we had to put up with some songs of his that I rolled my eyes at, but all in all, it was fun.

Let's choose three of those on the loose theme of 'funeral songs' for #threetunetuesday for @ablaze. We were thinking in a blackly humourous kinda way - you know, when they roll the coffin into the flames or throw the last sod of soil onto your coffin. We can all joke about death, right? Because that's how we cope.

The Who Reign on Me

This one's for Jamie. He absolutely loves the Who, and Quadrophenia was one of his most influential movies growing up. He lived in Brighton for over ten years, where it was filmed, so it has special significance for him. He loves this song and it always makes him emotional - maybe a bit of nostalgia. I can imagine it playing very loud.

Tim Buckley Wayfaring Stranger

This one was the besties. I told her there's no way we are playing the 13 minute live version.

To be honest, I prefer the Johnny Cash version. I know this kinda tips me into four songs - oops.

I'm just a poor wayfaring stranger
Traveling through this world below
There is no sickness, no toil, no danger
In that bright land to which I go
I'm going there to see my father
And all my loved ones who've gone on
I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home
I know dark clouds will gather 'round me
I know my way is hard and steep
But beauteous fields arise before me
Where God's redeemed, their vigils keep
I'm going there to see my mother
She said she'd meet me when I come
So I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home
I'm just going over Jordan
I'm just going over home

Talking Heads This Must Be the Place

This is mine. I have no idea why I chose this one, and to be honest, I'd probably choose a different song tomorrow. I love the quirky whimsy of it. It's always been on my top songs list. And Byrne's resonant voice here just does it for me. 'Stop Making Sense' is one of my favourite albums from the past.