John Lennon wrote "Beautiful Boy" as a tribute to his son, Sean, who was born in 1975. The song was released on Lennon's album "Double Fantasy" and is considered one of the most poignant songs ever written about fatherhood.
2. Paul McCartney - "Here Today" (1982)
Paul McCartney wrote "Here Today" as a tribute to his late friend and Beatles bandmate, John Lennon, who was shot and killed in 1980. The song was released on McCartney's album "Tug of War" and is considered one of the most moving tributes ever written to a lost friend.
3. Bob Dylan - "Song for Woody" (1962)
Bob Dylan wrote "Song for Woody" as a tribute to folk singer and activist Woody Guthrie, who died in 1967. The song was released on Dylan's album "The Freewheelin' Bob Dylan" and is considered one of the most influential protest songs ever written.
4. Bruce Springsteen - "I'm on Fire" (1985)
Bruce Springsteen wrote "I'm on Fire" as a tribute to his wife, Julianne Phillips, whom he married in 1985. The song was released on Springsteen's album "Born in the U.S.A." and is considered one of the most romantic songs ever written.
5. Madonna - "Promise to Try" (1991)
Madonna wrote "Promise to Try" as a tribute to her daughter, Lourdes, who was born in 1996. The song was released on Madonna's album "Bedtime Stories" and is considered one of the most heartfelt songs ever written about motherhood.
6. Michael Jackson - "Speechless" (2001)
Michael Jackson wrote "Speechless" as a tribute to his three children, Prince, Paris, and Blanket. The song was released on Jackson's album "Invincible" and is considered one of the most emotional songs ever written about fatherhood.