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!

Playlist

Thinking of my mother. Classic Western songs about mothers.
	Title	Playlist	Review
1	Rockabye (feat. Sean Paul & Anne-Marie)Clean Bandit		Clean Bandit's classic
2	Two of UsLouis Tomlinson		A moving song that sings of love and sorrow for one’s mother
3	I’ll Be ThereMac Miller		Mac Miller, a classic song of love and gratitude to his mother
4	In My Daughter’s EyesMartina McBride		McBride’s moving song depicting the bond between mother and daughter
5	I Prefer Your LoveSt. Vincent		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude to my mother
6	Mom (feat. Kelli Trainor)Meghan Trainor		A classic song in which Meghan sings about her love for her mother
7	MotherAshanti		A heartwarming ballad that sings of love and gratitude for my mother
8	Mother Like MineThe Band Perry		A song by a brother band expressing gratitude to their mother
9	My Mothers EyesAlec Benjamin		A moving ballad that sings of love for one’s mother
10	Headlights (ft. Nate Ruess)Eminem		A song in which Eminem sings gratitude to his mother
11	I Love My MommaSnoop Dogg		Snoop Dogg sings about love for his mother
12	Oh, Mother of MineThe Temptations		A classic song from the Motown era, family love
13	I’ll Always Love My MamaThe Intruders		A moving soul song that sings of love and gratitude to my mother
14	MotherSugarland		The country music duo Sugarland
15	(God Must Have Spent) A Little More Time on You*NSYNC		Ballads by popular 90s boy groups
16	Mama Knew LoveAnthony Hamilton		Anthony Hamilton's classic song about motherly love
17	You Can’t Lose MeFaith Hill		Country singer Faith Hill's love for her mother
18	You Raise Me UpJosh Groban		Globin’s moving masterpiece, “You R”
19	Tell MamaEtta James		Etta James's classic 'Tell Mama'
20	MomGarth Brooks		A country singer’s moving song of mother-child love
21	MamaThe Dream		A Song of Love and Gratitude to The Dream’s Mother
22	The Perfect FanBackstreet Boys		A Backstreet Boys song that sings about love for one’s mother
23	SuperwomanAlicia Keys		Music that celebrates the strength and love of working moms
24	Tie your mother downQueen		Queen's intense hard rock song
25	Mama’s HandQueen Naija		A love song from a young female R&B singer to her son
26	Your mother should knowThe Beatles		A Beatles song that sings about the generation gap
27	Mama’s songCarrie Underwood		Carrie’s song of gratitude for her mother’s love
28	Mama SaidMetallica		Metallica's ballad, deep emotional expression
29	Dear Mama2Pac		A famous song that sings about Tupac’s love for his mother
30	The Best DayTaylor Swift		A song of gratitude to Taylor Swift's mother
31	Sweetest DevotionAdele		Adele’s heartwarming song celebrating a mother’s love
32	The MotherBrandi Carlile		A masterpiece by a Grammy-winning artist depicting a mother's love
33	Mother’s PrideGeorge Michel		An inspiring song by George Michael
34	Mother’s little helperThe Rolling Stones		The Rolling Stones’ classic song “Mother’s Song”
35	Mama, I’m Coming HomeOzzy Osbourne		Ozzy Osbourne's Love Song
36	MotherJohn Lennon		Mother is a song about feelings for family.
37	MotherPolice		The Police’s classic led by Sting
38	MamaSpice Girls		Spice Girls’ love song to their mother
39	Oh MotherChristina Aguilera		A melancholy ballad about memories of abuse
40	The WishBruce Springsteen		Springsteen sings of family love
41	MotherKacey Musgraves		A piano ballad by a Grammy-winning singer
42	Turn To YouJustin Bieber		A beaver song filled with gratitude and love for my mother
43	Don’t Forget To Remember MeCarrie Underwood		A country singer’s moving feelings for his mother
44	MotherMichael Bublé		A ballad in which Michael Bublé sings gratitude to his mother
45	A Song for mamaBoyz II Men		A heartwarming classic that sings of gratitude to one’s mother
46	Wise WomanJason Mraz		A healing song that expresses gratitude to the Earth and to women
47	Does your mother know?ABBA		The classic song “Voulez-Vous” by ABBA
48	Always on the RunLenny Kravitz		Lenny Kravitz’s classic songs with a distinctive musicality
49	Mama He’s crazyThe Judds		A song in which a daughter speaks to her mother of love and joy
50	Look What You’ve DoneDrake		Drake’s hit song thanking his mother
51	Simple ManLynyrd Skynyrd		A Southern rock classic that portrays the bond between a mother and her son
52	MamaJonas Blue		A tropical house depicting the bond between mother and child
53	Save it pretty mamaLouis Armstrong		Louis Armstrong. A fun track featuring trumpet and vocals.
54	Mother of MineNeil Reid		A heartwarming classic that sings of love and gratitude to a mother.
55	Mamma SaidThe Shirelles		The Shirelles cheerfully sing about a mother's teachings
56	Mother’s DaughterMiley Cyrus		A Miley Cyrus song portraying the bond between mother and daughter
57	Mama kinAerosmith		A fun rock song by Aerosmith, a danceable classic
58	MamasAnne Wilson, Hillary Scott		A heartwarming song that sings of love and gratitude for one’s mother
59	She’s Somebody’s HeroJamie O’ Neal		Mother's hero, a love song resonates in the heart
60	Motherless ft. Eryn Allen KaneKiller Mike		A classic song that sings of love for one’s mother
61	Like My Mother DoesLauren Alaina		A moving song that sings of gratitude and love for a mother
62	MotherMeghan Trainor		Doo-wop-style Meghan Trainor classic
63	MommaBob Seger		Bob Seger's song of gratitude to his mother
64	Baby Mama (feat. Chance the Rapper)Brandy		Brandy’s powerful song celebrating a mother’s love
65	Mother’s LoveCollective Soul		A memorable new song about the parent-child bond
66	Ma ma ma BelleE.L.O		ELO’s classic song that sings of love for a mother
67	MomEarth, Wind & Fire		A classic by Earth, Wind & Fire
68	MamaGenesis		Phil Collins' classic Genesis songs
69	Thank You MomGood Charlotte		Good Charlotte’s classic that portrays gratitude to one’s mother
70	Mama Tried MerleHaggard		Merle Haggard’s classic that thanks his mother
71	Mama Said Knock You OutLL Cool J		Hip-hop MC LL Cool J, Influence of His Mother
72	My Mother & ILucy Dacus		A song that sings of the mother–daughter bond and the love passed down
73	Mama from the trainPatti Page		The famous song by famed singer Page about parting with his mother
74	Mother and Child reunionPaul Simon		Paul Simon sings about his feelings for his mother
75	You & The 6Drake		Drake’s song portraying a complex love for his mother
76	All That I Got Is YouGhostface Killah		Ghostface Killah’s Motherly Love
77	Mother PopcornJames Brown		The maestro of the soul world, James Brown
78	This AngelJennifer Nettles		A song about a mother’s love and feelings for her child
79	Mother, FatherJourney		Journey’s classic hit filled with thoughts for family
80	Promise to TryMadonna		A moving ballad in which Madonna poignantly sings about memories of her mother.
81	MomMeghan Trainor ft. Kelli Trainor		A thankful pop song singing about love for my mother
82	Welfare MothersNeil Young and Crazy Horse		Neil's exquisite chorus and rock guitar
83	MotherPink Floyd		Pioneers of progressive rock, Pink Floyd
84	Catch Me In The AirRina Sawayama		The hit song by Rina Sawayama from Niigata
85	Coat of Many ColorsDolly Parton		Country-pop songstress sings gratitude to her mother
86	Mama liked the rosesElvis Presley		A song imbued with Elvis’s love for his mother
87	JuliaThe Beatles		John Lennon’s love and feelings for his mother
88	Hey MamaKanye West		Kanye’s song that loves and is proud of his mother
89	Ring OffBeyoncé		A moving song that sings of deep love for one’s mother