This Grammy-nominated tear-jerker is about a son’s regret over unresolved conflict with his now-deceased father. The Living Years by Mike and the Mechanics It’s from the musical Carousel and perfectly sums ups the nerves, excitement, concerns and pride a man feels when he finds out he’s going to be a father.ħ. Keith sings of how he jingles the car keys just like his dad – wonder if that gets on Nicole’s nerves? – but the lyrics are heartfelt: “I only hope when I have my own family, that everyday I see a little more of my father in me”.Ī lover of musical theatre, my dad used to sing this to me.

Still, it’s nice for Billy Ray to have this reminder of how his girl was once sugar-sweet. But would the same song be recorded now? Hmm. Recorded before Miley’s half-naked bod gyrated on stage at various music awards, Billy Ray and his daughter sang of their mutual admiration for each other. I Learned From You by Miley and Billy Ray Cyrus Father's Day Father’s Day 2017: Easy DIY gifts for dads that the kids can make NextĤ.

Songs of hero