The Winstons - Color Him Father 1969

[hurricanerg]

I was a 4yr old boy when u took me and my 2 brothers in. Now losing you as a grown man at 45yrs old. I want to credit you and thank u for helping me become the man i am today. You were never a step father but a man who stepped up. I just want to call you father. Goodbye for now, until we meet again.

[zorro]

My stepson, who is 6yrs old, dedicated this song to me, and i damned near broke down and cried cause i was stunned. He’s 10 now, and he corrected me, said, “i don’t want to be your stepson, i wanna be your son” so i adopted him, and boy DID I BREAK DOWN! Here’s why. Comes home from work, wife fixed me a good meal, then he handed me an envelope, wife told me read it out loud, and the adoption was final, and while reading it, he hugged n kissed me said, “i love you dad”! Couldn’t hold back, and he made me proud of him

He’s 14 now, and my wife and I are so proud of him, and everytime he calls me dad, I have a glow about me, and smile, and he tells the world that I’m his dad, but don’t ever call me stepdad, or else you’ll have to deal with him

[t.h.]

My 12th Grade Psychology teacher, Richard L Spencer is the vocalist on this. I just spoke with him 10 days ago. He's still doing well.

[stacyacollins]

I dedicated this to my dad at 47 years old when I found out that I was adopted. I am now 56 years old, and on February 14th 2019 my dad turned 90 years old and he's still going strong... God is so good 😁😁😁😁😁😁😁😁

[hildelizacarolinamarcanogo]

whoever gave this song a thumbs down is a HATER
it's nothing like having a daddy in your life trust me !!
What a beautiful song!

[cliffd]

I was raised by my Dad and he passed away in 2020 an hour before Father’s Day(88 years old)He raised 5 kids and spent 24 years in the Army. He helped take care of his sisters when they where in college and my Mom and Sisters never were without. I pray that I’m following the examples he laid out and raising my 3 sons the way he raised me. Strong and Fair with Love. Miss you Dad

[margaretswanagan]

My mom passed in 1969 my dad raised 9 of us thank you dad for all that you did for me and my sisters and brothers RIH Leroy Lewis 2021

[mr.snicker-doodles]

Used to hear this song when I was a kid on CKLW. So happy to finally track it down, never knew who the artist was!! Such a GREAT message..we need this today more than ever!!

[hdwarrior]

My father loved this song because it made him think of the man who raised him when his own father wouldn't step up. Big hat tip to the men who step up and love children who aren't theirs.

[anthonyg]

My “stepdad” took me in and made me a man. He was a hardcore army ranger who refused to give up on me no matter how bad I was. I was in interrogation school and this song came on the radio, I thought I was tuff but I wept so hard in my seat that day knowing I had who loved me. I love you Hector.

[jeffwoodard]

Came into my life and brothers life when I was 6 years old. When been stamped rejected by our biological father but he stepped and took care of the business. At his funeral I did his eulogy and title his program Color him Father Color him Love.These type of men need serious recognition

[georgekitchen]

This song is 55 years old, and it has become a tradition to play and enjoy this song in memory of my father. Thank you daddy love always even though you're not here. You done an awesome job. Happy heavenly FATHER'S DAY

[cynthia]

This song is being dedicated to my Step Dad from 55 years he lived and raised 3 kids that didn't have a father living at our house in 1958...
I'll never forget this man.. R I P My special Father...

[nicot]

I was 19 1969 in vietnam. Armed forces radio ill never forget

[rhondabolger]

I'm 63 and this goes out to my father, he was 27 when married my mom, with 6 kids ages 2- 11, thank you he never treated like anything but his, he just turned 80, momma 86

[grannygirl]

My Father passed 2 months before I was born. My mother's heart was broken for many years. Then she passed at 32 yo. Moving forward, I do have a Father, his name is Lord, God. It wasn't easy being without my earthly parent's but my God, my Father my Daddy walked me through and still does. And I color Him Father! And I color Him Love!

[ramiel]

What a beautiful song. I hope my children see me like this.

[t.h.]

Saddened to inform the lead singer of this song Richard Lewis Spencer passed away yesterday. He was a high school teacher of mine and was a wonderful human being.

[mickeylubben]

My mother met a man from a friend single / widower
My mom had 8 kids he had 5 of his own.
He took care us & his own, He was a very Good man, he helped like a real father 😃
God bless him, my mother never married but he was there till my mother passed. I love you!💞💞💞

[ManuelGonzalez-mzsz]

What a beautiful song what a shame they don't make music like this anymore