Monty Python’s now doing funerals
Eric Idle classic named Britain’s favourite “alternative” funeral song
A survey taken in England found Always Look on the Bright Side of Life, the upbeat ditty from Monty Python’s Life of Brian, to be the best “alternative” funeral song, reports the Telegraph. It appears Britons are turning away from more serious dirges like Robbie Williams’s Angels in an attempt to make the service a more “uplifting” experience. Cabaret placed second, while The Specials’ Enjoy Yourself, It’s Later Than You Think was the No. 10 favourite.
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