Who gets the last laugh? The British, it seems, after a study out Friday revealed that Monty Python’s “Always Look on the Bright Side of Life” is the most-played song at funerals in the United Kingdom ...

Monty Python‘s “Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life,” the jaunty singalong that first appeared in the comedy troupe’s 1979 film The Life of Brian, has long been a staple at funerals for its ...

Queen’s funeral credited for hymns’ revival while Time to Say Goodbye replaces You’ll Never Walk Alone at No 1 Hymns are back among the most popular funeral songs, boosted by the queen’s funeral, ...

WOULD YOU play Monty Python at your own funeral? As Monty Python and The Holy Grail hits cinemas again for its 40th Anniversary, the UK's top ten funeral songs include Frank Sinatra, Eva Cassidy and a ...

When Monty Python co-founder Eric Idle decided it was time for a book about his life, he didn't approach a publisher. Like he'd done for Python's Nudge Nudge sketch, or hunched over a guitar trying ...

Monty Python's Eric Idle performed the 1977 track at the 2012 Olympics closing ceremony Monty Python's Always Look On The Bright Side Of Life has become the most popular tune to play at a UK funeral.

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A private funeral for the late Terry Jones was held on Wednesday, that saw all his Monty Python colleagues join in force to celebrate the life of the TV legend. Among attendees were John Cleese, Sir ...