Uncle Joe Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 First of all I want to wish all of you wonderful Mommies here on Songfacts a truly Happy Mothers' Day. You deserve it for all you do. There are hundreds of songs dedicated to Mama. Probably the most requested song on the radio this time of year is I'll Always Love My Mama by The Intruders. (you only get one, you only get one, yeah) One of my personal favorites is Paul Simon's Loves Me Like A Rock. Some other good ones off the top of my head are: Mama Said-The Shirelles (Mama said there'd be days like this, there'll be days like this my Mama said) Shop Around-Smokey Robinson & The Miracles (Pretyy girls are a dime a dozen, don't be fooled by the very first one) Only The Strong Survive-Jerry Butler (Boy, I see you sittin' there all alone Crying your eyes out Cause the woman that you love is gone You know there's gonna be A whole lot of trouble in your life So, listen to me, get up off your knees'Cause only the strong survive) Now that's some great advice! Then there're also some maudlin (forgive me) songs like: Mama-Connie Francis and My Mother's Eyes-Frankie Valli. Then there are songs I've heard of but never heard (probably never will) like: Stacy's Mom-Fountains of Wayne, the Merle Haggard Country tune, Mama Tried (That leaves only me to blame, cause Mama tried), and let's not overlook the rappers...Emeinem's, Cleaning Out My Closet or My Mom by Chocolate Thunder about a mom with Alzheimer's (My Mom, sweet Mom, she didn't remember my name) and of course Tupac Shakur's, Dear Mama (And even as a crack fiend, you always was a black queen....you always was committed, a poor single woman on welfare, tell me how you did it). (sigh) How about listing some of your favorite Mother Songs and telling why you like 'em? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levis Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Mama Said - Metallica Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c_s_1987 Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Of the two songs I can think of right know with Mama or Mother in the title, one is about a mother taking drugs, and one is about a prostitute. Oh dear. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 This is a cut from one of his "Best Of ..." albums. I used to listen to this so closely to catch his subtle phrasing, pauses and emphasis, of which he was master and made almost any song he sang extremely emotive. (Hey ... there's even a reference to Uncle Joe in this song!) Mama - Roy Orbison (Roy Orbison/Joe Melton/Ray Rush) Mama Just had to call Oh, mama Your baby boy Just had his heart Broken in two She said we're through But to send her best to you Oh, mama I'd like to run to you Mama I'd come home today Leave right away But things won't work that way Gotta stay, be a man If I can Mama Oh, mom I don't know I called her tonight No, not at home Yeah, you're probably right Yes I'll take care of myself No I'll be alright I'll go to bed early tonight Oh, Mama Tell Dad I think of him Mama How's Uncle Joe? My puppy Coco? Tell them hello Oh, better go But gosh, I loved her so Mama Don't worry so much Darling mama Now mama don't cry Just say goodbye Can't have us both in tears Now mom, you know me Yes I'll always be Your baby through all those years Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sweet Jane 61 Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 Sadie ~ The Spinners In a world like today Its a rare occasion to be able To see young mothers like the ones That were around when I grew up But they live on in memory To quite a few of us And this song is dedicated To those who cherish that memory Early one Sunday morning Breakfast was on the table There was no time to eat She said to me, Boy, hurry to Sunday school Filled with her load of glory We learned the Holy story Shell always have her dreams Despite the things this troubled world can bring Oh, Sadie Dont you know we love you Sweet Sadie Place no one above you Sweet Sadie (Well, well, well) Living in the past Some times it seems so funny But no money will turn your life around Sweeter than cotton candy Stronger than papas old brandy Always that needed smile Once in awhile she would break down and cry Some times shed be so happy Just being with us and daddy Standing the worst of times Breaking the binds with just a simple song Oh, Sadie (Oh, Sadie, baby) Dont you know we love you (Shell love us all in a special way) Sweet Sadie (Well, well, well) Place no one above you Sweet Sadie (Sweet Sadie livin in the past) Living in the past Oh, shes never sinnin In love shes always winnin, yeah Sadie (My, my, my, my, my) Dont you know we love you (I love you, mama) Sweet Sadie Place no one above you (I just cant forget) Sweet Sadie (How you gave me love, oh, Lord) Living in the past If theres a heaven up above I know shes teaching angels how to love Sadie (Its a mean world without you) Dont you know we love you Sweet Sadie (All the love you showed) Place no one above you I still cry everytime I hear this song, just wonderufl. Beautiful lyrics. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheLizard Posted May 12, 2007 Report Share Posted May 12, 2007 "Mama"- Genesis Wait, no.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Otokichi Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 "Mom" by Lena Machado comes to mind. You can find a modern interpretation of it on Raiatea Helm's 2003 "Far Away Heaven" CD release. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PatrickRsGhost Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Mother - Pink Floyd Although that song is more about an overly-protective mother. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 From "O Brother, Where Art Thou?" The Cox Family I am Weary (Let Me Rest) Kiss me mother kiss your darlin' Lay my head upon your breast Throw your loving arms around me I am weary let me rest Seems the light is swiftly fading Brighter scenes they do now show I am standing by the river Angels wait to take me home Kiss me mother kiss your darlin' See the pain upon my brow While I'll soon be with the angels Fate has dimmed my future now Through the years you've always loved me And my life you've tried to save But now I shall slumber sweetly In a deep and lonely grave Kiss me mother kiss your darlin' Lay my head upon your breast Throw your loving arms around me I am weary let me rest I am weary let me rest Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 John Lennon Half of what I say is meaningless But I say it just to reach you Julia Julia Julia Oceanchild Calls me So I sing a song of love Julia Julia Seashell eyes Windy smile So I sing a song of love Julia Her hair of floating sky is shimmering Glimmering In the sun Julia Julia Morning moon Touch me So I sing a song of love Julia When I cannot sing my heart I can only speak my mind Julia Julia Sleeping sand Silent cloud Touch me So I sing a song of love Julia Calls me So I sing a song of love For Julia Julia Julia ------ Mother, you had me but I never had you, I wanted you but you didn't want me, So I got to tell you, Goodbye, goodbye. Farther, you left me but I never left you, I needed you but you didn't need me, So I got to tell you, Goodbye, goodbye. Children, don't do what I have done, I couldn't walk and I tried to run, So I got to tell you, Goodbye, goodbye. Mama don't go, Daddy come home. Mama don't go, Daddy come home. Mama don't go, Daddy come home. Mama don't go, Daddy come home. Mama don't go, Daddy come home. Mama don't go, Daddy come home. Mama don't go, Daddy come home... and... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MoBAuinI56g Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steel2Velvet Posted May 13, 2007 Report Share Posted May 13, 2007 Mama Tried - written by Merle Haggard performed by many including Johnny Cash but perhaps best done by The Everly Brothers The first thing I remember knowing, Was a lonesome whistle blowing, And a young un's dream of growing up to ride; On a freight train leaving town, Not knowing where I'm bound, No one could change my mind but Mama tried. One and only rebel child, From a family, meek and mild: My Mama seemed to know what lay in store. Despite all my Sunday learning, Towards the bad, I kept on turning. 'Til Mama couldn't hold me anymore. And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole. No one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried. Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied. That leaves only me to blame 'cos Mama tried. Dear old Daddy, rest his soul, Left my Mom a heavy load; She tried so very hard to fill his shoes. Working hours without rest, Wanted me to have the best. She tried to raise me right but I refused. And I turned twenty-one in prison doing life without parole. No-one could steer me right but Mama tried, Mama tried. Mama tried to raise me better, but her pleading, I denied. That leaves only me to blame 'cos Mama tried. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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