Bobby Bare & Bobby Bare Jr. - Daddy, What If

[2734135]

The year was 1973 and I used to play this for my little girl and she would put her head on shoulder at age 3 and when he would say daddy what if I stopped loving you she would look at me and say "no way". She passed away a few years back but this song kindles a memory that brings a smile to my face and solidifies a daughter and father love that never ends.

[micmoable]

what the hell happened--he was a cute little kid and now he looks like some kind of freak with hair all twisted and out of place--what the crap!!!!!!!!!!!! And singing songs with stupid no-talent lyrics unlike Bobby Bare Senior

[telmax12]

Omg I used to sing with my dad this song when I was a kid

[redbanjo5]

love it

[mondeo577]

Verry nice.



[vak406]

John, I met Bobby and his son (Bobby Jr.) 2 yrs ago in Nashville. I got his autograph, a nice bear hug, and a picture with him. That is a great song.

[RM1USNRET]

those are the same Mics I use to have.



[icarusthoreau]

Shel wrote this one!

[oldsoundz]

@icarusthoreau I didn't know that. Thanks! Love Shel and i love this song. Thanks to the poster for sharing.

[bubble5648]

This song sure does bring back a lot of memories.

[CallMeStroker]

I don't do a whole lot of posting on You Tube, but when I ran across this Video...I just HAD to say THANKS SO MUCH!  I remember hearing this song on a RECORD... When I was about 12 years old. It has remained in my heart for about 35 years now! NEVER knew there was any kind of Video to go along with the song! Thanks again for posting

[frcok]

amen

[largest85]

very swell what year was this in?

[Fedproman]

@largest85 The song was popular in 1971 or 72 so this was made about then. Little Bobby would be older now than his dad probably was then

[weaver791]

@Fedproman -Sad to say Bobby Junior died of an Asthma attack not long after he did this song with his dad. I had a son who has Asthma who now is a young man, but hearing this I still feel sad for Bobby bare on his loss.

[Fedproman]

@weaver791 I did not know that, thanks for the info. The song sure takes on a different meaning now.

[KicknAssnPlacinBlame]

@Fedproman Bobby Jr is alive and well. Search this title here at YouTube: "Bobby Bare Jr. & Isabella Bare - Daddy, What If" You will see him perform this song with his own young daughter.

[Fedproman]

@KicknAssnPlacinBlame Thanks I will.

[KicknAssnPlacinBlame]

@weaver791 Bobby Jr is alive and well. Search this title here at YouTube: "Bobby Bare Jr. & Isabella Bare - Daddy, What If" You will see him perform this song with his own young daughter.

[weaver791]

@KicknAssnPlacinBlame Thank you for your info correcting me. I posted this, but over 30 years ago I met Bobby singing at Peterborough UK ,I was hooked on his voice, at that time I also subscribed to " Country Music People" It was in this magazine they printed that Bobby Bare's son had died of a respiritory disease not long after his album " Singing in the kitchen was released over here in the UK. On You Tube I see it was his daughter Shannon that died. so sorry for adding the wrong info.Sorry.

[BenjaminWirtz]

2 people stopped loving their daddies.

[highnrising]

@GJNCA Either this or "A Boy Named Sue"

Same writer.

[BenjaminWirtz]

@highnrising

Shel Silverstein all the way.

[biggestkrisfan]

btw... this link in your info box doesn't work anymore...

[biggestkrisfan]

This is cute - never seen it. On the Shel Silverstein tribute album Bobby Bare Jr. sings this song again... with Isabella Bare - maybe that's his daughter??

[centervilletn]

i was about this kids age when this song came out..and believe it or not i actually remember seeing this on performance on tv,,,,it was on a nightime variety show...maybe Dean Martin ...or Sonny and Cher

[countrycajunfan1959]

So good to hear this again!

[norbie6]

This is so beautiful!! Thank you for the post!

[yoyosay92]

Is this a Shel Silverstein song?

[kentucky9000]

Boy !  That song tells the truth...!

[karenkjtigger]

awesome and sad

[vandykgreene]

Awesome.

[jradamo]

I made a recording of myself and my kindergarten aged son singing this song years ago. I played it for his teacher at that time after school. During the song, another teacher walked into the room, heard the song, and told me that her brother in law was a country singer, who also sang the song. His name? Bobby Bare.

[FUTUREAIR23]

I know Bobby bare

[rossshowalter]

uh, cute, but ...ok,,, I teared up...so

[densysyeril]

was lookin 4 "passin trough" by bobby bare. cann't find the song.

[clp320]

wonderful

5*

[Myauty]

Very lovely daddy and son and beautiful sweet song.

[gardnercrossing]

I stumbled on this after downloading some tunes for my Zune. Good ole Bobby Bare to show me my priorities.. I can imagine my both my babies singing this with me and reminds me of my dad.. to my friends like Rusty who have lost their fathers or mothers recently or at all.. this one is for you.. and to my babies..

[crazycelt89]

Heard this for the first time this past Father's Day while Mom and I were going home from church. My dad passed away just two months before then. Thing is, the grass did stop growing, the sun stopped shining, and the wind stopped blowing that day.

[shelllanes]

i like this song i grow on this song

[nosirromweel]

Check out Bobby Bare jr Daddy what if....he sings it with his daughter now

[garylaborde]

Back in 1972 my Father played this song for me on a 45 and i will never forget this song it is the best song.

[Karkar82]

Bobby Bare Jr was so cute as a child:)

[harlyd2]

great!

[LydiaT1]

Beautiful Memories!! Thanks for the Post!

[grly81]

this song is so sweet every time at the end i start to cry.sooooooooooooooooo sweet

[angelofbebop]

How adorable to see father and son sing together - I love the instrument backings also!  Thanks to anita for sharing and to kkiiljjooy for posting it!

[gettingplastered]

Typical C&W dribble...but that's just my OPINION!!

[kay4ste]

my dad sang this to me when i was 6

[mymindkillsme]

my mama & i used to always listen to this song together..<3

[PandLWentz]

I used to listen to this song with my dad!

[suanconn]

I remember listening to this when I was a little girl. It is such a good song. Thanks for putting it on here.

[freak701Juniper53590]

This is one of my favorite videos too!

[BigDuckKetterer]

OMG. Where did you find this Jewell I haven't heard this in over 40 years. It was out before I got married in 1971. Oh the nostalgia of those golden days. I want to cry because I'm a grandpa now Thank you so much!!!!!! Ten stars!!!!

[housemouse365]

We used to sing this off an old record. My brother and I would sings the two parts...over and over.. I just love it.

[sgrocker99]

David Allan Coe did a version with his son you can find it here on youtube.

[Tammymi105]

This is the first song I remember singing with my father. I'm 38!! I can't listen to it without thinking of him!!

[slickenuf]

Such a beautiful and touching song.

[rickyray9]

that kid skipped a couple rehearsals

[WSY127]

Daddy's out there you gonna listen to this great,great song and you'll be surprise with wide open eyes...

[greenfarter]

i think i like the shel silverstein version better, where the author himself sings. :))

[highnrising]

It's amazing that this was a hit record.

[mundo96]

I've loved this song ever since the '70s when it was released but have never seen the video. Seeing this video adds a whole new dimension to this song. It's so genuine. I also have a new appreciation for Shel Silverstein as I've just discovered this is the same author of the children's literature. I never realized he wrote this and some other great songs as well.

[MsACamille]

I had the opportunity to meet Bobby bear and now seeing this video of him and his son touched my heart.

[GrayGranny]

Lovely song...I love their performance

[Tiberious018]

Thanks for this great post!

[unexplained2009]

love this song

[MelodeeP74]

This is great. The other one I'm looking for is the duet Bobby Jr. did with his mommy on the album Singin in the Kitchen; Mam, Where'd I Come From? Another sweet song. Anyone have a copy to post?

[unexplained2009]

this is cute

[sawyerj33]

this is a really good song i hope every one likes it

[gpfarmdog]

Played this just before they carried daddy out of the funeral home. This and "Lord Help Me Jesus" by Kris Kristofferson were the first 2 songs I remember Daddy playing for us. I knew I had to play it for him at his funeral. I will never forget this song and all the songs on "Lullabys, Legends, & Lies" double album that Daddy played constantly. God bless Daddy and Bobby Bare & Bobby Bare, Jr.

[4Pkitty4]

When I 1 heard this song it touched me. Ithought of the times i fought with my dad and asked my self why??? This song will touch me for life hope it will do the say for everyone else. So next time i fight with my dad i will think of this song and stop and ask why and tell him i love him. and i will never leave him and i lovve you for life.

[johnnykits]

Unreal! Thanks for posting this gem! BB rules!

[purplkoala]

absolutely adorable.

[Schollekop1982]

Super, I Love Bobby sr :)

[loriann1237]

Why? He really didn't have that great a voice!

[loriann1237]

Bobby Jr was SO cute!

[JustLiveFree]

First time I heard this, it touched a nerve for me. I was a teenager struggling for identity and how to define my changing relationship with my father. I lost Dad in 1996, and I've thought about this song many times. I know Dad loved me, but didn't know how to show it. Well, now I'm a Dad and a Grandpa; every day, i say, "I love you."

Dad, thanks for being there when the wind stopped blowin, the sun stopped shinin, and the grass stopped growin. I'll see you & Mom both over there.......

[bmarvi76]

I remember hearing this about 5 years ago on the radio. It has stuck in my mind since. I'm so glad to have finally found the name of the song and who sang it.

[mikejoi]

thans so much i never seen the video,,,

[FreakersBall]

Thanks for posting this. Very rare !!!

Nice Shel Silverstein poem.

[CadillacL]

BOTH THUMBS UP! I've heard the live version, of course but, to actually see video of it?

WOW! Thanks for posting.

[BubbaHotep2003]

Fantastic! Didn´t know a live version existed! Many thanks.

[jbelk01]

The internet, thanks to post like this one, has kept our culture alive and recorded for posterity some of the greats. Thanks.

[1jasonnicely]

Wow! I never thought I would see this! All Thumbs WAY UP and THANKX!!!!!

[By1git1]

Man where you find this video its got to rare I love this song its great,I rember the song but i never seen it live Thanks for puttin it on.

[txstoryteller]

Great song; one of my favorites growin' up!! FIVE stars!

[thebandnork]

this song is so beautiful...