Thinking of my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers.
As the saying “a mother’s strength” suggests, mothers are truly remarkable.
It’s no different for musicians, of course, and there are countless songs around the world that take mothers as their theme.
In this article, we’ll feature classic Western songs about mothers, spanning genres and eras.
You’ll find songs filled with love for beloved mothers, as well as tracks that explore the sometimes complex parent-child relationship—offering many different forms of “songs for mothers.”
We also touch on the lyrical content in our reviews, so if you want to understand the meaning behind the songs, this is a must-read!
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Thinking of Mother: Classic Western Songs About Mothers (71–80)
This AngelJennifer Nettles
This song, included on the 2014 album “That Girl,” sings of a mother’s feelings for her newborn child.
Calling the child an “angel” makes it a particularly touching track.
Jennifer’s steady vocals make it an easy and pleasant listen.
Mother, FatherJourney
A dramatic, great song by the American rock band Journey that sings about a mother and father.
It’s a track that showcases Journey’s powerful vocals.
The song is included on Escape, released in 1981.
With this album, they reached number one in the United States for the first time.
Promise to TryMadonna
For Madonna, the Queen of Pop, this moving ballad—featured on her massively successful album Like a Prayer, her final release of the ’80s and a giant leap forward—was the first song in which she sang about her mother, who died when she was a child.
Backed by piano and beautiful strings, it showcases Madonna’s prowess as a vocalist as she delivers a heartfelt performance.
Reading the deeply human lyrics reveals a different, more intimate side of Madonna than her public image might suggest.
Thinking of my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers (81–90)
MomMeghan Trainor ft. Kelli Trainor
A song included on the deluxe edition and the Japanese edition of American singer-songwriter Meghan Trainor’s second album, Thank You, released in 2016.
The title says it all: it’s a sparkling pop track with a touch of oldies flair, overflowing with love for her mother.
“No one could ever be like my mama” is the kind of thing you’d normally be too shy to say, but it might be nice to express your everyday gratitude along with this song.
Welfare MothersNeil Young and Crazy Horse
Sung by Neil, a singer-songwriter from Canada, this track features an exquisite chorus and rock-style guitar that really stand out.
It showcases a unique and engaging collaboration between vocals and guitar that only Neil—renowned for his skills as a guitarist—could deliver.
MotherPink Floyd
Pink Floyd, said to be both a pioneer and one of the quintessential bands of progressive rock, began in 1965.
Considering the era, they were a band trying very new things.
The song “Mother” is included on the album The Wall, and it’s one of their more folk-leaning tracks.
The lyrics are written from a somewhat mama’s-boy perspective.
Catch Me In The AirRina Sawayama
Rina Sawayama, a Japanese artist from Niigata who’s making waves around the world.
It’s truly impressive that she continues to draw attention in London, where top-tier artists gather.
Among her works, the song I especially want to recommend, themed around motherhood, is “Catch Me In The Air.” Rather than sentimentally singing about her mother, the track stands out for its energetic lyrics that take the perspective of a baby coming into this world.
The melody perfectly matches the feel of the lyrics, with an upbeat finish.
Be sure to check it out.
