making a cd-r for my mom.. i know a few good songs, but need a coupla more

definites:

i'll always love my mama the intruders
a song for mama- boys II men
mama- spice girls

borderline (since my mom's still alive)

sadie- spinners
better days--diane reeves
hard times (no one knows better)-ray charles

can't use:
mama-genesis
dear mama - tupac


Mother's Day Songs





Mother's Day is upon us, and though we here at Audiogalaxy are loathe to support a Hallmark Holiday®, we're also not dumb enough to ignore our own wonderful mothers on this most special of days. So, Mother's Day is nothing more than an industry-fabricated commercial holiday meant to throw retailers a bone between Christmas and "Back-to-School," who cares? That may bother some, but our undying love for our own sainted mothers overcomes any objections we might have (objections we would have if, that is, we didn't love our devoted moms as overwhelmingly much as we do.)

Accordingly, we present a list of the top 10 songs about mothers. Less loving and devoted children might be tempted to make light of this most sacrosanct of days by including such obscene tunes as "Turn This Mutha Out," "She's a Bad Mama Jamma," "Up Against the Wall Redneck Mother," or even just plain mean-spirited songs like "Mother's Little Helper" or Pink Floyd's "Mother" (with its lyrics including such rubbish as "Mother's gonna make all your nightmares come true/Mother's gonna put all her fears into you," obviously the product of an insolent, ungrateful child,) but not us. This list is composed strictly of songs specifically about loving and appreciating your mother. Heck, they deserve it.



The Beatles - "Julia"
One of John Lennon's most heartfelt and touching songs of love was written not for Yoko (or any other lover) but for his dear mother.

Johnny Cash - "Send a Picture of Mother"
Facing a lifetime in prison without possibility of parole, the poor soul narrating this heartbreaking tune asks but one thing of his soon-to-be-free cellmate: "Send a picture of mother if you can."

Cub - "Mom and Dad"
These feisty female indie-punks' message to their parents is simple: "You did a good job."

Desmond Dekker - "Honor Your Mother and Your Father"
This legendary Jamaican singer's first hit proves that even the rudest of boys still knows to love, honor, and obey his mother.

Goodie Mob - "Guess Who"
They especially love their mama's down in the Dirty South, so it's only fitting that this Soul Food classic finds the Goodie Mob in top form.

Merle Haggard - "Mama Tried"
An ode to a mother's dedication against all odds, this country classic exonerates mom from any responsibility for her wayward son's misdeeds, leaving only he - who turned 21 in prison doing life without parole - to blame.

The O'Jays - "I'll Always Love My Momma"
The title of this Philly Soul classic - dedicated to the boys' "favorite girl" - says it all.

Osborne Brothers - "A Vision of Mother"
Bobby and Sonny Osborne use their close harmonies and obvious blood-ties to deliver a moving tribute to their dear departed mother.

The Temptations - "Oh Mother of Mine"
Papa may have been a rolling stone, but mama was a rock. This humble, sincere song finds the Temptations' Paul Williams predictably wounded by love and begging his mother to forgive him for not following her sage advice in the first place.

Tupac - "Dear Mama"
This sensitive thug-love classic contains such heartfelt sentiments as "even though I sell rocks, it feels good putting money in your mailbox."



-Robert Whiteman
[Edited 5/8/05 8:08am]
[Edited 5/8/05 8:22am]

1. Dear mama - Tupac
2. Sadie - R.Kelly's version
3. A Song for Mama - Boyz II Men
4. Oh Mother - Jermaine Jackson

Jermaine Jackson lyrics
Oh Mother lyrics

Have I told you, you are my river
That never stops for rest
Have I thanked you for letting me come out of you
And giving me all of your best

Have I thanked yo for having our family
Without them I woud'nt be here
Have I told you no matter how far I may go
All of you always are near

Oh mother you've given everything to me
Oh mother you've never asked for anything
Oh mother I'm sorry for all those times I hurt you so
When all along it was really me
Sared of letting go
So afraid to grow

Have I told you I'll love you forever
Have I told you I'll love you always
Have I told you the difference you make in my life
You make it your own special way

Oh mother you've given everything to me
Oh mother you've never asked for anything
Oh mother you've given everything to me
Have I told you, you never asked for anything
That I love you
Have I told you today

Dont forget about "I Remember Momma" by Shirley Ceasar. Thats a classic on there.

Here's a little Mother's Day Exclusive for y'all:

Dear Mama - 2pac feat. Anthony Hamilton

With a new beat and a new hook, its a little tagged at the beginning though. This came out last year on the underground circuit. Get it now cause it'll only be up for 48 hours. Enjoy!

http://s41.yousendit.com/...QWHCTD82IU
[Edited 5/8/05 9:33am]
[Edited 5/8/05 9:34am]

Wet Dream Cousin

Perfect Fan by Backstreet Boys, and Thinking Of You by Lenny Kravitz. Nothing else comes to mind right now.