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3Father’s Day is just around the corner, so we here at Nostalgia Music would like to present a recommended collection of Father’s Day favourites! Everything from the razor sharp slow and steady sound of Johnny Cash, to the sweet soulful Marvin Gaye, all the way to the bluesy guitar licks of B.B. King, we’re sure you’ll find the ideal gifts for this Father’s Day.
Johnny Cash
What better gift for Father’s Day than The Man in Black! With classics such as Cry, Cry, Cry and I Walk The Line, this country music legend is sure to make a great Father’s Day present!
B.B. King
Ranked at No. 6 in Rolling Stone magazine’s The 100 Greatest Guitarists of All Time, B.B. king is guaranteed to make the perfect Father’s Day gift! Treat dad to ‘The King of Blues’ with his signature guitar style featured in such tracks Rock Me Baby and Don’t Get Around Much Anymore.
Frank Sinatra
The King of Swing has been a must have Father’s Day present for decades! Starting out in various singing groups and bands, including key figure of the swing era Tommy Dorsey’s band, Sinatra went on to record a vast collection of memorable songs alongside The Rat Pack and as a solo artist.
Marvin Gaye
Known as ‘Prince of Motown’ due to his contribution of shaping the sound of Motown Records throughout the 1960s, Marvin Gaye was soul music icon with hits such as I Heard It Through The Grapevine and the Grammy Award-winning Sexual Healing. A must have for Father’s Day!
Willie Nelson
Sitting comfortably at the halfway posistion for the best Nostalgia album for Father’s Day is American country
music singer/songwriter Willie Nelson. With a collection of tracks which includes Night Life, Will You Remember, Healing Hands of Time and many more, this would make an ideal gift for any father this Father’s Day.
Kenny Rogers
Be sure to check what condition your father is in this Father’s Day, with Kenny’s Condition by Kenny Rogers. Not just a man with a powerful beard Kenny Rogers has been entered into The Country Music Hall of Fame for his songwriting as well as receiving a vast amount of acclaim for his work as an actor, author and producer. Featuring tracks such as My Condition, But You Know That I Love You, Homemade Lies and many more, this has earned a place on our top ten Father’s Day nostalgia albums.
Ray Charles
Soul Music Pioneer Ray Charles is a necessity in any dad’s music collection. With his distinct fusion of Rhythm & Blues, Gospel and Blues, Ray Charles has been captivating listeners since the 1950’s. An obvious choice for this collection and deservedly so, so why not treat you father this Father’s Day with a little bit of ‘The Father of Soul’.
Elvis Presley
Treat the king of your castle on father day with a little bit of ‘The King of Rock and Roll’. Elvis is the epitome of a cultural icon, causing so much of a sensation in his time he was the first musician to be censored to avoid hysteria. This collection would not have been complete without including Elvis Presley, the original crowd pleaser. Including such track as Blue Hawaii, Beach Boy Blues and many more this is bound to be a hit.
Nat King Cole
Famed for his smooth articulated baritone voice and for being the first African-American to host a variety television series. Nat King Cole’s music is as charismatic now as the day it was recorded. With songs such as Mona Lisa, Unforgettable, Thou Swell and many more. This is the perfect Father’s Day stress busting present.
Chuck Berry
Chuck Berry is one of the greatest pioneers of rock and roll music the world has ever known, let alone possibly one of the best guitar players. Chuck shocked teenage audiences in the 50’s with his fast tempo songs and catchy lyrics and guitar riffs. With songs such as Johnny B Goode, Maybelline, Roll Over Beethoven and many more treat your father this Father’s Day to ‘The Father of Rock and Roll’.