Shania Twain has opened up about the music that has stayed with her through every stage of life. The singer shared the songs that inspired her, made her cry, lifted her mood, and even the one she hopes people will hear at her funeral. Her playlist offers a personal look at the music that helped shape her career and her life. It includes classic pop songs, film scores, musical theater, and timeless ballads. One of the strongest memories Twain shared was connected to Gabriel’s Oboe from The Mission soundtrack by Ennio Morricone. She said the piece had such a deep emotional effect that she had to pull her car over while driving. Twain remembered hearing the music when she was 22 years old. She said she cried and realized for the first time how powerful music could be. That moment changed the way she understood the emotional impact of a song. The first record she bought with her own money was At Seventeen by Janis Ian. Twain said the song spoke to her because she related to its story about feeling different as a teenager. She explained that she earned small amounts of money by babysitting, caring for a neighbor’s horse, and singing in local bars. Most of what she earned went to help her family. Still, she decided to buy the record for herself because it inspired her. Twain said the song also gave her a goal. She admired the songwriting and hoped she could one day write with the same honesty and emotion. When it comes to party music, Twain has one clear choice. She said Dancing Queen by ABBA is impossible to ignore. According to her, if the song starts playing while someone is away from the dance floor, they should hurry back because every second of the song is worth enjoying. She also admitted to having a favorite album that she usually keeps to herself. Twain said she enjoys listening to The Phantom of the Opera soundtrack from beginning to end. She laughed that most people around her are not interested in hearing the full musical. Because of that, she usually enjoys it alone. For mornings, Twain prefers upbeat modern pop music. One song she mentioned was Sign of the Times by Harry Styles. She said it helps her start the day and always brings her somewhere new emotionally. Twain also shared a childhood memory connected to Ben by Michael Jackson. She said the song often made her cry when she was young. Even years later, it remains one of the songs that reminds her of those early emotions. Although Twain spent much of her youth performing live, karaoke was not something she enjoyed at first. She explained that she had already spent so much time singing in bars that pretending to perform for fun did not appeal to her. Over time, her view changed. She realized karaoke could simply be about enjoying music with others. Today, her favorite karaoke choice is Killing Me Softly by Roberta Flack. The final song on her list carries a message of hope. Twain said she would like Don’t Worry, Be Happy by Bobby McFerrin played at her funeral. She explained that she has experienced deep personal loss throughout her life. Because of those experiences, she believes grief is a natural part of life that people cannot always control. Instead of choosing a sad farewell song, Twain said she would rather leave friends and family with a reminder to keep moving forward. She believes some things cannot be changed, and music can help people find comfort during difficult times. Twain's playlist reflects both her personal journey and her love of music across many styles. From emotional film scores to classic pop hits and meaningful ballads, each song represents a memory, a lesson, or a moment that helped shape one of country music's most successful artists.