Happy Father’s Day to all you dads out there, including my own father, and what better song can be chosen to honor dads then “Father and Son,” by Cat Stevens (Yusaf Islam). “Father and Son,” is off of his 1970 release Tea for Tillerman and it played a large role in establishing Cat Stevens as a recognizable voice in the music of the time. In the song Stevens sings of a conversation between a father and a son, where the son is attempting to branch off and shape a new life and the father does not understand why the child would want to do this. Stevens uses a crafty vocal and sings in a deeper register for the father and a higher, more emotional, voice for the son portion. This interesting dynamic adds an exciting element to the great song. So, on this father’s day, take a listen to this song and enjoy the day.
Check it Out: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VlGLuRlhW3c
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