Mother’s Day Songs For Mom

Mother’s Day is a very special day to express to mom your love, thanks, gratitude and to let her really know just how special she really is. After all, she raised a family and dealt with all the pressures of raising that family, countless (many times thankless) hours of household duties and obligations and – after all – look how you turned out. Now all family situations are different and you may have thought that yours was not that perfect or typical – however – Mother’s Day as well as mom’s birthday couldn’t be more appropriate to honor mom and maybe give just a small percentage back to her for all that she’s given you over all these years. We learn to appreciate our mothers much more as we grow older and reflect on those formative years when she was always there for us as the ultimate “multi-tasker” (nurturer, counselor, teacher, peacekeeper, mediator, short order cook, first aid specialist, hygiene expert, activity director, laundry commissioner, maintenance supervisor, mender of broken hearts, bruised egos and hurt feelings, judge and jury, taxi driver, chauffeur, etc.)

This list should not only limit itself to the moms out there, but should also give due credit and praise to the mother figures who may have been a strong influence or support factor in your life such as stepmoms, “like-a-moms”, grandmas, aunts, caretakers and godmothers. It’s for those who may have nurtured and cared for you, for those who packed nutritious lunches for you to take to school each day, for those who laundered all those dirty clothes of yours, for those who nursed you back to good health again after dealing with runny noses, splinters, cuts, scrapes, fractures, bruised ribs, bruised egos,  runny noses, colds and the flu, for those who taught you good manners, good posture, and to wear clean underwear in  case you’re ever in an accident and that good guys always win.

Songs for moms are special and every time you hear them, you reflect on the quality time that you spent with her. If you’re enough fortunate to still have mom around, four simple words  are like magic to her ears — “Mom, I Love You” — and you can never say those words enough.

This is a list of “mom” songs – tunes that show gratitude and appreciation for moms. They’re perfect for Mother’s Day, Mom’s or Grandma’s Birthdays, or just to thank her for being your mother – Some are reflective and may bring tears – Others are humorous and upbeat – This should help you to make a CD mix, or maybe find lyrics to write down in a special home-made card, or simply send her a link so that she can listen to the songs. Songs included here cover a wide time frame and wide music genre. Only you can decide what is appropriate and what your mother would appreciate hearing to evoke that special feeling or meaning.

Be sure to check out a few cool Mother’s Day video links at the bottom of this post before you move on – You’ll be glad you did! 🙂

Here is the wonderful compilation of songs appropriate for Mother’s Day, Mom’s Birthday or another special tribute to Mama:

1. A Bible & A Bus Ticket Home – Collin Raye
2. A Mother’s Love – Diana Ross, Carnie Wilson
3. A Mother’s Prayer – Celine Dion
4. A Song For Mama – Boys II Men
5. Always On My Mind – Willie Nelson
6. Angels – Randy Travis
7. Because You Loved Me – Celine Dion
8. Blueprint (Momma Loves Me) – Jay-Z
9. Coat of Many Colors – Dolly Parton
10. Country Bumpkin – Cal Smith (1974)
11. Dear Mama – 2Pac (Tupac)
12. Don’t Forget To Remember Me – Carrie Underwood
13. ‘Fore She Was Mama – Clay Walker
14. Forever Young – Rod Stewart
15. God Bless Mom – The Frames
16. Hey Mama – Kanye West
17. I.O.U. – Jimmy Dean (1976) *(check out lyrics & video link below)
18. I.O.U. (I Owe You) – Lee Greenwood (different version than above)
    
19. I Dreamed About Mama Last Night – Hank Williams (1951)
20. I Hope You Dance – Lee Ann Womack
21. I Just Called To Say I Love You – Stevie Wonder
22. I Love My Momma – Snoop Dogg
23. I Turn To You – Christina Aguilera
24. I Want A Mom That Will Last Forever – Cyndi Lauper (from Rugrats In Paris soundtrack)
25. I’ll Always Love My Mama – The Intruders (1973)
26. I’ll Never Find Another You – The Seekers (1968)
27. I’m The Only Hell (My Mama Ever Raised) – Johnny Paycheck
28. In My Daughter’s Eyes – Martina McBride (2004)
29. In My Life – The Beatles (1965)
30. In My Mother’s Eyes – Willie Nelson
31. In This Life – Collin Raye
32. It’s Your Song – Garth Brooks
33. Jesus & Mama – Confederate Railroad
34. Just The Way You Are – Billy Joel
35. Lady – Styx
36. Letting Go – Suzy Bogguss
37. Looking For The Light – Rick Trevino
38. Mama – Il Divo
39. Mama – Holly Williams
40. Mama (I Love You) – Spice Girls
41. Mama Come Quick – Toby Keith
42. Mama, Don’t Forget To Pray For Me – Diamond Rio
43. Mama, I’m Coming Home – Ozzy Osbourne
44. Mama Knows – Shenandoah
45. Mama Liked The Roses – Elvis Presley
46. Mama Said – The Shirelles
47. Mama Told Me Not To Come – Three Dog Night
48. Mama Tried – Merle Haggard (1968)
49. Mama, You’ve Been On My Mind – Bob Dylan, Rod Stewart
50. Mama’s Bible – Porter Wagoner
51. Mama’s Song – Carrie Underwood
52. Mamma Mia – ABBA
53. Mammas Don’t Let Your Babies Grow Up To Be Cowboys – Willie Nelson & Waylon Jennings
54. Momma Can You Hear Me – Talib Kweli
55. Mother – Pink Floyd
56. Mother – The Police
57. Mother & Child Reunion – Paul Simon
58. Mother, Mother – Tracy Bonham
59. Mother of Mine – Donny Osmond
60. Mother, The Queen of My Heart – Jimmie Rodgers
61. Mothers Day Song – Tom Gardener
62. Motorcycle Mama – Sailcat
63. My Mom – Ukulele Ray (see video link below)
64. My Mother’s Eyes – Lonnie Johnson, Frankie Valli, Tom Jones, Bette Midler
65. My Wish – Rascal Flatts
66. No Charge – Melba Montgomery, Tammy Wynette
67. Nothing Compares 2 U – Sinead O’Connor
68. Oh Mother – Christina Aguilera
69. Que Sera Sera – Doris Day
70. Roses For Mama – Red Sovine, C.W. McCall
71. She’s Everything – Brad Paisley
72. She’s Gonna Fly – Collin Raye
73. Simple Man – Lynyrd Skynyrd
74. Somebody’s Hero – Jamie O’Neal
75. Son of Hickory Holler’s Tramp – Johnny Darrell, Johnny Russell, Kenny Rogers
76. Teach Your Children – Crosby Stills Nash & Young
77. Thank You Mom – Good Charlotte
78. Thanks Again – Ricky Skaggs
79. That’s What Mama’s Do – Jason Matthews
80. The Baby – Blake Shelton
81. The Best Day – Taylor Swift
82. The Hand That Rocks The Cradle – Glen Campbell & Steve Wariner
83. The Perfect Fan – Backstreet Boys
84. The Sweetest Gift – Linda Ronstadt, The Judds, Trisha Yearwood
85. Thinking of You – Lenny Kravitz
86. Three Times A Lady – The Commodores
87. Through The Years – Kenny Rogers
88. To My Mama – Bow Wow
89. What A Difference You’ve Made In My Life – Ronnie Milsap
90. What A Wonderful World – Louis Armstrong
91. Wind Beneath My Wings – Bette Midler, Gary Morris
92. You & Me Against The World – Helen Reddy
93. You Are My Sunshine – Jimmie Davis, Bing Crosby, Gene Autry, Ray Charles, Willie Nelson
94. You Are So Beautiful – Joe Cocker
95. You Are The Sunshine Of My Life – Stevie Wonder
96. You Can’t Lose Me – Faith Hill
97. Your Mama Don’t Dance – Loggins & Messina, Poison
98. You Raise Me Up – Josh Groban
99. Your Song – Elton John
100. You’re The Inspiration – Chicago

Mom Songs You May Want To Avoid

Here are a few more songs that make reference to mom or mother in the title or lyrics that you may want to think twice about before including them in any playlist made especially for your mama. Just because mother is included here doesn’t necessarily make it appealing or appropriate as these songs definitely have their “issues”. You may have your reasons to include some of these but be forewarned that you’re definitely on “shaky ground” in this territory.

1. Bohemian Rhapsody – Queen
2. I Love My Momma – Snoop Dogg
3. I Saw Your Mommy – Suicidal Tendencies
4. Kyle’s Mom’s A Bitch – Eric Cartman (from South Park fame)
   
5. Mama Said – Metallica
6. Mother – Danzig
7. Mother – John Lennon
8. Mother – The Police
9. Mother Lover – Justin Timberlake & Andy Samberg (from Saturday Night Live)
10. Mother’s Day – Blink 182
11. Mother’s Little Helper – The Rolling Stones
12. My Mom – Eminem
13. Nimrod’s Son – The Pixies
14. Stacy’s Mom – Fountains of Wayne

YouTube Video Tribute Links

Very Funny & “Catchy” Audio/Video Tributes

• The Mom Song by Go Fish

• Total Momsense (“Momisms”) by Anita Renfroe (to the tune of the William Tell Overture – including the lyrics)

Sentimental & Sincere Audio/Video Tributes

• I.O.U. by Jimmy Dean

• No Charge by Melba Montgomery

• My Mom – A Mother’s Day Tribute Song by Ukulele Ray

• Goodbye Mother Goodbye

Here’s one more link on this site that you should definitely check out since you’re thinking about mom…

25 Priceless Lessons On Life Learned From Mom

aka… Motherly Advice — 25 Reasons Why I Owe My Mom — Mom, I.O.U.