Dance with My Father
by That moment my friend asked about my mother, one song popped into my head…
I met an old friend this afternoon via Facebook. A friend way back in grade school. We were not really able to talk much since I could not follow her messages. I was also kind of busy doing my errands. Well, she asked me “How is your mother?” I was taken aback; I felt the question was very odd. Friends seeing again after a long time do not usually ask about their mothers. LOL!
That got me thinking for a while. I am very close to my mother. The day my father died, she was very broken. I had never seen her cry and being hurt so much until that day. I was grieving as well, but a mother’s grief has no much. Since then, I felt being attached to my mother more and more each day. Every pay day, I got to shop with her (though shopping is not really my thing). And every now and then, we talk, just to keep an open communication between us.
That moment my friend asked about my mother, one song popped into my head. It is Luther Vandross’ “Dance with My Father”. Celine Dion also has a brilliant rendition of the song. Well, here are two videos of the song – one with the lyrics, and the other a live performance by the singer.
Live Perfomance by Luther Vandross:
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Post CommentThe Quail 1957
On January 25, 2011 at 11:39 am
Great article! I enjoyed the videos too!
Brewed Coffee
On January 25, 2011 at 11:45 am
Missing my dad
And I also remember that time when I lost my dad. I could just imagine how much that grieved my mom.
solidadah
On January 25, 2011 at 11:45 am
I also love that song “Dance with my Father”. I danced with my father when I was a kid. It happened once and I’ll never forget that moment.
bobie
On January 25, 2011 at 11:47 am
ayos to ah . .very interesting articles. .classic videos
Edsss
On January 25, 2011 at 11:51 am
Nice share!
CHIPMUNK
On January 25, 2011 at 12:07 pm
great share
Ima Vee
On January 25, 2011 at 12:14 pm
I like that song as well…It made me feel thankful for still having a father… Thanks for sharing this… I\’m sure your dad is happy for what you have become now and how you take care of your mom. :]
UncleSammy
On January 25, 2011 at 2:10 pm
Nice share
joan retiro
On January 25, 2011 at 3:07 pm
My father is still alive (and I thank God for that) but everytime I hear this song from Vandross(he is one of my faves) it never ceases to give me a goose bump…
Great article.:)
Tulan
On January 25, 2011 at 6:37 pm
Losing your mate or a child is the most traumatic thing that can happen to anyone. But it’s nice that it brought you and your mother closer.
FX777222999
On January 25, 2011 at 7:28 pm
A piece with respect and love. Nice read pguims.
LJ Spain
On January 25, 2011 at 9:00 pm
Precious.
LCM Linda
On January 26, 2011 at 12:10 am
The song is beautiful. Best wishes to you and your mother.
Barb Taylor
On January 26, 2011 at 2:39 am
What a wonderful article right from your heart, and it brought back memories for me too when I lost my father. Listening to the videos gave me goosebumps, re-living memories of him.
Great write up!
nz2rdfox
On January 26, 2011 at 3:40 am
Lovely..lovely share indeed
rubielee
On January 27, 2011 at 3:17 am
nice nice and sweet
pguims
On January 28, 2011 at 11:00 am
thanks for you hearty comments…
The Bling
On January 29, 2011 at 10:36 am
I’m close to my dad. Para kaming barkada. This song is more suited for girls but I am also touched when I hear it. Nice videos.
Likha
On January 30, 2011 at 11:09 am
This song brings tears to my eyes when I hear it. Edmarie also has an article of the same title (Dance with my Father). Sana pala na-link ko din ito sa daddy article ko. Anyway.. this is a touching piece.
lian rosa
On March 13, 2011 at 11:05 am
I love this song!
real lady
On March 17, 2011 at 6:32 am
I like this song so much. Nice share.
Brewed Coffee
On March 20, 2011 at 10:37 pm
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Angelgirlpj
On June 1, 2011 at 2:36 pm
I don’t know the song but I sure do miss my dad.