The Winstons - Color Him Father 1969

[@hurricanerg5]

I was a 4yr old boy when u took me and my 2 brothers in. Now losing you as a grown man at 45yrs old. I want to credit you and thank u for helping me become the man i am today. You were never a step father but a man who stepped up. I just want to call you father. Goodbye for now, until we meet again.

[@stacyacollins8612]

I dedicated this to my dad at 47 years old when I found out that I was adopted. I am now 56 years old, and on February 14th 2019 my dad turned 90 years old and he's still going strong... God is so good 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[@Jevezy]

Yes, He is, all the time.

[@dedney54]

Yes, Stacey A. Collins, you're soooo right! God is good...24/7. That was a very nice thing you did ...dedicating such a lovely song to your Dad So glad to hear that he is 90 and still going strong! That is a true blessing! God bless you both.

[@googlediscriminatesrepubli6811]

Stacy that's wonderful. I hope he's still alive. Be safe and well.

[@oscarsanchez8601]

God is good. Amen.

[@stevenwells7585]

No disrespect GOD GREATER then THAT JUST looking at hiw Jesus DO things on this SIDE IT'S amazing

[@cliffd58]

I was raised by my Dad and he passed away in 2020 an hour before Father’s Day(88 years old)He raised 5 kids and spent 24 years in the Army. He helped take care of his sisters when they where in college and my Mom and Sisters never were without. I pray that I’m following the examples he laid out and raising my 3 sons the way he raised me. Strong and Fair with Love. Miss you Dad

[@georgekitchen3]

This song is 55 years old, and it has become a tradition to play and enjoy this song in memory of my father. Thank you daddy love always even though you're not here. You done an awesome job. Happy heavenly FATHER'S DAY

[@juanitaarmas2937]

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[@juanitaarmas2937]

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[@tyjacc5]

I dedicate this to my grandfather who raised me my whole life. Although his been gone almost 30 years. I still miss him, I yearn to hear his voice 😢 but I thank my HEAVENLY Father for allowing my grandfather to raise me. Greatest man I've ever known.

[@mr.snicker-doodles7081]

Used to hear this song when I was a kid on CKLW. So happy to finally track it down, never knew who the artist was!! Such a GREAT message..we need this today more than ever!!

[@jeffwoodard6832]

Came into my life and brothers life when I was 6 years old. When been stamped rejected by our biological father but he stepped and took care of the business. At his funeral I did his eulogy and title his program Color him Father Color him Love.These type of men need serious recognition

[@t.h.2022]

My 12th Grade Psychology teacher, Richard L Spencer is the vocalist on this. I just spoke with him 10 days ago. He's still doing well.

[@ojivey8273]

My Dad raised my brother, sister and myself. He passed from this life and into legend on Apr 16, 2009, one month after his 89th birthday. Born the grandson of slaves, he served with distinction, in the 92nd Division, in Italy, during WW2. He lived history. Born into an age where radio was in its' infancy, he lived to see television, computers, space flight, and the internet. He taught us that pride is determined by how well you respect yourself and how well you respect others. He had always told us that whatever you do in life, be sure you "make a difference". I see, now, that he was right.

[@CCP2021]

Rip mr Spencer

[@teamrarity7326]

How’s he doing now?

[@OscarGarcia-kh5xr]

What did he say?

[@CCP2021]

@@teamrarity7326 he passed in December

[@zorro1955]

My stepson, who is 6yrs old, dedicated this song to me, and i damned near broke down and cried cause i was stunned. He’s 10 now, and he corrected me, said, “i don’t want to be your stepson, i wanna be your son” so i adopted him, and boy DID I BREAK DOWN! Here’s why. Comes home from work, wife fixed me a good meal, then he handed me an envelope, wife told me read it out loud, and the adoption was final, and while reading it, he hugged n kissed me said, “i love you dad”! Couldn’t hold back, and he made me proud of him He’s 14 now, and my wife and I are so proud of him, and everytime he calls me dad, I have a glow about me, and smile, and he tells the world that I’m his dad, but don’t ever call me stepdad, or else you’ll have to deal with him

[@buzzdacoinzguy8625]

Ronald Nock, your quality was recognized by stepson...bless you!

[@sherrisolomon2843]

Ronald Nock Wow! Your comment has made me actually tear up!

[@ramiel6229]

I would have broke down. For a 6 year old to have the where with all to dedicate this song to you, that means you are doing one hell of a job being a husband and father. Men do not get enough credit doing the HARDEST job in the family...peace!

[@anju4226]

....go somewhere in private and cry....don't hold it in......it's bad for your health....Jesus wept.

[@barbararichmond2167]

Ronald, shows what love you have given him. Always be the kind of guy who show your love. Children know when they are sincerely loved and it's not possible to love the mother if you can't love the son.

[@rhondabolger782]

I'm 63 and this goes out to my father, he was 27 when married my mom,with 6 kids ages 2- 11,thank you he never treated like anything but his, he just turned 80,momma 86

[@paulalewis3389]

You are truly blessed to still have both parents.

[@larry6795]

Thi is a beautiful song, first heard it on the radio as a kid, dug the melody, but as I got older realized the depth of the story…one of my favorites, truly inspiring 🙏🏾

[@mickeylubben8710]

My mother met a man from a friend single / widower My mom had 8 kids he had 5 of his own. He took care us & his own ,He was a very Good man, he helped like a real father 😃 God bless him ,my mother never married but he was there till my mother passed. I love you!💞💞💞

[@jennmendoza2439]

My daddy just passed away today, he loved himself his oldies... I 💘 u daddy. Rest in heaven with my mom you guys are back together again after all these years.

[@hdwarrior8830]

My father loved this song because it made him think of the man who raised him when his own father wouldn't step up. Big hat tip to the men who step up and love children who aren't theirs.

[@johntaylor5096]

We should dedicate a day to them every year.

[@carolynntubman1461]

Great song and heavy words - I was a freshman in high school - but this was definitely the song

[@hermanjr47]

Can relate to this,

[@cindygarcia4951]

TOUCHE.......admirable

[@ojivey8273]

My Dad raised my brother, sister and myself. He passed from this life and into legend on Apr 16, 2009, one month after his 89th birthday. Born the grandson of slaves, he served with distinction, in the 92nd Division, in Italy, during WW2. He lived history. Born into an age where radio was in its' infancy, he lived to see television, computers, space flight, and the internet. He taught us that pride is determined by how well you respect yourself and how well you respect others. He had always told us that whatever you do in life, be sure you "make a difference". I see, now, that he was right.

[@cynthia6637]

This song is being dedicated to my Step Dad from 55 years he lived and raised 3 kids that didn't have a father living at our house in 1958... I'll never forget this man.. R I P My special Father...

[@albertestrada9013]

he wasnt a step father, he was a father who stepped up! god bless him

[@cedricarmstead9383]

Cynthia you brought tears to my eyes , RIP her Special Dad !

[@ojivey8273]

My Dad raised my brother, sister and myself. He passed from this life and into legend on Apr 16, 2009, one month after his 89th birthday. Born the grandson of slaves, he served with distinction, in the 92nd Division, in Italy, during WW2. He lived history. Born into an age where radio was in its' infancy, he lived to see television, computers, space flight, and the internet. He taught us that pride is determined by how well you respect yourself and how well you respect others. He had always told us that whatever you do in life, be sure you "make a difference". I see, now, that he was right.

[@smileyladyT]

@@albertestrada9013 ❤️

[@wymellwilliams1543]

He took on a heavy burden and probably never complain that's a good man

[@queen_of_domination]

I dedicate this to my late uncle (my mother’s older) that died in February 2004. He had cancer, affecting his brain and lungs. He was more like a father than my own. RIP, Uncle.....I color you father.

[@ramiel6229]

What a beautiful song. I hope my children see me like this.

[@frankturner9548]

me to that mean a lot

[@esterwillis4432]

I definitely dedicate this song to my Daddy. A hard man but absolutely a great man. Hardworking great provider. I color him Father. Not a stepfather but my real Father all my days. I love my Dad. Thank you Dad for always loving my Mom that 1 woman always. And never being confused about your love for her or us!!!❤️❤️❤️

[@anthonyg677]

My “stepdad” took me in and made me a man. He was a hardcore army ranger who refused to give up on me no matter how bad I was. I was in interrogation school and this song came on the radio, I thought I was tuff but I wept so hard in my seat that day knowing I had who loved me. I love you Hector.

[@WHITEOWLMC]

❤❤❤❤❤

[@margaretswanagan8237]

My mom passed in 1969 my dad raised 9 of us thank you dad for all that you did for me and my sisters and brothers RIH Leroy Lewis 2021

[@telly2181]

I know without my stepfather I would have be so lost. I respect that man that came in and stood in for my biological father. Never a negative word or a raise in his voice he had so much knowledge to share and I truely miss him from the bottom of my heart may he RIP

[@rrockhard1]

😥🙏

[@masfirme2849]

I have a similar story my freind infact it's funny how you displayed the words token out of my heart and mouth yes indeed being a step dad myself it ain't easy but somebody has to do it .rip my step father .

[@tanyasullivan145]

My father was killed when I was 2 in 1972. I have older siblings who claimed him as their father aside from him being their step father. They dedicate this song to him every chance they get. I never got the chance to know him like they did but the memories they share with me and this song says a lot about how much they loved him🙏🏿 Rest peacefully Daddy (Johnny Wesley Phagan)🌹🙏🏿

[@sandrafurby6148]

I Dedicated this song to my Godfather Walter J. Craft. RIP June 4, 2020. He was God sent to my mother and I when I was a little girl. Now I a grown woman and never forget the the love he showed throughout my life as a dad. I missed him still this day, sometimes yearn to talk with him. But I know he's in a better place.

[@LeonoraCAdams]

A perfect song for Father's everywhere.❤️ Happy Father's Day ❤️🤗🙏!

[@1962drob]

Love you Dad. Miss you very much. This song is dedicated to Mr. William Doyle (1933 - 2011) who has been my dad since he married my mom in 1966. Happy Father's Day Dad.

[@gregorybaker5959]

"Wild Man" Dean Good

[@chriscurtis8344]

Awesome . Brings tears of a better time in our community and the country. Real music..

[@rrockhard1]

🙏

[@petelaurie100]

When I listen to this song I dream about what it would be to have a father like this. I never had one but to this day still wish I did and I’m 64

[@ladell5101]

I'm not the most emotional guy but after listening to patches and this song back to back I literally started bawling 20 seconds into this song. My dad has been in my life since day 1 so I have no idea why it hit me so hard. It's not even like he passed away, he's literally sitting in the other room lol.

[@susanprimeaux3441]

Phrotasm Bush that's strange,I just got thru listening to patches,feeling nostalgic missing my dad

[@claresamorris6731]

Ladell Murray Maybe You Felt Emotional for Those That Actually Experienced N Lived That Situation.Some Song's Can Really Touch US That Way.I 💘 The Song Myself.I find it Educational n enlightening and Very Inspiring n well Delivered.

[@HashFlingnSlashr]

I also just finished listening to patches

[@cakredi4132]

That's called love, man.

[@barbararichmond2167]

LaDell, I feel you are thinking about how blessed you are to have your dad in your life.... Alive and well. Some of us were not so blessed to have our fathers consistently in our lives. Continue to honor your father (and mother)..... For this is God's blessings to you; never take that love for granted.

[@hildelizacarolinamarcanogo3201]

whoever gave this song a thumbs down is a HATER it's nothing like having a daddy in your life trust me !! What a beautiful song!

[@TammyMartinBLUE]

He or she may have a lot of pain & often pain identities as anger or/and hate.💙

[@SpcGiraffe]

Hildeliza not everyone has to like the same music.. Surely you know not everyone has a caring loving father and that doesn't mean they are a bad person or going to downvote this song because of hating on the lyrics. More likely they would avoid listening to this song on youtube entirely..

[@SpcGiraffe]

Considering the ratio of up/down votes you are most likely hating on a bot.

[@hugbug4408]

Unfortunately their are cowards and idiots out there. Hey , Lost an uncle in South- Vietnam mid 3/68. It was 10 days before my 11th birth day; 3/30/1968!

[@keithbrown3889]

I totally agree with you 👍💯

[@rons9946]

i'm a Sr.citizen mom and dad have been with God for a long time now and everytime i hear this song i cry and i'm proud of my love for my Dad

[@t.h.2022]

Saddened to inform the lead singer of this song Richard Lewis Spencer passed away yesterday. He was a high school teacher of mine and was a wonderful human being.

[@Gr8LilLady]

May he rest in peace ! ❤🙏

[@vrinda5303]

May he Rest In Peace.

[@nancydavis_]

Thanks for sharing; yes, I believe he was a wonderful human being. So glad he was a part of this song that touches the heart of many and gives the due respect those Dads willing to step up to the plate : ) God bless them all!!

[@lawrencem.1568]

Wow sorry to hear that🙏

[@smileyladyT]

🙏🏼

[@grannygirl61812]

My Father passed 2 months before I was born. My mother's heart was broken for many years. Then she passed at 32 yo. Moving forward, I do have a Father, his name is Lord, God. It wasn't easy being without my earthly parent's but my God, my Father my Daddy walked me through and still does. And I color Him Father! And I color Him Love!

[@cynthiaparker4022]

My first husband couldn't handle being the father of a special needs son so we divorced. A lot of men aren't willing to get involved in a relationship with the single mom of a special needs son but 24 years after my divorce one did and we got married. He couldn't adopt my son since he was legally an adult but he did do the next best thing and willingly became my son's legal co-guardian. My son is 99% non-verbal, but on his own, he started using the word "da" (dad) when this wonderful man entered our lives. This song made "da" cry the first time I played it for him.

[@paperchain1239]

Fantastic story, so many errant fathers out there. God speed love to you.🎉

[@bunnyoneful]

My Grandson is also non verbal. I'm glad to hear he is on his own. My son in law has been in my Grandson's life since he was 3 months and doesn't know any other father.

[@alverawinkler2589]

ok. Now I am crying. Beautiful story.

[@robinthomas9418]

I dedicate this song to the most precious caring loving father there is JESUS CHRIST the father among all fathers thank you father(Jesus) for coming into my life and bringing me thus far i could not have made it without you that's why i color you father i color you love thank you for loving and caring for me when all others fail i love you my heavenly and will forever praise your holy name

[@maryannsmith4160]

Very beautiful I agree with you best father. The Lord Jesus Christ😊❤

[@NiniLewis-vu1mk]

I had to dedicate this throw back songto my hardworking father, who taught me the real meaning of working hard to achieve all things !! I love you father in heaven June 2024 !

[@elainecongo3827]

REGARDLESS TO WHAT PEOPLE THINK THERE ARE STILL MEN OUT THERE LIKE THIS.. A BEAUTIFUL THING

[@elainecongo3827]

SO TRUE!

[@EarthWindandFirepower0990]

I JUST HOPE MANY 35 AND UNDER PEOPLE FIND THIS SONG AND REALLY HEAR AND LISTEN TO THESE HEAVENLY LYRICS.THIS SONG WON THE 1970 GRAMMY AWARD FOR BEST R&B SONG FROM 1969 AND MADE IT ALL THE WAY TO NUMBER 7 ON THE BILLBOARD HOT 100 CHARTS IN 1969.

[@nicot3743]

I was 19 1969 in vietnam. Armed forces radio ill never forget

[@kennethstritmatter1367]

Thank you for your service to this GREAT COUNTRY !!!!

[@hermanjr47]

@@kennethstritmatter1367 Glad u made it back,I was therem 65-66- 67-68 .

[@lisamarielund6292]

In 1969 my Dad was in Vietnam flying helicopters. I remember this song.

[@mimigeorge4249]

Salute to u...thank u for ur service...this song is a emotionally tribute to all fathers real or not....

[@twat9954]

kenneth stritmatter great country?

[@frankietorresjr1816]

I dedicate this song to my stepdad he's been there for me since I was little until now he's still in my life thank God

[@mollymasigat2018]

My dad adopted me at 1 year old…the best dad in the whole world! Miss you daddy ❤

[@gamingwithjonovan1005]

My kids played this for there Father today on "Fathers Day ". It brought tears to his eyes, and he's not a man whom cries about anything.

[@googlediscriminatesrepubli6811]

Reading this made me wellup. Thank You for this.... be safe and well.

[@stevenwells7585]

I'm very grateful that YOUR KIDS understand ABOUT his love FOR you and yours. There's so many men stepping in doing a job FOR women's kids.

[@lawrencem.1568]

I can only imagine how he felt when he heard that song

[@rrockhard1]

Wow nice 🙏

[@lindaantwine401]

My step father was mines. I dedicate this to him. I will always love this song.No greater song to the men who stepped up

[@felixmadison5736]

Heard this song quite often on Armed Forces Radio while serving in Vietnam.

[@johnnypimpinz5202]

Oscar Robinson Thank you for serving for our country.

[@donnabarton9548]

Thank you. Mr. Robinson.

[@lisagiannotti97]

first of all oscar Thank You for serving and i just heard this song for the first time on my sirius car radio on the soul channel and i love it

[@tedtewolde4994]

Oh yeah I was listening to this tune late 60th and early 70's on Armed forces radio and television services in Asmara, Eritrea

[@devacarpenter1032]

Oscar Robinson Thank you so much for Your service.

[@monscratchin96]

The perfect Father’s Day song 🙏🏾

[@marknorthwest93]

A big shout to ALL fathers who nurture the young to be the best they can be! I was lucky to have the great dad I had!

[@sierria64]

MAKES ME THINK ABOUT MY DAD . DIED IN NAM 1972 I WAS 4 YRS OLD . RIP DAD .. EVERYTIME I HEAR THIS I CRY ..I MISS U ALAWAYS ... COLOR FATHER LOVE

[@richardhumphreys3264]

myeyesinside out you brought tears to my eyes.

[@ojivey8273]

My Dad raised my brother, sister and myself. He passed from this life and into legend on Apr 16, 2009, one month after his 89th birthday. Born the grandson of slaves, he served with distinction, in the 92nd Division, in Italy, during WW2. He lived history. Born into an age where radio was in its' infancy, he lived to see television, computers, space flight, and the internet. He taught us that pride is determined by how well you respect yourself and how well you respect others. He had always told us that whatever you do in life, be sure you "make a difference". I see, now, that he was right.

[@amoscooper8221]

Yes this song is a very important song because during the seventies we had nothing and we knew our mom and dad was working very hard and this song always remind me of the difficulties that they were facing and still to the young folks out there this song is very meaningful to me I appreciate every day it gets me ready for my daily work and deal with this crazy world I think the artist who ever created this song but I know it has to do with a lot of the people coming out of the South it was just difficult we had nothing and we saw appearance go to work everyday treat like nothing but they kept going so this is a motivating song for all people not only blacks for all people thank you

[@shirleyreed1455]

Never seen or knew my real father. But thank God my grandparents raised me as best as they could. May they both rest in peace!!!

[@donarthiazi2443]

Beautiful comment Shirley. Many of us have leaned very hard on our grandparents. Yours must have been very special.

[@denisepelzer]

You spoke my story, my grandparents raised me too. Thank you Mama Susie and Daddy, only love always

[@yvonnerobinson6142]

My father went home to heaven they don't make men like him thanks poppie you were a real man 😊

[@glorianewson7149]

Forgot about this song! I miss my dad today as I listen to this song. I was only 17 years old when it came out. Dad left us to go to his heavenly home at a young age of 58. Such beautiful memories!

[@luismuniz2697]

I remember this on CBS FM radio 17 years ago.... It's sad they don't play music like this anymore........

[@rickSOPHX]

Today we lost my dad 1 year ago to cancer.... he raised me from 2 yrs old . Was my father and im proud to been raised by him... showed me so much in life how to be a dad and a man... showed me lowrideing!! Building up his 1964 impala! I dedicated this song to you dad... love and miss you!

[@cookiebaby27]

All those who can relate to this message, There are no Step- fathers, Only Fathers!

[@stephenfletcher1579]

These testimonies make me tear up. I have 3 grown sons now and their children.I think the world of all of them, along with that,I have a biological daughter that I love with all my heart, and her family. We never know how life will take us down through trials and tribulations, but if we let the father in heaven guide us, every will eventually be alright. Back to the boys I helped raise, the oldest was starting college, and the other 2 were 15 and 12. They have never been disrespectful to me and I appreciate it so much. It's kinda like, they took me in as well, and it's been a wonderful life. My late mother told me to never lay a hand on them, and that's the way it is, and they made my job easy,by respecting me.

[@ManuelGonzalez-mz2sz]

what a beautiful song brings back good memories from the sixties but this song is telling it like it is any fool can make a baby but it takes a real man to be a father don't forget that

[@claresamorris6731]

Manuel Gonzalez Facts 4 Sure.I Totally Agree.

[@lawrencem.1568]

My brother I agree with you 100%

[@oldsoul1187]

Life's greatest gift. Being a father. Eternal truth. Just takes love.

[@raisedonAMradio]

This song has finally gotten its rotation on AM oldies radio station that it deserves. Color The World Love.

[@daltonharmon5949]

It was so nice,I had to play it twice, be a father to the fatherless,said the most high God YAH

[@jessrios1660]

man this song is a great song I totally give this to the man raise me gave me his name even knowing I was not his thank you Dad because you were a Dad not just a father love you till we meet again your son

[@missmaj8ld]

This song is very special to me cause everything in this song is so true, it's like the Winstons knew my stepfather David g Cooke and made this song especially for him cause everything in this song was him and he was my father, when we would go places he never said my stepchildren, he would say my children. And he moved us out of a apartment into a house and yes I'm going to color this man father! !! Thank you Winstons for singing this song about my father! !! I will cherish this song until the day I die. R.I.P gone but never forgotten thank you for everything that you have taught me growing up. I love you dad. I miss you so much.

[@googlediscriminatesrepubli6811]

Thank You Linda for your life story. It's a wonderful one at that. Be safe, and well.

[@markreynolds203]

This song helped me get through my stepdads death. I played it over and over for a week. I colored him father. Thanks for the upload Captain John A Martin🔱⚓️USN

[@MikeG-TS4LIFE]

I’ve actually never heard of this song by The Winstons. Of course in 1969 I was only 3 years old Lol 😆 One of my coworkers just introduced me to this amazing classic. My dad passed in 2016 when I was turning 50. Usually a milestone but without him it was just another birthday to me that year. I came home from work and did as the Winstons said, sat down at my own table and had a talk with dad. COLOR HIM FATHER 👍🏾✌🏾🙏🏾😎🎶

[@rollerchickable]

I LOVE THIS SONG, THIS SONG IS TO MY DAD, MAY MY FATHER REST IN HEAVENLY, PEACE, THANK YOU SO VERY MUCH FOR SHARING, THIS SONG BRINGS BACK SO MANY MEMORIES.

[@ethanlawson7963]

Cool it with the cap's button.

[@d.tierraayers5645]

I LOVE THIS BEAUTIFUL SONG THATREMINDS ME OF MY LATE STEP-FATHER MR. TOLLA DUNCAN, HE WAS A TRUE BLESSING FOR OURFAMILY (TO ME & MY 2 SISTERS &HE WILL BE HIGHLY & THOUGHT OFMORE THAN HE'LL EVER KNOW. R.I.P.

[@matthewjohnson2090]

Every time I hear this song it reminds me of my father who passed away in 95 at age of 80 he had six of us, worked 2 jobs all his life so that we could have food, roof over our head send all of us to catholic school, he would come home tired and beat from his 1st job grab something to eat and then go to his second job. He told me things on how to be a real man, and today what he said was true. My mother loved him and without him she would have not known what to do and got far with out him, I just wish that I could go back thru the time tunnel and start all over again and spend much time as I should have with this man, MAT JOHNSON

[@billywilson3989]

I damn near started to cry just reading this ! Wow ! I am so happy to hear this story! Happy Father's Day to you and all the other wonderful dads out there, who may seem to go unnoticed but ARE NOT

[@johnwhohasanopinion7939]

What a beautiful song. This should be on the airwaves now so that the new generation can hear it and relate cause what a father is will never change , mine left when I was 5 I’m 62. It never goes away but today I’m a father and have raised 2 of the best children a father could have , I think both of my children would say this song fits me in their eyes. It would be nice and a wonderful thought that all the kids growing up today or raising children could hear it and relate. Call your local station and request it. Many lives will be touched. I heard it 7-8 ya ago and it’s one of my favorites and I play it regularly

[@immelvan6529]

I hold this song near and dear to my heart, in remembrance of my Uncle Billy (who passed away on 06/21/2017). R.I.P. Unc.

[@kennethnorah7632]

So much feeling and the words of this song is what was neighbor hood was most parents shared with their children friends!!!! 🙏

[@l.angellove4621]

THIS IS A BEAUTIFUL MASTERPIECE AND AMAZING SONG.

[@eloisewarren9908]

Love this one always!!!

[@yuhauuhatuudaalyuhauuhathe2163]

ALYUHAUUHA THE HEAVENLY FATHER of Salvation and help cover you! Thank you so much for this!☺️

[@angelsinger4574]

One of the best Father’s Day tunes ever. This won a Grammy in 1969. The B-Side is “Amen, Brother,” most famous for being the origin of the classic and oft-used sample known as the “Amen Break.”

[@ojivey8273]

My Dad raised my brother, sister and myself. He passed from this life and into legend on Apr 16, 2009, one month after his 89th birthday. Born the grandson of slaves, he served with distinction, in the 92nd Division, in Italy, during WW2. He lived history. Born into an age where radio was in its' infancy, he lived to see television, computers, space flight, and the internet. He taught us that pride is determined by how well you respect yourself and how well you respect others. He had always told us that whatever you do in life, be sure you "make a difference". I see, now, that he was right.

[@brotherzaire7323]

Before we heard that ultimate Mother's Day classic, "Sadie," we had this ultimate Father's Day classic; recognizing that rare breed of husband and father so sorely missed and needed today.

[@sofrshsocln4]

ooook bc I'm from "The Most Sampled Song in Hip Hop" (it's not this one 😏) and the creator listed this as the most sampled song. now I know but OMIGOD I never knew this A side ..I'm crying from all the gratitude excised here esp. as I'm just nearing 2 yrs past the time I lost mine. Also bc I almost became one thru adoption and was ready to call a young AA man my son. much love and be well

[@mistergeneration]

Imagine recording this.. then sticking the Amen Break on the B-side 👀👀

[@JohnWhite-hg8se]

All those sons who have a good father love them

[@DavidNefelimSlayer]

All fathers matter

[@sonnypearl1948]

Happy Father's Day, Daddy. I visited your grave today. Though you died 10 years ago this October, 2 days after your 91st year on earth, I remember everything so vividly. Mama was taken away from us when I was 12, but you never missed a beat. You were there for me until the end. When you could not get out of bed on your own or even get in bed, you were there for me. I will miss you until we are together again. I love you, Daddy.

[@robinthomas9418]

I dedicate this song to my grandfather the late Rev Willie Thomas who adopted me as his own he took care of me and raised me in the same way as his children whose my aunts and uncles i love you daddy. Rev Willie Thomas 05/12/23-12/12/86 Sleep in heavenly peace Dad i miss you and forever love you

[@connietai9126]

This I listen everyday because he was my father. He is heaven I call my him my everything ‼️❤️❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@9284vr]

A great song-a very moving song with a great message.

[@georgekitchen3]

It's Father's day again and I've been in love with this song since I was seven. I often think of my Father on two occasions for the Month of June.His birthday is June 13th, and father's day within a few days. My emotions are very touching, but I thank God I had My Father in my life.Happy Father's day to all Father's known and Unknown from me,

[@ethelsmith292]

I played this song for my father one of the world's best step father he married my when she was 6 months pregnant with me and my sister was 1year old he pass away 3 years and I still color him father he will always be in my heart RIP daddy

[@atmkm8323]

First Father’s Day without my Dad…smh. Love you Pop; Been there since day 1…Never left my side. Rest In Heaven!

[@curtiswhiteheadjr1322]

💪💪💪 Greatest Job In Thee World!!! 💯 So glad to do it for my 2 Young Queens! 💓💓💓

[@Tiberius291]

Missing my childhood years, listening to this song.

[@deelaw3014]

Praise GOD for him and the rest of the singer's and musicians, arrangers etc. I'm sending this recording to some fathers. Thank you for sharing.

[@robertoalverez9755]

i think this was the song my father always shed tears one day as he was driving my father heard this song in what? 40 yrs he begain to cry wow this was in the last days of his life RIP DADDY

[@southshore0007]

me and my father are not close,but this song helps me appreciate him😂

[@soulonice99]

God bless you and keep you both. Everything happens for a reason ... trust God and move forward.

[@mits_6131]

I remember when my brother brought the 45 size record home and played the record. 50 years later and I still enjoy listening to this great song.

[@joyturner5321]

i dedicate this song to my old friend Willie june Tillman who commited suicide years ago. ever time i hear this song it reminds me of him. May he r.i.h..

[@georgekitchen3]

Happy father's day to father's May God bless each of you.

[@negralinda805]

whoever gave this song a thumbs down is a HATER

[@LaTortuePGM]

well, that's... the purpose of the thumbs down. ¯\_(ツ)_/¯

[@antoineemory6772]

WOW HAD'NT HEARD THIS SINCE I WAS 9 YRS OLD I'M NOW 58

[@TB4000]

Probably somebody that don't know they daddy

[@SpcGiraffe]

Considering the ratio of up/down votes you are most likely hating on a bot.

[@SpcGiraffe]

@drew ayers It is for Analytics purposes mostly ¯\(ツ)/¯

[@Rooster1954]

What a song.I remember when I was 5 my father passed. Another man came into my life. I will call him Mr. George. What a man. He loved me like his own son. When I hear this song it brings back so many memories Mr. George gave me. RIP Mr. George.

[@normsweet1710]

My “Dad” married my Mom when I was 2 1/2. I now have 6 1/2 brothers (no sisters) . Life has been an adventure to say the least , now at 71 I’m still amazed at what The Lord has shown our family. He got saved on his death bed 31 yrs ago……… Yes ! God is good all the time; even when we can’t see it. Thank You Dad

[@42bwawa12]

I heard this song at a restaurant and liked it and looked up the lyrics and I thought it's such a cute sweet song until I realized the real message😭😭😭😭I'm crying in the restaurant... bless the man with the big grin and big love and his lovely family

[@richardlopez5333]

This song always reminds me of when I was in the Vietnam war 1969 and thinking about the day I would return home and be with my family again and it makes me appreciate how beautiful life can be 🙏

[@thomasspencer1712]

😢😢😢...had 3 loving father's....miss them all..♥️

[@robertvelez8485]

The perfect Father's Day anthem!

[@krystaljoi07]

I love this song 🎵 ❤️ 😭 I enjoy reading the comments. They are very touching and it really warms my heart to read the love ❤️ 😍. Now I'm going to play patches. Thanks for sharing.

[@D.N.Collins]

This song makes me about my Dad. We may not saw eye to eye, but I'm glad he was there to see me grow into a man. I love you Daddy.

[@georgespear486]

I am the same way. Divorced parents etc. listen to “in the living years “ by Mike and the mechanics or Micheal Bubble

[@lawrencem.1568]

This truly is a heartfelt song when you listen to it bring tears to my eyes I remember this song came out when I was about 14 maybe 15 years old and it touch my heart then and is touching my heart right now I'm 66 years old now still love this song

[@samuelgriffin4167]

Who agrees that today's kids need a father figure in their lives

[@JoseChavez-gm7fg]

Especially here in Chicago

[@robertorick6383]

@@JoseChavez-gm7fg Especially in Detroit! And now more than ever. I was lucky to have my father when he was alive. He's been gone for two years now, and I miss him very much. R.I.P., Quention Orick (1940-2022), my dad.

[@vincentbarney3091]

Especially black young boys

[@ginobeneli447]

Color him father, what a meaningful song. Reminds me too of my own old man, who also worked so hard to make sure I had everything in my youth.

[@jerryday9838]

Happy fathers day to fathers of all colors

[@briannacalvillo1551]

My Grandpa just passed away I know he wasn't ready to go he just retired and was such a hard worker since I was young that's all I remember about him and he was a huge family man holy man always was in church and never drank nor did drugs.he left a huge Impact on are family I won't ever be the same but what some what keeps me going is knowing for a fact hes in heaven such a godly man he preached to everyone..I love you gramps from the bottom of my heart to the moon and back a million times..HENRY RIVAS SR. .ANYTIME I WAS YOUNG AN GOT KICKED OUT OF MY MOMS ARE RAN AWAY I COULD HAVE ALWAYS WENT TO MY GRANMAS..I MISS YOU SO MUCH

[@briannacalvillo1551]

My dad was never around you were like my dad ..that's why I got your last name tatted on my face..fucket