Created as a Father’s Day tribute to Shel, “Observe Your Safety Rules” tells the story of a life spanning nearly nine decades—from Minneapolis beginnings and marrying his high-school sweetheart to moving west, building a career, raising a family and creating a lifetime of memories.

At the heart of the song is one phrase his family has heard countless times whenever someone heads out into the world: “Observe your safety rules!” What started as Dad’s familiar reminder became a beloved family motto—and the perfect chorus for a song celebrating the love, integrity and steady presence that define him.