{"id":11786,"date":"2020-06-11T14:54:54","date_gmt":"2020-06-11T13:54:54","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/?p=11786"},"modified":"2020-06-11T16:35:18","modified_gmt":"2020-06-11T15:35:18","slug":"top-fathers-day-films-and-music","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/2020\/06\/11\/top-fathers-day-films-and-music\/","title":{"rendered":"Top Father&#8217;s Day Films and Music"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Are you ready for Father\u2019s Day? We\u2019ve got you covered &#8211;&nbsp; this year\u2019s Father\u2019s day doesn\u2019t have to break the bank with these thoughtful gift ideas. Get prepared with the best films and music, perfect for 21st June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plus check out our Father&#8217;s Day <a href=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/playlist\/4QPtcfMioJRe6WENLrcAIr?si=V73UGuKTRkOY4cwE0zaAZg\">Spotify Playlist <\/a>filled with great songs your dad can sing along to!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"has-text-align-left wp-block-heading\"> Films to watch this Father\u2019s Day!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Do you know a film-mad dad? Choose from action, comedy and loads more! Here are some of the best films to buy him just in time for the 21st of June. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Father of the Bride (1991) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/o-JEkllZPDE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a father-daughter classic about a dad struggling to let go as his daughter prepares to get married! Starring the fabulous and funny Steve Martin, watch along as he comes to terms with his little girl growing up.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Mission Impossible (1996)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/Ohws8y572KE\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a classic action movie that dads seem to love! If yours enjoys a good action film, then Mission impossible is sure to make the cut. Watch helicopter chases and more!  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/category\/?keyword=mission%20impossible\"><em>Buy the Mission Impossible DVDs<\/em><\/a><em> with musicMagpie<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Die Hard Franchise (1988 &#8211; 2013) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/jaJuwKCmJbY\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Be sure to add this to your action movie list! Even though Die Hard is classed as a \u201d\u02dcChristmas film\u2019 let\u2019s forget the technicalities. The Die Hard franchise which revolves around Bruce Willis\u2019 character John McClane, has made around $1.4 billion worldwide. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Three Men and a Baby (1987)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/aud8c4uooWg\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>This 80\u2019s classic sees three bachelors lives interrupted when a baby is left on their doorstep. Starring Tom Selleck as Peter, Ted Danson as Jack and Steve Guttenberg as Micheal &#8211;&nbsp; we see them transform as they look after baby Mary.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Fast &amp; Furious (2001)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/2TAOizOnNPo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>If your dad loves fast cars then this film is a winner! Enjoy the rest of the franchise which currently runs up to \u201d\u02dc The Fate of the Furious\u2019 which was released in 2017. Alternatively, give one of the spin-off films a try with Fast &amp; Furious Presents: Hobbs &amp; Shaw (2019). It stars Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham as enemies that end up working together to save the world.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/category\/?keyword=fast%20and%20furious\"><em>Fast and Furious <\/em><\/a><em>DVDs for less with musicMagpie!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Mrs. Doubtfire (1993) <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/i8bONcsjaVo\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>Have a laugh with this iconic classic comedy-drama! The fantastic late Robin Williams stars as a divorced father who dresses up as a nanny in order to spend more time with his kids. &nbsp;  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> The Godfather (1972)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" width=\"560\" height=\"315\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/sY1S34973zA\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture\" allowfullscreen=\"\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p>This film is all about family in a slightly twisted way! Watch the Corleone family empire rise in this crime film. The Godfather became the highest-grossing film of 1972 and broke many box office records.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/category\/?keyword=the%20godfather\"><em>The Godfather <\/em><\/a><em>DVDs with musicMagpie today!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"> Father\u2019s Day songs!<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Is there a specific album or artist that your dad loves? Make your dad a playlist for Father\u2019s day or alternatively buy him a CD for the occasion! Here are some songs perfect for 21st June.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Check out our Father&#8217;s Day playlist!<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/playlist\/4QPtcfMioJRe6WENLrcAIr\" width=\"300\" height=\"380\" frameborder=\"0\" allowtransparency=\"true\" allow=\"encrypted-media\"><\/iframe>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/category\/music\/?megamenu_creative=shop-all-music&amp;megamenu_name=shop-all-music-TNM&amp;megamenu_position=L&amp;megamenu_id=TNMLL\"><em>Buy CDs<\/em><\/a><em> for your dad this Father\u2019s Day with musicMagpie!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Isn\u2019t She Lovely by Stevie Wonder  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This song was released in 1976 from his album \u201d\u02dc Songs in the key of life\u2019. The song celebrates the birth of his daughter.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Father to Son by Queen  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Written by Brian May and added to the second album, Queen II. This song was written from a father\u2019s perspective when talking about his son.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Just the two of us by Will Smith <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Originally sung by Bill Withers, in 1997 Will dedicated this song to his first child Trey. Listen to his spin on the 1980 classic. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Papa Don\u2019t Preach by Madonna  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This 1986 hit caused a bit of controversy when it was released. However, she won MTV Video Music Award for Best Female Video for Papa Don\u2019t Preach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> Unforgettable by Nat King Cole  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most popular version of Unforgettable was recorded in 1951, however, in 1991 the song was re-worked by his daughter Natalie Cole. It became a virtual duet between the father and daughter, their performance of the song at the Grammy Awards was added to the \u201d\u02dcGrammys Greatest Moments Volume 1\u2019 in 1994.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\">Beautiful Boy ( Darling Boy) by John Lennon <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This song was released on the 1980 album Double Fantasy which was the last album released before John Lennon\u2019s death. This song was written for him and Yoko Ono\u2019s son Sean.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-heading\"> My Girl by The Temptations  <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>This soul music song was included on their 1965 album \u201d\u02dc The Temptations Sing Smokey\u2019. It became their first U.S number 1 single and climbed to the top of the charts after it\u2019s 1994 Christmas release. In 2004, My Girl was ranked 88 on Rolling Stone\u2019s \u201d\u02dcThe 500 Greatest Songs of All Time\u2019.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<hr class=\"wp-block-separator\"\/>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><em>Buy <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/dvd\"><em>DVDs<\/em><\/a><em>, <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/blu-ray\"><em>Blu-rays<\/em><\/a><em> &amp; <\/em><a href=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/store\/music\"><em>CDs<\/em><\/a><em> in time for Father\u2019s Day with musicMagpie!<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/192.168.3.178\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/White-and-Blue-Mountain-Birthday-Pinterest-Graphic-1-683x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-11807\" width=\"342\" height=\"512\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/White-and-Blue-Mountain-Birthday-Pinterest-Graphic-1-683x1024.jpg 683w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/White-and-Blue-Mountain-Birthday-Pinterest-Graphic-1-200x300.jpg 200w, https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/06\/White-and-Blue-Mountain-Birthday-Pinterest-Graphic-1.jpg 735w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 342px) 100vw, 342px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Are you ready for Father\u2019s Day? We\u2019ve got you covered &#8211;&nbsp; this year\u2019s Father\u2019s day doesn\u2019t have to break the bank with these thoughtful gift ideas. Get prepared with the best films and music, perfect for 21st June. Plus check out our Father&#8217;s Day Spotify Playlist filled with great songs &hellip;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":15,"featured_media":11799,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[2154,16,159],"tags":[1742],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11786"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/15"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11786"}],"version-history":[{"count":27,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11786\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":11818,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11786\/revisions\/11818"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11799"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11786"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11786"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.musicmagpie.co.uk\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11786"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}