Music has always been a great way to tell someone what they
mean to you. That becomes even truer when it comes to mothers. Musicians of all
genres have written songs dedicated to the women who raised them.
Jon Foreman of Switchfoot
is the latest artist to write a song dedicated to moms. Titled “I Won’t Let You Go,” the
song is about the power of a mother’s love and the unbreakable bond between
mother and child. The song is up for free
download until Sunday (Mother’s Day).
In honor of Mother’s Day and all the mothers in the world,
Vinyl Bay 777, Long Island’s music outlet, has compiled a list of songs about
mothers that might help you tell yours how much you love them.
1.
Backstreet
Boys, “The Perfect Fan”: This song is an ode and a “thank you” to
everything mothers do to make you who you are. They “show you how to grow” and how
to “walk without [their] hand.” And most importantly, they want you to succeed.
They are your “perfect fan.” (video)
2.
Carrie
Underwood, “Mama’s Song”: Written from the perspective of a daughter on the
precipice of getting married telling her mother how much she appreciates her
and how she has prepared her for this moment. She also takes the time to say
that she won’t lose her daughter just because she is walking down the aisle.
Wow, just the thought of these lyrics is making me cry. (video)
3.
Spice
Girls, “Mama”: Most people go through that awkward phase during adolescence
where they don’t want their mothers telling them what to do, but then
inevitably find their way back when they are older. That’s the sentiment the
Spice Girls had in mind when they released “Mama” in 1996. The girl group
declares that they may not have seen eye-to-eye at the time, but now they
realize that their moms always had their best interest at heart. (video)
4.
Ozzy
Osbourne, “Mama I’m Coming Home”: Actually written for his wife Sharron,
who he apparently calls “mom,” this song has been more often than not associated
with a son coming home to his mother. (video)
5.
Lauren Alaina, “Like My Mother Does”: The debut
single from ‘American Idol’ season 10 runner-up Lauren Alaina is a touching
tribute to her mother. She sings about how everything about herself, from her
laugh and smile to her affinity for people and the way she loves, is just like
her mother. (video)
6.
Kanye
West, “Hey Mama”: Kanye West’s love for his mother has been very well
documented. Written for his album ‘Late Registration,’ prior to his mother’s
untimely death, “Hey Mama” talks about how much his mother had done for him and
how he wants to tell everyone about her because of the pride he feels for
having her as a mother. (video)
7.
Good
Charlotte, “Thank You Mom”: Even punks can be sentimental towards their
mothers. On “Thank You Mom,” singer Joel Madden reminisces about his mother and
how she taught him about life. Most importantly, though, it’s a song about
saying thank you for everything his mother has done for him. (video)
These are just some of the many, many songs written about
mothers and all that they do for us. Show these songs to your mom and let them help
you express just how much she means to you.
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Give your mom the gift of music this Mother’s Day by picking
up music from these and many more artists at Vinyl Bay 777 and vinylbay777.com.
Long Island’s top new independent record shop has thousands of titles in a
various array of genres. Browse our wide selection of new and used vinyl
records, CDs, cassettes, music DVDs and memorabilia. With new titles being
added to our selection all the time, you’ll be sure to find the perfect piece
for any mom.
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