My uncle showed me this song to ease my concerns about death! This classic tune takes a surprisingly upbeat approach to the idea of death, with a folksy sound that makes it feel more like a celebration than a farewell. And When I Die was originally written by Laura Nyro when she was just 17, but Blood, Sweat & Tears turned it into a hit with their lively version.

Fun fact: The song reached No. 2 on the Billboard Hot 100 in 1969, making it one of the band’s biggest hits. Also, three different artists - Peter, Paul & Mary, Blood, Sweat & Tears, and Laura Nyro - each recorded their own version within just a few years of each other.

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