With Thanksgiving coming up later this week, I want to focus on the people that I am most thankful for and that is my family. There are quite a few songs that make me think of my three sons and how I feel about them. Many of these songs came out before I even had children. There are also some songs about parents that I have always liked and have meant a lot to me throughout the years.
Crosby, Stills and Nash "Teach Your Children" and Mike and the Mechanics "The Living Years"
Rod Stewart "Forever Young" and Rascal Flatts "My Wish"
I always think of my parents (and my sister for that matter) when I hear this song. It is kind of ironic considering my father is not fond of Celine Dion, but he will just have to overlook that fact this time. This song reflects my appreciation for the family that I grew up with and the love we had.... and still do.
The next song is the one special song that I dedicate to my three sons. Every time I hear this song, it brings a tear to my eyes because I feel such a strong desire for them to be happy with themselves. It is "Simple Man" by Lynyrd Skynyrd.
There are so many more songs about the love between parents and children. I chose these six songs because they are my favorites when it comes to my boys and my parents. What are your favorite songs that make you think of your children or parents?
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5 comments:
Pooh Corner by Kenny Loggins is one of my favorites. My oldest has already outgrown Winnie and it reminds me every day about him and his Pooh bear.
I knew before I read this that you would have Teach Your Children on this list...wasn't that your father/daughter dance song at your wedding? I always think of my daughter and my hopes for her whenever I hear the song, "I Hope You Dance" by Lee Ann Womack. I think of my parents when I hear the song "Parents Just Don't Understand" by the Fresh Prince..just kidding. The Celine Dion song makes me think of my parents too.
I totally agree with you- 'Teach Your Children' always makes me think of my parents, as does Paul Simon's 'Father and Daughter', although I'm obviously hearing it from a daughter's perspective. Lovely blog :)
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You really can't find too many songs better than "simple man". The song is basic in one sense but so powerful in another.
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