[Thank you, as always] Western songs I want to give on Father's Day

My Father’s EyesEric Clapton

Eric Clapton – My Father’s Eyes (Official Music Video) | Warner Vault

Eric Clapton, the guitarist and singer-songwriter who left an indelible mark on music history.

It’s well known that he grew up in a complicated family environment and tragically lost his young child in an accident.

So what kind of vision of a “father’s eyes” does Clapton paint? This song, a single from his 1998 album Pilgrim, became a hit in many countries and won the Grammy Award for Best Male Pop Vocal Performance.

Its refreshing melody and richly expressive guitar solo are highlights, but take a moment to reflect on the deeper meaning of the lyrics, which convey complex emotions—both toward his own father and as a father himself.

Dance With My FatherLuther Vandross

Luther Vandross – Dance With My Father (Official Video)

Luther Vandross, an American R&B singer who even collaborated with world-renowned artists like Mariah Carey, is known for his melodious songs with an urban vibe.

Among his works, the one we especially recommend for Father’s Day is Dance With My Father, released in 2003.

The song is themed around his memories with his own father and pairs beautifully with its warm, hip-hop-tinged sound.

It’s a track that expresses love for one’s father in a straightforward way, so it’s perfect for those who find it embarrassing to put their feelings into words.

DaddyBeyoncé

Beyonce – Daddy lyrics

Even beyond the 2020s, Beyoncé, who continues to lead the scene, draws attention for her well-known relationship with her father, Mathew Knowles.

Beyoncé herself has left several songs dedicated to her father, and the one introduced here is a track included as a hidden song on her landmark, massively successful 2003 debut album, Dangerously in Love.

It’s a fine R&B piece built on a simple ensemble, and reading the lyrics—written as a straightforward expression of love for her father—will fill you with a gentle warmth.

If you compare it with Daddy Lessons, another song she later released about her father, you might find yourself with more complicated feelings…

DaddyColdplay

Coldplay – Daddy (Official Video)

The moving song “Daddy” from the British rock band Coldplay’s album Everyday Life portrays the aching feelings of a child growing up without a father.

In the music video, a young girl drifts across the vast ocean in a small boat as she searches for her father, and her lonely journey conveys the depth of her love for him.

It is said that the lyrics also contain the anguish of children with terrible parents, as well as the band members’ own regrets over having had to neglect their children.

Listening to it together on Father’s Day could be an opportunity for parents and children to reflect anew on the bond between father and child.

Papa Don’t PreachMadonna

Madonna – Papa Don’t Preach (Official Video) [HD]

Since her debut in the early 1980s, Madonna—the “Queen of Pop”—has consistently generated sensational buzz.

While her provocative words and actions often spark mixed reactions, she has also released many songs anchored in social messages and perspectives.

Released in 1986 and topping the U.

S.

Billboard chart, this song tackles the theme of an unwed mother.

Madonna fully inhabits the role of a teenage protagonist who, raised by a single father, unexpectedly becomes a mother, and her heartfelt performance is deeply moving.

Even if one doesn’t share the same circumstances, the song offers a chance to reflect on how a father should receive his daughter’s strong will and determination.

Daddy LessonsBeyoncé featuring Dixie Chicks

💝 Beyoncé & Dixie Chicks’ 🎤 HQ SOUND LIVE – “Daddy Lessons” 🎸 🎷🎻🎺 🎶

Beyoncé has continued to reign as one of the most powerful female musicians of our time, achieving worldwide success both as a member of Destiny’s Child and as a solo artist.

It’s well known that she and her father, Mathew Knowles—who strictly trained her from a young age, managed her musically, and later parted ways with her in business—have a complex relationship.

This song, included on Beyoncé’s 2016 album Lemonade, is best known in its remix version featuring the popular female group the Dixie Chicks.

Despite its upbeat sound, the lyrics express Beyoncé’s complicated feelings toward her father as mentioned above—so dads who receive this song might find themselves a bit taken aback.

My Fathers HouseBruce Springsteen

Bruce Springsteen – My Fathers House (acoustic)

Bruce Springsteen, the American rock musician known by the nickname “The Boss,” combines a classic, ’80s-evoking rock sound with elements of folk music—an appealing blend that suits his rugged persona worthy of the name.

His song “My Father’s House” is one of his works I especially recommend for Father’s Day.

Pay attention to the heartwarming lyrics that portray a strong bond and the gentle, calming sound.