<y youngest daughter and I will always remember that song. In 1972 my father was seriously ill and was to undergo surgery. I took my two daughters and drove non-stop from northwest Illinnois to north Florida. I got to see the surgery and stayed long enough to see that he cane out of the surgery okay, but had to return due to work in Illinois that I had to accomplish.

On the way back (again non-stop)I was driving in the middle of the night. My oldest daughter was asleep in the back of the car.My 8 year old daughter was awake in the passenger seat. She was such a trooper, acting mature beyond her years, and keeping me company. We both m that as a special time and remember that "Cats in the Cradle" played during that .

I love this song for the reality and simplicity in the lyrics about life