[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)
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.
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.
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)John Lennon
Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy) is a song included on the last album John Lennon released before he died.
It’s dedicated to Sean, the only son born to him and Yoko Ono.
John also had another son, Julian, from his previous marriage, but after John’s death, Yoko clashed with Julian in court over letters John had written to him and issues related to the inheritance.
Thinking about those things brings up complicated feelings, but there’s no doubt it’s a great song.
It’s one of Paul McCartney’s favorites, too!
Growing Up (Sloane’s Song)Macklemore & Ryan Lewis feat. Ed Sheeran
This song was inspired by the feelings he experienced when he first became a father, after Ben “Macklemore” Haggerty’s fiancée, Tricia Davis, gave birth to Sloane Ava Simone Haggerty in 2015.
It features a chorus that captures Ed Sheeran’s emotions.