My Fathers Son

PockBluesman

Genre: Ballad

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Funny how songs go one minute your writing a big band blues number that I can't wait to finish. Then I look over at A photo of My Dad thats been sitting there on my windowsill since he passed away a few years ago and think god I miss him. Thats where the song came from.

It's simple but hopfully a catchy tune and one that either reminds some how lucky they are to have had a great dad and others to appreciate Dad if their luck enough to have them around. A hint that he's the poor sod that has his hand constantly in his pocket handing out sweetie or candy tokens you driving you everywhere or picking you up. God bless them.

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Lyrics

He carried me on Shoulders ten Feet High,
Taught me to look folks right in the eye,
When all said and done, I Am my Fathers Son
and I'm proud of the things hs's done
through the years.

Stood By me then, Stands By me still
A Voice to guide Whats right whats wrong.
With hand on heart I know it and till
lifes fight is done, I tell you now
I am my Fathers Son.

So I listen to the memorys,
I don't forget him now he's gone
Of all the things he taught me through the years.
There's one thing I'm sure of,
and my heart rely's upon
The fact that I am My Fathers Son.

Song Stats

Hits: 1281
Comments: 35
Fans: 16
Plays: 60
Downloads: 40
Votes: 0
Uploaded: Feb 13, 2011 - 10:53:32 AM
Last Updated: Feb 13, 2011 - 10:53:32 AM Last Played: May 22, 2013 - 07:37:20 AM

Song License

Creative Commons License:
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Song Actions

Keywords:

Father (54), Son (30)

Hardware:

Takemine accoustic, Fender Stat. Unreliable warble throat box

Software:

Cubase

Comments

magnatone	magnatone said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	My Father's Son Hi Rick - this is beautiful, thoughtful, heartfelt and totally GOT me! thanks for this lovely sunday morning gift, and thanks for being at MJ! Check out my latest song called Blind Love (Seeing Heart) - Orchestral Version

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Job Done Karen Missed you where have you been? Someone said you had Pooch troubles? Anyway If this Got ya well then job done. Thank you for comming over for a listen and I'm so glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

mrattue	mrattue said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	The Old Man Really poignant tribute to your father. Great to able to express it so well. Enjoyed it. Thanks. Marc Check out my latest song called Merrily Down The Stream

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Thanks Cheers Marc Glad you liked it bit sentimental I know but it had to be done for my own sake. Thanks for dropping by. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

alackbass	alackbass said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	My Fathers Son A wonderful tribute. I love your sweet guitar playing in this. Great acoustic tone. Sweet and simple solo sits perfectly in the arrangement. Check out my latest song called Just Ain't Worth a Song (2 Track)

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Appreciated Thanks for the support and comments on the playing it's appreciated. Really glad you liked it. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

awigze	awigze said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	God Bless Dad Poignant and striking beautiful. The percussion was a bit distracting for me but didnt obscure the meaning. Love the heart behind the song. I had a great dad too. I am glad you did as well. Check out my latest song called Dark Waters w/scofugate, ktb, Pickquickrecords, Ren-Tin-10

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Know what you mean I wanted a softer brush type sound but being a novice have lots to learn on the mixing. Glad the feeling got across though Yeh for Dads Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

lholden	lholden said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	heartfelt I love the feeling behind this one... your Dad would be so proud of you for writing this tribute to him. I found the percussion didn't do justice to such a lovely melody and lyrics. You may want to investigate other options for the percussion? Lovely anyhow though. I especially like the solo and lyrics:) Thanks for sharing. Check out my latest song called If Only We Could

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Hi Welcome Laura thanks for dropping in and Having a listen. As I said above I would have liked a softer Brush sound but it's all a learning curve. Glad you liked the rest of it though. Might just go and look through the drum settings or buy a new pack. Cheers. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

jdholliday	jdholliday said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Hello Rick This is wonderful, thank you for sharing this lovely heartfelt remembrance of your Dad! Check out my latest song called Please Help, Pride of NYC needs tracks!

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	As Alway JD Thanks for dropping buy and for the support. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

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neilh79 said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)

My Fathers Son
What to say, where to start. Love the mellow beginning. Real mood song. The solo is truly epic, reminds me in style of Claptons Wonderful Tonight in the way that it is so simple and yet truly epic. The way you hold the notes is superb and great tone. Not 100% sure on the percussion but really a great piece and a wonderful dedication

Check out my latest song called Resurrection of Life Final Mix! (w/ Loob, Rok41, Symphony101, Gadzooks)

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Thanks Neil cheers for the comments and for dropping by. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

RAVENS	RAVENS said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	Touching My Daddy is still alive, but sadly I don't get to see him too often. So, I can certainly appreciate this song. Very heartfelt, thanks for sharing... RAVEN ;-) Check out my latest song called Tattooed Scars (w/ Sigmund, Scofugate, Rok41)

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	As always Dani thanks for coming over and having a listen and thanks for your support. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

sloparts	sloparts said 830 days ago (February 13th, 2011)
	I love this simple version, the first time I heard it, Rick, and I still do. It's a wonderful tribute to you father my friend. I'm sure, whereever he is now, he's beaming with pride over his son. Excellent, just excellent. Ed Check out my latest song called Quack's Blues

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Thanks Ed thank you for all your suppprt and advice it means a lot to me. speak sopn my friend. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

TERRAPLANE	TERRAPLANE said 830 days ago (February 14th, 2011)
	Song From the heart beautifully sung words to nice acoustic bed ....The pic also tells a touching story.... Great tribute Rick,,,,thanks for sharing,, T Check out my latest song called COME ON IN MY KITCHEN/ w Pockbluesman

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Thanks Buddy T as always thanks for dropping in and for your support it's apreciated. Doors always open kettles always on for you my friend. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

Hickling_Stan	Hickling_Stan said 830 days ago (February 14th, 2011)
	Excellent Hey Rick this is from the heart and really good. Mine passed away after a short illmess in 1996 when my son was only a year old. The first verse in "Treading Water" is for him. We certainly had our fall outs but I still miss him. Cheers Mark Check out my latest song called Elective Introspective

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Cheers So glad you liked it your comments and support mean alot. Thanks for dropping by. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

KCsGROOVE	KCsGROOVE said 829 days ago (February 14th, 2011)
	Great lyrics and a heartfelt performance. My dad died almost 18 years ago and I still miss him. you touched a string here.. Very much enjoyed! KC Check out my latest song called I DON'T LIKE IT

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Nice of ya To drop in and have a listen especially knowing you got the poitn of it all. It's weird how they might have been gone for years then you have these occasional moments of loss that over whelm you. Nothing but good memories though so thats good. Cheers Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

davisamerica	davisamerica said 829 days ago (February 14th, 2011)
	didn't mind the drums at all ...was totally into the tune. Nice one Rick. I miss mine everyday. Check out my latest song called 12

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Cheers Jack I was stating to wonder about the Drums however music leans on personal choice and you just roll with it. Hopefully the sentement and feeling behind the piece got acroos so I appreciate all that gave it a listen. Keep well buddy and speak soon. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

tf10music	tf10music said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	rough and honest and moving. sometimes simplicity wields such grace... Check out my latest song called Canto II: A Rough Beast (To Stave Off The Rot)

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 829 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Cheers Thanks for dropping in and having a listen your comments are appreciated. Thanks again Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 828 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Oy, Roger Whittaclapton... nice job....what percussion ....oh yes towards the end ...seems okay to me.What do i know ..you know I can't do sentimental....maybe about cats I can. Good job,well played and sung. Jarvoid Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 828 days ago (February 15th, 2011)
	Dear Mr Harding Oh don't sentimental? I bet I could bring a tear to your eyes if I withdrew all tea and bacon butty rations when your round my house. Bet you'd get bloody sentimental then. Singin bring back the good old Bacon butty blues. Oh yeh what a title I can feel the lyrics forming. Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

Jarvoid	Jarvoid said 827 days ago (February 16th, 2011)
	Well to be fair ...I would be sort of sentimental...but more nostalgic and wistful for the good bounteous times when bread lovingly caressed the cooked portion of of part of a pig slathered in HP Brahn Sorce....... Fair Enuff Check out my latest song called Cripple Creek Revised........By Jarvoid and the Banjo Bedraggled Manic Mandolin Accordion Squeezers

lengold	lengold said 820 days ago (February 24th, 2011)
	This is just a very beautiful song and understated performance. It totally conveys your feelings, lovely tribute. Cheers Len Check out my latest song called B E A U T I F U L

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 818 days ago (February 25th, 2011)
	Cheers Len your always welcome and thank you for the support and comments It's Appreciated. You keep well Buddy Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

richard13	richard13 said 806 days ago (March 9th, 2011)
	A loving tribute and not sentimental at all (sniff). Check out my latest song called Caledonia

PockBluesman	PockBluesman said 805 days ago (March 10th, 2011)
	Ah ya can't beat a bit of sentiment I'm just an old softy at heart Rich. Thanks for having a listen Check out my latest song called 20 Year Blues

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Name: Rick
Location: York YORKSHIRE UK

I like all kinds of music but I'm predominantly a Blues freak contemporary or traditional although I am a cursed ballad writer and have to record them to get them out of my head. I welcome advice and critisism as I feel thats the way to improve. T... [see more]

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