Happy Father’s Day
Nothing too long here today, just a couple tracks I know I enjoy, and to say Happy Father’s Day both to mine and all of you father’s out there. The picture above happens to be my favorite picture of my father and I, skiing in Winter Park, CO, a few years ago. It’s on the very tip of the summit of the park’s tallest mountain, called Mary Jane if I recall correctly. It made for some amusing shirts at the gift shop (like “I got high on Mary Jane,” “Ride Mary Jane,” etc.). That, of course, has nothing to do with why I like the picture.
Dave Katz & Ed McGee (of Ekoostik Hookah) - Cat’s In The Cradle. I know my Dad happens to be a Cat Stevens fan, and while the content of this first song is rather sad, if not tragic, it’s still a good one. I’ve chosen to feature a cover of “Cat’s In The Cradle” by some members of the band Ekoostik Hookah. You can see the whole show they played the track at here. The song is actually by Sandy and Harry Chapin, but was pretty much made famous by Cat Stevens’ cover.
Cat Stevens - Father And Son. The second song is another Stevens tune, this time his original studio version. One look at the lyrics will tell you a lot about this song, yet you’ll have to listen to really capture what Stevens seems to be sending to the listener.
Johnny Cash - Daddy Sang Bass. The last song is a little cheerier, it’s a Johnny Cash tune that doesn’t involve any shootings, drug addictions, or jail time. Hard to believe it’s really him, huh? It’s a good representation of those little things every kid seems to remember pleasantly about their father during childhood, regardless of how good or bad of a father he was the rest of the time. If you’re one of the people who can empathize with the first two tracks, hopefully this one might strike home with you, as well.
Any other particular tracks stick out to any of you?
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June 18th, 2006 at 9:37 pm
Ok great picture. How the hell did you get so tall? Man, thank you for this post. You know how at 5 yrs old we tell our kids to “make a picture” for us or something? And earlier today I asked you that? This is one of the best things you’ve ever “made” for me in your life, Kane. I love it.
And you know? I’ve always loved that. It’s what I’ve always wanted…the thought that comes with it. The present never really matters….it’s the love that comes with it.
So thank you Kane. Great post, a few of my favorite songs, a picture I love too, and a good memory of that ski trip.
What more could a Dad want? A great Father’s day in my opinion. And very original on top. Man, great breakfast and great day.
Keep reading the Wells, and others by the way. That $98 marketing textbook I bought you today, won’t hold a candle to the $15 book from a long time ago. It’s guaranteed. Emerson. or Thoreoux sp?or whoever in the 1800’s along with other old guys…will serve you better than that book I bought. Keep reading the classics, and you’ve done that forever. Keep doing it and you’ll learn far more than those expensive books.. but then, you have to have the paper (degree) to back it up. It’s not all bad, a lot is good. Just recognize BS when you see it.
Take care.
And thank you again for a great post kane….just thanks. I love it.
peace,
Dad
June 18th, 2006 at 9:54 pm
awww… nice to see something special for father’s day.
thats one of my very favorite cat stevens songs. thanks for sharing