Songs My Dad Enjoyed

Jermyn Davidson · #1 10-19-2008, 02:13 AM

This thread is for people to visit from time to time to post a song or lyrics to a song that they remember their Dad enjoyed.

Feel free to reminisce with us of the "good ol' days" concerning your Dad and the songs he knew and loved.

Songs and posts that serve as a tribute to Dad are welcome here as well.

For some folks, most memories of Dad are non-existent or, even bad. Feel free to use this thread to dedicate a song to him, granting him and yourself a release from the grip that pain and bitterness may have on your heart.

Jermyn Davidson · #2 10-19-2008, 02:24 AM

I remember looking at the cover to this record. It was black with a few octagon shaped lights that were different colors. It was put out by HOB, I think.

It had, "Rev. Willingham" and "The New Walk" printed on the front of the cover. This was the second song on the 1st side of the record.

As a kid, I didn't like this song at all. Even now, I have to be in the "mood" for this kind of music in order to enjoy it.

When I listen to this, it makes me want to get closer to my Dad.

Maybe we can get closer, one day, if I listen to the music he loves.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gl2N5IAAbhg

All4one · #3 10-19-2008, 07:29 AM

My dad always sang 'Just a closer walk with thee'.

jaxfam6 · #4 10-19-2008, 07:51 AM

I do not know what the actual name is so I will put both names.
I do not know for sure if this was his favorite but he used to sing it all the time, he and my uncle.

"LIFE IS LIKE A MOUNTAIN RAILROAD"
or
"LIFE'S RAILWAY TO HEAVEN"

Scott Hutchinson · #5 10-19-2008, 08:09 AM

My Dad is a mandolin player,and I learned to play music from him.
I play alot of styles he doesn't care for.Coming up this kind of music was about all I heard.My Dad loves songs like this,you don't really hear this style too much any more.
My Dad sacrificed alot to get me musical instruments,he missed a house payment to buy me a amplifier for a bass guitar.
A few wks back I played guitar for him and his cousin who plays a five string banjo.
I cut my teeth on bluegrass music.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_xDmfsUB0YQ

Scott Hutchinson · #6 10-19-2008, 08:13 AM

Jaxfam this is for you and your dad.
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jaxfam6 · #7 10-19-2008, 08:18 AM

Thank you Scott. Been a long time since I have heard that. Brought back a few memories. Of course my father and uncle did not do quite so good a job as this.
=)

Cindy · #8 10-19-2008, 09:56 AM

I remember my Dad singing a song when I was really little.
Mares eat oats, and goats eat oats, and little lambs eat ivy.
A kid will eat ivy too, wouldn't you.

Scott Hutchinson · #9 10-20-2008, 11:06 AM

Here You Go Jaxfam6 Three Little Fishes.ttp://

HADDOCK · #10 10-20-2008, 11:30 AM

My dad loved "What a Day That Will Be", "Oh I want to See Him"; "I'll Fly Away". All of these songs were sung at his funeral.

I also remember him at Chrismtas singing "How'd You Like to Spend Christmas on Christmas Island"

My grandmother thought he sounded like Ernest Tubb when he sang.

When my oldest daughter was about 1 year old he would sing "Mama's Lil Baby Loves Shortenin' Bread" and she would dance.

Most of what I remember is dad going through the house singing songs that he made up -- just songs of thanksgiving to God for a beautiful day or whatever was happening in his life. No rhyme or rhythm - just Dad singing. I was often wakened by his voice on Saturday morning when I wanted to sleep in!

He also would walk outside during a thunderstorm and sing "How Great Thou Art"

Dad wasn't a great singer, probably not even a GOOD singer, but he believed in making a joyful "noise"!