[Thank you, as always] Western songs I want to give on Father's Day
A day to express gratitude to our fathers—Father’s Day.
It’s a holiday that exists overseas too, but since Japanese culture doesn’t typically encourage expressing feelings directly, many people might feel a bit shy about it.
For those people, how about using a Western song with a Father’s Day theme as one of your gifts?
So, this time, we’re introducing Western songs themed around Father’s Day!
We’ve selected tracks to suit a variety of situations.
Be sure to check them out.
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[Thank You Always] Western Songs I Want to Give on Father’s Day (21–30)
Those Boots (Deddy’s Song)Lainey Wilson
Singer-songwriter Lainey Wilson, who champions her unique “Bell Bottom Country” style and drew attention for her role in the hit drama Yellowstone, delivers a heartwarming number on this track from her October 2022 album Bell Bottom Country.
Using the boots her father loved as a motif, it carefully portrays everyday memories with her family and her deep affection for her dad.
She has said the song took on new meaning when her own father fell seriously ill, underscoring how important it is in her life.
It carries a gentle warmth that expresses the gratitude we’re often too shy to say out loud—perfect for Father’s Day, or for a quiet night spent thinking of the family you cherish.
OlderSasha Alex Sloan
Sasha Alex Sloan is known for her delicate vocals and lyrics that deftly capture the subtleties of the heart.
Among her songs, this piece, which centers on family relationships, is a popular track included on her EP “Loser,” released in November 2018.
It portrays the realization that parents who seemed perfect in childhood are, in fact, human beings who struggle and get hurt just like we do.
When she performed it on the popular American TV show “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert,” its earnest delivery drew significant attention.
As we grow older and recognize our parents’ awkward love and vulnerabilities, this song can give voice to those ineffable feelings deep inside.
Why not listen to it quietly on a special anniversary?
Things Dads DoThomas Rhett
Thomas Rhett is a singer-songwriter active on the American country scene.
He grew up in a musical family where his father is also a famous singer.
The heartwarming song Things Dads Do, which he co-wrote with his father, Rhett Akins, was released in June 2021.
It humorously portrays the classic “dad behaviors” he couldn’t understand as a child, while singing about the depth of love you come to recognize once you become a parent yourself.
His gratitude to the father who always protected the family is expressed in down-to-earth words.
If it feels too embarrassing to say “thank you” in everyday life, why not use this song to share those feelings?
Just the Two of UsWill Smith
Will Smith, who is hugely successful as an actor, is also active as an artist.
His song “Just the Two of Us” is one of his most popular tracks.
If you’re familiar with Western music, you might know that it samples Grover Washington Jr.’s classic “Just the Two of Us.” While the original is a love song, Will Smith’s version adds an arrangement that portrays the bond between a father and his son.
It’s highly recommended as a song to give on Father’s Day!
Your SongElton John
The song that marked Elton John’s first entry on the singles chart.
Until then, he had been working as a songwriter and studio musician.
It is one of the first songs he wrote with Bernie Taupin.
A classic that has been used across various media, including the 2001 film Moulin Rouge.
Father And DaughterPaul Simon
Paul Simon is the Simon from the legendary American folk duo Simon and Garfunkel.
In 2019, reports of his death circulated, but it seems they were false, and he is actually still alive (as of May 2019).
The song Father and Daughter was the theme song for The Wild Thornberrys Movie.
It’s a song about the bond between a father and his daughter—perfect for Father’s Day! If you want to move your dad to tears, try singing it for him!
Cat’s in the CradleHarry Chapin
Though not widely known in Japan, Harry Chapin is highly regarded in his native United States not only for his talent as a musician but also for his energetic philanthropic work.
This is his biggest hit song.
Released in 1974, it reached No.
1 on the U.S.
Billboard chart.
It’s also well known for being covered by the American rock band Ugly Kid Joe in 1993, becoming a revival hit.
From the title “Cat’s in the Cradle,” you might wonder, “Where’s the father element?” But through skillful turns of phrase and metaphors, it’s a folk-style piece that narratively portrays the relationship between father and son as if telling a story.
Give it a listen while thinking about the deeper meaning of the lyrics together with your dad.
