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In 1971, Kartner created his well-known alter ego, Father Abraham, after writing a Dutch carnival song, "Father Abraham had seven sons". [4] Initially he wore a fake beard, but subsequently grew a real beard which, along with a bowler hat, became his trademark.
We are coming, father Abr'am, three hundred thousand more! We are coming, coming, our Union to restore, We are coming, Father Abraham, three hundred thousand more! If you look up all our valleys where the growing harvests shine, You may see our sturdy farmer boys fast forming into line; And children from their mother's knees are pulling at the ...
In 1978, actor/comedian Geir Børresen recorded a Norwegian version of Father Abraham's "The Smurf Song", which went on to top the Norwegian singles lists for 7 weeks in 1978/79. The accompanying album, "I Smurfeland" became even more popular, and remained for many years the best-selling Norwegian album of all time (selling 270,000 copies [ 15 ...
Unresolved conflict only grows more complicated after a loved one dies, which is heart-wrenchingly detailed in this song about a sour father-son relationship. 73. Good Charlotte, "Story of My Old Man"
The lyrics to this Waylon Jennings song talk about the common relationship between a dad and his son, and how sometimes tough love is the best love. See the original post on Youtube "Dear Son" by ...
Luther Vandross lost his father at a young age, and this song is a moving tribute to his father's memory. He sings about how he will always miss his father: “If I could get another chance ...
Abraham, the first of the biblical patriarchs; Father Abraham, pen name of American statesman Benjamin Franklin, under which he wrote The Way to Wealth; Father Abraham, stage name of Dutch singer Pierre Kartner, associated with the Smurfs; Father Abraham, nickname of Armenian politician and agricultural scientist Avetik Sahakyan
Here, a moving spoken-word account of a hard-working father who made sure his children were never wanting for love. listen on spotify RELATED: The 15 Most Popular Wedding First Dance Songs