Overview
- Bush’s preference was disclosed in a conversation with Savannah Guthrie on the Dec. 22 episode of the NBC daytime show.
- He previously favored John Fogerty’s 'Centerfield' before settling on the gospel standard.
- 'Oh, Happy Day' was popularized by The Edwin Hawkins Singers in 1968.
- The song is widely recognized today for its prominent use in the 1993 film Sister Act 2: Back in the Habit.
- Coverage characterizes the choice as a family preference rather than a formal plan, with background noting that former presidents’ funerals typically follow state traditions shaped by family wishes.