Cover Versions
In 1969 Leon Thomas recorded a vocal version for his "Spirits Known and Unknown" album on Flying Dutchman Records
In the late 1970's Cedric Im Brooks & the Light of Saba recorded a version later included on the 2003 release "The Magical Light of Saba" on Honest Jon's Records
In 1993, Us3 sampled Song for My Father on the track Eleven Long Years which appeared on their Hand On The Torch album.
In 2003, hip-hop producer Madlib recorded his version of the title track for the Blue Note remix project Shades of Blue.
In 2008, pianist David Benoit performed his version of the song on his cover album Heroes.
In 2009, Kermit Ruffins recorded a version for his album "Livin' A Treme Life" on Basin Street Records
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