“Someday Never Comes” Creedence And How to Be a Better Dad
“Someday Never Comes” Creedence And How to Be a Better Dad
Being a dad I knew would not be easy. I became a father on November 9th, 1999. My daughter Hope was born and my future was changed forever. All things in perspective change. Collecting and buying things becomes less important. Because of this mindset, my nerdy stuff like comics, Magic the Gathering, and miniatures all went up for sale. I wanted to make sure my daughter had everything she needed and or wanted.
And then again in 2014, so many years later, my son Jordu was born. Before we had cousins for my daughter to play with, grandparents to babysit and so much more assistance. Now, in our 30s, we just had another child. Same routine again but much harder. Many things that were so important were sold or left behind. Video games in the middle of the night and numerous date nights, not gonna happen.
But I would do those things over and over again to provide my kids with the best I could provide. I’ve never had a lot of money (or sometimes any), but I’ve always tried to provide them with what they need and want.
This Creedence Clearwater Revival song “Someday Never Comes” makes me think of the things I had to do as a kid and that I never wanted my child to ever feel like that. So being a dad is hard, but it’s worth it. You lose some things, but you don’t really miss them. Eventually, your kids start liking the things you like or like things you never knew you’d like. You focus more on them so you never have to say to them “Someday Never Comes”. I was able to take my daughter to Disney World one time, and promised my son, he’d go to someday. Maybe, but till then I hope to not have to say that to him.
John Fogerty laments in the song about the things he wishes he could have done differently. And we all try our best I think. Maybe my dad tried his best and I just missed those nuances. Maybe you had it hard with your dad. But maybe, somewhere they are thinking of you. So maybe while you listen to this song, you can know you’ve done okay as a dad or know that your dad tried. And if they’re not, take that and be the best dad you can be!
Check out these great songs about dads list from my pal Donielle Flynn:
14 Classic Rock Dad Songs
In honor of Father’s Day, I give you 14 classic rock dad songs. I was blessed with a good dad. Not a perfect dad, but a very good dad and a much better dad to me than the dad he had. I think that’s how evolution works. We should always strive to be better parents, but the struggle can be very real.
Parenting is tough, but the rewards are infinite. Before we get to dad, first, of course, we need to discuss mom. There are a ton of fun “mom” songs. Whether you’re keepin’ time with “Mama Kin” or just letting her know that “Momma I’m Coming Home,” there are a lot of emotionally connected and/or fun songs for Mom.
Then there’s Dad… What about classic rock dad songs? Phhheewww… it’s a rougher roll for Dad. The first song most people think of for Dad is “Papa Was a Rolling Stone.”
Did you Know “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” Is a Cover?
Another cover song. No big surprise there. It was written by Norman Whitfield and Barrett Strong for Undisputed Truth for their album, Law of the Land. The album peaked at #62. (from americansongwriter.com)
The Temptations recorded it later that same year (1972) and it was an insanely big smash for them. It not only hit #1, but The Temptations also won 3 Grammys for the song. Here’s the original by Undisputed Truth:
Papa was a rolling stone
Wherever he laid his hat was his home
And when he died, all he left us was alone
While it totally counts in the category of classic rock dad songs, “it’s “Papa Was a Rolling Stone” is not exactly showcasing Dad’s merits. Having said that, there are some truly magnificent dads in this world. Before we get to them, enjoy a picture of a little rock star with his dad and mom… Know who he is? See the caption below for the answer.
Dads Who Rock
On Father’s Day, we celebrate those dads making a difference. One of my Power Lunch listeners, Andy, is an example of a magnificent dad. He lost his wife about ten years ago and has raised his daughter, Helena, on his own. Andy’s daughter recently graduated high school and attended prom. Andy told me how proud he is of her.
The struggle must have been real for Andy and Helena. Losing a parent early in life is so hard for the child, but it’s also difficult for the parent. They’re morning the loss of their partner while having to keep it together and support their child in their time of grief. Hearing the pride in Andy’s voice when he speaks of Helena is a wonderful thing.
Whether the following songs celebrate the father and child bond or work more as a cautionary tale, here are some classic rock Dad songs.
I also found some pretty sweet Dad Joke T-Shirts, if you want to check those bad boys out, CLICK HERE. Please join me for Over Easy on Father’s Day. I dug up every dad-related song that I felt made sense for the vibe of Over Easy. Here’s to our wonderful dads!
Classic Rock Dad Songs
