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Goo Goo Dolls' Johnny Rzeznik Shares His Funeral Songs Playlist

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Don't worry, Johnny isn't going anywhere. The Goo Goo Dolls frontman just thought he'd countdown 10 songs he would like played at his funeral, which is a surprisingly eclectic mix of ethereal soul, indie rock and funk.

And on a happier note, the Goo Goo Dolls' ninth studio album, 'Something for the Rest of Us' recently debuted at No. 7 on Billboard's 200 album chart, which you can download here. Check out Johnny's funeral song list and commentary below!
10
'When Things Seem Hopeless...'
Carl Zittrer & Paul Zaza (From 'A Christmas Story')
This is from the part of the film where Ralphie is most hopeless about getting his Red Ryder 200 shot air rifle.
iTunes
A Christmas Story Soundtrack
Amazon
09
'I'll Be Seeing You'
Billie Holiday
Just the most soulful version of this song.
iTunes | Lyrics
Billie Holiday All of Me
Amazon
08
'You Ought to Be With Me'
Al Green
Just think it's funny.
iTunes | Lyrics
Al Green Call Me
Amazon
07
'Is There a Ghost'
Band of Horses
I plan on haunting a lot of people's houses, especially the ones who owe me money.
iTunes | Lyrics
Band of Horses Cease to Begin
Amazon
06
'No More "I Love You's"'
Annie Lennox
I want some tears shed, so this one will get 'em crying. Don't care that they may be for the song and not me -- good dramatic effect.
iTunes | Lyrics
Amazon
05
'Subterranean Homesick Blues'
Bob Dylan
Get it? Subterranean? Homesick? ...forget it.
iTunes | Lyrics
Amazon
04
'E-Pro'
Beck
Has a great beat. You can dance on my grave to it. Everyone can sing along.
iTunes | Lyrics
Beck E-Pro
Amazon
03
'Hallelujah'
Leonard Cohen
Just seems appropriate for a funeral.
iTunes | Lyrics
Leonard Cohen Various Positions
Amazon
02
'Closing Time'
Tom Waits
Something to toast me with at the final, last call.
iTunes
Tom Waits Closing Time
Amazon
01
'(Don't Worry) If There's a Hell Below, We're All Going to Go'
Curtis Mayfield
Just don't want anyone getting anxious about me being in a better place. I'll see them all again someday...
iTunes | Lyrics
Curtis Mayfield Curtis
Amazon

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