I like lists. This includes song playlists. In spite of all the computer, cell phone, and satellite technology that’s out there, I still like to make mixed CDs. Often, those CDs have a theme to them. Therefore, I need themed playlists to make the CDs.
With Father’s Day coming up this Sunday, I’m already starting to hear ‘dad songs’ on the radio and the online/satellite providers I listen to. I’ll admit, I’m not really into Father’s Day (or Mother’s Day or Valentine’s Day for that matter) so I’m not planning on making a ‘dad CD’. But I thought I’d throw together some of the songs that would be on my Father’s Day CD if I were to make one. Maybe some of these will provide some inspiration for your own playlists, themed or otherwise.
Some notes first:
- I’m a newbie to blogging and haven’t yet figured out how to set up and embed audio stuff yet so this list will be just that, a list (except for the last one). Happy YouTubing / iTuning.
- Yes, some of them are sappy. A dose of sappy every now and then is good for the soul.
- No, you likely won’t recognize some songs. I didn’t either but discovered some great tunes in this eclectic mix.
A Baker’s Dozen For Your Father’s Day Playlist:
• My Father’s House by Bruce Springsteen. (Ben Harper’s cover is my pick for this song.)
• Father To Son by Phil Collins. (Kinda neat that the video includes his own family.)
• Father, Son by Peter Gabriel.
• Father And Daughter by Paul Simon.
• Papa Don’t Take No Mess by James Brown.
• Color Him Father by The Winstons.
• They Don’t Make ‘Em Like My Daddy Anymore by Loretta Lynn.
• My Dad by Paul Petersen.
• Fathers & Mothers by Lukas Nelson (Willie’s son) & The Promise Of Real
• Remember Me by Steve Earle.
• Unforgettable by Nat King Cole & Natalie Cole.
• Daddy’s Hands by Holly Dunn.
• A Boy Named Sue by Johnny Cash. (Had to include The Man In Black in here)
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