Parent child relationship songs

[Janet H]

These are sometimes hilarious and other times poignant - starting with the latter....

Written by Eddie Vedder (pearl jam) - vid by Willie nelson (who is 80 this year) and his son


Willie Nelson - Just Breathe - YouTube

 

[travelover]

 

[BigE]

Harrry Chapin's Cat's in the Cradle. Overplayed yes, but if that song doesn't bring out some emotion, check your pulse.

 

[Accidental Retiree]

Mike and the Mechanics, "The Living Years."

 

[easysurfer]

One of the most touching I've heard...

"How Can I Help You Say Goodbye" by Patty Loveless

Patty Loveless - How Can I Help You Say Goodbye - YouTube

 

[tinlizzy]

Isn't She Lovely by Stevie Wonder

Stevie Wonder-Isn't She Lovely Lyrics - YouTube

 

[Tyro]

Mockingbird
A Hard Rain's a-Gonna Fall
Momma Don't (Al)low
Papa Don't Preach
M-O-T-H-E-R
Beautiful Boy
Hey Jude
Forever Young

 

[Tree-dweller]

Good ol' Willy. Let's not forget the Temps...

Temptations - Papa was a rolling stone 1985 - YouTube

 

[Fishingmn]

And for those who listen to alternative music - this one's always been thought provoking to me (and a little on the downer side of relationships between a father and son).

Simple Plan - Perfect

Simple Plan - Perfect lyrics - YouTube

 

[jollystomper]

The Intruders - I'll Always Love My Mama. When I was a DJ, HUGELY requested on Mothers Day.

 

[Bestwifeever]

Mother and Child Reunion
You Are My Sunshine

 

[Walt34]

We don't have any kids but this one always touched me:

 

[mbooth]

"Father & Son" - Cat Stevens

......did, and still does, bring a lump to my throat. Been there and done that, as both characters.