Good ol' Dad. He's strong, he's kind and he has a lot of wisdom to share. He's there when you need help fixing your car or building a bookshelf. He knows when to crack a joke at just the right moment, cheesy as it may be.

So this playlist is for you, Dad. The Northeast Ohio Patch editors dedicate these songs to you.

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"Diamonds on the Soles of Her Shoes," Paul Simon: Jason Lea, Mentor

"Tears in Heaven," Eric Clapton: Michelle Simakis, Cleveland Heights

"Jump," Van Halen: Morgan Day, North Canton

"Cats in the Cradle," Harry Chapin: Chris Mazzolini, Solon

"What a Wonderful World," Louis Armstrong: Rachel Abbey-McCafferty, Brecksville

"Rebel, Rebel," David Bowie: Megan Rozsa, Fairlawn-Bath

"Yesterday's Papers," The Rolling Stones: John Deike, Cuyahoga Falls (Shoutout to Roger!)

"Paradise," John Prine: Colin McEwen, Lakewood

"Leader of the Band," Dan Fogelberg: Debbie Palmer, Strongsville

"Red Barchetta," Rush: Matt Fredmonsky, Kent

"Finale-Somewhere Over the Rainbow," Judy Garland: Amanda Harnocz, Stow

"Can't Help Myself (Sugar Pie Honey Bunch)," Four Tops: Susan Patton, regional editor

"Hands Up," Ottawan: Melissa Hebert, Westlake

"My Father's Eyes," Eric Clapton: Mitch Cooper, Twinsburg