I say good for everyone that had a goos steep-father because mine was mean as hell to me and my siblings. It's sad when you have a man like that around and your mother put him before you.
i lost my dad in 2009 i love and miss him so much he was a great man and father the best mr john {jack} bruce i will see him and mom my brother one day
To all the fathers who were strong enough to sacrifice without knowing what their reward would be. For my dad it was the ultimate reward: No sons or daughters on drugs, in jail or doing dirt to others. Every sibling remained married to their original spouse until death did they part. And everyone legitimately earned a living. It was the greatest tribute we could give to the man.
There are fathers out their young ones who are spending time bonding with their babies. I would like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to the young brothas' I've seen who is steppin on up!!!
My Man loved this song & it repped what he was to My Kids...He was'nt thier father. But he loved them just the same...I loved him for that... even with all the crap....He Loved My Kids & I loved him for that......May he RIP...
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I think this is a wonderful song with many words of wisdom and a wonderful blues beat. I had but a dim memory of this song until I came across it enjoying the great music of the past of You Tube, thank you for this post.
The pride I feel in my heart for my father when I hear this song, cannot be measured, my dad is gone on home now, but my love for him is still stronger then ever, I wish that the fathers of today can be like fathers of old, thanks for the post
@49jubilee Yeh! you are so right because i'm one of those guys, and today i had to remind my step son who is like a regular son to me of that. He,s cool. Every once in a while i have to give him a reallity check, but i made up my mind today that i am going to have him to sit here and listen to my antem. Thanks for you comment
i am a native american indian i know how it feel's i lost mine when i was 15 and he was 37. now i'am 51 and my 11 year old grandson loves this song.he call's me father his father gave him up for the drug life . i love that boy
He does not need to be a color and long as there was love for the woman and the family today more so than anytime in this nation history is this found to be true.
We have a more diverse culture so the skin tone is becoming a non-identifiable element in society as to whom your father maybe and thank god for that... thanks for the post of a wonderful song this music being a part of normal listing these day via radio
I was 14 when this song was new. great song fishing on miami beach every day after school with my transister radio all these grate songs. now I just retired 35 years as FireFighter and still listening to these hits on satilite radio one of the great inventions and you tube BG
tallpaul55 Im glad to know im not the only one who crys when they hear this song. My dad was 64 when he passed in Aug of 03 and I still miss him so very much.
for my dad.. a man that i did not share blood with yet .. made me understand about the world daddy.. he was there when my real father did'nt want to be there . he got me through med school and my brother through law school ...he has been gone 5 years now ... thank you .. you loved us ....and made us understand education is the only way out of the ghetto .. we lived in compton ca
for my dad.. a man that i did not share blood with yet .. made me understand about the world daddy.. he was there when my real father did'nt want to be there . he got me through med school and my brother through law school ...he has been gone 5 years now ... thank you .. you loved us ....
I'm white...my dad was white...but this song knows no racial boundaries. My dad passed at the age of 62 when I was 20 and I cry every time I hear this song......
@tallpaul559 I am black, and I submit to you that this song is universal to all of us. I am sorry to hear about your father's passing when you were 20. My father passed at 63 when I was 38. It hurts no matter how young/old one is. This song gives me inspiration and reflection on how to be a man. Blessings to you my friend.
Be anti-war please. I fought in Iraq with the 1-12 CAV in 2004. I left behind twin newborn boys. I live for my boys and would sacrifice anything for them. Nevertheless, I would never want to defer my fatherhood to even a much richer and better man. Please oppose all wars all the time. I love this song BTW.
SUNSET 6/1967 ~ I MISS YOU DADDY AND REMEMBER EVERY THING YOU TAUGHT ME THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AND MY MOM~I DID NOT SHARE YOUR BLOOD BUT YOUR HEART ~MISS YOU SOOO DADDY ~
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I swear this song was written for my stepfather who married my mom when I was 16. Dad took in 7 children that were not his, raised us all as his own and made it all work with just an 8th grade education and a steelworker's job under his belt. Now that Mama is gone and Dad is blind and heading steadily toward that abyss of alzheimers, I thank him every day for loving us enough to find room in his heart for all 7 of us. He is truly our dad in every way...thank you for raising us right, Dad.
I remember this song from 1969. What a beautiful tribute to Fathers. I am glad it is on you tube for everyone, who didn't get to enjoy it way back when! LOL
I was eleven when this song was released, my dad had been dead for 4 years by then. I loved this song then as I do now. Beautiful song and beautiful message. Thanks for posting.
@tefnutbellsouthnet Yes and Amen!! I vividly remember this song, playing constantly in the summer of 1969. My parents grew up during the depression and know what poverty is like. Both came from big families. But they had only me. I lost my dad 30 years ago.("m crying now) and I miss not having a "RELATIONSHIP" with him.
@tefnutbellsouthnet We all know such a man. My father continues in me. My wife and I raised 7 kids. all educated but with difficulties. Dad's determination, resolute strength, kindness, firmness and godly values continue through to my kids. Thanks Dad. RIP
@tefnutbellsouthnet We all know such a man. My father continues in me. My wife and I raised 7 kids. all educated but with difficulties. Dad's determination, resolute strength, kindness, firmness and godly values continue through to my kids. Thanks Dad. RIP
Watching on my 1 day old 21" monitor! Really nice once again, Joe. Added this to my 1969 playlist.
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I say good for everyone that had a goos steep-father because mine was mean as hell to me and my siblings. It's sad when you have a man like that around and your mother put him before you.
ILoveOleSchool 4 days ago
Great song....I loved my father and step-father....They both taught me about life thru their triumphs and mistakes...
2tallsmall 1 week ago
Great song!!! It my dad's song!
debalvarez3 1 week ago
i lost my dad in 2009 i love and miss him so much he was a great man and father the best mr john {jack} bruce i will see him and mom my brother one day
mssherrye 1 week ago
my father was geat man this song is for my father
sextyable 2 weeks ago
To all the fathers who were strong enough to sacrifice without knowing what their reward would be. For my dad it was the ultimate reward: No sons or daughters on drugs, in jail or doing dirt to others. Every sibling remained married to their original spouse until death did they part. And everyone legitimately earned a living. It was the greatest tribute we could give to the man.
doc2skate 2 weeks ago 2
There are fathers out their young ones who are spending time bonding with their babies. I would like to give a BIG SHOUT OUT to the young brothas' I've seen who is steppin on up!!!
medusa7ful 3 weeks ago 4
@medusa7ful
yes!! let's give them some love & respect!!
sweetlove1171 2 weeks ago
My Man loved this song & it repped what he was to My Kids...He was'nt thier father. But he loved them just the same...I loved him for that... even with all the crap....He Loved My Kids & I loved him for that......May he RIP...
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I think this is a wonderful song with many words of wisdom and a wonderful blues beat. I had but a dim memory of this song until I came across it enjoying the great music of the past of You Tube, thank you for this post.
fasx56 4 weeks ago 3
The pride I feel in my heart for my father when I hear this song, cannot be measured, my dad is gone on home now, but my love for him is still stronger then ever, I wish that the fathers of today can be like fathers of old, thanks for the post
sistersotrue28 1 month ago
this a great song for all the fathers out there trying to all that they can do
sextyable 1 month ago 2
...The Economist 17th December 2011 pg 145-146...
ThePierchristian 1 month ago
i wished they played these songs as oldies on radio...a sweet song about a little boy about his stepfather..they MARRIED the moms in those days
49jubilee 1 month ago
@49jubilee Yeh! you are so right because i'm one of those guys, and today i had to remind my step son who is like a regular son to me of that. He,s cool. Every once in a while i have to give him a reallity check, but i made up my mind today that i am going to have him to sit here and listen to my antem. Thanks for you comment
tonkinshipwreck69 1 month ago
i am a native american indian i know how it feel's i lost mine when i was 15 and he was 37. now i'am 51 and my 11 year old grandson loves this song.he call's me father his father gave him up for the drug life . i love that boy
dacoop2000 2 months ago 3
beautiful video i have always loved this song, it's a shame that more music like this isn't played on the radio today.
carol4826 2 months ago
This song also got a gold record!
Tyler10on11 3 months ago
My grandfather Phil Tolotta is in this band. He is still very talented. He rocks at the piano! As always!
Tyler10on11 3 months ago
He does not need to be a color and long as there was love for the woman and the family today more so than anytime in this nation history is this found to be true.
We have a more diverse culture so the skin tone is becoming a non-identifiable element in society as to whom your father maybe and thank god for that... thanks for the post of a wonderful song this music being a part of normal listing these day via radio
rodney1238 3 months ago
@rodney1238 this song has nothing to do with skin color. It's about a man being a man, something a lot of men need to try.
MrTruck20 3 months ago 4
Dads are very special too......
grizzlyfan41 3 months ago 2
I was 14 when this song was new. great song fishing on miami beach every day after school with my transister radio all these grate songs. now I just retired 35 years as FireFighter and still listening to these hits on satilite radio one of the great inventions and you tube BG
firefieldmpt 4 months ago
tallpaul55 Im glad to know im not the only one who crys when they hear this song. My dad was 64 when he passed in Aug of 03 and I still miss him so very much.
williamhale70 4 months ago
for my dad.. a man that i did not share blood with yet .. made me understand about the world daddy.. he was there when my real father did'nt want to be there . he got me through med school and my brother through law school ...he has been gone 5 years now ... thank you .. you loved us ....and made us understand education is the only way out of the ghetto .. we lived in compton ca
sierria64 4 months ago 2
for my dad.. a man that i did not share blood with yet .. made me understand about the world daddy.. he was there when my real father did'nt want to be there . he got me through med school and my brother through law school ...he has been gone 5 years now ... thank you .. you loved us ....
sierria64 4 months ago
I'm white...my dad was white...but this song knows no racial boundaries. My dad passed at the age of 62 when I was 20 and I cry every time I hear this song......
tallpaul559 5 months ago 5
@tallpaul559 I am black, and I submit to you that this song is universal to all of us. I am sorry to hear about your father's passing when you were 20. My father passed at 63 when I was 38. It hurts no matter how young/old one is. This song gives me inspiration and reflection on how to be a man. Blessings to you my friend.
ldonhawk 5 months ago 3
My father was , well not the best when he left my mother meant a wonderful man this song is for him Mr. Pratt
jane78ist 6 months ago
who is on those drums outstanding!
1uptospeed 6 months ago
The Winstons. Imagine the heat a band would get today with such a politically incorrect name. Ah, who cares. I say, smoke 'em if ya got 'em.
They shoulda done a version of PUFF the magic dragon.
tbirdtim 7 months ago
Be anti-war please. I fought in Iraq with the 1-12 CAV in 2004. I left behind twin newborn boys. I live for my boys and would sacrifice anything for them. Nevertheless, I would never want to defer my fatherhood to even a much richer and better man. Please oppose all wars all the time. I love this song BTW.
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Thanks to the Winstons for inspiration to salute the fathers which is RARELY Done. happy FATHERS day to ALLL MY FELLOW Fathers.
JOB WELL DONE REAL MEN
MRNEEDMO 8 months ago
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MRNEEDMO 8 months ago
THIS SONG IS DEDICATED TO MY DADDY
MR. ROBERT (FAST BLACK) ALLEN
SUNSET 6/1967 ~ I MISS YOU DADDY AND REMEMBER EVERY THING YOU TAUGHT ME THANK YOU FOR LOVING ME AND MY MOM~I DID NOT SHARE YOUR BLOOD BUT YOUR HEART ~MISS YOU SOOO DADDY ~
SoniaFromCypressBx 8 months ago
Happy Father's day to all dads out there, and those men who are like dads to those who need a dad the most! :)
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robbak40 8 months ago
I swear this song was written for my stepfather who married my mom when I was 16. Dad took in 7 children that were not his, raised us all as his own and made it all work with just an 8th grade education and a steelworker's job under his belt. Now that Mama is gone and Dad is blind and heading steadily toward that abyss of alzheimers, I thank him every day for loving us enough to find room in his heart for all 7 of us. He is truly our dad in every way...thank you for raising us right, Dad.
spanishcastles56 9 months ago 4
my mom loved this song , we it often when we were kids...thanks for the memories
blac2thafuture 9 months ago
Fantastic!
cynthia6637 10 months ago
Greogory C. Coleman is hip-hop! :)
mrpiano37 11 months ago
I remember this song from 1969. What a beautiful tribute to Fathers. I am glad it is on you tube for everyone, who didn't get to enjoy it way back when! LOL
gabbydeb 1 year ago
amen brother
katlex88 1 year ago
I was eleven when this song was released, my dad had been dead for 4 years by then. I loved this song then as I do now. Beautiful song and beautiful message. Thanks for posting.
middleriverdwd 1 year ago
good job!
56kvb 1 year ago
Wow! What a great song - haven't heard it in many years. Thanks!!!
cindy55intexas 1 year ago
richard spencer was a neighbor of mind on dudding place in se dc. great guy. had a huge influence on me as i was growing up. hope he is well.
dingram3 1 year ago
Wonderful song respecting and honoring wonderful men. Let us spread the love and teach the young of this song.
tefnutbellsouthnet 1 year ago 19
@tefnutbellsouthnet AMEN!
TheBacmaster 1 year ago 8
@tefnutbellsouthnet Yes and Amen!! I vividly remember this song, playing constantly in the summer of 1969. My parents grew up during the depression and know what poverty is like. Both came from big families. But they had only me. I lost my dad 30 years ago.("m crying now) and I miss not having a "RELATIONSHIP" with him.
Helivz 1 year ago
@tefnutbellsouthnet We all know such a man. My father continues in me. My wife and I raised 7 kids. all educated but with difficulties. Dad's determination, resolute strength, kindness, firmness and godly values continue through to my kids. Thanks Dad. RIP
scottybroker 10 months ago
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@tefnutbellsouthnet We all know such a man. My father continues in me. My wife and I raised 7 kids. all educated but with difficulties. Dad's determination, resolute strength, kindness, firmness and godly values continue through to my kids. Thanks Dad. RIP
scottybroker 10 months ago
thank U dad.
funkateerkitty 1 year ago
What a beautiful video for this song. Great job. I love this one.
Texaschichere 1 year ago
We miss you GC (Gregory Coleman)
sroane1960 1 year ago
This song oh my, there is no words, greater than the title...I remember this song all the way back....Memories
jrod03291 1 year ago
That was 1969. Sh*t I'm old
martyblueyes 1 year ago
GREW UP TO ALL THIS MUSIC WE LIVED IN dET NOT FAR HITSVILLES USA SO THIS IS WHAT I GROW UP AROUND LOVE IT LOVE IT
817cindy 1 year ago
excellent Joe!
veadlsteak 1 year ago
Oh My, I Really Love, Love This Song!!! It Gives Me Chills!!...5*s+ Thankyou Joe....Anita...:)
anitashelby 1 year ago 2
New to me, Joe - don't think we heard this one over here (tho' someone will likely correct me!)
hrpman 1 year ago
I can remember the original my friend well done with this respect from joe
weejoeshadows 1 year ago
Watching on my 1 day old 21" monitor! Really nice once again, Joe. Added this to my 1969 playlist.
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Almost everything you upload qualifies there, too, thanks for your good & varied taste.
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chkjns 1 year ago
I forgot about this gem! I'm adding it to my soul music playlist....thanks!
bze2nlz4 1 year ago
wow joe..remember this one...fantastic buddy..thanks!!!
flipside1545 1 year ago