18 Sweet Songs Famous Dads Have Made For Their Daughters
Last year, Kanye West released the video for his song "Only One," which is dedicated to his 3-year-old daughter, North; the heartfelt tune, which also references Kanye's late mother, Donda, is a sweet ode to the baby girl he shares with his wife, Kim Kardashian, and is slightly reminiscent of Jay Z's song "Glory," which was released just days after he and Beyoncé welcomed their daughter, Blue Ivy, in 2012. Kanye and Jay Z are the latest in a long line of musicians — including Billy Joel, Lenny Kravitz, and Stevie Wonder — that have written, performed, and dedicated sweet songs to their little girls. In honor of Father's Day, we've rounded up 18 of the tunes here for your listening enjoyment.
Kanye West — "Only One," For North West
Jay Z — "Glory," For Blue Ivy Carter
Lenny Kravitz — "Flowers For Zoë," For Zoë Kravitz
Stevie Wonder — "Isn't She Lovely," For Aisha Morris
Unwritten Law — "Cailin," For Cailin Russo
Singer/guitarist Scott Russo wrote the catchy hit for his now-teenage daughter in 1999.
Billy Joel — "Lullabye (Goodnight, My Angel)," For Alexa Ray Joel
Billy Ray Cyrus — "Ready, Set, Don't Go," For Miley Cyrus
Eminem — "Hailie's Song," For Hailie Mathers
Nas — "Daughters," For Destiny Jones
Lionel Richie — "Ballerina Girl," For Nicole Richie
Kurt Vile — "Too Hard," For Awilda Vile
Neil Young — "Here For You," For Amber Jean Young
Dierks Bentley — "Thinking of You," For Evie Bentley
Band of Horses — "For Annabelle," For Annabelle Bridwell
Lead singer Ben Bridwell wrote the song for his daughter before she was born.
Good Charlotte — "Harlow's Song (Can't Dream Without You)," For Harlow Richie-Madden
Good Charlotte front man Joel Madden wrote this sweet song for his and Nicole Richie's daughter, Harlow.