Dad's 70th birthday · £24.99
Seventy years of Steve. One song about the whole journey.
A personalised 70th birthday song for Dad, written from your memories of his scooter, the docks, the buses and his garden of trophies. Delivered as a high-quality MP3 within 24 hours. £24.99.
From the photo of a young mod on a scooter to the red tomatoes he hands out like medals, this song captures the chapters that only your family knows.
You approve every lyric · One revision included · His to keep forever
A worked example
Meet Steve, our example dad
Steve isn't real, but the details below are exactly the kind of memories families send us. Your song would be built from your own stories.
Steve
Seventy, scooter-mod, dockhand, bus driver, tomato champion.
- Rode a scooter in 1972, photo still on the mantle
- Worked the docks, then the buses, never missed a shift
- Grows tomatoes nobody asked for and gives them out like trophies
- Calls my husband 'the new fella'
What his family told us
Dad is 70. He was a mod with a scooter in 1972 and there's a photo to prove it, which he shows everyone. Worked the docks, then the buses, never missed a shift. Now he grows tomatoes nobody asked for and gives them out like trophies. Still calls my husband 'the new fella'. It's been eleven years.
The sort of thing a daughter might send us
Read the lyrics: Seventy Scooters and TomatoesAcoustic folk · Warm male vocals · 70th birthday
Verse 1
Seventy years and he's still got the photo,Nineteen seventy two, sharp as a pin,Parka and scooter outside the old chippy,Steve the mod, look at the state he was in.He'll pull it out at every single party,Corner of his wallet, soft at the crease,"That's me on the Lambretta, best days of my life, son,"And nobody's the heart to make him stop, at least.
Chorus
Happy birthday Steve, still going strong,Seventy years and he's proved us all wrong,Docks to the buses, never missed a shift,Now it's tomatoes he hands round like a gift.
Verse 2
Up before six for thirty odd winters,Loading the boats down the old Albert Dock,Then it was buses, same seat, same timetable,Steve never once let the timekeeping slip.Now he's out in the garden with his string and his canes,Growing more tomatoes than one man could eat,He'll knock on your door with a bagful like medals,"Go on, take a few, they're the best on the street."
Chorus
Happy birthday Steve, still going strong,Seventy years and he's proved us all wrong,Docks to the buses, never missed a shift,Now it's tomatoes he hands round like a gift.
Bridge
Eleven years now since he walked her down the aisle,Still calls him "the new fella" with a wink and a smile,It's his way of saying that he's watching, and glad,It's his way of saying, welcome to the family, lad.
Chorus
Happy birthday Steve, still going strong,Seventy years and he's proved us all wrong,From the Lambretta days to the tomato king,Here's to Steve and every year he brings.
Outro
So here's to the mod with the scooter and the pride,Here's to the grafter who never stepped aside,Seventy candles, and still full of cheek,Happy birthday Dad, here's to the next seventy weeks.
Steve's song weaved his scooter snap, dock days, bus routes and garden trophies into a three-minute folk tune. Your song will be written from whatever memories you share.
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Seventy Scooters and Tomatoes
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Acoustic folkWarm male vocals70th birthday
What to put in a 70th birthday song for Dad
Just send us the moments that only your family remembers. We'll shape them into verses and a chorus.
His youthful style
The scooter, the mod haircut, the photo he still shows at gatherings.
Hard-working chapters
The docks, the bus routes, the shift he never missed: the pride in his work.
Current quirks
The tomatoes he grows, the way he hands them out like medals.
Family nicknames
How he calls your partner 'the new fella' or any other endearing phrase.
A touch of the era
The soundtrack of Steve's youth
When Steve was a teenager the world was alive with the crackle of vinyl and the glow of colour TV. The riffs of Led Zeppelin and the harmonies of ABBA would drift from a family's living room while "The Goodies" and "Dad's Army" filled the evenings. Saturday mornings meant a bowl of cornflakes and a cartoon, and the scent of fresh-cut grass mingled with the salty air of the docks. Those sounds and sights became the backdrop to a generation that loved a good laugh, a steady rhythm and the promise of a future they could shape with their own two hands.
From your memories to his song
How it works
Answer four quick questions, review the lyrics, and receive a finished MP3 in your inbox within 24 hours.
Tell us about them
The memories, the inside jokes, the things that make them them. Three minutes, tops.
We write, you approve
We turn your words into lyrics and send them to you before we produce a single note.
Delivered within 24 hours
A professionally produced song lands in your inbox, ready for the big moment.
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Before you ask
Questions, answered
Practical details for pulling off the perfect 70th birthday surprise.
What should I include for a 70th birthday song for Dad?
Anything that only your family knows: the scooter snap, the dockyard tales, the bus routes, the tomato trophies and the nicknames. A handful of vivid details are enough for us to craft a heartfelt song.
Will the song arrive in time for the birthday party?
Yes. We deliver the finished MP3 within 24 hours of you confirming the lyrics, so even a last-minute order can be ready before the cake is cut.
Can I edit the lyrics before the song is recorded?
Absolutely. You read and approve every line, and one free revision is included to make sure the words feel just right.
What music styles work for a 70th birthday?
Acoustic folk, gentle rock or a warm piano ballad all suit a milestone like this. Choose a style that matches Steve's personality, or pick "Surprise me" and we'll match it to his story.
Do I get a copy I can keep forever?
Yes. The high-quality MP3 is yours to download, share and replay as often as you like.
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