A Rangers anthem has been named as one of the most popular requests for funerals in Glasgow.
The Best, by the late Tina Turner, is a popular choice for funeral services in the city due to its association with Gers fans, according to Co-op Funeralcare's 2023 Funeral Music Chart.
The song, often played as the Rangers squad walks out of the tunnel at Ibrox, has earned fifth place in the list of the top 10 most requested sports songs for funerals in the UK.
Coming in at first place is the Liverpool anthem You'll Never Walk Alone by Gerry and the Pacemakers - which is also seventh on the overall list of songs.
The list, which first launched in 2002, sees Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman’s Time to Say Goodbye top of the national funeral music chart, followed by Frank Sinatra’s iconic My Way.
Based on data and insights from Co-op’s own funeral directors, who conducted 93,000 funerals in the last year, here is the latest top 10 for the entire UK:
1. Time To Say Goodbye - Andrea Bocelli and Sarah Brightman
2. My Way - Frank Sinatra
3. Somewhere Over the Rainbow - Eva Cassidy
4. Supermarket Flowers - Ed Sheeran
5. We'll Meet Again - Vera Lynn
6. Wind Beneath My Wings - Bette Midler
7. You'll Never Walk Alone - Gerry and the Pacemakers
8. Abide With Me - William Henry Monk and Henry Francis Lyte
9. All Things Bright and Beautiful - Hymn
10. Dancing in the Sky - Dannii and Lizzy
Tim Bloomer, head of the north division at Co-op Funeralcare, said: “Music plays such a big part in all of our lives so it’s no surprise that our favourite songs play a role in the way we say goodbye too.
"The songs we choose for a funeral all hold unique and personal meaning for ourselves and loved ones but naturally some songs remain more popular than others and we’re delighted to unveil this year’s music chart.
“It comes as no surprise 'The Best' was named one of the most popular songs in Glasgow, whether you're a football fan or not.
"It's a powerful song, thanks to the late Tina Turner's iconic voice and emotional delivery, which makes for a perfect choice for those remembering someone who was special to them.
“Each element of a funeral is a very personal choice and we’re encouraging the nation to be more open about their funeral wishes, making it clear to their loved ones what they would want for themselves when the time comes, and music is a really simple and comforting place to start.”
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