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

[@kkiilljjooy]

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[@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.

[@marysmith1648]

I love it

[@johndicks3064]

I know this is a long time from my typing to you maybe seeing it(I hope you do) but I'm sitting in at New Orleans Airport waiting on my little one to be back with me. Your comment kent allot, your comment meant more than that, it meant a life. I belive you'll see her again, and she'll be as little as you remember and as you spend time, like our children are will grow. But not so big you can't hug them. Have a blessed day.

[@Abbie-oi9zv]

Me too

[@jakkylmosthated4264]

The world needs more songs like this....

[@StormLaker]

This song gets me every time I hear it. It was just a cute song until I lost my dad a couple years ago. He used to play this song ALL the time when I was a kid in the late 70's. I love my mom, but we've never been on the same 'wavelength" as it was with my dad, I miss him every day.

[@allenarnold1347]

😭🤔

[@Viyorojas]

try the new version by rory feek and his lil daughter Indiana !kzbin.info/www/bejne/fIKtdoRol7F9bbM

[@Abbie-oi9zv]

Yeah but I recently just had my grandpa passed😢

[@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.

[@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.

[@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.

[@Wayne44ish]

Back in ‘75 I was 9 years old and I definitely remember this song on the radio. My Pop would sing this. RIP Dad.

[@MrGovernmenthater]

My son went to Alaska fishing in 1990. I cried every time I listened to this song. He made it back and is now 42 years old. I still worry about him every day.

[@robadams3781]

This melts my calloused heart❤

[@johnkeaton6950]

Dad played this song for me when I was a little boy I love it still today

[@Daksbabydoll]

I have never been much of a country fan...But my Granny & Papa had this record and I used to listen to it when I was little every time I stayed over with them. I lost my Papa in 2016 and my Granny in 2019. This song will always bring fond childhood memories of them.

[@EnidNeel]

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.

[@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.

[@alisonkairuz9540]

This is so touching. The beauty of children is amazing

[@vividdreams81]

I used to listen to this on a record when I was real young with my Dad. I was reading up on Shel a few days ago because I have always loved him and found out he wrote this and was hit w/ a wave a nostalgia.....I had to listen to it.

[@brianhanna4841]

I received the rights to record all of shels works quite some time ago. I'm going to start recording them very soon.

[@sherrytellor4635]

This was my little brother's favorite song when he was so young...MOM...THANK YOU FOR BEING SO INCREDIBLY AWESOME AND SHARING SUCH MEMORIES...I had forgotten

[@michellemarrison4397]

Yeah I'm just a few days younger than Bobby Bare Jr I grew up absolutely loving Bobby Bare and listening to him and Bobby Bare Jr sing the song and I love the song singing in the kitchen

[@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..

[@MichaelDeTorrice]

The Late Great Shel Silverstein!

[@KellyYoung16]

Happy Fathers Day! Been blessed with the best there is...only hope I can be the same. Thank Hoss. He introduced me to Bobby Bare. That's a good dad.

[@gypsydw]

My dad was the greatest man who ever lived! and my daughter is the most wonderful friend I'll surely ever know. just to hear her voice makes my world right, no matter the man I've been! I hope and pray I never feel the loss you share, and my heart is filled wiht that same "father-daughter" LOVE. Nothing, NO NOTHING, brings a smile to my face, like the sound of my daughter's voice! I love you, Sugarfoot!

[@Fred-mp1vf]

I've been trying to find this song ever since I heard it on the radio in the '70s. Only it was sung by a mother & daughter. Thank you for posting!

[@DUCKDUCKGOISMUCHBETTER]

Did you ever find the version with the mother and daughter that you were looking for? If not, I hope you will some day. It's out there somewhere. 😊👍

[@grly81]

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

[@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.

[@suanconn]

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

[@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.

[@cynthiab1659]

Glad I found this ! Thank you . My dad would play this song for us 40 years ago . My siblings were so pleased to hear this again . Sweet memories

[@bitbech]

So sweet, so cute and nice. Love it. Love kids...who can help it!!

[@shawnquimby7859]

kids sure do make the word brighter

[@Sebastian-kb7nz]

As long as you Dont make love to the kids

[@dw6548]

This song makes me cry and I love this thanks for sharing :) God Bless You !!

[@sauquoit13456]

On this day in 1974 {February 17th} "Daddy, What If" by Bobby Bare peaked at #2 {for 2 weeks} on Billboard's Hot Country Singles* chart, for the two weeks it was at #2, the #1 record for both those weeks was "Another Lonely Song" by Tammy Wynette... "Daddy, What If" reached #5 on the Canadian RPM Country Singles chart... Between 1962 and 1985 the Ironton, Ohio native had sixty-nine records on the Hot Country Singles chart, thirteen made the Top 10 with one reaching #1, "Marie Laveau", for one week in July of 1974... Four of his sixty-nine charted records were duets, one each was Jeannie Bare, Rosanne Cash, Charlie Daniels, and Lacy J. Dalton... Robert Joseph Bare will celebrate his 86th birthday in two months on April 7th, 2021... * And from the 'For What It's Worth' department, the remainder of the Hot Country Singles' Top 10 on February 17th, 1974: At #3. "I'm Still Loving You" by Joe Stampley #4. "There Won't Be Anymore" by Charlie Rich #5. "A Love Song" by Anne Murray #6. "That's The Way Love Goes" by Johnny Rodriguez #7. "World of Make Believe" by Bill Anderson #8. "Sweet Magnolia Blossom" by Billy 'Crash' Craddock #9. "I Love You, I Love You" by David Houston & Barbara Mandrell #10. "There's A Honky Tonk Angel" by Conway Twitty

[@GrayGranny]

Lovely song...I love their performance

[@appliedanalytics9949]

It's the heart of each of us where relationships are concerned. Everyone wants to know that love is the real power

[@countrycajunfan1959]

So good to hear this again!

[@sawyerj33]

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

[@Michael33342]

What a voice the GREAT BOBBY BARE. .

[@DaisyBloomz]

This song sure does bring back a lot of memories.

[@grandmajoyce2]

Beautiful!

[@LydiaT1]

Beautiful Memories!! Thanks for the Post!

[@OSVALDANOMMEL]

Hermosa canción, Boby Bare!!! Cuanta ternura!!!

[@Myauty]

Very lovely daddy and son and beautiful sweet song.

[@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.

[@Schollekop1982]

Super, I Love Bobby sr :)

[@michaeleldridge5313]

i forgot how many years have passed since i heard this last thanks

[@FreakersBall]

Thanks for posting this. Very rare !!! Nice Shel Silverstein poem.

[@bamamamacat]

God Bless you. Music is one of His most powerful Gifts to us, isn't it?

[@BeadsandFlowers]

So beautiful, I just loved it.

[@highnrising]

It's amazing that this was a hit record.

[@MeanManu]

And now he’s one of the coolest bands of all time GBV !!!

[@maryellen-tx4md]

What band 😊 is that ?

[@MeanManu]

@@maryellen-tx4md Guided By Voices

[@musicfanhawk4523]

How cute! Sweet!

[@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!!!!

[@lynnandersonfan]

Love this!!! I don't remember ever seeing Bobby Bare with a beard!

[@lyleestyle]

Unreal! Thanks for posting this gem! BB rules!

[@missys3brats]

Tears me up.. I miss my dad..

[@thebandnork]

this song is so beautiful...

[@paulallen7381]

Bobby bare a great singer

[@juniebean5115]

So great to have memories if singing this with my dad.

[@Karkar82]

Bobby Bare Jr was so cute as a child:)

[@randellsims9076]

I love this song

[@jadeelder7044]

So sweet

[@wymdoc]

I remember this song from along time ago, the first I have seen of the video, and story hits home, bless you for sharing!

[@purplkoala]

absolutely adorable.

[@Willyvikingbear]

So beautiful! Thank you for sharing! Muchas gracias! Tusen Takk and all the best!

[@youllbeblessed]

Childhood memories... 💜

[@MrJeffreyDR]

Pure as alpine water. My heart is warmed.

[@mondeo577]

Verry nice.

[@juniebean5115]

He's still alive.

[@CadillacL]

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

[@norbie6]

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

[@hockey_badger]

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

[@carmelhubbard1]

A very talented Family for sure!!!!

[@unexplained2009]

love this song

[@tamaraellek3289]

Oh my gosh...so heart warming :)

[@jmfs1701]

Luv the song

[@libertyann439]

Adorable!

[@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.

[@mikejoi]

thans so much i never seen the video,,,

[@donaldholley4431]

i know how you feel i lost my son on june 30 2008 i still cant get my life back on track i dont think i ever will

[@harlyd2]

great!

[@christalund298]

My brother and I used to sing this and make up our own lyrics. We took turns being child and daddy.

[@jeanclark8717]

love it

[@karenkjtigger1204]

awesome and sad

[@nosirromweel]

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

[@kfarner7074]

To my sons Adam Kyle tim. And now my 1st grand child Baker Adam Farner

[@kfarner7074]

Tim thanks for giving me the opportunity to be a gpa and oh yes thanks to you Hannah your a farner now and one brave soul

[@paulgilbert8029]

The best!! Rihanna could learn from this before she has her baby! Lord, I’m praying! 🙏🏼

[@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

[@kgrluv]

Our son goes up every year. In fact he's on a boat right now. I understand how you felt. We never stop worrying do we?

[@lanayabaker]

My dad's song for me. ;-)

[@shelllanes]

i like this song i grow on this song

[@Fedproman]

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

[@Macdiz]

besides LL&L, what other album did bobby do with shel? ive pretty much melted the wax on this album listening to it so much, my dad recently died and left me his record collection and LL&L was in there, has to be one of the best of all time....

[@maryellen-tx4md]

😅so sweet

[@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.

[@pm15215]

I sat on the floor with my daughter Michelle who is gone now. I will always remember her sitting there next to me. She was 4 then. She's in Heaven now but when I hear this song, she's right back sitting next to me

[@fluffy2840TTV]

My dad told me about this song a couple years ago and now my brother used it in a video

[@leifarntzen3832]

what the world nids no this bautifull song gos to the heart

[@nobodysfool8200]

Re weaver 791 comment below. Bobby bare jr did not die shortly after recording this. Still very much alive. U can see him do a version of this shel Silverstein song with his own daughter on KZbin.

[@hellowhirled]

The kid is in Guided By Voices now.

[@stevenbaverstock8095]

This was my dads most favorite song

[@marifuentes1676]

Im looking for a song like this that talks bout family and stuff related...i listen to that song on a Dallas TX radio station. helppp me pls

[@ashlynburke3142]

Me and my pop sing this song he is the closest thing i have ever had to a dad