Fatherhood Songs

Fatherhood or even impending fatherhood unleashes lots of emotions in most men. For those of an artistic persuasion, emotions translate into inspiration and for those with musical talents, inspiration leads to songs. Two recent contributions to the "fatherhood" genre are from local Washington, DC singer/songwriter Collin Warren whose first baby (a boy) will be born any day now.

Of course, songwriters being inspired by the birth of their children is such a cliché that most of you are probably stifling groans (the rest are making no attempt at stifling). But, keep an open mind. For every "With Arms Wide Open" there is a "Closing Time" that -- without Dan Wilson's confession -- I couldn't have identified as a fatherhood song.

I enjoyed Collin's two songs, particularly the humorous "Shark Baby" -- which he describes as a "raucous bluegrass hybrid, complete with found sound, harmonic solos, tambourines and crowd singing". The song starts out sweetly, but then takes an unexpected turn.

"Baby, You're An Asteroid" takes a more traditional look at new-fatherhood emotions. It is less raucous and more folkish. Both songs are quite catchy and well-done. The songs were recorded and produced by Collin in his home studio.

"Shark Baby" and "Baby, You're An Asteroid" are available for listenting on Soundcloud:

Shark Baby: https://soundcloud.com/user-562356451/shark-baby-1/s-PxsKy

Baby, You're An Asteroid: https://soundcloud.com/user-562356451/baby-youre-an-asteroid/s-iMFOD

Collin's website at: https://www.collinwarren.com

Congratulations to the Warren family. We wish you the best as you embark on this new adventure.