I have been meaning to collect some pictures and clips of our daughter into a montage before my son's arrival.....and then probably another one for after he is born. Anyone have good song ideas? For girls, boys, family, growing up, uplifting, loving, you know...Feel good memory songs. :)
In the past I've used songs such as "What a Wonderful World", "My Girl", and "Better Together". There was a really sweet country song on the radio the other day, but I didn't catch the title. I think it was about little boys growing up.
Any songs come to mind? THANKS!
Thanks, everyone! I just downloaded quite a few of your recommendations (with teary eyes and kleenex in hand!). Appreciate your help!
The version of the song "Over The Rainbow" by the late Hawaiian musician Israel Kamakawiwoʻole
Google search it. It is the most popular version of this song, internationally as well.
@ SH. I LOVE that version of Somewhere Over the Rainbow!
I once made a video using a Beatles song. I think they sang about a girl named "Julia" and that was my friend's baby's name. Gooogle your daughter's or son's name and see if any songs pop up!
The song you heard may have been “Watching You” and it is by Rodney Atkins. Lyrics below:
Driving through town just my boy and me
With a happy meal in his booster seat
Knowing that he couldn't have the toy
Till his nuggets were gone
Green traffic light turned straight to red
I hit my breaks and mumbled under my breath
His fries went a flying and his orange drink covered his lap
Well then my four year old said a four letter word
That started with "s" and I was concerned
So I said son now now where did you learn to talk like that
[Chorus one]
He said I've been watching you dad, ain't that cool
I'm your buckaroo, I wanna be like you
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
We got cowboy boots and camo pants
Yeah we're just alike, hey ain't we dad
I wanna do everything you do
So I've been watching you
We got back home and I went to the barn
I bowed my head and I prayed real hard
Said lord please help me help my stupid self
Then this side of bedtime later that night
Turning on my son's scooby doo nightlight
He crawled out of bed and he got down on his knees
He closed his little eyes, folded his little hands
And spoke to god like he was talking to a friend
And I said son now where'd you learn to pray like that
[Chorus two]
He said I've been watching you dad, ain't that cool
I'm your buckaroo, I wanna be like you
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
We like fixing things and holding M.'s hand
Yeah we're just alike, hey ain't we dad
I wanna do everything you do
So I've been watching you
[Bridge]
With tears in my eyes I wrapped him in a hug
Said my little bear is growing up
He said but when I'm big I'll still know what to do
[Chorus three]
Cause I've been watching you dad, ain't that cool
I'm your buckaroo, I wanna be like you
And eat all my food and grow as tall as you are
By then I'll be as strong as superman
We'll be just alike, hey won't we dad
When I can do everything you do
Cause I've been watching you
Whenever I See Your Smiling Face (James Taylor)
You're Gonna Miss This (Trace Atkins)
Let Them Be Little (Billy Dean)
Teach Your Children (CSN)
Daughter (Loudon Wainwright)
Three Little Birds (Bob Marley)
My Girl (Temptations)
Isn't She Lovely (Stevie Wonder)
I Hope You Dance (LeeAnn Womack?)
Somewhere Over the Rainbow (I like the version by Israel "IZ" Kamakawiwo'ole)
Butterfly kisses by Bob Carlisle,
you're gonna miss this by Trace Adkins,
the walk by Sawyer Brown
I loved her first by heartland
Granpa ~ The Judds
In My Daughter's Eyes ~ Martina McBride
Tough Little Boys ~ Gary Allan
Don't Blink ~ Kenny Chesney
Buckaroo ~ Rodney Adkins
ETA: My Wish ~ Rascal Flatts
We actually made our son a graduation DVD of pictures thru his school career w/this song set to it which also included all his extra curricular activities like cub scouts to boy scouts and football.....I'm getting all teary eyed right now thinking about it :)
I made a video of my son set to "Little Wonders" by Rob Thomas. (It's on the Meet the Robinsons Soundtrack.) Brings tears to eyes every time, even my husband.
Also, for my girls, I will be using "Daughters" by John Mayer.
I am also a fan of "Make a Memory" by Bon Jovi.
Beautiful Boy by John Lennon
Mama by BoyzIIMen
We Are Family by Sister Sledge
I'll Stand by You by Chrisse Hynde of the Pretenders
I love " Angel" by Jimi Hendrix, " To Sir With Love" Lulu , " Greatest Love Of All" Whitney Houston, " In my Daughter's Eyes" Martina McBride..
Laurie Berkner has a great song that spells out family.
Some of my favorites that I didn't see mentioned:
I just recently started working on a video for my kids and used some of these as well as some others mentioned.
I Saw God Today - George Strait
It Won't Be Like This for Long - Darius Rucker
Best Day - Taylor Swift
Never Grow Up - Taylor Swift
If You Want to Fly - SteveSongs
