1. "Father and Son" by Cat Stevens - This is an iconic song that explores the generational gap and the tension between a father and son who have different views about life. It's a heartfelt and emotional expression of the father-son dynamic.

2. "Beautiful Boy (Darling Boy)" by John Lennon - This touching ballad was written by Lennon for his son Sean. The song is filled with well wishes, fatherly advice, and deep affection. 

3. "Papa Was a Rollin' Stone" by The Temptations - This is an epic, funky, and highly emotional song about a father who was absent and mysterious. The father is seen through the eyes of his children, who only know what their mother would say about him.

4. "My Father's Eyes" by Eric Clapton - This song is a poignant reflection of Clapton's longing to see his dad, whom he had never met. It also echoes the pain of losing his own son.

5. "Dance with My Father" by Luther Vandross - This is an emotional and touching tribute to Vandross's late father, filled with poignant memories and a yearning to relive happy moments with him.

6. "Song for Dad" by Keith Urban - This is a beautiful song that captures the realization of a son in becoming just like his father, despite thinking in his youth that he would be different.

7. "Papa Don't Preach" by Madonna - Probably one of the best-known songs about fathers, this pop hit centres around a young woman confronting her father, seeking his support over her decision to keep her baby.

8. "Father Figure" by George Michael - This is a pop-soul single in which George Michael paints himself as a paternal figure filled with romantic and protective notions toward his lover.

9. "Just The Two Of Us" by Will Smith - In this hip-hop single, Will Smith takes the original "Just The Two of Us" by Bill Withers, and dedicates it to his son Trey. Smith shares his love, pride and the hopes he has for his son's future.

10. "Independence Day" by Bruce Springsteen - This song is a reflective and sometimes critical look at the singer's relationship with his own father, but it's also a tale of growth, understanding, and eventual independence.

Written by OpenAI GPT-4

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