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 (31–40)
MotherJohn Lennon
A song titled “Mother,” sung by John Lennon of the British band The Beatles.
It’s a memorable track that begins with him singing “Mother.” This song about family is included on the 1970 album “John Lennon/Plastic Ono Band.”
MotherPolice
The Police, who were active in the UK.
It’s well known that the vocalist is Sting, who also found success as a solo artist.
This song is included on their 1983 album Synchronicity.
The intense vocals and mysterious melody are striking.
MamaSpice Girls
The female singer group, the Spice Girls.
Known for songs like “Spice Up Your Life,” they have a track that sings about mothers.
The members’ harmonies are beautiful, and their cute vocals make a strong impression in this number.
Oh MotherChristina Aguilera
A 2007 single by American singer Christina Aguilera.
It is a piano ballad with elements of downtown pop and R&B.
While it sings about her own abusive childhood, its wistful melody became popular, and it has become one of the staple songs for Mother’s Day overseas.
The WishBruce Springsteen
Bruce Springsteen is a singer-songwriter who represents the heartland rock genre.
If you like pop rock or heartland rock, I’m sure you know him.
The Wish is one of his works, and it sings about a family where both parents worked and often missed each other, as well as the familial bonds and love that can still grow in such circumstances.
Springsteen’s rugged vocal tone really adds a great flavor to the song.
Thinking of Mother: 10 Classic Western Songs About Mothers (41–50)
MotherKacey Musgraves
Kacey Musgraves is a Grammy-winning female singer-songwriter who continues to be active out of Nashville.
Beloved well beyond the boundaries of country music, she included this song on her 2018 hit album Golden Hour.
It’s a simple, beautiful piano ballad filled with boundless love for her mother, and despite running just over a minute, it stands out as one of the album’s most memorable tracks.
Turn To YouJustin Bieber
This is a song released as a single by Canadian artist Justin Bieber two days before Mother’s Day in 2012.
In the song, he expresses apology, gratitude, and love to his mother.
It reached No.
1 on Sweden’s digital song chart.