Eugene Record, legendary to many.
Wrote some beautiful songs for the listening ear.
But one of his greatest was written with Barbara Acklin in honor of one great man.

A father, a dad that affects many in various ways.
Sometimes relegated to secondary status except in the eyes of some of his children.

Ask many?
Some would say he an actor.
Putting up this tough stern image.
But fair when required.

More children think mothers tougher.
And that most fathers are the softer ones.
Ask a great son or daughter that holds their father in high esteem.

Who firmly supported their hopes and dreams?
One many can honestly say the one great man they know.