Songs about Mum for Mothering Sunday

It’s Mothering Sunday this weekend, 10th March – a special day to celebrate and pay tribute to the Mothers in our lives.

From songs about motherhood to songs appreciating all that Mums do, we’ve put together a playlist to enjoy even if you can’t physically be with your loved ones.

Are any of your favourites on our list?

Supermarket Flowers – Ed Sheeran

For all of us who no longer have our mothers here on Mothering Sunday x

Let It Be – The Beatles

Though not often associated with motherhood, McCartney penned Let It Be about a moment his mother (named Mary) – who passed away when he was still a teen – comes to him in a dream to give him advice and reassurance.

Our House – Madness

Perfectly capturing the chaos and joy of family life, Our House is a delightful tribute to mothers as the heart of the home.

Little Green – Joni Mitchell

Joni Mitchell’s beautiful Little Green looks back on her unplanned pregnancy as as 21-year-old singer songwriter and the difficult decision to give up her child for adoption, in hopes she’d have a better future.

Mother – John Lennon

John Lennon’s Mother is actually a song about both his parents, and the experience of losing both young – his father left when he was a young boy, and his mother passed away while Lennon was still a teen.

Mama – Spice Girls

Charting the relationship with their mothers from childhood to adulthood, this popular Spice Girls song is a lovely tribute to the unwavering support they received from their mums at every stage of life. The music video features cameo appearances from their respective mothers, too.

Mama – Il Divo

This song tells the story of a child’s expression of gratitude to the beloved mother.

Mother’s Little Helper – Rolling Stones

This tongue-in-cheek ode to stressed-out mums everywhere is reflective of the time it was written in, simultaneously taking aim at the rise of prescription drugs of the 60s.

Mama – Nora Aunor

Mother of Mine – Neil Reid

This music is about a child who has grown up and wishes to give his dear mother what she has given him. Neil Reid was on Opportunity Knocks and his song reached number 2 in the UK singles chart in 1971.

What are your favourite songs about motherhood?