[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 to Give on Father's Day (31–40)
Drive (For Daddy Gene)Alan Jackson
Alan Jackson is an American country musician known for singing traditional country music.
While he isn’t very well-known in Japan, he’s extremely popular in the United States, having won two Grammy Awards, 16 CMA Awards, and 17 ACM Awards.
His song “Drive (For Daddy Gene)” is regarded as one of his signature tracks, featuring heartfelt lyrics that depict him going for a drive with his son.
SoulshineAllman Brothers Band
This song is “Soulshine,” included on the album Where It All Begins, released in 1994.
It was especially popular in live performances.
The title is said to come from a nickname given to guitarist Warren Haynes’s father.
The Allman Brothers Band are legends in the blues-rock world, but 2017 brought a series of sad events: Butch Trucks died by suicide, and soon after, Gregg Allman passed away from cancer.
The deaths of these key members saddened many people.
It’s heartbreaking to think we can no longer hear this masterpiece performed by the original members.
GracieBen Folds
A song Ben Folds wrote for his daughter, Gracie.
It’s included on the 2005 album Songs for Silverman.
He also has a son named Louie, and “Still Fighting It,” included on the 2001 album Rockin’ the Suburbs, was written for his son.
Butterfly KissesBob Carlisle
A song that Bob Carlisle wrote for his daughter, Brooke.
It sings about the beauty of the father–daughter relationship and the inevitable changes it undergoes.
Released as a single in 1997, it won the Grammy Award for Best Country Song.
Many artists have covered this track.
Anything Like MeBrad Paisley
A song Brad Paisley wrote about his sons, Huck and Jasper.
It portrays a father’s feelings as he worries yet hopes his sons will grow up to be like him.
Released as a single in 2010, it reached No.
1 on the Billboard Hot Country Songs chart.